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- This article covers the Godzilla design first used in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. For the design introduced in Godzilla (2014), see GareGoji. For the Godzilla incarnation, see Godzilla (Monsterverse).
The DougheGoji (ドハゴジ Dohagoji) is the Godzilla design used in the films Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and the start of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), as well as present-day scenes in the television series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023-2024).
Name
"DougheGoji" (ドハゴジ Dohagoji) came into use as an unofficial nickname for the design among Japanese fans, continuing the tradition of naming American Godzilla designs after the directors of their films, following "EmeGoji" for the design used in Roland Emmerich's 1998 film and "GareGoji" for Gareth Edwards' 2014 film design. As such, it combines the name of Godzilla: King of the Monsters director Michael Dougherty (マイケル・ドハティ Maikeru Dohati) and Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).
The largely-unchanged design in Godzilla vs. Kong has also been nicknamed AdaGoji (アダゴジ Adagoji) or less commonly WingGoji (ウィンゴジ Wingoji), both derived from the name of director Adam Wingard (アダム・ウィンガード Adamu Wingādo).
Development
When Legendary Pictures hired Michael Dougherty to direct Godzilla: King of the Monsters, he wanted his own unique stamp on the character as previous films and directors had their own vision of Godzilla.[2] One of his first changes to the GareGoji design seen in the previous film was altering Godzilla's dorsal plates to resemble those from the 1954 film. He loved how the plates were sculpted and felt like something nature could've crafted.[2]
The Burning Godzilla form, which originated in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah with a much grimmer outcome, allowed Dougherty and fellow screenwriter Zach Shields to up the ante in a way that most American viewers hadn't seen before.[2] Godzilla's physical presence on set was limited to a three-foot-by-three-foot section of his skin, made by Morphology FX, for Ken Watanabe to touch in his final scene.[3] According to visual effects supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, it was overwritten with CG "so we could make it move with Godzilla's breathing."[3] To help the actors react to the Titan in other scenes, Dougherty blared his roars using a device he called "Behemoth" and "Voice of God."[4] LED screens representing Godzilla's bright blue bioluminescence allowed for more natural lighting.[3]
For Godzilla vs. Kong, director Adam Wingard considered making Godzilla's head even bigger[5] or giving him spikier dorsal plates. He ultimately left the design unchanged, believing that the film's premise mandated versions of the characters that audiences were already familiar with.[5] These ideas for a new design would eventually come to fruition with the Evolved Godzilla design in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Detail
The DougheGoji largely resembles its predecessor, the GareGoji, but features differently-shaped dorsal plates based on the 1954 design's,[6] a face with slightly larger eyebrows, a slightly smaller head in relation to the rest of the body, a thicker neck, longer legs, sharper claws on the feet with the toes more spread apart from each other, broader shoulders, and a thicker tail with a round tip instead of a pointed tip. While DougheGoji's tail is officially longer than GareGoji's, it appears slightly smaller in proportion to the rest of Godzilla's body.
For Godzilla vs. Kong, MPC, Weta, and Scanline VFX refurbished the CG model from Godzilla: King of the Monsters.[7] Aside from several aspects of the asset being reworked to be higher-fidelity, including the textures, which were given a brownish coloration, Godzilla received some extra wounds, his eyes were reworked, and the atomic charge-up of his tail and dorsal plates was once again changed.[7]
Use in other media
Video games
- Roblox (2006; added in 2019/2021) - Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Xbox One
- Monsterverse (2020) - Empire DCX slot machine
- PUBG Mobile (2018; added in 2019/2021) - Android and iOS
- Magic Domain (launch year unknown; added in 2021) - iOS, Google Play, Android
- LifeAfter/Day After Tomorrow (2018; added in 2021) - iOS, Google Play, Android
- World of Warships (2015; added in 2021) - iOS, Google Play, Android
- Godzilla Battle Line (2021) - Android, iOS, and PC
- Go Big! (2021) - iOS, Google Play, Android
- Funko Pop! Blitz (2019; added in 2021) - Android, iOS
- Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021; added in 2022) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
- Call of Duty: Warzone (2020; added in 2022) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
- Pinball FX (2023) - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, Epic Games
- Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers (2024) - Android, iOS, and PC
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (2011; added in 2024) - Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Fire OS/TV, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Samsung Gear VR
Comics
- Godzilla Dominion (2021)
- Godzilla: Fight or Flight (2023)
- Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong (2023-2024)
Gallery
Concept art
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
- Christopher Shy
- Unidentified artists
Godzilla vs. Kong
"Flesh[ing] out" of a sketch by Matt Allsopp
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- Dean Sherriff
- Richard Bennett
- Unidentified artists
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
- Ben Wootten
Production
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Godzilla vs. Kong
Screenshots
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Godzilla vs. Kong
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
"Terrifying Miracles"
"Beyond Logic"
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Merchandise
Toys
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2019)
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2019) Poster Color Ver.
S.H. MonsterArts Burning Godzilla (2019)
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2019) Event Exclusive Color Edition
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2021)
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2019) Night Color Edition
S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla (2024)
NECA Godzilla (2019)
NECA Godzilla V2 (2019)
NECA Burning Godzilla (2019)
Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla 2019
Godzilla Store exclusive Bandai Movie Monster Series Burning Godzilla 2019
Bandai King of the Monsters Series Godzilla 2019
Bandai Godzilla: High Grade Godzilla (2019)
Jakks Pacific Giant Size Godzilla
Jakks Pacific Godzilla
Jakks Pacific Godzilla and King Ghidorah Kings Collide Battle Pack
Jakks Pacific Godzilla and Rodan Kings Collide Battle Pack
Jakks Pacific Godzilla and Mothra Kings Collide Battle Pack
Jakks Pacific Electronic Mask Godzilla
Sega Prize Godzilla (2019)
Sega Prize Godzilla (2019) plush
X-Plus Gigantic Series Godzilla (2019)
X-Plus DefoReal Godzilla (2019)
Godzilla (2019) Netsuke
Monogram International Godzilla: King of the Monsters Figural Bag Clips
SD Godzilla 2019 coaster
Banpresto Godzilla (2019) and King Ghidorah (2019)
Chinese exclusive Godzilla (2019) statue
Chinese exclusive chibi Godzilla figures
Megahouse UA Monsters Godzilla 2019
Megahouse UA Monsters Burning Godzilla
Playmates 11" Giant Godzilla
Playmates 6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
Playmates 6" Godzilla with Radio Tower
Playmates 13" Mega Heat-Ray Godzilla
Playmates 6" Hong Kong Battle Godzilla
Playmates 6" Supercharged Godzilla with Fighter Jet
Playmates Battle Roar Godzilla
Playmates miniature Godzilla
Funko Pop! 10" Godzilla
Funko Pop! 10" Godzilla (City Lights) Walmart exclusive
Funko Pop! 4.25" Godzilla
Funko Pop! 4.25" Burning Godzilla (Glow) FYE exclusive
4.25" Black Light Godzilla (Entertainment Earth exclusive)
Funko Pop! 4.25" Godzilla (Heat Ray)
4.25" Godzilla (Heat Ray, Glow) FYE exclusive
Funko Pop! Godzilla keychain
Funko Soda Godzilla figures
Monogram Godzilla vs. Kong 3D foam figural bag clips
Godzilla vs. Kong plush
Sega Prize Godzilla (2021)
Sega Prize Godzilla (2021) plush
Sega Prize Godzilla 2021 small plush
Playmates Godzilla and Kong plushes
WATANABE x REN Godzilla heads magnets
Mondoids
Bandai HG D+ Godzilla 06 Godzilla 2021
Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla
Youtooz Godzilla vs. Kong
Youtooz Heat Ray Godzilla
Youtooz Godzilla plush
Taiwan theater exclusive Godzilla and Kong plushes
Taiwan theater exclusive Godzilla and Kong minifigures
Chinese cup toppers
Chinese cup toppers
Panlos Brick Godzilla
Panlos Brick Godzilla
Panlos Brick Godzilla head
Panlos Brick City Battle set
Panlos Brick Godzilla vs. Kong set
Panlos Brick Godzilla and Mechagodzilla heads frames
Art Spirits Gekizo Godzilla 2021
Playmates City Battle Figures & Diorama Set
Playmates Titan Tech Godzilla
Hiya Toys Stylist Series Godzilla
Hiya Toys Stylist Series Godzilla (translucent blue coloring variant)
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Godzilla
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Godzilla 2019
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Heat Ray Godzilla
Hiya toys Exquisite Basic Heat Ray Godzilla (2019)
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Burning Godzilla
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Godzilla (2021) Reissue
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Godzilla (Pre-evolved Version)
Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Energized Godzilla
X-Plus 30cm Godzilla (2021)
X-Plus Deforeal Godzilla (2021)
Wonder Figure Godzilla (2021)
Enzhobi Omega Beast Series Godzilla (2019)
Enzhobi Godzilla (2021)
Sofvics Godzilla (2021)
Sofvics Burning Godzilla (2019)
Spiral Toy Artisan Dynasty Godzilla (2019)
Playmates Hollow Earth Figures & Diorama Set
Playmates 6" Godzilla with Heat Ray
Playmates Titan Evolution Godzilla
Playmates Godzilla minifigure
Playmates 6" Energized Godzilla with Drone
Monogram Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 3D foam figural bag clips
Banpresto Godzilla
Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla (2024) Clear Glitter Metallic Blue
- Unreleased
Unreleased Playmates Mega Godzilla
Unreleased Playmates Mega Kong and Mega Godzilla in packaging
Magazines
Total Film cover
Total Film cover textless
Fangoria cover
Gold and Silver Bullion
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver Godzilla Coin (Uncirculated, Obverse)
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver Coin (Reverse)
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver Godzilla Proof Coin
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver Godzilla Proof Coin (Incl. Gift Tin and Certificate of Authenticity)
Niue $250 .999 Fine Gold Godzilla Coin (Obverse)
Niue $250 .999 Fine Gold Coin (Reverse)
Niue $250 .999 Fine Gold Godzilla Coin (Incl. Gift Tin and Certificate of Authenticity)
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver Godzilla Coin (Colourised)
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver 'Godzilla vs. Kong 'Face-Off' coin (Colourised)
Niue $2 .999 Fine Silver Godzilla coin (Colourised, 2-Coin Set Design)
Niue $2 .999 Silver Coins (Sealed APMEX 20-coin tube)
Gift Case design
Clothing
Miscellaneous
Godzilla duvet cover
Spiral Studios Burning Godzilla statue
Spiral Studios Burning Godzilla statue
Prime 1 Studio Godzilla statue
Prime 1 Studio Heat Ray Godzilla statue
Prime 1 Studio Godzilla vs. Kong
Prime 1 Studio Godzilla bust
Enamel pins made as backer rewards for the Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus Kickstarter
Lineage Studio Godzilla enamel pins
Miscellaneous
Internet
Website background
Godzilla NFT model by Terra Virtua
Godzilla NFT
Heat Ray NFT
Godzilla Figure NFT
Roar of a God NFT
Spiked Tail Swing NFT
Pulse Charge NFT
#GodzillaVsKong Twitter emoji added on 1/25/21
#Godzilla Twitter emoji added on 1/25/21
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Trivia
- The CG DougheGoji model was used for the 2022 Operation Monarch crossover between the first-person shooter game Call of Duty: Warzone and Godzilla vs. Kong. While the rest of the model remained unchanged, it was notably given a larger head closer in size to Kong's.
References
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