Just for fun: Let's talk about a potential Godzilla anime.

[Megaton17]

If you go with a GMK like Ghidorah, then that music could work. It sounds too regal for the destroyer of planets Ghidorah.

Hence why I said "supernatural, GMK style"

My Ghidorah would be earthbound, but unlike the GMK version, it would be a villain, as well as having the arrogant, mocking personality I felt the Showa version had.

[JVM]

A bunch of guys at old TK tried to organize a fan-made anime and came up with an insanely detailed script and character outlines, etc. but it seems somebody forgot the whole animation aspect of anime.

[ZillaMaster91]

Despite the unlikeliness of such a series to spawn, it's definitely fun to think of how a Godzilla anime would work.

I like anime, but I am VERY, VERY picky with what I watch. I don't like anything too dorky, or too sexual related. I enjoy anime such as Blood+, Eureka Seven (including the sequel series, Eureka Seven AO), and Cowboy Bebop - you know, series that have a cohesive story and do not rely on much fan service or dorky humor to keep people interested. In a hypothetical sense if a Godzilla anime should be made, I'd like it to have a very engaging story with human characters that are likable and interesting, as well as having a good amount of kaiju action.

Personally I would not mind seeing a Godzilla anime series that is treated like the Showa series. It would definitely work, but it would need to have continuity between episodes rather than just having the 'Monster of the Week' formula that the past Godzilla animated series had which had no sense of continuity between them. Also an idea like Matt Frank's Godzilla Neo would really work too as it mends together all the eras together into one continuity, which makes sense.

Seeing how most action and mecha anime are treated nowadays, and setting aside the stereotypical dorkiness associated with the genre, a Godzilla anime would be a really good idea, which I think Toho is missing out on. It would definitely add new fans to the franchise if an anime on the Big G were to be made.

Unfortunately with Toho's execs all having sticks up their rears, that idea will NEVER see the light of day.

[edgaguirus]

Who said it has to have humans? An anime about the monsters themselves and how they live on Monster Island might be entertaining.

[Rody]

That's an interesting idea, but I think maybe that would be better utilized in another medium.

[Living Corpse]

Who said it has to have humans? An anime about the monsters themselves and how they live on Monster Island might be entertaining.

I can already tell you if Megalon is a resident of the island he'd be one of the trouble makers.

[RedZillaKing]

I can already tell you if Megalong is a resident of the island he'd be one of the trouble makers.

That's.... what she said.

[Living Corpse]

Shut up.

[Hellspawn28]

It depends who creates a Godzilla anime. I love Mad House studios when it comes to anime, but it seems like Toho rather have people pay to watch Godzilla. Which is why I think a Godzilla OVA's would work better since they would be direct to video and you have more control that you can't show on TV.

[Megaton17]

It depends who creates a Godzilla anime. I love Mad House studios when it comes to anime, but it seems like Toho rather have people pay to watch Godzilla. Which is why I think a Godzilla OVA's would work better since they would be direct to video and you have more control that you can't show on TV.

What about a theatrical, full length movie that's animated? (something along the lines of the recent Evangelion films)

[Hellspawn28]

At the moment, Godzilla is not as popular as he used to. So I'm not sure if a animated Godzilla movie could do well depending on the word of mouth.

[Megaton17]

At the moment, Godzilla is not as popular as he used to. So I'm not sure if a animated Godzilla movie could do well depending on the word of mouth.

Good point.

On a side note, I think a lot of the Millennium era films would have been better animated, especially after seeing the manga version of Godzilla 2000. It's sad when a tie in product is better than the actual film.

[ZillaMaster91]

I can easily see Godzilla x MechaGodzilla as an anime. Think of it, you have a hot female pilot with an emo personality (remind you of a certain blue haired Evangelion pilot?), a guy with a vengeful attitude over the death of his brother, the horny awkward doctor, an unnecessary child character, and the whole development of Kiryu as more than just a machine.

[antovald20]

Hahahaha! That would be an awesome anime.

[Rody]

An animated series starring Kiryu does sound cool. Actually, a television series of ANY sort would probably work to Kiryu's benefit, as it would allow more time to expand upon his complex origin.

[o.supreme]

Always good to see a dream I've had for so long reappear in multiple threads, this is at least the 4th time . As I've always said, a Godzilla anime would be great if done by Go Nagai.

As far as what has been stated earlier in this thread, no particular era in Anime history or genre should be overgeneralized. My personal favorite era is 1972 to 1983. I'll agree that the "look" of the anime form late 80's to 1994 was probably the best (more OVA's and less TV series) but they should not be stereotyped by ultra violence and hentai like scenes. There were some decent anime of that time as well. I dont really like the look of most modern anime with few exceptions, and those usully fall into a genre I usually am already familiar with, I dont think there is a totaly "New" anime that has impressed me (as in not based on something else) in quite some time.

[edgaguirus]

A Kiryu themed anime would be interesting.

[Megaton17]

What would you guys think of a Godzilla anime if the design on the right was used?:

http://ohmega18.deviantart.com/art/G-WAR-01-313825997

[Living Corpse]

No, just no.

[Kiryu2012]

I wouldn't mind a Godzilla anime. It would actually work better than the films since Godzilla's design and abilities could work better without the need for CGI. I could easily expect a Godzilla anime being made, and it would probably make Godzilla a more dangerous opponent.