As a long-time gamer and kaiju enthusiast who has spent countless hours watching the evolution of Godzilla on the big screen, I am thrilled to see these new rules set by Toho for their iconic monster. Having grown up with the original Japanese Godzilla films, I can appreciate the respect they have for the character’s roots and the importance of maintaining his unique identity.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the big screen presence of the iconic monster, Godzilla. Throughout these seven decades, he’s graced us with multiple transformations, fresh motivations, and diverse universes, reflecting how the world’s favorite kaiju has evolved with time. The MonsterVerse by Legendary is planning a third installment in the Godzilla vs Kong saga, while also promising a return to television with the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and an upcoming spin-off on Apple TV+. In an unexpected twist, Toho, the original creators of Godzilla, have shared three fundamental rules that must always be adhered to when making Japanese Godzilla films.
In Japan, the latest Godzilla movie stands out as perhaps the biggest in the series featuring the towering monster. The film titled “Godzilla Minus One” centered around a destructive kaiju terrorizing Japan after the aftermath of World War II. Due to the dedicated efforts of the creative team, this year’s Godzilla film was not only nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards but also won in that category. Currently, no sequel has been announced, but if another movie is made, it will likely adhere to the three guidelines established by Toho and its “Godzilla Room”. For those unfamiliar with this room, it’s a collective of Toho creators who determine the future direction of all things related to Godzilla.
1.) Godzilla Cannot Be Shown Eating People
In a recent interview, Tetsuya Yoshikawa, often referred to as the “Godzilla Film Director,” shared three essential guidelines for depicting Godzilla in Toho movies. First and foremost, it’s crucial that Godzilla isn’t portrayed eating civilians on screen. Although this rule doesn’t imply Godzilla is harmless, as seen in the movie “Godzilla Minus One,” the monster still poses a significant threat to humanity, as its atomic blasts leveled large parts of Japan and its rampage endangered the entire world.
2.) Godzilla Can Never Completely Die
If you’ve watched the movie “Godzilla Minus One,” this rule might confuse you a bit. At the end, Godzilla seems to be destroyed entirely, with his remains falling into the ocean below. However, the ending suggests that these remnants start to regrow, implying that Godzilla’s death is just temporary. Although kaiju fans may never witness Godzilla’s actual demise under these conditions, it doesn’t make Godzilla invincible and it doesn’t mean humanity has no chance of defeating him if the situation calls for it.
3.) Godzilla Cannot Talk
As a dedicated fan, I find it fascinating that Godzilla, the colossal beast, seldom engages in conversation with humanity or any other entity. His powerful roars and bellowing noises effectively express his emotional state. However, there’s an exception: the adorable Chibi Godzilla from the TV series and various anime projects, who can speak! Yet, don’t anticipate our towering titan to engage in a chat with the humans battling him during the heat of the conflict.
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2024-09-11 00:10