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Godzilla (ゴジラ, Gojira^?) (also known as The King of the Monsters and Gigantis, the Fire Monster) is a kaijū (fictional Japanese monster) from the Godzilla series of science fiction films. He was first seen in the 1954 film Godzilla and, to date, has appeared in 28 films, all of which were produced by Toho Co. Ltd. Being one of the most iconic characters in film history, Godzilla has also appeared in numerous comic books, video games, novels, and in popular culture.

In 1998, TriStar Pictures produced a remake set in New York City. The film's name was simply Godzilla; however, the character had been completely redesigned and only had superficial characteristics in common with the original Godzilla. The remake was met with mixed critical reception by long-time Godzilla fans and critics alike. The American remake monster was later identified by Toho as Zilla in Godzilla: Final Wars.

Appearances

Godzilla is the primary anti-hero in all of the Godzilla films, though there are numerous different incarnations of the monster. The silver screen is not the only place Godzilla has appeared; there have been literary sources that have expanded the universe of Godzilla.

Films

Godzilla made his first appearance in the original 1954 film Godzilla. In the film, as a result of American testings of the hydrogen bomb, Godzilla is awakened and mutated. Throughout the film, Godzilla rampages through Japan and destroys various cities, while scientists try to figure out a solution to kill the monster. In the end of the film, Dr. Daisuke Serizawa (Akihiko Hirata) uses an oxygen destroyer that he created and opens it underwater, dissolving himself and Godzilla. An \"Americanized\" version titled Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was also released and contained original scenes from the film with re-shot footage of Raymond Burr's character and his narration.

Godzilla returned in Godzilla Raids Again, though it was a different Godzilla. This is the first film in which Godzilla battled another monster, named Anguirus, who was defeated. Eventually, the military fires missiles at a mountain Godzilla was near and buries him deep beneath an avalanche, which soon turned into an iceberg. In King Kong vs. Godzilla, Godzilla breaks out of the iceberg when an American submarine becomes lodged in it. Meanwhile, King Kong is transported to Japan, and breaks out of the raft that was holding him. A fight later ensues between the two monsters, and Kong eventually retreats, while the JSDF try to stop them. However, their attempts are futile, and they decide to transport Kong to Godzilla in hope that they will fight each other to their deaths. The fight later brings them underwater, and Kong manages to emerge from the water, swimming back to his native island. Godzilla's next appearance was in Mothra vs. Godzilla, which sees Godzilla fighting Mothra. The same Godzilla returns from Kurada Beach (his hiding place after he was defeated by Kong), and fights Mothra near the end of the film. Soon, Mothra dies because of using her strength to fight Godzilla. However, Mothra's egg hatches and the two larvaes wrap Godzilla in a cocoon, plunging him into the ocean.

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