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Manga Alterations |
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla |
Translations |
Matthew
Mikell and Ray Hardwick |
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A
demonstration is held for officials to showcase the
newly created Mechagodzilla. Unfortunately, things
don't go as planned, as the mechanisms borrowed from
Mecha-King Ghidorah have unintended effects on the
established controls.
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Garuda Goes to Adonoa Island |
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Rather
than a standard transport helicopter being utilized, Garuda
is sent into action to ferry the researchers to Adonoa
Island. As it turns out, the isle is plagued by very
strong wind currents, making landing treacherous regardless
of the craft.
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Although
the same intent, this scene in the manga is quite different.
In the publication, Rodan attacks the facility on
Adonoa Island that's holding the egg for
research. The giant pteranodon rips open the roof of
the complex and is ready to save the egg, but suddenly
flies off as he senses the emergence of Godzilla.
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Godzilla vs. Rodan and Garuda |
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The
battle for supremacy between Godzilla and Rodan on
Adonoa Island sees a third party enter the fray in the
form of Garuda. The craft, which is attempting to flee
the isle with the egg, manages to narrowly defeat Godzilla
by taking the beast out to sea.
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After
being defeated on Adonoa Island, the mammoth pteranodon
lays collapsed on the nearby beach. When researchers
stumble upon the body, they make a miraculous discovery
as to the creature's rejuvenating powers and how this
makes use of the nearby wildlife that is being drawn
in.
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla |
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The
first battle between the two titans takes place underwater
here, as Mechagodzilla must contend with the beast
while also trying to prevent underwater volcanoes from
erupting.
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Commander
Kuroki, who was in charge of military operations in Godzilla
vs. Biollante (1989),
is injected into the manga adaptation of this movie and
fills a role different from Aso and other military
personnel that he replaces.
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Likely
inspired by the early poster art created for the movie,
Rodan
shows a much more benevolent nature in the manga adaptation.
Not only does the creature avoid destroying the helicopter
carrying the container, but he later frees the professor
from it and spares her while trying to hatch
the egg.
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To
match the more benevolent nature of the flying monster,
professor Gojo forcefully helps maneuver Garuda in
order to protect Rodan from Mechagodzilla's assault.
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Garuda
ups its attack efforts, attempting to distance Godzilla
from Rodan and the egg while simultaneously hampering
the King of the Monsters by aiming for its eyes.
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Mecha-King Ghidorah Takes Over |
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Confronted
with the downed Godzilla, the Mechagodzilla crew decides
to capture the beast. This change in directive goes
ignored, however, as the programing left over from
Mecha-King Ghidorah takes control and proceeds to finish
off the King of the Monsters.
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Reanimated
and charged from Rodan's sacrifice, Godzilla goes on
the offensive in order to stop Mechagodzilla from killing
Baby Godzilla.
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Mechagodzilla's Arm Attack |
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Mechagodzilla
continues it offensive, launching its arms and a device
on its forehead, in an effort to destroy the recharged
Godzilla's spinal brain.
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Mechagodzilla's Final Attack |
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Battered
and beaten, Mechagodzilla attempts one final attack
where it latches onto Godzilla to violently self-destruct...
with the crew still inside.
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