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Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction

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Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction
Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction
Author Tomoyuki Tanaka
Publisher Shogakukan Inc.
Publish Date July 15, 1984 (1st Edition)
Genre Information
ISBN ISBN-10: 4092201427

Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction (決定版ゴジラ入門,   Hakkō Ketteihan Gojira Nyūmon) is an informational book profiling the Godzilla franchise. Its first edition was released on July 15, 1984.

Information

The 181-page book, written by one of Godzilla's creators, Tomoyuki Tanaka, was originally published on July 15, 1984 and obtained multiple re-releases throughout the 1980's and 1990's. This is the 142nd book in the Beginner's Encyclopedia Series, under the Hero subseries, focusing on Godzilla (入門百科シリーズ　ヒーロー Godzilla,   Hyakka Shirīzu Hīrō Gojira, Beginner's Encyclopedia Series - Hero - Godzilla). All of the future editions share the same ISBN number.

Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction contains a multitude of exclusive information about the Showa Godzilla, including the 1954 Godzilla's origin story, how Godzilla's atomic heat ray functions, the holes in Godzilla suits' necks being explained in-universe as being gills, etc; plus information on other Godzilla monsters from Giant Condor to the monsters that existed during the release of the edition in question. The book also features anatomical images of the Godzilla monsters, a complete fight record for all the kaiju, information on weapons, vehicles and alien races, summaries of the Godzilla movies, and other miscellaneous bits of information. It does not feature any information on non-Godzilla series monsters.

Other Editions

The 7th edition was released on April 20, 1992. The 14th edition was released on November 20, 1996.

Contents

Contents of the 14th edition:

Four-color Frontispiece: Godzilla Appears! 4色口絵　ゴジラあらわる！

Chapter 1: What Kind of Monster is Godzilla? 第1章　ゴジラはどんな怪獣か？

  • (p. 12) What is Godzilla? ゴジラとはなんだろう？
  • (p. 16) Let's Examine Godzilla's Characteristics ① ゴジラの特徴を調べよう①
  • (p. 18) Let's Examine Godzilla's Characteristics ② ゴジラの特徴を調べよう②
  • (p. 20) How Godzilla's Appearance Has Changed ゴジラの姿はこのように変わった
  • (p. 24) Let's Examine Godzilla's Behavior ゴジラの行動を調べよう
    • (p. 24) Emerging from the Sea and Swimming 海からあらわれて泳ぐ
    • (p. 25) Hiding in the Water 水中にもぐってひそむ
    • (p. 26) Landing and Destroying Buildings, etc. 上陸して糧物などを破かいする
    • (p. 27) Walking and Running 歩くにとも走ることもできる
    • (p. 28) Shaking the Tail to Keep Body Balance 尾を振ってからだのバランスを取る
    • (p. 29) Barking When Alerted or Threatened おどしたり警戒する特にほえる
    • (p. 30) Eating Whales and Fish クジラや魚を食べる
    • (p. 31) Falling Asleep Anywhere どこでも寝てしまう
    • (p. 32) Hard-Repelling Missiles ミサイルをはね返す堅いからだ
    • (p. 33) Lungs That Work in Other Planets ほかの星でも活動できる肺
    • (p. 34) Vulnerable to High-Voltage Currents 高圧電流に弱い
    • (p. 35) Ceases Activity in the Cold 寒さの中では活動がにぶくなる
    • (p. 36) Energy Accumulation and Awakening エネルギーがたまると目ざめる
    • (p. 37) Gradually Getting Used to Brightness だんだんと明るさに慣れる
    • (p. 38) Expressions That Resemble Emotions 感情をあらわす表情も豊かだ
    • (p. 39) Laughing and Fist-Pumping 笑ったりガッツポーズを取る
  • (p. 40) Let's Examine Godzilla's Abilities and Weapons ゴジラの能力・武器を調べよう
    • (p. 40) The Power of Atomic Breath 放射火炎の威力
    • (p. 42) Defeating Enemies with His Tail 尾で敵を倒す
    • (p. 43) Jump with the Tail 尾を使ってジャンプする
    • (p. 44) Megaton Punch 腕からら放つメガトン・パンチ
    • (p. 45) Trampling Buildings 建物などをふみつぶす
    • (p. 46) Flinging Arms and Body 腕とからだで投げ飛ばす
    • (p. 47) Godzilla's Tactic of Hand-to-Hand Combat ゴジラの肉弾戦法
    • (p. 48) Rock-Hard Head 岩もくだく堅い頭
    • (p. 49) Big Mouth to Bite Opponents 相手にかみつく大きな口
  • (p. 50) How Big is Godzilla? ゴジラはどのくらいの大きさか？
  • (p. 52) Anatomical Drawing = Godzilla 完全図解＝ゴジラ
  • (p. 54) How did the Original Godzilla Appear? 初代ゴジラはどうしてあらわれたか？
  • (p. 59) All About Minilla ① ミニラのすべて①
  • (p. 60) All About Minilla ② ミニラのすべて②

Chapter 2: Death Battle Between Godzilla and Monsters 第2章　ゴジラと怪獣たちの死闘

  • (p. 104) Dream Monster Showdown 1: Godzilla vs. Moguera 夢の怪獣対決１＝ゴジラ対モゲラ
  • (p. 106) Dream Monster Showdown 2: Godzilla vs. Sanda and Gaira 夢の怪獣対決２＝ゴジラ対サンダ・ガイラ
  • (p. 108) Dream Monster Showdown 3: Godzilla vs. Gezora 夢の怪獣対決３＝ゴジラ対ゲゾラ

Chapter 3: Let's Investigate Godzilla's Secrets 第3章　ゴジラのひみつをさぐろう

  • (p. 110) Where Godzilla was Born and Map of Appearances ゴジラの生まれたところと出現地図
  • (p. 112) Let's Investigate How Atomic Breath Works 放射能火炎のしくみをさぐろう
  • (p. 114) This is Godzilla's Identity! これがゴジラの正体だ！
  • (p. 122) This is Monsterland! これが怪獣ランドだ！
  • (p. 124) Secret of Monsterland 怪獣ランドのひみつ

Chapter 4: Battle Between Godzilla and Mankind 第4章　ゴジラと人類の戦い

  • (p. 126) How Did Mankind Fight Godzilla? 人類はどのようにゴジラと戦ったか？
  • (p. 128) Capture Godzilla With the Current Attack! 電流攻撃でゴジラをとらえろ！
  • (p. 130) Drop Godzilla in the Frozen Pit! 冷凍落とし穴にゴジラを落とせ！
  • (p. 132) Cover Godzilla with a Reflective Dome! 反射ドームでゴジラをおおえ！
  • (p. 134) Air Weapons 1 航空兵器１
  • (p. 136) Air Weapons 2 航空兵器２
  • (p. 138) Land Weapons 陸上兵器
  • (p. 140) Sea Weapons 海の兵器
  • (p. 142) Superweapons 1 超兵器１
  • (p. 144) Superweapons 2 超兵器２
  • (p. 146) Superweapons 3 (Maser Ray Vehicles) 超兵器３（メーザー殺獣光線車）
  • (p. 148) Superweapons 4 超兵器４
  • (p. 150) Superweapons 5 (Moonlight SY-3) 超兵器５（ムーンライトＳＹ－３号）
  • (p. 152) Superweapons 6 超兵器６
  • (p. 154) Alien Super-Science Weapons 宇宙人超科学兵器
  • (p. 156) Dream Confrontation: Godzilla vs. Gotengo 夢の対決＝ゴジラ対海底軍艦

Chapter 5: These Are Godzilla Movies 第5章　これがゴジラ映画だ

Godzilla Term Dictionary ゴジラ用語事典 (p. 176)


Gallery

  • Full hardcover cover

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  • 7th edition dust jacket front

  • 7th edition full dust jacket

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  • Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction another version 2.jpg

  • 14th edition dust jacket front

  • 14th edition full dust jacket

  • Showa godzilla other stats.png
  • Godzilla Introduction Showa Godzilla diagram.jpg

  • Dream Monster Showdown 1: Godzilla vs. Moguera

  • Dream Monster Showdown 2: Godzilla vs. Sanda and Gaira

  • Dream Monster Showdown 3: Godzilla vs. Gezora

See Also

Books
Novels
King Kong (1932) • Kaiju Gojira • Gorgo • The Luminous Fairies and Mothra • Reptilicus • Godzilla: King of the Monsters • Godzilla Invades America • Godzilla: Journey to Monster Island • Godzilla vs. the Space Monster • Godzilla Returns • Godzilla 2000 • Godzilla at World's End • GODZILLA: The Novelization • Scholastic GODZILLA novel • Godzilla vs. the Robot Monsters • Kong: King of Skull Island • King Kong: The Island of the Skull • Kong Reborn • King Kong (2005) • Doc Savage: Skull Island • Godzilla: The Official Movie Novelization • King Kong vs. Tarzan • Kong: Skull Island - The Official Movie Novelization • GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse • King Kong of Skull Island • GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla • GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters • GODZILLA: The Planet Eater • Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization
Nonfiction Books
Production Books
Theater programs • The Making of King Kong • The Art of Godzilla • Kodansha Hit Books: Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Monster Great Complete Works • Kodansha Hit Books: Godzilla vs. Mothra • Hot Blooded Dinosaur Movies • The Pictorial Book of Godzilla • The Pictorial Book of Godzilla 2 • Heisei Godzilla Chronicle • The Making of GODZILLA • GMK (Sonorama Mook) • Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. Fantastic Collection • King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon from Fay Wray to Peter Jackson • The Making of King Kong: The Official Guide to the Motion Picture • Daiei Tokusatsu Movie Chronicle • Godzilla: The Art of Destruction • Monster Maker: Keizo Murase - Treasured KAIJU Photobook • Shinji Nishikawa: Drawing Book of Godzilla • The Art of Shin Godzilla • The Art and Making of Kong: Skull Island • Toho SFX Movies Authentic Visual Book • Shinji Nishikawa Design Works • The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Super Complete Works

Completion / Perfection
Encyclopedic Books
Theater programs • Ultra Books: Destroy All Monsters • Godzilla Monsters Anatomical Encyclopedia • Shogakukan Introduction Encyclopedia: Godzilla • Definitive Edition Godzilla Introduction • Godzilla Monsters All Overall Encyclopedia • Encyclopedia of Godzilla • All Kaiju Kaijin (First Volume) • All Kaiju Kaijin (Second Volume) • The Godzilla Chronicles • Encyclopedia of Godzilla (Mechagodzilla Edition) • Encyclopedia of Godzilla (SpaceGodzilla Edition) • Godzilla vs. G-Force Superweapon Manual • The Super Heroes Chronicles • Godzilla Giant Monster Diagram Encyclopedia • Our Beloved Monster Godzilla • Gamera Super Force Pictorial Book • The Official Godzilla Compendium • The Official Godzilla Movie Fact Book • The Godzilla Chronicles Ver. 2 • The Godzilla Chronicles Ver. 3 • Godzilla Dictionary • Godzilla Toho Giant Monster Pictorial Book • The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island • Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works • Godzilla: The IDW Era • Godzilla Completely Deciphered • Godzilla Dictionary [New Edition] • Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia • All Toho Monsters Pictorial Book • Shinji Nishikawa: Drawing Book of Godzilla • Shin Godzilla Walker: The New Legend of the King of the Monsters • The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies: The Lost Films • Godzilla - King of Monstermaker

Super Encyclopedia
Story/Picture/Children's Books
Comics/Manga
Unreleased Books
Miscellaneous

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Pedro

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Titanollante

24 months ago
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This is a pretty decent book. Compared to newer encyclopedias it's not really anywhere near as expensive but it still gives us cool information like Godzilla 1954 having had lived with a family of Godzillas.
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