"Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

For discussions covering more than one Toho film or show that span across more than one “era.”
Mincecraft
JXSDF Technician
Posts: 1000
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:48 am
Location: The True North

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Mincecraft »

Godzilla: 2001 Godzilla
Mothra: 90's to 2000's Mothra
Rodan: 1993 Rodan
King Ghidorah: 90's King Ghidorah
Mechagodzilla: 70's Mechagodzilla
Anguirus: Showa Anguirus
Gigan: 2004 Gigan

User avatar
King Ghidrah
Ronin
Posts: 7
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:45 pm
Location: Somewhere out in space...
Contact:

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by King Ghidrah »

Hmmmmm...

Godzilla: Tie between 1991 Godzilla and 2001 Godzilla.
(Starting to lead a tad bit more towards 2001 Godzilla) (EDIT: I forgot about the GMK Godzilla for a minute there, ha.)
Mothra: 2001 Mothra
Rodan: 1956 Rodan
King Ghidorah: 1991 King Ghidorah
Mechagodzilla: 1974 Mechagodzilla
Anguirus: 1972 Anguirus
Gigan: 1972 Gigan

Those are most likely my favorite versions of the Kaiju listed above.
If interested, here is my Facebook Page; http://www.facebook.com/RelaxItsMeGoji

I co-admin this page; http://www.facebook.com/pages/GODZILLA/64419121116

-Ben

User avatar
Gojira1604
JXSDF Technician
Posts: 1188
Joined: Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:38 pm

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Gojira1604 »

Goji: 94
Mothra: I think of Heisei but 03 is more fitting
Rodan: 04
Ang: 04
Ghidorah: grand design wise
Caesar: 04
Mechagodzilla : 3

User avatar
Manuelito Canelito
G-Grasper
Posts: 1294
Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:01 am
Location: My parents basement

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Manuelito Canelito »

Godzilla: KiryuGoji
Mothra: Tokyo SOS/Final Wars Mothra (with Heisei Mothra powers)
Rodan: Original one (1956)
Mechagodzilla: Kiryu (although I recognize than the Showa Mechagodzilla is probs more iconic, Kiryu for me is the peak of the Mechagodzillas)
King Ghidorah: Grand King Ghidorah (with the Unleashed roars, the ones that fuse the Heisei and Showa roars)
Anguirus: Pipeworks Anguirus
Gigan: 2004 Gigan
All houses have the same. Roof. Floor. Walls. People yelling at you that they're calling the police because you broke into their house. It's only when you give them love that they truly become Home

User avatar
Red-Death Gigan
Interpol Agent
Posts: 531
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:53 am

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Red-Death Gigan »

Godzilla: Tokyo SOS
Mothra: Tokyo SOS
Rodan: 1956
Mechagodzilla: 1974
Anguirus: 1955
King Ghidorah: Monster Zero
... Godzilla lives inside each one of us.

User avatar
KaijuCanuck
Futurian
Posts: 3451
Joined: Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:12 pm
Location: The Milky Way

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by KaijuCanuck »

Godzilla: heisei (they’re all basically the same, guys)
Mothra: 1964
King Ghidorah: 1998
Rodan: 1956
Mechagodzilla: 1974-5
Gigan: 1972
MOGUERA: 1994
Baragon: 2001
Image

User avatar
eabaker
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 13758
Joined: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:16 pm
Location: Portland, OR

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by eabaker »

Godzilla: 1954
Angilas: 1968
Rodan: 1956
Mogera: 1957
Mothra (imago): 1961
Mothra (larva): 1964
King Ghidorah: 1964
Gigan: 1972
Mechagodzilla: 1975
Tokyo, a smoldering memorial to the unknown, an unknown which at this very moment still prevails and could at any time lash out with its terrible destruction anywhere else in the world.

User avatar
Zarm
E.S.P.Spy
Posts: 4973
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2016 3:21 pm
Location: USA, East Coast
Contact:

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Zarm »

Godzilla: 1993/1994
Anguirus: 1968
Rodan: 1964
MOGUERA: 1994
Gigan: 1972
Mechagodzilla: 1974
Any kaiju that only showed up in the showa era and then Final Wars: The showa era version. :)

Not really sure on Mothra or KG, honestly.
KaijuCanuck wrote:It’s part of my secret plan to create a fifth column in the US, pre-emoting our glorious conquest and the creation of the Canadian Empire, upon which the sun will consistently set after less than eight hours of daylight. :ninja:
The grace of God is a greater gift than we can truly fathom; undeserved mercy is a kindness humbling in its sheer scope.

The Zone Fighter campaign is complete, with all episodes subtitled! PM me if you need a link location.

Maranatha!

User avatar
Manuelito Canelito
G-Grasper
Posts: 1294
Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:01 am
Location: My parents basement

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Manuelito Canelito »

Tbh, Ohrai Noriyoshi Mechagodzilla would be my ultimate Mechagodzilla design
But since it hasn't appeared officially, Kiryu it is

Image
Last edited by Manuelito Canelito on Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:36 am, edited 1 time in total.
All houses have the same. Roof. Floor. Walls. People yelling at you that they're calling the police because you broke into their house. It's only when you give them love that they truly become Home

User avatar
Maritonic
Admin | Forum Manager
Admin | Forum Manager
Posts: 6680
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:26 am

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Maritonic »

Going by OP's actually idea here, as in what comes to mind when people say these characters' names what's the image that comes to mind, NOT my *preferred* versions, or the versions I believe are the best...

Godzilla: 1991 (I think 1954 is the definitive)
Mothra: 1992 (Yeah, this is about right)
Rodan: 1993 (I think 1956 is the definitive)
King Ghidorah: 1991 (I WANT Grand King Ghidorah to be the definitive, but I genuinely think this is the best look for Ghidorah...)
Mechagodzilla: 1974 (Yep.)
Anguirus: 1968 (Yep.)
Gigan: 1972 (Yep.)
Last edited by Maritonic on Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:41 am, edited 1 time in total.
Image
Any issues, please feel free to private message me or e-mail me at MaritonicTK@gmail.com.
Bruno says we're not supposed to hate.
MechaGoji Bro7503 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:24 pm Don't go to a friend's wedding, send him 100 copies of Gamera vs Zigra instead. Be a man.

User avatar
SoggyNoodles2016
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 6144
Joined: Wed May 30, 2018 7:37 am
Location: My parents' basement

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by SoggyNoodles2016 »

Godzilla: varies between Legendary, Shin, 2001 and 2000.
Mothra: 2003/2004
Rodan and Anguirus: Showa, no specific suit.
Mechagodzilla: I always think of each individual one instead of one collective.
Gigan: 2004.
Kumonga, Minilla, King Casear: Showa.
Ebirah, Kamacuras, Manda: Final Wars.
Baragon and King Ghidorah: Again, I always think of a specific incarnation.
Kong: 2017
Image

RIP Evan.

User avatar
MinorBone Good
G-Force Personnel
Posts: 633
Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:41 am
Location: Quatheral

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by MinorBone Good »

Godzilla: 1973
Anguirus: 1955
Rodan: 1956
Mothra: 1992
King Ghidorah: 1991
Ebirah: 1966
Minya: 1967
Kamacuras: 1967
Kumonga: 2004
Baragon: 2004
Manda: 1968
Gorosaurus: 1968
Hedorah: 1971
Gigan: 1972
Mechagodzilla: 1975
King Caesar: 1974
MOGUERA: 1994
Current Quatheral Population: 600!
Current Quatheral's Perfected: 283!
Image
The Quatheral Wiki!: https://quatheral.fandom.com/wiki/Quatheral_Wiki
The Quatheral Voices!:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSRtkOo-Lhs

PM me if you wanna join my Discord to see the updates about Quatheral!

User avatar
Dr. Professor
Futurian
Posts: 3575
Joined: Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:37 pm
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Dr. Professor »

Godzilla: 1991
Anguirus: 1968
Rodan: 1956
Mothra: 2003
Manda: 2004
King Ghidorah: 2001
Baragon: 2001
Ebirah: 1966
Minya, Kamacuras, Kumonga: 1967
Hedorah: 1971
Gigan: 1972
MechaGodzilla: 1975
King Caesar: 2004
Resized Image
(Art by Lisa Naffziger)

Co-host (Nick) of G-Force: A Kaiju Podcast
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

RIP Evan A. Baker :serizawa:

User avatar
GigaBowserG
Vice President
Vice President
Posts: 5634
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:25 am

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by GigaBowserG »

Wow, quite a bump, but a very interesting topic! The "ultimate" designs...

Godzilla: 1989
Anguirus: 1968
Rodan: 1956
Moguera: 1994
Mothra Larva: 1992
Mothra Imago: 2003
Manda: 1963
King Ghidorah: 1991
Baragon: 2001
Ebirah: 2004
Kamacuras: 1967
Kumonga: 1967
Hedorah: 1971
Gigan: 1972
Mechagodzilla: 2003
King Caesar: 1974
Minilla: 1967
Meganulon: 1956
Kamoebas: 2003
King Kong: 2017
Giant Condor: Giant Eagle
Mecha M wrote:[after seeing Shin Godzilla's design] Looks like partially cooked carne asada
/crawls back under rock

User avatar
Gojira1604
JXSDF Technician
Posts: 1188
Joined: Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:38 pm

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Gojira1604 »

Minilla:2004

User avatar
Tyrant_Lizard_King
Sazer
Posts: 12880
Joined: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:57 am
Location: The Planet Trade HQ
Contact:

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Tyrant_Lizard_King »

Original intent?

Godzilla - 89/91
Ghidorah - Showa
Mechagodzilla - 75
Anguirus - 68
Rodan - 56
Gigan - Showa
Mothra - Heisei for adult, Showa for larva

As for my favorite incarnations?
Godzilla - hard to choose between 84 and 91 I love both designs

Ghidorah - same
Mechagodzilla - same
Anguirus - same
Rodan - same
Gigan - both, love both designs equally
Mothra - Leo or Rainbow if they count
Rocker, paleo buff, cryptid enthusiast, Dragonball fanatic, and lover of comic book, video game, manga, & anime babes!
Follow me on Twitter, if you dare! https://twitter.com/TLK_1983
Image

User avatar
UltramanGoji
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 17756
Joined: Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:40 am

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by UltramanGoji »

Same with Maritonic in that this is what I think of when I immediately hear the name and not what I think are the best versions.

Godzilla: 1994
Anguirus: 1968
Mothra: 1961
Rodan: 1964
King Ghidorah: 1991
Ebirah: 1966
Minilla: 1967
Kamacuras: 1967
Kumonga: 1967
Manda: 1968
Varan: 1953 (does this count?)
Mechagodzilla: 1974
Gigan: 1972
Hedorah: 2004
King Seesar: 2004
Image

User avatar
TitanoGoji16
KWC Kontroller
KWC Kontroller
Posts: 2738
Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:41 pm

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by TitanoGoji16 »

Godzilla (Showa): This is the tough one. It's hard to pick between Kingoji, Mosugoji, Daisensogoji (1965 specifically), and Soshingekigoji.
Anguirus: 1968.
Rodan: 1956.
Moguera: 1994.
Mothra Larva: 1961.
Mothra: 1964 (though 2003 is a close second).
King Kong: 1962.
King Ghidorah: 1965.
Baragon: 1965.
Ebirah: 1966.
Minya: 1967.
Kamacuras: 1967.
Kumonga: 1967.
Hedorah: 1971.
Gigan: 1972.
Mechagodzilla: 1974.
King Caesar: 1974.
Godzilla (Heisei): Biogoji.
Trilogy Mothra: Rebirth of Mothra II Rainbow Mothra.
Zilla: Godzilla The Series.
Godzilla (Millennium): Miregoji.
"Name me one fight where Anguirus didn't get his dick kicked in."

User avatar
Kaeyas
GPN Volunteer
Posts: 125
Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:34 pm
Location: Alvin, TX
Contact:

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Kaeyas »

This one is surprised no one (presumably a younger or newbie fan) has said Legendary Godzilla. Even though I like the design and am waiting with baited breath for King Of The Monsters, if that's what you think of when you think Godzilla...::waves pointer finger back and forth while saying eh eh and shaking head:: but no one has yet. Surprise. Ok so here's mine

Godzilla: 84'
Mothra: Showa (they all really looked the same to me)
Rodan: 56'
King Ghidorah: 64'
Anguirus: 55'
Gigan: 72'
MechaGodzilla: 74'
Hedorah: 72'
Baragon: The first one from Frankenstein CTW(can't remember the year)
Varan: again can't think of the year but the original from Varan the Unbelievable
Young Godzilla: Junior
Minor Role Creature: Shockirus
Human Protagonist: Serizawa 54'
Human Antagonist:(humanoid in this case) Black Hole Aliens
Anti-Godzilla Weapon: Super-X2
Aliens in General: Xilians (orginial)
Dedicated To Darkness..

User avatar
Destorogoji
G-Grasper
Posts: 1234
Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:40 pm
Location: Toluca, Mexico

Re: "Ultimate" versions of Kaiju

Post by Destorogoji »

Godzilla: Yuji Sakai's 2000
Rodan: 1956
Anguirus: 1968
King Ghidorah: 1964
Gigan: 1972
Mothra: 1964
Baragon: 2001
Manda: 2004
Mechagodzilla: Ohrai Noriyoshi's
Ebirah: 2004
Kamacuras: 1967
Kumonga: 1967
King Caesar: 1974
Gorosaurus: 1968
Varan: 1968
Son of Godzilla: 1995
Hedorah: 1971
Zilla: Monster Apocalypse
Maser Tank: 1989
Gotengo: 1963
Here's my Instagram, I post photos of my figures, customs and sometimes other stuff:
https://www.instagram.com/buruno.98/

Post Reply