Manga Alterations
 Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Translations
 Matthew Mikell and Ray Hardwick
Mechagodzilla's Test Run

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

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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Rodan's Night Raid

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

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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Rodan's Resurrection

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

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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Enter Kuroki

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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Rodan Protects the Egg

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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Garuda Saves Rodan

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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Godzilla is Blinded

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

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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Godzilla Saves Baby

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

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

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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