Monster Discussion #2: Anguirus (Showa)

[Hedorah]

Well it seems to me we got another person who uses Hedorah on this here forum....there ain't room for the two of us....haha jk! Yeah but I like HL sums it up, except KC ISN'T LAME!

[HedorahLives]

Well it seems to me we got another person who uses Hedorah on this here forum....there ain't room for the two of us....haha jk! Yeah but I like HL sums it up, except KC ISN'T LAME!

Lol sorry for crowding you, buddy. My name is a reference to the last shot of Godzilla vs Hedorah. Our smog-filled buddy is just laying low, waiting for the next opportunity to strike again!

I recognize that the Azumi's doggy earred god has his fans (and I love his jumping soccer kick in Final Wars). Not my favorite kaiju though.

[Guardian7]

I like Anguirus. He is one of my favorite Kaiju. I actually wished he had appeared more in GvMeg.

I for one do not think that Anguirus was driven off by the JDF in GvG. He was there to check things out which he did. Anguirus was shifted to a heroic sidekick of Godzilla. So therefore he would not engage them. It isn't like the JDF really hurt him (or any other Kaiju with the exception of Gaira - who totally deserved it).
I think Anguirus just simply moved on. Maybe a little annoyed by the JDF in the process, but if Anguirus wanted. He could have wiped the floor with the JDF.

Anguirus saving grace for himself is his protective shell. That is his one true advantage and it showed when he tackled Ghidorah in DAM. I believe it gives him a certain amount of security and likely confidence. As the only times he every got hurt or injured was with Faceshots (by Godzilla, Gigan & Mechagodzilla). Otherwise I believe he is probably the most resilient (Though for some reason not as resilient as Rodan - who is a flying invincible tank).

I am not sure who posted it. But whoever said that Rodan and Godzilla were allies by circumstance is probably right. Anguirus and Godzilla pal'd around. Rodan and Godzilla were initially battling one another... then dragged off to another planet together. Which only leaves DAM where they were again controlled. Rodan took on the Flaming Dragon/Saucer all by himself. Whereas Godzilla and Anguirus (with help from Gorosaurus, Kumonga and Mothra) put the serious smackdown on Ghidorah. With oddly enough Anguirus seeming to take the lead.

I don't see Anguirus as needing Godzilla to be brave. Otherwise how would you explain the battle between Anguirus and Mechagodzilla. He could have just ran and got Godzilla. He didn't. He stood his ground as he always had and fought (Getting his butt handed to him in GRA fashion). Hell that Mechagodzilla was whipping both Godzilla and King Ceesar. SO I would give Anguirus where credit it due.

He is a cool Kaiju with a kick-ass look!

G7

[Hedorah]

Well it seems to me we got another person who uses Hedorah on this here forum....there ain't room for the two of us....haha jk! Yeah but I like HL sums it up, except KC ISN'T LAME!

Lol sorry for crowding you, buddy. My name is a reference to the last shot of Godzilla vs Hedorah. Our smog-filled buddy is just laying low, waiting for the next opportunity to strike again!

I recognize that the Azumi's doggy earred god has his fans (and I love his jumping soccer kick in Final Wars). Not my favorite kaiju though.

Haha it's all good, us Hedorah fans gotta stick togethor!

[JVM]

Sorry for the wait...



Anguirus (Showa)

One of Toho's most popular creations, I've always liked Anguirus because out of all of the monsters we've seen over the years, Anguirus has had the most personality as far as I've seen, and I think that's really why he has such popularity within the fandom.

[Mike55 v2]

Anguirus is my fifth favorite godzilla monster including godzilla because
A.He has alot of personality
B.His species is quite orignal being a carnivorus ankylosaur with spikes on his back.tail, and head
C.He is kind of cute in godzilla vs gigan

[HayesAJones]

I absolutely adore Anguirus. My favorite monsters, besides Godzilla himself of course. He's loyal, determined, tenacious, fearless in the face of danger... a classic underdog. I really just can't fully express how much I love ol' Angy.

[Hellspawn28]

Anguirus is a great monster, once a foe of Godzilla then now a friend. His design is good, and he is a classic monster. Nothing else to say about him other then I wish he would have been in the Heisei series.

[Tyler]

Not big on the 1955 design, but the '68 look is how future suits should be based on. I hope we see him in the future.

[Showa Gyaos]

^^I agree. I loved Anguirus' design in his later incarnations, but his appearance in FW was ugly.

[EleKaiju]

Anguirus is awesome, especially in DAM. He's one of my favorites. I like the body of the GFW Anguirus, but the suit's head is bleh in comparison to the concept art.

[Hedorah]

Well even though Anguirus already has 2 threads, you can never get enough of him! Anguirus is definietlely one of my favorite, always has, always will be. And I mean the Showa versions, not the shit FW design. He is dedicated to saving the world, and whenever Godzilla is around, he will fight to the death. He's got a lot of heart and courage.

[Primevalgodzilla V2]

Anguirus Showa had an awesome, life-like, and ferocious suit. He really looks like the kaiju version of a guard dog. He's in all technicality the best ally the big G's got, but I prefer Rodan.

Anguirus Millenium is overall a very good update, but I'm not that fond on the head.

[Tyler]

I loved Anguirus' design in his later incarnations, but his appearance in FW was ugly.

I had no problem with it. I'd just like to see him become Godzilla's friend again.

[Lamango]

You should change the picture to that of the 55 Anguirus, and do a seperate talk thread of 60-70 Anguirus. To me, Anguirus stole the show in his last two true appearances, 72 and 74, litterally building up to the bravery in 1968's DAM.

[edgaguirus]

Anguirus is a classic monster. He's well designed and has a lot of spirit. Angy doesn't have much in the way of attacking an enemy, but he runs in with all he has- and you can't help but admire that.

[JVM]

You should change the picture to that of the 55 Anguirus, and do a seperate talk thread of 60-70 Anguirus. To me, Anguirus stole the show in his last two true appearances, 72 and 74, litterally building up to the bravery in 1968's DAM.

Strongly considered it, but ultimately decided most fans don't even regard GRA Anguirus much anyway, and it'd be a waste of a thread.

[TokyoVigilante]

I like how 55' Anguirus' eyes are kinda' beady and creepy looking. But the later Showa era one is just an overall improvement of the original.

As for FW Anguirus. I'm a big fan of it. It's head and stocky body reminds me a lot of a Boar/Warthog, which I think is a great source to draw from. Matches his aggression and tenacity.

[Hedorah]

And we all know one thing, when Anguirus falls from the sky you know shit is gonna go down!

[Legion1979]

And we all know one thing, when Anguirus falls from the sky you know shit is gonna go down!

Quit stating the obvious, man!

The 1968 version of Angilas is one of my absolute favorite monsters. I just love the design and the movies he appears in are some of my favorite. Do I give a shit about his win/loss ratio or how well he fights? Absolutely not. He's just a cool monster. And the nose horn and fangs are two key aspects of the monster's head. Not sure what the suit makers for GFW were thinking when they made them so small on that version of Angilas.