Rest in Peace, Haruo Nakajima

[GodzillavsJason]

RIP Haruo Nakajima, you brought so many great monsters to life, including the most famous of all: Godzilla.

[ArchdukeSquidlyIII]

R.I.P. to the wonderful man who brought life to Godzilla, Rodan, Meganulon, Mogera, Varan, the H-Man, Mothra, Matango, Baragon, Gaira, Gomess, Pagos, Neronga, Gabora, Jirass, King Kong, Kiyla, the Black Moth, Man-Bat, Gezora, Ganimes, and many other of the giant-sized monsters we've come to love for the past 60+ years.

[Lord Krit]

Rest in peace, may you live a long life in the Monster Island in the sky, Haruo!

[Leviarex]

May the road rise ahead to meet you Nakajima; the Kaiju sub-genre would never have achieved its greatness without you :baragon: .

[KaijuCanuck]

So sad, the last of the main factors behind the original film. But, I'm glad he got a lot of recognition and fan adoration in his later life. You can't say that about every guy from that era. RIP Godzilla, you will be missed by all.

[GodzillaFan1990's]

He lived a long good life, may the man of the original Godzilla suit rest in peace. Haruo Nakajima maybe gone from this world but his legacy will never be forgotten by us G-Fans for years to come.

[GodzillaFreak99]

Rest in peace, Mr. Nakajima. What you did for the Daikaiju genre will forever be remembered and appreciated by us all.

[GodEmperorGabara]

I'm gonna turn this into an announcement post for the time being so that everyone can find this thread and pay their respects to Nakajima.

RIP Nakajima, you brought us some of the greatest movie monsters to life. Gaira, Gomess, Baragon, and most importantly, the King of the Monsters himself. I agree with everyone else that the Big 4 should've been the Big 5. Nakajima was just as important as Honda, Tanaka, Tsuburaya, and Ifukube. You'll always be remembered as one of the greatest.

[GFAN198423]

People talk about the big 4 (Honda, Tanaka, Tsuburaya and Ifukube) but I feel it was more of a big 5 since Nakajima was Godzilla himself.

Absolutely, Godzilla was a concept and design, Nakajima characterized him and his performance has defined Godzilla throughout the franchise.

While everyone responsible for taking Godzilla from an idea to a film has been crucial to why we all come here, Nakajima more than anyone feels like Godzilla himself has died.

[Andrew the Gojifan]

Rest in Peace Haruo Nakajima. You brought many of our favorite monsters to life, we hope that you`ll be happy in the realm of those who passed away. You will live forever in our memories.

[TyrantGojira]

My deepest respect for the man behind the monster. I wish the best for his friends and family. You will be remembered by the fans forever. Sayonara.

[KaijuCanuck]

They should dedicate either the anime film or KotM to him.

[SickleFeather]

R.I.P Mr. Nakajima
You will always be Godzilla.

[gojira96]

I haven't posted on these forums for a while now, but I had to come here when I heard the news.
RIP to the man who gave life to Godzilla and many other Kaiju.

[GodzillaFan1990's]

In the man's honor. I think I'll get around to watching the original 1954 film again.

[Billzilla1974]

Rest in Peace, Haruo Nakajima, thank for bringing countless monsters to life, especially the Showa Godzilla's.
On this day the Showa Era really is gone, but Haruo Nakajima, and the Era he helped create, will never be forgotten.

[The Baranosdragon]

Time has claimed yet another victim. I give his loved ones my condolences, and a final goodbye to Nakajima himself.

May his legacy be remembered and cherished.

[Kiryu2012]

Rest in Peace, Harou. May your legacy be remembered.

[Dawsbfiremind]

We will all miss you Nakajima. Rest in peace.

[kaiju115]

It really hurts to hear that Haruo Nakajima has sadly passed away. I'm glad that I got to meet Nakajima-san at Comic-con two years ago, it was honor being able to meet him & its a moment that I'll never forget. Thoughts & Prayers go to his Family & Friends. I think for tonight I'll be watching Gojira(1954).