Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle (大阪城 Ōsakajō) is a castle in Osaka, Japan. One of Japan's most important buildings due to its role in the unification of the country during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, It was built in the late 1500s, and was in use far into the 19th century. It was gradually rebuilt over the course of the 19th and early 20th century after centuries of neglect, with the keep being restored in 1928, and restorations finishing in 1997. It has appeared in a handful of kaiju productions, beginning with the 1955 Toho Godzilla film, Godzilla Raids Again.
History
Showa era
Godzilla Raids Again
After battling through the city of Osaka, Godzilla and Anguirus fought around the partially-restored castle. Godzilla slammed Anguirus into the castle's keep and shoved him through it, demolishing the building with little effort. Anguirus, severely injured atop the ruins of the keep, tried desperately to fight back, but was killed after Godzilla bit into his neck with his jaws, then burnt the mortally wounded kaiju alive with a blast of his atomic breath. Anguirus' lifeless body toppled off the remains of the castle, and into the Okawa River.
Gamera vs. Barugon
After hatching and coming ashore at Kobe, Barugon advanced through the city and across the nearby countryside into Osaka, arriving at Osaka Castle not long after. When he was confronted by the JASDF's jets, Barugon fought back with his Freezing Liquid, freezing the castle's keep and a portion of its grounds solid. A short time later, Barugon unleashed his Rainbow Death Ray and destroyed most of the long-range missile launchers that were being fired at him. Gamera arrived in Osaka and battled Barugon, but was frozen by Barugon. Gamera eventually thawed out and flew off to confront Barugon at Lake Biwa, with his flame jets thawing the castle in the process.
Heisei era
Godzilla vs. Biollante
This article is a It is implied that Osaka Castle was destroyed by Godzilla during his rampage.
Gallery
Production
Godzilla Raids Again
Screenshots
Gamera vs. Barugon
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