Evolution of Godzilla: Theatrical Appearances and Transformations

1. Introduction

• Godzilla, awakened by atomic bombs, has had varying looks over the years.
• The presentation covers his theatrical looks and stories chronologically.

2. The Original Godzilla

• First Appearance: Small arms, thick legs, dorsal plates, tiny pupils, fangs, and pointy ears.
• Aftermath: Disintegrated to bone after attacking Japan.

3. Godzilla Raids Again

• New Look: Thinner, longer arms, smaller head, larger pupils, jutting teeth.
• Fate: Buried in ice.

4. King Kong vs. Godzilla

• Changes: In color, more plump, lizard-like head, yellow eyes, no ears, no fangs.
• Event: Tumbles into the ocean after fighting King Kong.

5. Mothra vs. Godzilla

• Appearance: Slimmer, wider head, wide eyes, smooth shiny brows.
• Outcome: Covered in silk and drops into the sea.

6. Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

• New Features: Slimmer face, longer tongue.
• Role: Starts defending humanity against evil monsters.

7. Invasion of Astro-Monster

• Look: Thinner, more defined dorsal plates, rounder head.
• Movement: Shows dance moves, briefly under alien mind control.

8. Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

• Appearance: Less angry brows.
• Events: Battles a big lobster, escapes an exploding island.

9. Subsequent Sequels

• Destroy All Monsters: Slimmer, less angry face.
• Godzilla's Revenge: Consistent look across three sequels; helps his son against a bully.
• Godzilla vs. Hedorah: Opposes pollution monster, can fly backward.
• Godzilla vs. Gigan: Gains ability to speak, suit starts ripping during battle.
• Godzilla vs. Megalon: Shorter neck, bright dorsal fins, and pig-nosed face.
• Next Films: Angrier expression, more detailed muzzle, magnetic upgrade against Mechagodzilla.

10. Godzilla (1984-1995 Period)

• 1984 Reboot: Taller, larger dorsal fins, return of fangs and ears, falls into a volcano.
• Godzilla vs. Biollante: Smaller head, muscular build, cat-like face with secondary teeth.
• Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah: Godzillasaurus form exposed to radiation, turning muscular and angry.
• Subsequent Films: Various changes in dorsal plates, neck, and expressions.
• Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla: Bulkier, larger eyes, melts into a new Godzilla after meltdown.

11. American Godzilla (1998)

• Appearance: Mutated iguana, blue dorsal spines, hanging dewlap, hundreds of offspring.
• Outcome: Family taken out by basic explosives.

12. Millennium Series (1999-2004)

• Godzilla 2000: Shorter, green jagged skin, sharp purple spines.
• Godzilla vs. Megaguirus: Lighter, longer neck, smaller mouth.
• Giant Monsters All-Out Attack: Formed by vengeful WWII victims, charcoal skin, white dorsal fins, pure white eyes.
• Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla: Jagged design elements, wolf-like face, scar on chest.
• Tokyo SOS: Silk-covered, floated to the sea.
• Godzilla: Final Wars: Taller, slender, long ears, red eyes.

13. Shin Godzilla (2016)

• Transformation: Evolves from armless creature to darker form with long tail, facial mutations, and new abilities.
• Outcome: Frozen with an agent.

14. Anime Trilogy (2017-2018)

• Design: Muscular, rounded with tree bark-like texture, large spikes.
• Time Progression: Grows larger over 19,000 years to become Earth's ruler.

15. American Godzilla (2014 & 2019)

• 2014: Plump, jagged dorsal plates, wide feet, noticeable gills.
• King of the Monsters (2019): Taller, beefier, less stubby lower half, blunt tail tip, glowing dorsal fins.
• Power Upgrade: Fiery new look after absorbing radiation.