User:Nindzun/Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh! (遊☆戯☆王 Yūgiō, Japanese for "King of Games") is a multimedia franchise which started as a manga series by Kazuki Takahashi in 1996. The franchise revolves around trading cards, some of which are inspired by Godzilla and related franchises. The most well-known instance of that is the "Kaiju" archetype, featuring references to not just Godzilla, but also Gamera and Ultraman.

In the TV series

The following is a list of references to Godzilla and related franchises in the many Yu-Gi-Oh! series. The sole appearances of cards which are based on kaiju are not included.

• In "The Violent Battle - A Game of Darkness", an episode of Toei's Yu-Gi-Oh!, the illusion monsters that Yugi creates after the Game of Darkness are given Godzilla's roar.
• In "Deja Duel! - Part 2", an episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, a superhero toy named Dyna Man makes an appearance. It is based on Kagaku Sentai Dynaman and the Ultra series. The toy is unnamed in the Japanese version of the episode.

Cards

"Kaiju"

The "Kaiju" (壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう),   Kaijū) archetype of monsters is wholly comprised of cards based on Godzilla, Gamera and Ultra monsters. The members of this archetype include:

Monsters "Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju" "Gadarla, the Mystery Dust Kaiju" "Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju" "Jizukiru, the Star Destroying Kaiju" "Kumongous, the Sticky String Kaiju" "Radian, the Multidimensional Kaiju" "Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju" "Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Dogoran" "Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Thunder-King"

Support "Interrupted Kaiju Slumber" "Kaiju Capture Mission" "The Kaiju Files" "Kyoutou Waterfront" "Phalaenop Sisters"

List

The following is a list of Yu-Gi-Oh! cards which are either definitely or likely based on characters from the Godzilla or related franchises.

>>>to add: "Kyoutou Waterfront"

Image	Card name	Debut	Description
	Armorsaurus (アルマザウルス Aruma Zaurusu)	May 27, 1997 ("Arena #2" )	"Armorsaurus" is a Capsule Monster Chess piece that first appeared in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series. It bears some resemblance to Anguirus, as both are stout armadillo-like dinosaurs with spikes on their head and carapace, and both are brown in most iterations. Armorsaurus also can curl up in a ball, although this ability of his preceded Anguirus'. Gallery Armorsaurus in the manga Armorsaurus in the anime Armosaurus curled up in a ball
	Great Moth (グレート・モス Gurēto Mosu)	February 2, 1998 ("The Ultimate Great Moth" )	"Great Moth", in addition to being a giant moth monster, also bears some similarities to Mothra in its wing pattern and shape, especially in the Bandai design. The anime non-card design's wing pattern appears more similar to Mothra's than those from the card artworks. In 2026, a counterpart of the card based on Aqua and/or Light Speed Mothra, "Great Moth Alternative", would be released. Gallery Anime non-card design Bandai OCG: 1st Generation artwork
	Labyrinth Tank (迷 (めい)宮 (きゅう)の魔 (ま)戦 (せん)車 (しゃ) Meikyū no Masensha)	August 10, 1998 ("Deathtrap Dungeon!" )	This Machine/Fusion type monster takes on the appearance of a vehicle designed for mining, which bears a striking resemblance to MOGUERA's head and is very likely based on it. Its counterpart, "Labyrinth Heavy Tank", would be released in 2023.
	Turtle Bird (迷 (めい)宮 (きゅう)の魔 (ま)戦 (せん)車 (しゃ) Meikyū no Masensha)	8 July, 1999 (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories )	This monster's design is very similar to Rodan. It could also be a reference to Gamera, as it is a turtle that's capable of flying.
	Cyber End Dragon (サイバー・エンド・ドラゴン Saibā Endo Doragon)	November 24, 2004 ("For the Sake of Syrus" )	The design of this monster bears heavy resemblance to Mecha-Ghidorah, as both are fully mechanical three-headed winged dragons without front legs or arms. Both of them possess differently colored details on each head, with the left head bearing the color red. The card has many counterparts.
	Final Fusion (決 (けっ)戦 (せん)融 (ゆう)合 (ごう)－ファイナル・フュージョン Kessen Yūgō - Fainaru Fyūjon)	September 21, 2005 ("The Graduation Match, Part 1" )	The artwork on this Trap Card depicts two giant monsters battling in a city, clearly inspired by the kaiju genre. It was an anime-only from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX until April 24, 2014, when it was finally available in the Dragons of Legend Booster Pack.
	Voltic Kong (ボルテック・コング Borutekku Kongu)	December 16, 2006 (Jump Festa 2007 )	This Monster Card is clearly based on King Kong, and may even be referencing his electrical abilities from King Kong vs. Godzilla.
	Performapal Drummerilla (ＥＭ (エンタメイト)ドラミング・コング Entameito Doramingu Kongu)	November 9, 2014 ("The Pendulum Swings Both Ways: Part 1" )	Although the monster's design itself does not reference King Kong much other than being an ape, its Japanese name, Entameito Doramingu Kongu (ＥＭ (エンタメイト)ドラミング・コング), is a combination of "Entermate Drumming" (ＥＭ (エンタメイト) Entameito Doramingu) and "Kong" (コング Kongu).
	Radian, the Multidimensional Kaiju (多 (た)次 (じ)元 (げん)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)ラディアン Tajigenkaijū Radian)	January 1, 2015 (Tournament Pack 2024 Vol.5 (Asian-English))	The name of this "Kaiju" Monster Card is derived from Rodan's Japanese name, Radon (ラドン). Its head may be loosely based on Gyaos, while the rest of its body appears to be based on Ultraman Belial (eyes and claws) and Dark Lugiel (spiked body and color) from the Ultra franchise. Its self-copying ability, as seen in the artwork of "Kaiju Capture Mission", is based on that of the Baltans.
	Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju (怒 (ど)炎 (えん)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)ドゴラン Kaiseikaijū Jizukieru)	August 6, 2015 (Clash of Rebellions )	This "Kaiju" Monster Card is named after Dogora, and its design is based on Burning Godzilla and likely Destoroyah. Its robotic counterpart, "Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Dogoran", is an obvious homage to Mechagodzilla. "Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju", a card based on King Ghidorah, can be treated as its rival.
	Kumongous, the Sticky String Kaiju (粘 (ねん)糸 (し)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)クモグス Nenshikaijū Kumogusu)	August 6, 2015 (Clash of Rebellions )	The name of this "Kaiju" Monster Card is a blend of "kumo" ("spider" in Japanese) and "humongous", very likely a reference to Kumonga.
	Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju (海 (かい)亀 (き)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)ガメシエル Kaikikaijū Gameshieru)	November 5, 2015 (Dimension of Chaos )	This "Kaiju" Monster Card is based on Gamera. It can be seen as a rival to "Jizukiru, the Star Destroying Kaiju", a "Kaiju" Monster Card based on Iris and Legion.
	Kaiju Capture Mission (壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)捕 (ほ)獲 (かく)大 (だい)作 (さく)戦 (せん) Kaijū Hokaku Daisakusen)	November 5, 2015 (Dimension of Chaos )	This Trap Card features "Radian, the Multidimensional Kaiju" and "Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju", monsters based on Dark Lugiel/Ultraman Belial and Gamera. It depicts "Radian" as having a self-copying ability, similar to that of the Baltans.
	Jizukiru, the Star Destroying Kaiju (妨 (さまた)げられた壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)の眠 (ねむ)り Samatagerareta Kaijū no Nemuri)	January 14, 2015 (Breakers of Shadow )	This "Kaiju" Monster Card appears to draw inspiration from both the Legion and Iris. Being a Machine Type, the monster consists of inorganic material, just like the Legion being made of silicon. It is also depicted as having seemingly crashed into the city from space, further referencing the Legion. Most of the design seemingly takes inspiration from Iris and the rest from the Legion, with both of them having a similar mouthless head shape and a single eye in the center, while also having some insectoid features such as mandibles. It can be seen as a rival to "Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju".
	Gadarla, the Mystery Dust Kaiju (怪 (かい)粉 (ふん)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)ガダーラ Kaifunkaijū Gadāra)	January 14, 2016 (Breakers of Shadow )	This "Kaiju" Monster Card references Mothra and Battra in both design and name.
	Interrupted Kaiju Slumber (怪 (かい)粉 (ふん)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)ガダーラ Kaifunkaijū Gadāra)	January 14, 2016 (Breakers of Shadow )	This Spell Card's artwork features monsters based on Godzilla and Gamera, "Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju" and "Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju", likely referencing the age-old rivalry between the two franchises.
	Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Dogoran (対 (たい)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)用 (よう)決 (けっ)戦 (せん)兵 (へい)器 (き)スーパーメカドゴラン Taikaijūyō Kessenheiki Sūpāmeka Dogoran)	May 5, 2016 (Shining Victories )	This "Kaiju" Monster Card is very obviously based on Mechagodzilla, and is a robotic counterpart of "Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju", a card based on Godzilla. Its effect of equipping 1 "Kaiju" Monster Card to itself from either the player's hand or Graveyard in order to gain ATK is a reference to Kiryu being built on top of the bones of First Generation Godzilla.
	Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju (雷 (らい)撃 (げき)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)サンダー・ザ・キング Raigekikaijū Sandā Za Kingu)	January 5, 2016 (Shining Victories )	This "Kaiju" Monster Card is based on King Ghidorah. Its robotic counterpart, "Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Thunder-King", is likely a nod to Mecha-King Ghidorah. "Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju", a card based on Godzilla, can be treated as its rival.
	The Kaiju Files (壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)の出 (しゅつ)現 (げん)記 (き)録 (ろく) Kaijū no Shutsugen Kiroku)	January 5, 2016 (Shining Victories )	This Spell Card's artwork features the following "Kaiju" cards which reference the Godzilla, Gamera and Ultra: franchises: "Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju", "Gadarla, the Mystery Dust Kaiju", "Jizukiru, the Star Destroying Kaiju", "Kumongous, the Sticky String Kaiju", "Radian, the Multidimensional Kaiju", and sketches of "Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Dogoran".
	Super Anti-Kaiju War Machine Mecha-Thunder-King (礫 (れき)岩 (がん)の霊 (れい)長 (ちょう)－コングレード Taikaijūyō Kessenheiki Meka Sandā Kingu)	January 31, 2019 (Savage Strike )	Being a robotic counterpart of "Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju", a kaiju card based on King Ghidorah, it is likely referencing Mecha-King Ghidorah. It, too, is of the "Kaiju" archetype.
	Primineral Kongreat (対 (たい)壊 (かい)獣 (じゅう)用 (よう)決 (けっ)戦 (せん)兵 (へい)器 (き)メカサンダー・キング Rekigan no Reichō - Kongurēdo)	July 13, 2019 (Chaos Impact )	This Monster Card is based on King Kong.
	Labyrinth Heavy Tank (迷 (めい)宮 (きゅう)の重 (じゅう)魔 (ま)戦 (せん)車 (しゃ) Meikyū no Jūmasensha)	March 9, 2023 (Maze of Memories )	A counterpart to "Labyrinth Tank", which is very likely based on MOGUERA. Design-wise, the monster does not differ from the original card.
	Phalaenop Sisters (胡蝶姉妹 (ファレノプ・シスターズ) Farenopu Shisutāzu)	October 10, 2024 (Rage of the Abyss )	This monster card is based on the Shobijin, as indicated by its Fairy Type and relationship with "Gadarla", a card based on Mothra, and also sharing its wings. When Tributed, 1 Level 7 or higher Insect or Plant monster (which includes "Gadarla") can be added from the player's Deck to their hand, further solidifying the relationship between the two cards. If certain conditions aren't met, the player takes 2700 damage, the equivalent of "Gadarla's" ATK. It is related to the "Kaiju" archetype.
	Great Moth Alternative (相 (そう)変 (へん)異 (い)態 (たい)・グレート・モス Sōhen'itai Gurēto Mosu)	January 10, 2026 (Advance Pack: Revenge Hearts )	The artwork of this Rush Duel Monster Card heavily draws inspiration from Aqua and/or Light Speed Mothra. It is a counterpart of "Great Moth", just like Aqua and Light Speed Mothra are one of Mothra Leo's many forms.

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