GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
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GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
A tie-in novel to the upcoming anime movie. It will describe just what went down on Earth in the form of testimonials from soldiers, scientists, citizens, etc. and will lead directly into the events of Monster Planet. It will be seeing a release October 25th.
https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/stat ... 3963268096
Known roster
Kamacuras
Kumonga
Dogora
Hedorah
Gabara
Dagahra and Barem
Orga
Megalon
Gezora
Kamoebas
Ganimes
Giant Octopus
Manda
Anguirus, Varan, Baragon (appear together in a cute reference to the unmade movie)
Maguma
Megaguirus
Rodan
Goten and two other ships (震天 and 驚天, Shinten and Kyoten?)
Satsuma equipped with the D-03
Biollante
G-Force
Space Titanium
Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform Jaguar J (Jet Jaguar reference)
Super-X
Super-X2
Underground Combat Vehicle Moguera
Zilla
Gorosaurus
G-HED (Gunhed)
Griffon (Latitude Zero)
Ebirah
https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/stat ... 3963268096
Known roster
Kamacuras
Kumonga
Dogora
Hedorah
Gabara
Dagahra and Barem
Orga
Megalon
Gezora
Kamoebas
Ganimes
Giant Octopus
Manda
Anguirus, Varan, Baragon (appear together in a cute reference to the unmade movie)
Maguma
Megaguirus
Rodan
Goten and two other ships (震天 and 驚天, Shinten and Kyoten?)
Satsuma equipped with the D-03
Biollante
G-Force
Space Titanium
Type-38 Mobile Combat Uniform Jaguar J (Jet Jaguar reference)
Super-X
Super-X2
Underground Combat Vehicle Moguera
Zilla
Gorosaurus
G-HED (Gunhed)
Griffon (Latitude Zero)
Ebirah
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
Hoping it gets translated some time down the line, but I doubt it will.
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
Damn, this would have been cool to read. They're really going into a long deep story with this one.
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
The fact that this book probably won't be released over here just gives me even more of an incentive to learn Japanese so that I can translate it myself. I don't mind if it takes a lot of time and energy to do so, it'd be totally worth it.
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If it get's translated, I'm buying it.
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
Would love to have this, especially because of the other kaiju getting the spotlight.
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I wonder if Dogora will be destructive this time, than just being a wacky inflatable man that you see in car dealerships.
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According to some promotional material discussing the film's timeline, there were 3.9 million casualties as a result of Dogora's rampage in London.GodzillaBurgh wrote:I wonder if Dogora will be destructive this time, than just being a wacky inflatable man that you see in car dealerships.
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I keep wanting to get this but it's beyond pointless. They should have done a graphic novel. At least we could see what happened visually, and they definitely would have gotten more sales.
Are novels more popular than graphic novels in Japan? If so I can see why. Just sucks were missing out on a tie in product directly related to the movie.
Are novels more popular than graphic novels in Japan? If so I can see why. Just sucks were missing out on a tie in product directly related to the movie.
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How common is it for Japanese novels to get translated?
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Yeah, because otherwise a graphic novel would make so much more sense. Like, if it's an anime then the tie-in should be manga? That just seems intuitive to me.Cookson wrote:I keep wanting to get this but it's beyond pointless. They should have done a graphic novel. At least we could see what happened visually, and they definitely would have gotten more sales.
Are novels more popular than graphic novels in Japan? If so I can see why. Just sucks were missing out on a tie in product directly related to the movie.
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Jesus!GigaBowserG wrote:According to some promotional material discussing the film's timeline, there were 3.9 million casualties as a result of Dogora's rampage in London.GodzillaBurgh wrote:I wonder if Dogora will be destructive this time, than just being a wacky inflatable man that you see in car dealerships.
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It would give a visual of events for fans outside of Japan. I think Mangas are much more popular than novels anyway... So yes, it would make sense.KaijuCanuck wrote:Yeah, because otherwise a graphic novel would make so much more sense. Like, if it's an anime then the tie-in should be manga? That just seems intuitive to me.Cookson wrote:I keep wanting to get this but it's beyond pointless. They should have done a graphic novel. At least we could see what happened visually, and they definitely would have gotten more sales.
Are novels more popular than graphic novels in Japan? If so I can see why. Just sucks were missing out on a tie in product directly related to the movie.
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Ya never know...Showa Gyaos wrote:Hoping it gets translated some time down the line, but I doubt it will.
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Novel, graphic novel, manga, I just want it. Even if it never gets translated I'll still buy it just to have it.
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
Uh, I wouldn't go THAT far. If it's not in English, I have no USE for it...Living Corpse wrote:Novel, graphic novel, manga, I just want it. Even if it never gets translated I'll still buy it just to have it.
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Oh man, I want it even if there's no practical use. I don't want to say I'd learn Japanese to read this, but...
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
I think we have a chance to get this stateside. Afterall this film is going to a US based streaming site. You have to try to market it in the US.. unless they don't care about US performance. Lol.
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
Not sure, but as it was pointed out to me, the Attack on Titan movie novelization got translated of all things, so it's a possibility.Tyrant28 wrote:How common is it for Japanese novels to get translated?
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Re: GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse (novel)
Eh, if it doesn't get an official release it'll get a fan translation down the line. I wouldn't worry or overthink it to much.