Godzilla II - Trailer Observations

[JMBuilder]

 

The first movie revived part of my childhood, so naturally, I'm thrilled about this one building on it.

First of all, a lot of people are talking about the two unrevealed monsters that are briefly shown emerging from the ground. Starting with the one emerging near the oil pumps, I've heard talk that this could be Kumonga or Ebirah. Kumonga would be odd to include since it was one of the more obscure Toho monsters in the Godzilla universe, and Ebirah would need to be upside-down for this scene to make sense. Obviously, it could also be an original monster like the MUTOs.

The other monster emerging from the mountains is a little bit more exciting. People are saying that this could be Anguirus, one of the best-known monsters from Toho's franchise. Again, this isn't confirmed, and it's still possible that it's another Legendary newcomer.

There's a very vague scene showing what people have described as some kind of "lava monster." It's possible that this is Rodan on the ground since he's been reimagined as a "biovolcanic" being, but it seems oddly shaped for this to be the case. There's another theory that it's Legendary's take on "Burning Godzilla" (basically Godzilla gone nuclear super-Saiyan). This would make sense due to the buildings literally melting around it. I imagine Godzilla comes close to death fighting Ghidorah and toggles his pro-hax.

Finally, there's the fireball falling through the clouds. The yellow lightning in the clouds would imply that it's probably Ghidorah, but this seems odd. Why was he all the way up there to begin with? Although one version of Toho's Ghidorah came from space, it's already been established that Legendary's Ghidorah was trapped in ice on Earth. It could just be that Ghidorah flew super high and is about to do some kind of killing move, but it still seems odd that he would basically be reentering the atmosphere. It could also be Mothra or Rodan diving towards Ghidorah, but the object seems more round and obviously a bit too fiery for this to be the case. There is still one Toho candidate that was properly extraterrestrial and could be making this entrance: Gigan.

Aside from all the theorizing, this is looking great. Legendary's take on this is a perfect mix of originality and staying true to Toho's designs.

Edited December 13, 2018 by JMBuilder

[XB-70A]

The King is dead, long live King Ghidora! (I wish he was back as Mecha King Ghidora)

16 hours ago, JMBuilder said:

Rodan

Definitely him. However, bad as usual, or a bit more "friendly" this time?

 

16 hours ago, JMBuilder said:

Ebirah

I hope they could give it a chance. I liked it, but many regarded it as one of the most ridiculous opponents of the whole saga. Even its appearance in Final Wars was messed up. 

 

16 hours ago, JMBuilder said:

Anguirus

Could be, but I'm finding it a bit too large and its needles seem to have been replaced by rock shells. Maybe they decided to enhance it a bit more. The same "shells" are eliminating Megalon to come back.

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I really wish Ebirah could have a glorious come back, and be joined by Titanosaurus for revenge, and Orga and Destroroyah and Biollante and... well, let's stop here.

Or Gigan too...

Anyway,

 

Edited December 11, 2018 by XB-70A

[Just Jim]

I'm still having a hard time picking my jaw up... WOW!!!

Even Mothra looks BadS

I could not be more excited now...
 

On 12/11/2018 at 12:20 AM, JMBuilder said:

Starting with the one emerging near the oil pumps, I've heard talk that this could be Kumonga or Ebirah.

Yeah, my first thought when I saw the legs was Kumonga... 

On 12/11/2018 at 12:20 AM, JMBuilder said:

People are saying that this could Anguirus, one of the best-known monsters from Toho's franchise.

OK, I just said earlier I could not be more excited... I lied... if this is Anguirus... then yeah, I'll be even MORE excited... 

[Vanamonde]

No Gamera? Pffft. 

[Chel]

Now thats alotta damage!

Trailer looks cool, I'll probably see the movie when it releases

[JMBuilder]

Calling it now:

Mothra's gonna be brutally vaporized like in literally every movie she's ever been in, but will have laid eggs.

[XB-70A]

1 hour ago, JMBuilder said:

Mothra's gonna be brutally vaporized like in literally every movie she's ever been in, but will have laid eggs.

Don't forget the twin fairies   Oh, and I bet they will sing Mosura ya Mosura once again.

[Just Jim]

2 hours ago, XB-70A said:

Don't forget the twin fairies   Oh, and I bet they will sing Mosura ya Mosura once again.

The Cosmos. Yes, also I've been wondering about them.

 

Edited December 14, 2018 by Just Jim

[XB-70A]

5 hours ago, Just Jim said:

The Cosmos. Yes, also I've been wondering about them.

Ooow, these two were my favorite representation of them (I'm trying to remember their names, they were famous singers in the 90's).

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Now I'm thinking about it, could the "potential-Anguirus" in the trailer be... Baragon?

[JMBuilder]

1 hour ago, XB-70A said:

Ooow, these two were my favorite representation of them (I'm trying to remember their names, they were famous singers in the 90's).

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Now I'm thinking about it, could the "potential-Anguirus" in the trailer be... Baragon?

That's another theory, and it does seem a bit more likely.

Considering the fact that Kumonga and Baragon were very vague kaiju that only ever had one or two appearances throughout the franchise, I get the feeling that Legendary is shoehorning them into the movie as expendable opponents for Rodan and Mothra just for some initial action.

As much as I'd love the mountain kaiju to be Anguirus, it just doesn't seem likely. Legendary would've created more hype for such a popular Toho monster. Also, considering the fact that Anguirus is a giant armadillo-like creature, it would be more fitting to see him burst out from some Central or South American mesa.

Edited December 15, 2018 by JMBuilder