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Analyzing Godzilla's Strengths and Limitations
Aug 5, 2024
Godzilla Minus One Power Scaling
Introduction
Host: Not Seth
Topic: In-depth look at Godzilla's capabilities in "Godzilla Minus One"
Physicality
Strength:
Can destroy five buildings with one tail swipe.
Destruction includes two smaller buildings (about half his size), resulting in multi-city block level energy.
Novelization states buildings turned to ash.
Durability:
Can withstand tail swipe impacts without injury.
Skin can be pierced by strong battleships (e.g., Taka).
Regenerative abilities are notable:
Survived having half his face blown off.
Regrows flesh quickly, though not instantaneously like characters such as Majin Buu.
Regeneration is a recurring plot point in the film.
Limitations of Regeneration:
Takes time to regrow larger body parts.
Novelization explains body crumbled to dust due to atomic breath activation from within.
Atomic Breath
Power Level:
Previous estimates: 550 kilotons (town level).
Novelization states devastation radius: roughly 6 km with an explosion yielding 5.7 megatons.
Total energy output estimated to exceed 11 megatons.
Can destroy the Taka easily (town level feat).
Other blasts in the film remain difficult to quantify due to lack of footage.
Speed
Breath Speed:
Assumed to be at least supersonic due to distance.
Described as a beam of light.
Functions similarly to a nuclear explosion; potentially close to light speed.
Special Abilities
Regeneration:
Allows him to endure higher energy impacts than standard durability would allow.
Radiation Manipulation:
Potential adaptability noted.
Destruction Potential
Estimates to Kill:
Building level attacks can be tolerated; multi-city block level needed for significant damage.
Estimate for killing Godzilla: 50 to 100+ megatons required, possibly needing the SAR bomba for full defeat.
Conclusion
Godzilla Minus One, despite limited physical prowess, is extremely difficult to kill unless faced with mountain-level threats.
Potential for increased power in future appearances.
Overall, the analysis remains relatively brief due to fewer noteworthy actions in the film.
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