Which Godzilla is the face of the Reiwa Era?

[LegendZilla]

Nope, I don't think so. Admittedly Heisei only has the one Godzilla so it's not like we could really debate it. Although we do argue which was the best costume. But it's really just personal preference. I don't think that there's really one that's the face of Heisei more than the others.

That's besides the point. It seems it will always be hip and cool to crap all over the Heisei series as a whole, because that's popular opinion. How is it any different to have an (un)popular opinion and being vocal about it, particularly on a forum?

[Vakanai]

Nope, I don't think so. Admittedly Heisei only has the one Godzilla so it's not like we could really debate it. Although we do argue which was the best costume. But it's really just personal preference. I don't think that there's really one that's the face of Heisei more than the others.

That's besides the point. It seems it will always be hip and cool to crap all over the Heisei series as a whole, because that's popular opinion. How is it any different to have an (un)popular opinion and being vocal about it, particularly on a forum?

I don't crap over the Heisei era, I love that stuff. And it's not really about having an unpopular opinion - hell, this fandom is so divided on Shin I'm not sure which is more popular, liking or hating it. I'm just pointing out that love it or hate it, Shin is clearly the face of the Reiwa era, and will clearly remain so for a number of years at least yet.

[godjacob]

Think it is clearly Shin. Both Godzilla Earth and Godzilla Ultima borrow the template of Shin Godzilla in the stoic force of nature/beyond our understanding archetype that has become the norm for the Reiwa era. Ultima especially references Shin iconography note for note in certain scenes just to drive the inspiration home.

[LegendZilla]

^I know I’ve said this before, but I would very much prefer it if Shin didn’t have to dictate everything going forward with Godzilla going forward.

[Voyager]

^I know I’ve said this before, but I would very much prefer it if Shin didn’t have to dictate everything going forward with Godzilla going forward.

It's still too early to say.

[Spuro]

Shin is the ideal Reiwa Godzilla. I may not like it, but this is what peak Reiwa looks like.


thank god for the Monsterverse

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This one, obviously.

Thanks, I needed a good laugh.

[mikelcho]

Btw, it should be "Which Godzilla is the face of the Reiwa era?".

Just sayin'.

[Vakanai]

^I know I’ve said this before, but I would very much prefer it if Shin didn’t have to dictate everything going forward with Godzilla going forward.

I mean, Heisei was the same throughout Heisei, Monsterverse ugh is the same. One version dictating what follows is normal. Even the Millennium series was largely similar films despite not sharing continuity, with GMK being kind of the exception.

Only difference is the anime versions haven't executed it well. At least with Reiwa, whatever may follow, the original was a strong film.

[ShinGojira14]

^I know I’ve said this before, but I would very much prefer it if Shin didn’t have to dictate everything going forward with Godzilla going forward.

It isn’t. It’s just that people were inspired by it because they loved it as much as I do.

[imposterzilla]

With a new Arts Spirits figure and the Xplus and Bandai, I'm thinking Toho may be pushing that design from the ride

[Legion1979]

With a new Arts Spirits figure and the Xplus and Bandai, I'm thinking Toho may be pushing that design

What design?

[king_ghidorah]

With a new Arts Spirits figure and the Xplus and Bandai, I'm thinking Toho may be pushing that design

What design?

The Ride design.

I think ultimately it’s probably a good indicator of where the next film design is heading. But it won’t be an exact copy.

[Legion1979]

With a new Arts Spirits figure and the Xplus and Bandai, I'm thinking Toho may be pushing that design

What design?

The Ride design.

I think ultimately it’s probably a good indicator of where the next film design is heading. But it won’t be an exact copy.

But.......what are you really going on with this?

The "Reiwa era" consists of one incredibly successful live action film, a mediocre animated trilogy, a Netflix television show and (if one really wants to count it) a theme park ride. Four totally different things and there is absolutely no way of knowing what direction Toho is going next. It could be anything.

[Gailah 1966]

For me it´s Shin because he is the only live-action-face of the Reiwa-era.

[Spuro]

^I know I’ve said this before, but I would very much prefer it if Shin didn’t have to dictate everything going forward with Godzilla going forward.

It isn’t. It’s just that people were inspired by it because they loved it as much as I do.

I think Singular Point goes well beyond simple inspiration. It flat out rips entire scenes off from Shin. It’s as bad as Battle for Earth was with ripping off the original Mothra… but at least the original Mothra was a 30+ year old film at that point. Shin was barely even five years old.

[king_ghidorah]

What design?

The Ride design.

I think ultimately it’s probably a good indicator of where the next film design is heading. But it won’t be an exact copy.

But.......what are you really going on with this?

The "Reiwa era" consists of one incredibly successful live action film, a mediocre animated trilogy, a Netflix television show and (if one really wants to count it) a theme park ride. Four totally different things and there is absolutely no way of knowing what direction Toho is going next. It could be anything.

Im basing my assumption on the rumor that the same director is making the next Godzilla film and if you look at the Always 2 Godzilla and Godzilla the Ride….they have very similar faces and postures.

That all being said. I agree that everything so far has been a one off. If there’s any definitive Godzilla of this era it’s the Monsterverse.

[miguelnuva]

Heisei Godzilla is John Cena. Shin Godzilla is Roman Reigns. Toho is pushing Shin right now he is the face of the Reiwa era easily at this moment but for the face of Godzilla as a whole they don't shy to far away from Heisei and will put him in that role as needed.

Monsterverse Godzilla is the face of the franchise in America and it seems like he and Shin are splitting the duties when Heisei is not around.

I honestly feel we haven't met the true Reiwa Godzilla yet.

[godjacob]

This whole thread does bring up an interesting factoid. Due to Toho making three different Godzilla projects and only one of which being a theatrical live-action film, it is arguable that the face of this Godzilla era has been a western creation in the MonsterVerse Godzilla. Which I don't think anybody back in 2014 could've anticipated.

[Legion1979]

This whole thread does bring up an interesting factoid. Due to Toho making three different Godzilla projects and only one of which being a theatrical live-action film, it is arguable that the face of this Godzilla era has been a western creation in the MonsterVerse Godzilla. Which I don't think anybody back in 2014 could've anticipated.

But this question is being asked specifically about the Japanese "Reiwa" films, so the MV shouldn't be factored into this discussion.

BUT if we're not going to play the nerdy "era" game and just ask what the face of "modern" Godzilla is, then you need to think about what side of the planet you're on.

In the US that's obviously the MV version. How the hell could it not be? But in Japan if you think it's anything other than Shin Godzilla, you're nuts.

[Mac Daddy MM]

Heisei Godzilla is John Cena. Shin Godzilla is Roman Reigns. Toho is pushing Shin right now he is the face of the Reiwa era easily at this moment but for the face of Godzilla as a whole they don't shy to far away from Heisei and will put him in that role as needed.

Monsterverse Godzilla is the face of the franchise in America and it seems like he and Shin are splitting the duties when Heisei is not around.

I honestly feel we haven't met the true Reiwa Godzilla yet.

Oh hellllll no. Heisei is the Stone Cold Steve Austin. If anything, the edgy spine Godzillas (2K, GXM, GXMG and SOS) are John Cena, where Toho kept trying to force it down our throats to our disapproval by the end. Shin can be Roman though, yes. But don't you dare insult Heisei Godzilla like that again. But we ALL know, there will never be another Stone Cold Steve Godzilla again.

I need more weed for conversations like this.