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EvoGoji
The EvoGoji in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Type CGI
Nicknames Godzilla 2024
Used in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
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This article covers the Godzilla design that that appears in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. For the design introduced in Godzilla (2014), see GareGoji. For the design introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, see DougheGoji. For the Godzilla incarnation, see Godzilla (Monsterverse).

The EvoGoji (エヴォゴジ,   Evu~oGoji) is the Godzilla design that was used in the 2024 Legendary Pictures film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Name

"EvoGoji" (エヴォゴジ,   Evu~oGoji) came into use as an unofficial nickname for the design among Japanese fans. It combines the word "Evolved", from Godzilla's new form in the film and Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).

Development

The EvoGoji was designed by concept artist Jared Krichevsky. As Godzilla was planned to change throughout the film, Krichevsky was told to make a design "mid tranformation". Krichevsky took inspiration from the Millennium Godzilla’s design for its aggressive and spikey look, and referenced Godzilla Ultima for the veins within the EvoGoji's dorsal plates.[1] Elements of the Monsterverse Mechagodzilla were also useful when designing EvoGoji.[2] This Godzilla design is much slimmer than the Monsterverse's previous takes on the character, which Krichevsky explains as a result of the transformation burning away his extra fat.[3] The EvoGoji did not go through many revisions and everyone working on the film was enthusiastic about Krichevsky's design, although director Adam Wingard suggested adding elbow spikes and Stegosaurus-like thagomizers to the design.[4] The final model differed from Krichevsky's finalized concept art by having smaller arms per Toho's request and a larger head more in line with the previous Monsterverse designs of the character.[5][6] Krichevsky had initially made the EvoGoji's dorsal plates a reddish/magenta, but sometime after he had finished the design, they were made pink,[7] inspired by the Kaio-ken technique from Dragon Ball[8] and due to Adam Wingard’s favorite color being pink.[9] While the word "evolved" was not originally used the describe this design, Krichevsky added it into the description.[10]

Detail

The EvoGoji bears some similarities with the MireGoji, having prominent scales and spiky dorsal plates with a pink coloration. Godzilla has gained additional bulk and muscle in his upper torso and back in comparison to his time in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, though his abdomen is much thinner than before. His skin has a much more spikey and rough texture, with his chin and jawline bearing tiny protrusions and his neck being flaky. His head and arms are larger than before, the latter being visibly elongated and muscular as well as now sporting elbow spikes similar in shape to his dorsal plates. The webbing between his fingers is more noticeable and his legs are slimmer. Most prominently, Godzilla’s dorsal plates now curve backward and have a fleshy texture with visible veins, and his tail sports a thagomizer of plates. They glow a shade of magenta and are a blend of pink and orange when Godzilla isn’t charging his atomic energy. Two rows of pointed protrusions go along the sides of his neck and upper face before stopping at the front ends of his brow ridges. Godzilla is also seen glowing a bright magenta all over his entire body when using his atomic breath.

Use in other media

Video games

  • Lords Mobile (2016; added in 2024) - Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, iPadOS, Fire OS
  • Roblox (2006; added in 2024) - Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Xbox One
  • Call of Duty: Warzone (2020; added in 2024) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S [Scorch Skin and miscellaneous non-physical appearances]
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019; added in 2024) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S [Scorch Skin and miscellaneous non-physical appearances]
  • Godzilla Battle Line (2021; added in 2024) - Android, iOS, and PC
  • Fortnite (2017; added in 2024) - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, ChromeOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android

Comics

Gallery

Concept art

Jared Krichevsky
Richard Bennet
Matt Allsopp
Alexander Moy

Production

Screenshots

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

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Clothing

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Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

References

This is a list of references for EvoGoji. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

    1. @ThatGuyTCald (April 2, 2024). "@lawsofsacae @LegacyEffects @Legendary I was told that Godzilla would be molting and changing throughout of the movie, and this was a "mid transformation" look. I immediately went to Millenium Godzilla for the spikier look and agressive feel. The veins in the spines I referenced from Ultima". X.
    2. Krichevsky, Jared (April 2, 2024). "Yes!". X.
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    1. @ThatGuyTCald (April 2, 2024). "Is evolved based on your design of MechaGodzilla in anyway". X.
    2. Krichevsky, Jared (April 2, 2024). "Yes!". X.
  1. Krichevsky, Jared (April 2, 2024). "The massive amount of energy required for his transformation would force him to burn all his extra fat away. This will change as he gains back full control. One of those theories out there really nailed it". X.[dead link]
    1. @ThatGuyTCald (April 2, 2024). "how many concept designs did you make for Evolved Godzilla?". X.
    2. Krichevsky, Jared (April 2, 2024). "Not too many, the response was very quick and enthusiastic. Adam made some great additions with the Elbow Spike and the Thagomizer". X.
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  2. Krichevsky, Jared (May 20, 2024). "Design model with notes I did for Godzilla Evolved. The name Evolved wasn't planned and it was just something I needed to call this new version. I'm REALLY glad it stuck because I love it. The arms had to be scaled down per Toho's request". X.}}
    1. @Wu_Henry_4_4_ (March 22, 2024). "@Monstermash042, is that concept art the final design? I have the impression that he isn't that thin and his head is also a bit bigger on-screen too for some reason..." X.
    2. Krichevsky, Jared (March 22, 2024). "Yeah things change in production of a film for various reasons. Probably thought my head was too small". X.
    1. @ThatGuyTCald (April 2, 2024). "Initially when I worked on it was Magenta/reddish. The Pink choice must have come after me but I think it's inspired. I think it's Adam's aesthetic which is very electric and bright". X.
    [dead link]
  3. Peters, Megan (4 April 2024). "Godzilla x Kong Really Did Use Goku as Inspiration for Pink Godzilla". Comicbook.
  4. Dinsdale, Ryan (20 March 2024). "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Director Addresses the Pink Godzilla". IGN.
    1. @ThatGuyTCald (April 2, 2024). "It was pretty open as far as direction goes. Evolved wasn't in the name that was something I added to the description. I recall the process aligning very quickly". X.
    [dead link]
  5. Krichevsky, Jared (May 15, 2024). "Ultima was the inspiration for the white/ veins". X.