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“ | Yun Arikawa: “Illustration of Koshira?” Satomi Kanahara: “Apparently, it's 'Gojira.' A local legend about an apocalyptic monster that appears from the sea when it turns red.” |
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“ | I'm Death... the Destroyer of Worlds. | „ |
~ Presumably Godzilla’s words (a reference to Oppenheimer’s speech, which was used in the Godzilla 2014 teaser back in Comic Con 2012). |
Godzilla (ゴジラ, Gojira), mainly known as Godzilla Aquatilis, Godzilla Amphibia, Godzilla Terrestris, Godzilla Ultima, Goshira, The Omega Point, and "It", is the titular main antagonist of the 2021 anime series Godzilla Singular Point.
It is a profoundly enigmatic incarnation within the vast pantheon of Godzilla manifestations. This colossal beast transcends the conventional perception of the iconic kaiju, embodying a primal force of unparalleled magnitude and enigma. Standing as a titanic dinosaur-like being, its very existence elicits foreboding whispers of apocalyptic omens, suggesting a cataclysmic destiny that extends far beyond the confines of Earth's terrestrial realm. Unlike any of its predecessors, Godzilla Ultima embodies a form so otherworldly that it veils the minds of onlookers in an aura of existential dread. Within the annals of ancient prophecies and cosmic lore, whispers abound of its purpose not merely confined to the annihilation of Earth, but resonating with ominous undertones hinting at the potential unraveling of the very fabric of the universe itself.
The sheer enormity of Godzilla Ultima's presence serves as a harbinger of existential upheaval, a harbinger that transcends the confines of mere planetary destruction, suggesting a narrative of cosmic significance that echoes throughout the vast expanse of space and time. Its dinosaur-like visage, reminiscent of primordial epochs long past, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of existence in the face of such primordial forces. Thus, Godzilla Ultima stands as an enigmatic embodiment of existential uncertainty, a harbinger of cosmic cataclysm whose presence resonates with the whispers of ancient prophecies and the palpable weight of universal consequence. Its colossal form not only threatens the terrestrial realms but hints at a narrative of existential significance that extends far beyond the confines of mortal comprehension, inviting contemplation of humanity's place within the grand tapestry of the cosmos.
He is also the master of the Rodans.
Appearance[]
In the anime, Godzilla undergoes various transformations, yet each iteration maintains certain consistent features. These include a ridged smooth underbelly, multiple rows of teeth in its mouth, a narrow tongue, three tubes located at the back of its throat, an exceptionally long tail, and dorsal plates shaped like maple leaves, with red vein-like structures coursing through them.
Aquatilis[]
In his initial form, known as Godzilla Aquatilis, he exhibits an elongated physique reminiscent of marine reptiles like whales and mosasaurs, including species such as Mosasaurus and Tylosaurus, as well as the kaiju Titanosaurus. Sporting a striking appearance, his scales boast a red-violet hue while his tail fins display an eye-catching orange coloration. Across his back, vibrant orange stripes adorn his form, complementing the pale yellow ridged plating on his underside. Distinguished by prominent dorsal spines that traverse his back to his tail, these spines vary in shape from jagged with intricate vein-like patterns to curved and conical as they progress. Additionally, the creature features four substantial webbed flipper-like appendages equipped with formidable claws, enhancing his aquatic prowess.
Amphibia[]
In the hybrid form resulting from the combination of Godzilla and Varan, known as Godzilla Amphibia, distinct features emerge. Its tail adopts three barbs, departing from the splayed fin characteristic of traditional Godzilla forms. Notably, the hind legs appear comparatively smaller than the forelegs, while the feet flatten and spread apart. The creature's head bears a striking resemblance to Varan's, while a series of dorsal fins reminiscent of Godzilla's Aquatilis form are present. However, these fins are accompanied by Varan-like spikes along the neck and tail. Godzilla Amphibia's body structure, reminiscent of Varan, reflects a quadrupedal and plantigrade design akin to terrestrial reptiles such as iguanas, tuataras, and monitor lizards. Its back is adorned with a knobby scaled carapace, extending along its limbs, while the underbelly exhibits a smoother texture.
Terrestris[]
Godzilla Terrestris undergoes a transformative evolution, taking on a more classic Godzilla appearance infused with characteristics reminiscent of Gorosaurus. Its teal skin, complemented by a vibrant yellow underbelly, distinguishes it, while its facial structure elongates, featuring a prominent lower jaw and forward-set eyes near the snout. As it progresses, Godzilla Terrestris transitions into a bipedal stance, adopting a grounded posture reminiscent of theropods like Allosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus, with a distinct forward-leaning stance.
Ultima[]
In its fourth and primary form, Godzilla Ultima pays homage to the early Showa era. It presents a more monstrous rendition of its Terrestris form, characterized by a deep charcoal hue and white dorsal plates. Its design includes jagged teeth, reminiscent of its primal nature. Additionally, the creature boasts multiple osteoderm-like structures on its neck and forearms, akin to the features seen in crocodiles.
Personality[]
Godzilla, much like its various depictions, exudes an animalistic presence coupled with an aura of foreboding. Despite the enigmatic nature of its motives and behavior, Yun Arikawa and Goro Otaki suggest that Godzilla, akin to other organisms, operates on primal instincts of survival. They point to its actions, such as terraforming the environment for nesting, and draw parallels between its aggressive tendencies and the role of predators in ecosystem dynamics.
Furthermore, in his Aquatilis manifestation, he exhibited a strong instinct to seek out and engage other kaiju, aiming to enhance his own growth and evolution. In contrast, Godzilla showed a particular interest in tracking the Manda school, choosing to shadow the humans monitoring their movements from a safe distance. He emerged from the depths only when the path of pursuit was hindered by obstructive ships.
In subsequent iterations, Godzilla's demeanor appears to stabilize, with his attention primarily focused on advancing rather than pursuing other kaiju. However, this fixation eventually escalates to the point where he becomes oblivious to his surroundings, causing extensive damage to the landscape through his sheer destructiveness. This portrayal depicts Godzilla as a passive force of destruction whose mere presence triggers disaster, as his movements spread the Red Dust without regard for the environment or the consequences. Additionally, Godzilla's disregard for his changing surroundings inadvertently attracts the attention of other kaiju seeking to challenge him.
Godzilla displays signs of intelligence when faced with a barrage of missiles that harm it. Instead of being overwhelmed, Godzilla demonstrates ingenuity by using its own blood to intercept and neutralize the subsequent missiles, creating a protective barrier against further attacks.
As Godzilla continues to evolve, he exhibits a propensity for aggression towards any creature he encounters. Initially, this change in demeanor occurs when provoked by an enemy kaiju or subjected to physical assault, prompting him to unleash devastating power, notably abandoning his typically apathetic behavior. Whether this aggression stems from self-defense or a natural inclination for dominance remains ambiguous. However, it appears that Godzilla refrains from destroying entities unless they pose a direct interference. For instance, when accompanied by Rodans, he appears indifferent to their presence, suggesting a neutral relationship. Nonetheless, when confronted by an aggressive Rodan, Godzilla responds with hostility, swiftly incapacitating it.
As Godzilla's development progresses, his aggressive nature becomes increasingly dominant. He asserts his dominance over both humans and other kaiju, demonstrating a willingness to kill anyone who challenges him or simply finds themselves in his vicinity. An example of this is when he mercilessly attacks a flock of Rodan that had previously flown by him, and simultaneously targets Yun and Jet Jaguar without hesitation. Additionally, when faced with the defenseless Yun, Godzilla immediately seeks to annihilate the creature with an atomic blast, displaying behavior reminiscent of a fiercely territorial animal.
Biography[]
Origin[]
While Godzilla's origin is a mystery, It seems that he is a extradimensional Lovecraftian entity being with god-like status that is able to manifest into earth's dimension as a large dinosaur-like creature. He was worshipped in feudal times as a god of destruction, and is connected to the mysterious reality-warping substance called Archetype, which it radiates from his body in the form of red dust.
Present[]
It is implied that Godzilla first manifested along with the Rodans somewhere in the twelfth century based on a painting. Godzilla manifested once again in the 1950s where he had risen up from the sea and destroyed the fishing village in Misakioku but was ultimately defeated and killed by the Japanese Military. His existence soon disappeared from the people who are still recovering from the tragedy of World War II and Godzilla became nothing but a myth to them. However, Michiyuki Ashihara, one of the leading scientists of the village, sealed his skeleton in a facility deep underground where he spent the next fifty years of his life studying both the bones and a substance called Archetype that was found inside the bones. Fifty years later, Godzilla manifested once again as a large aquatic monster who was discovered in the ocean by a submarine before he chased after the submarine and presumably destroyed it.
Godzilla soon tracked down a pack of Mandas and began chasing after them to devour them. He soon encountered the JMSDF blockades that were shooting at the Mandas to kill them before he jumped over one of the boats to continue his hunt. Godzilla then arrived in Tokyo and begins to fight one of the Mandas and kills it before feasting on its body. After eating the Manda, he evolves into a land form to help him walk on land. However, his actions did not go without notice as the military begins to fight the newly evolved creature. Godzilla unleashes a freezing vapor-like mist from his mouth to take down tanks but when a tank shell hits his face, the vapor absorbed it before turning into a fiery heat ray which blows up the entire area Godzilla was at. Godzilla was able to form a cocoon around himself to save his own life from the explosion while everything perishes from the fire.
After a while, The JSDF blew the cocoon up, however, a new form of Godzilla rises from the crumbling cocoon and lets out a loud roar before unleashing a large mass of red dust into the air which covered the entire city in the process. Godzilla begins to vomit as he begins to roam the city until a jet shot a missile at him and the missile explodes on Godzilla's back, causing him to bleed. Upon realizing the danger, Godzilla turns his blood into a tentacle-like formation which shields him from the missile but was destroyed in the process. As he regenerated his wound, Godzilla begins to test out his atomic breath ring before covering more of the city with his red dust. Godzilla continued his rampage through Tokyo before he was spotted by the military, but around that time a giant demonic Rodan. charges at Godzilla until it was killed by Godzilla's atomic breath ring. Soon after, the Military unleashes an all-out assault at Godzilla which weakened and brought him to the ground.
However, Godzilla emerges in a newer more powerful form. When the tanks started to fire at him, they did nothing more than anger the monster. Godzilla then charged up his atomic breath before firing at the tanks, destroying along with multiple other buildings as well. After destroying the city, Godzilla lets out a victorious roar, signaling the entire world that the catastrophe has begun. However, Godzilla was then attacked by a Manda who bit him on his neck before it was killed by his atomic breath. A flock of Rodans showed up as well but instead of fighting him, they join Godzilla as he continues his way through Tokyo. At some point of time, Godzilla created a large tornado-like storm which allowed him to grow even bigger than before. When the Rodans were weakened by Jet Jaguar who had a drone-like battery on his back, they called out to their master for his assistance. Due to awakening from Jet Jaguar and the Rodans battle, Godzilla obliges and attempts to destroy the mech with his atomic breath, but only succeeds in killing the Rodans, which causes Jet Jaguar to lose control and fall to the ground.
Godzilla then targets a defenseless Yun Arikawa to kill him as well but was stopped by Jet Jaguar who grew to his size after receiving the invincible protocol sent by the AI, Pero II. This causes the two Naratake AIs Pero 2 and Yung to merge inside of Jet Jaguar. Jet Jaguar soon battled Godzilla and claimed that its new name is Jet Jaguar PP and that it was the code of the Orthogonal Diagonalizer and was the one who broadcasted the lullaby (Alapu Upala) in the first place. However, Godzilla fires his atomic breath at Jet Jaguar PP, weakening the robot. With the last of its strength, Jet Jaguar PP unleashes the power of the code of the Orthogonal Diagonalizer which blows up and causes Godzilla to disappear while destroying itself as well in the process. However, his reign was far from over as a squadron led by Michael Stephan, Kai Takehiro and Michiyuki Ashihara were secretly planning to weaponize the bones for their own purpose. The threat remained, in the form of MechaGodzilla.
Power and Abilities[]
- Atomic breath: Both Godzilla Terrestris and Godzilla Ultima exhibit the formidable ability to unleash their signature atomic breath. In the case of Godzilla Terrestris, this manifestation takes the form of a expansive blue ring of nuclear energy emanating from its mouth. This unique display of power was demonstrated when it successfully incapacitated a large black Rodan mid-flight. On the other hand, Godzilla Ultima's atomic breath is distinguished by its concentrated nature; as it charges, seven rings of varying sizes materialize before it projects a focused blue-violet beam of ionized radiation. This beam has been observed obliterating a column of JSDF tanks and effortlessly piercing through multiple buildings, leaving extensive destruction in its wake. Notably, Godzilla Ultima's atomic breath effortlessly slices through adversaries like Manda with remarkable ease. Following Godzilla's growth to a towering 100 meters, its atomic breath saw a substantial increase in potency, effortlessly cleaving structures and adversaries alike. Noteworthy is the reversal of Godzilla's dorsal spine illumination pattern, with the glow flickering from neck-to-tail, a departure from the usual depiction seen in other incarnations of Godzilla.
- Amphibiousness: Godzilla Aquatilis exhibits remarkable swimming prowess, effortlessly navigating the ocean at speeds averaging 50 knots, with the capacity to surge up to 80 knots when propelled. Conversely, Godzilla Amphibia, Terrestris, and Ultima are proficient terrestrial travelers, adeptly traversing landscapes with remarkable agility and efficiency.
- Durability: In encounters with Type 16 maneuver combat vehicles, Godzilla Amphibia has demonstrated remarkable resilience, remaining unfazed even after sustaining direct hits to its face and body. Conversely, Godzilla Terrestris shares similarities with Anguirus in its defensive capabilities, albeit with a nuanced distinction: it exhibits reduced vulnerability to powerful weaponry, though still showing signs of injury, such as minor bleeding upon impact from missiles. Meanwhile, Godzilla Ultima exhibited notable resilience against tank fire, yet experienced temporary injury when bitten on the neck by a Manda, resulting in bleeding before retaliating with a powerful blast of atomic breath. It's worth noting that this incident occurred prior to Godzilla Ultima reaching a height of 100 meters.
- Pressure Resistance: Besides possessing remarkable agility, Godzilla Aquatilis demonstrates an impressive resilience against intense underwater pressures, enabling it to stealthily pursue submarines even at depths reaching 900 meters.
- Evolution: Following its arrival in Japan, Godzilla Aquatilis underwent a transformation, adopting an amphibious form. Subsequently, it encased itself in a cocoon, leading to the emergence of Godzilla Amphibia, which later transitioned into its Terrestris form. During an encounter with the JSDF, it underwent another evolutionary leap, becoming Godzilla Ultima. This iteration rapidly increased in size, towering over 100 meters while in the vicinity of Tokyo Station.
- Archetype production: In various iterations, Godzilla emits significant quantities of a distinctive substance known as Archetype from his epidermis, manifesting as a crimson haze that envelops his surroundings. Notably, Godzilla Terrestris showcased an amplified discharge, accompanied by a vibrant azure energy halo generated from its maw.
- Immortality: Godzilla is depicted as a Singular Point entity with dominion over the Red Dust Archetype. Despite being susceptible to death and other influences, Godzilla consistently reemerges following demise, showcasing enhanced mastery over the Red Dust as it gains deeper insights into our world. The precise duration of its revival remains uncertain, as the most recent incarnation perished half a century prior to the series before resurfacing.
- Flammable ice vapor: Godzilla Amphibia possesses the ability to exhale a volatile vapor with a chilling temperature of -20 degrees Celsius. When this vapor is ignited, it triggers a colossal explosion reaching heights of approximately 500 meters. Subsequent to the explosion, Godzilla undergoes a transformation, rendering his skin a charcoal black hue. This transformation is likened to a protective chrysalis phase, suggesting it serves as a temporary defense mechanism for Godzilla.
- Blood tentacles: Godzilla Terrestris demonstrated a unique defensive ability by extruding its blood from wounds into tentacle-like appendages. These extensions intercepted an incoming bomb, effectively containing and neutralizing its explosion.
- Extendable arms: Godzilla Terrestris possesses the remarkable ability to elongate its arms, effectively doubling their original size.
- Regeneration: Following the retraction of its blood tentacles, Godzilla Terrestris swiftly underwent regeneration, effectively healing from the damage inflicted by the two JSDF bombs. Conversely, Godzilla Ultima displayed even swifter regenerative capabilities, promptly regenerating following the demise of a Manda.
- Terraforming: Godzilla's Archetype possesses the unique ability to generate peculiar vegetation gradually. This flora has the capability to manipulate spatial dimensions, creating distortions in space. Additionally, Godzilla can influence and modify the behavior of nearby wildlife.
- Strength and Combat: In its Aquatilis form, Godzilla demonstrated its formidable power by dispatching a Manda through a combination of biting and devouring the creature..
Relationships[]
Rodans[]
The Relationship between Godzilla and the Rodans seems to be mutual in nature, as he tolerates their presence. The Rodans are loyal to Godzilla, as they guard him from any intruders. Although, bigger and larger Rodans seem to be hostile with Godzilla as a giant one attempted to kill him (with no success). Godzilla, however, doesn’t show remorse in accidentally killing them while trying to shoot Jet Jaguar down. Either way, Godzilla and the Rodans seem to be acquainted as the latter was shown with the former in a painting.
Mandas[]
Godzilla and the Mandas have shown to be hostile with each other as the former preys on the latter. A Manda even tries to fight back at Godzilla, but it fails.
Jet Jaguar[]
Godzilla battles Jet Jaguar in the last episode. He does seem to be aware that it poses a threat to him adapting to earth, so he tries to kill it, even killing the Rodans to do it. Godzilla does manage to kill Jet Jaguar, but the mech gets the last laugh as it sets off the Orthogonal Diagnolizer, banishing Godzilla from this dimension.
Allies[]
- Rodans - Servants (adults and juveniles only)
Enemies[]
- Mandas - Prey and Victims
- Rodans - Enemy and victim (giant only)
- Humanity - Victims
- Jet Jaguar - Enemy, Victim, and Kaiju Killer.
Trivia[]
- Godzilla Ultima is the second most evil take on the character, the first being GMK.
- He is also the first most aggressive iterations, the second being Minus One.
- This is the first Godzilla which happened to be actual Lovecraftian entity from start, unlike Shin iteration that attained potential to become one through his advanced evolution.
- This is the second incarnation of Godzilla to evolve into different forms.
External Link[]
- Godzilla on the Godzilla Wiki
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