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'''''GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla''''' {{Nihongo|{{tt|GODZILLA|ゴジラ}} プロジェクト・メカゴジラ|Gojira Purojekuto Mekagojira}} is a [[Japan]]ese tie-in novel for the [[2018]] animated [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]] film ''[[Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle|GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'', and a follow-up to the novel ''[[Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse|GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]''. Like the previous novel, it is written by Renji Oki, supervised by screenwriter [[Gen Urobuchi]], and published by [[Kadokawa]]. It was released on April 25, 2018.<ref name="NEWS">[http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ NEWS - godzilla-anime.com]</ref>
'''''GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla''''' {{Nihongo|{{tt|GODZILLA|ゴジラ}} プロジェクト・メカゴジラ|Gojira: Purojekuto Mekagojira}} is a [[Japan]]ese tie-in novel for the [[2018]] animated [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] film ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'', and a follow-up to the novel ''[[GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]''. Like the previous novel, it is written by Renji Oki, supervised by screenwriter [[Gen Urobuchi]], and published by [[Kadokawa]]. It was released on April 25, 2018.<ref name="NEWS">[http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ NEWS - godzilla-anime.com]</ref>
{{TOC}}
{{TOC}}
==Description==
==Description==
''GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla'' picks up where ''[[Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse|GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]'' left off, and tells the story of the development of [[Mechagodzilla/Anime|Mechagodzilla]] and the events that occurred right before [[humans|humanity]] was forced to abandon the [[Earth]].<ref name="NEWS"/>
''GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla'' picks up where ''[[GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]'' left off, and tells the story of the development of [[Mechagodzilla (anime trilogy)|Mechagodzilla]] and the events that occurred right before [[human|humanity]] was forced to abandon the [[Earth]].<ref name="NEWS"/>
==Contents==
==Contents==
*'''Fragments (2048) (2)''' {{Small|断章 (2048年) (2)}} (p. 11)
*'''Fragments (2048) (2)''' {{Small|断章 (2048年) (2)}} (p. 11)
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===Monsters===
===Monsters===
*[[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]]
*[[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]]
*[[Mechagodzilla/Anime|Mechagodzilla]]
*[[Mechagodzilla (anime trilogy)|Mechagodzilla]]
*[[Rodan]]
*[[Rodan]]
**Rodan II
**Rodan II
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*[[Biollante]] (mentioned)
*[[Biollante]] (mentioned)
*[[Gezora]] (mentioned)
*[[Gezora]] (mentioned)
*[[Varan]] (mentioned)
*[[Anguirus]] (mentioned)
*[[Megaguirus]] (mentioned)
*[[Ganimes]] (mentioned)
*[[Ganimes]] (mentioned)
{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
===Weapons, Vehicles, and Races===
===Weapons, vehicles, and races===
*[[Humans]]
*[[Human]]s
*[[Exif]]
*[[Exif]]
*[[Bilusaludo]]
*[[Bilusaludo]]
*[[United Earth]]
*[[United Earth]]
*Total Attack Faction
*Mothra's People
*Mothra's People
*Monster Coexistence Sect ([[Shobijin|Cosmos]])
*Monster Coexistence Sect ([[Shobijin|Cosmos]])
*[[Nanometal]]
*[[Nanometal]]
*[[Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria]]
*[[Space Station JSS-3]]
*[[Space Station JSS-3]]
*[[Maser Cannon]]
*[[Maser Cannon]]
**[[DAG-MB96|Type-45 Cryo Maser Cannon]]
**[[CLT-95|Type-45 Cryo Maser Cannon]]
*[[Super X]]
*[[Super X]]
*[[Super X3]]
*[[Super X3]]
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*[[Hover Bike]]
*[[Hover Bike]]
*[[Oxygen Destroyer]]
*[[Oxygen Destroyer]]
*[[Gotengo|Goten]]
*[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']]
*[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']]
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This novel mentions that [[Battra]] awoke in order to intercept the asteroid [[Gorath]] before it could strike the [[Earth]]. This is a reference to both ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'', where Battra's purpose was to prevent a meteor from striking and destroying the planet, and the film ''[[Gorath (film)|Gorath]]'', which featured a runaway celestial body named Gorath on a collision course with the Earth.
*This novel mentions that [[Battra]] awoke in order to intercept the asteroid [[Gorath]] before it could strike the [[Earth]]. This is a reference to both ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'', where Battra's purpose was to prevent a meteor from striking and destroying the planet, and the film ''[[Gorath (film)|Gorath]]'', which featured a runaway celestial body named Gorath on a collision course with the Earth.
**[[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]] destroys Gorath with his spiral atomic breath, just as he did in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. It is also suggested that Gorath may contain a space monster, while in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' it served as the vessel for [[Monster X]].
**[[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla]] destroys Gorath with his spiral atomic breath, just as he did in ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''. It is also suggested that Gorath may contain a space monster, while in ''Godzilla Final Wars'' it served as the vessel for [[Monster X]].
*The coalition of people who want [[humans|humanity]] to co-exist with [[Mothra]] is named the Cosmos, which was the name given to Mothra's [[Shobijin|twin priestesses]] in the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]].
*The coalition of people who want [[human|humanity]] to co-exist with [[Mothra]] is named the Cosmos, which was the name given to Mothra's [[Shobijin|twin priestesses]] in the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]].
*It is mentioned that only the combined forces of Mothra and Battra could truly defeat Godzilla, which is why Mothra could only make him retreat by herself. This is a nod to the film ''Godzilla vs. Mothra'', where Mothra and Battra were able to defeat Godzilla by working together.
*It is mentioned that only the combined forces of Mothra and Battra could truly defeat Godzilla, which is why Mothra could only make him retreat by herself. This is a nod to the film ''Godzilla vs. Mothra'', where Mothra and Battra were able to defeat Godzilla by working together.
*This novel features a battle between [[King Caesar]] and [[Megalon]], which may be a reference to [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 10|issue #10]] of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comic series ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', which also featured a battle between the two monsters.
*Mothra's egg being transported aboard the [[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']] is a reference to ''Godzilla vs. Mothra'', where Mothra's egg is also transported by a boat before it is attacked by Godzilla.
*This novel features a battle between [[King Caesar]] and [[Megalon]], which may be a reference to [[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issue 10|issue #10]] of the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comic series ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'', which also featured a battle between the two monsters.
*The codename given to the military operation to pit monsters against each other is "Operation: LTF," an acronym for "Let them fight," [[Ishiro Serizawa]]'s famous line from [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]''.
*The codename given to the military operation to pit monsters against each other is "Operation: LTF," an acronym for "Let them fight," [[Ishiro Serizawa]]'s famous line from [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]''.
*This novel discusses the potential origins of [[Orga]], who attacked Turkey during the events of ''[[Godzilla: Monster Apocalypse|GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]'', and suggests he was either an extraterrestrial lifeform that fell dormant after arriving on Earth in prehistoric times or an approximate species to Godzilla or monster derived from Godzilla. Both proposed origins reflect Orga's origins from ''[[Godzilla 2000: Millennium]]'', where he was the result of [[Millennian|aliens]] that crash-landed on Earth and fell dormant in prehistoric times mutating after absorbing Godzilla's DNA.
*This novel discusses the potential origins of [[Orga]], who attacked Turkey during the events of ''[[GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]'', and suggests he was either an extraterrestrial lifeform that fell dormant after arriving on Earth in prehistoric times or an approximate species to Godzilla or monster derived from Godzilla. Both proposed origins reflect Orga's origins from ''[[Godzilla 2000: Millennium]]'', where he was the result of [[Millennian|aliens]] that crash-landed on Earth and fell dormant in prehistoric times mutating after absorbing Godzilla's DNA.
*The quote "Its name is Mecha, Mecha, [[Mechagodzilla]]" {{Nihongo|その名はメカメカメカゴジラ|Sononaha Meka Meka Mekagojira}} in this novel is taken from the lyrics to the song "[[Defeat Mechagodzilla!]]," a tie-in theme song for the film ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''.
*The quote "Its name is Mecha, Mecha, [[Mechagodzilla]]" {{Nihongo|その名はメカメカメカゴジラ|Sononaha Meka Meka Mekagojira}} in this novel is taken from the lyrics to the song "[[Defeat Mechagodzilla!]]," a tie-in theme song for the film ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''.
*[[Titanosaurus]] is discovered in the Ogasawara Islands, vulnerable to sonic waves, and is placed under mind control and forced to battle Godzilla, all of which allude to his role in ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''.
*[[Titanosaurus]] is discovered in the Ogasawara Islands, vulnerable to sonic waves, and is placed under mind control and forced to battle Godzilla, all of which allude to his role in ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''.
*An [[Exif]] says "It is no use collecting all of the military power of the Earth" {{Nihongo|地球の全軍事力を集めても駄目です|Chikyū no zen gunji-ryoku o atsumete mo damedesu}}, which is adapted from a quote by the [[Xilien Commander]] in ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''.
*The [[Exif]] declare "It is no use collecting all of the military power of the Earth" {{Nihongo|地球の全軍事力を集めても駄目です|Chikyū no zen gunji-ryoku o atsumete mo damedesu}} in reference to stopping Gorath, which is adapted from a quote by the [[Xilien Commander]] regarding the same topic in ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''.
*When Godzilla attacks [[Tokyo]], the Prime Minister and his Cabinet are evacuated along a specified escape route, just like in ''[[Shin Godzilla]]''. However, in this case they successfully escape because they evacuate from a low building rather than the top of a skyscraper.
*When Godzilla attacks [[Tokyo]], the Prime Minister and his Cabinet are evacuated along a specified escape route, just like in ''[[Shin Godzilla]]''. However, in this case they successfully escape because they evacuate from a low building rather than the top of a skyscraper.
*[[Rodan]] II attacks Kyushu, just as the two Rodans did in the character's [[Rodan (film)|debut film]]. It is also implied that Rodan feeds on [[Meganulon]], a reference to a scene in the same film where a newly-hatched Rodan preys on Meganulon in its cave. Additionally, the onomatopoeia for the Meganulon's roar is written as "Piyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyo" {{Nihongo|ピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨ}}, which reflects their sound effects from the aforementioned film.
*[[Rodan]] II attacks Kyushu, just as the two Rodans did in the character's [[Rodan (film)|debut film]]. It is also implied that Rodan feeds on [[Meganulon]], a reference to a scene in the same film where a newly-hatched Rodan preys on Meganulon in its cave. Additionally, the onomatopoeia for the Meganulon's roar is written as "Piyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyo" {{Nihongo|ピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨ}}, which reflects their sound effects from the aforementioned film.
*Haruka Sakaki, whose maiden name is Yashiro, serves as a [[Maser Cannon]] operator, referencing the character [[Akane Yashiro]] from ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'', who also served as a Maser operator.
*Haruka Sakaki, whose maiden name is Yashiro, serves as a [[Maser Cannon]] operator, referencing the character [[Akane Yashiro]] from ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'', who also served as a Maser operator.
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*Two individual [[Titanosaurus]] appear in this novel, which may allude to [[Yukiko Takayama]]'s [[Terror of Mechagodzilla (First draft)|original story]] for ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]'', which featured two dinosaurs named Titans in place of Titanosaurus.
*Two individual [[Titanosaurus]] appear in this novel, which may allude to [[Yukiko Takayama]]'s [[Terror of Mechagodzilla (First draft)|original story]] for ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]'', which featured two dinosaurs named Titans in place of Titanosaurus. ---->
*The [[Mechagodzilla (anime trilogy)|Mechagodzilla]] propaganda films directed by Egerton Albury contain numerous nods to Mechagodzilla's previous film appearances. For instance, it is mentioned that the films utilized [[suitmation]] to depict a battle between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla. In addition, the films partially utilize the taglines for ''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla'' ("It flies in space and shoots missiles!") and ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]'' ("The birth of the end of the century tyrant"), with some of the wording slightly changed.
*The character Kane Hilter develops an urban legend about the [[Oxygen Destroyer]], claiming it was a chemical weapon invented by a scientist named [[Daisuke Serizawa|Dr. Serizawa]] and used to kill Godzilla in 2037, with Serizawa taking his life to ensure the weapon could never be used in an upcoming conflict. According to the legend, the Godzilla that appeared from the Arctic five years later was a different member of the species. This story almost exactly follows the ending of the original [[Godzilla (1954 film)|1954 ''Godzilla'' film]], while also referencing the fact that [[Godzilla (Second Generation)|a second Godzilla]] appeared following the [[Godzilla (First Generation)|first one's]] demise.
**A group of scientists led by [[Kensaku Ijuin|Dr. Ijuin]] later begin studying a microorganism strain believed to be connected to the Oxygen Destroyer, only for the microbes to become a monster that turns on them. This is a reference to the plot of ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''. While the microorganisms are only designated J-MO7 in this novel, their characteristics and story role are undoubtedly based on [[Destoroyah]].
*The scientist who studies Godzilla's cells is [[Tokumitsu Yuhara]], who was the lead scientist on the [[Kiryu]] project in ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]''.
*The name of the character who narrates the section of the novel focusing on [[Gigan]] is Michael N. Hunter, which may be a reference to the [[M Space Hunter Nebula Alien]]s, Gigan's creators in the [[Showa era|Showa series]].
*Author Renji Oki considered featuring Kiryu in the novel as a "prototype Mechagodzilla" which would battle Godzilla. Ultimately, his proposed role in the story went to Gigan.
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GODZILLA anime trilogy tie-in novels
GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse
GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla
GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters
GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla
GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla
Author(s) Renji Oki, Gen Urobuchi (supervisor)
Publisher Kadokawa
Publish date April 25, 2018
Genre Novel
ISBN ISBN-13: 9784041063453

GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla (GODZILLA プロジェクト・メカゴジラ,   Gojira: Purojekuto Mekagojira) is a Japanese tie-in novel for the 2018 animated Godzilla film GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle, and a follow-up to the novel GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse. Like the previous novel, it is written by Renji Oki, supervised by screenwriter Gen Urobuchi, and published by Kadokawa. It was released on April 25, 2018.[1]

Description

GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla picks up where GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse left off, and tells the story of the development of Mechagodzilla and the events that occurred right before humanity was forced to abandon the Earth.[1]

Contents

  • Fragments (2048) (2) 断章 (2048年) (2) (p. 11)
  • Chapter Five: Calamity Star 第五章 妖星 (p. 14)
  • Chapter Six: Long March 第六章 長征 (p. 53)
  • Chapter Seven: Great Wall 第七章 長城 (p. 86)
  • Chapter Eight: Battle 第八章 決戦 (p. 112)
  • Chapter Nine: Tokyo 第九章 東京 (p. 140)
  • (Chapter Ten: Escape) (第十章 脱出) (p. 160)
  • Fragments (2048) (3) 断章 (2048年) (3) (p. 164)

Plot

Fragments (2048) (2)

A second letter by Akira Sakaki to Daichi Tani.

Chapter Five: Calamity Star

To be added.

Chapter Six: Long March

To be added.

Chapter Seven: Great Wall

To be added.

Chapter Eight: Battle

To be added.

Chapter Nine: Tokyo

To be added.

(Chapter Ten: Escape)

To be added.

Fragments (2048) (3)

A third letter by Akira Sakaki to Daichi Tani.

Appearances

Monsters

Weapons, vehicles, and races

Trivia

  • This novel mentions that Battra awoke in order to intercept the asteroid Gorath before it could strike the Earth. This is a reference to both Godzilla vs. Mothra, where Battra's purpose was to prevent a meteor from striking and destroying the planet, and the film Gorath, which featured a runaway celestial body named Gorath on a collision course with the Earth.
    • Godzilla destroys Gorath with his spiral atomic breath, just as he did in Godzilla Final Wars. It is also suggested that Gorath may contain a space monster, while in Godzilla Final Wars it served as the vessel for Monster X.
  • The coalition of people who want humanity to co-exist with Mothra is named the Cosmos, which was the name given to Mothra's twin priestesses in the Heisei series.
  • It is mentioned that only the combined forces of Mothra and Battra could truly defeat Godzilla, which is why Mothra could only make him retreat by herself. This is a nod to the film Godzilla vs. Mothra, where Mothra and Battra were able to defeat Godzilla by working together.
  • Mothra's egg being transported aboard the USS Saratoga is a reference to Godzilla vs. Mothra, where Mothra's egg is also transported by a boat before it is attacked by Godzilla.
  • This novel features a battle between King Caesar and Megalon, which may be a reference to issue #10 of the IDW comic series Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, which also featured a battle between the two monsters.
  • The codename given to the military operation to pit monsters against each other is "Operation: LTF," an acronym for "Let them fight," Ishiro Serizawa's famous line from Legendary Pictures' Godzilla.
  • This novel discusses the potential origins of Orga, who attacked Turkey during the events of GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, and suggests he was either an extraterrestrial lifeform that fell dormant after arriving on Earth in prehistoric times or an approximate species to Godzilla or monster derived from Godzilla. Both proposed origins reflect Orga's origins from Godzilla 2000: Millennium, where he was the result of aliens that crash-landed on Earth and fell dormant in prehistoric times mutating after absorbing Godzilla's DNA.
  • The quote "Its name is Mecha, Mecha, Mechagodzilla" (その名はメカメカメカゴジラ,   Sononaha Meka Meka Mekagojira) in this novel is taken from the lyrics to the song "Defeat Mechagodzilla!," a tie-in theme song for the film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
  • Titanosaurus is discovered in the Ogasawara Islands, vulnerable to sonic waves, and is placed under mind control and forced to battle Godzilla, all of which allude to his role in Terror of Mechagodzilla.
  • The Exif declare "It is no use collecting all of the military power of the Earth" (地球の全軍事力を集めても駄目です,   Chikyū no zen gunji-ryoku o atsumete mo damedesu) in reference to stopping Gorath, which is adapted from a quote by the Xilien Commander regarding the same topic in Godzilla Final Wars.
  • When Godzilla attacks Tokyo, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet are evacuated along a specified escape route, just like in Shin Godzilla. However, in this case they successfully escape because they evacuate from a low building rather than the top of a skyscraper.
  • Rodan II attacks Kyushu, just as the two Rodans did in the character's debut film. It is also implied that Rodan feeds on Meganulon, a reference to a scene in the same film where a newly-hatched Rodan preys on Meganulon in its cave. Additionally, the onomatopoeia for the Meganulon's roar is written as "Piyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyopiyo" (ピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨピヨ), which reflects their sound effects from the aforementioned film.
  • Haruka Sakaki, whose maiden name is Yashiro, serves as a Maser Cannon operator, referencing the character Akane Yashiro from Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, who also served as a Maser operator.
  • Two individual Titanosaurus appear in this novel, which may allude to Yukiko Takayama's original story for Terror of Mechagodzilla, which featured two dinosaurs named Titans in place of Titanosaurus.
  • The Mechagodzilla propaganda films directed by Egerton Albury contain numerous nods to Mechagodzilla's previous film appearances. For instance, it is mentioned that the films utilized suitmation to depict a battle between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla. In addition, the films partially utilize the taglines for Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ("It flies in space and shoots missiles!") and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II ("The birth of the end of the century tyrant"), with some of the wording slightly changed.
  • The character Kane Hilter develops an urban legend about the Oxygen Destroyer, claiming it was a chemical weapon invented by a scientist named Dr. Serizawa and used to kill Godzilla in 2037, with Serizawa taking his life to ensure the weapon could never be used in an upcoming conflict. According to the legend, the Godzilla that appeared from the Arctic five years later was a different member of the species. This story almost exactly follows the ending of the original 1954 Godzilla film, while also referencing the fact that a second Godzilla appeared following the first one's demise.
    • A group of scientists led by Dr. Ijuin later begin studying a microorganism strain believed to be connected to the Oxygen Destroyer, only for the microbes to become a monster that turns on them. This is a reference to the plot of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. While the microorganisms are only designated J-MO7 in this novel, their characteristics and story role are undoubtedly based on Destoroyah.
  • The scientist who studies Godzilla's cells is Tokumitsu Yuhara, who was the lead scientist on the Kiryu project in Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla.
  • The name of the character who narrates the section of the novel focusing on Gigan is Michael N. Hunter, which may be a reference to the M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens, Gigan's creators in the Showa series.
  • Author Renji Oki considered featuring Kiryu in the novel as a "prototype Mechagodzilla" which would battle Godzilla. Ultimately, his proposed role in the story went to Gigan.

Video

Wikizilla: YouTube Anime GODZILLA Timeline Part 2

References

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