Godzilla Invades Tokyo!

Godzilla Invades Tokyo!

Saturday, June 6, 2015 / 1 Comment

Supposedly a secret fantasy of yours would come true, and in just a blink of the eye a magnificent sight sets in, granting you every inch of possibility that comes with your wildest dream, I reckon that it would be helpful to have an ambulance on standby just in case you pass out from too much excitement, or attempt to blend in with the sidewalk. The latter sounds over the top, but I heard a story about how an enthusiastic fan had been so looking forward to get an autograph from his idol, yet the anticipation became a little too scorching for the brains that he sought solace behind a tall potted cactus. The pricks were obviously not a great substitute for acupuncture, but he turned out okay. Anyway, I would like to think that reality promises a vast space somewhere in favour of innovation. In fact, there is something which has been on my mind ever since this image attempted to burn a hole through my head.

Yeah, apparently Godzilla is for real this time though not stomping its way through Tokyo or battling against Mothra (for those who aren't aware, Mothra is my all-time favourite monster and possibly the only monster that looked way too gentle to be fighting anything until a three-way with Battra and Godzilla proved otherwise). I have to thank our founder Max for sharing this brilliant innovation - Godzilla invading Tokyo just like the old times except that this one is really happening in and out! Well, I suppose that striking the lottery is essential though not quite the most practical of the lot. If anybody has the chance to go there (and stay there), please take a great bunch of photos and share those memories with us. I'm talking about Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku, where Godzilla refuses to let anybody have some peace and quiet.

Isn't it sweet, convenient (?) and probably intentional that Godzilla is glaring at Toho Cinemas? Toho is the movie studio behind the awesome Godzilla franchise. Look at how beautiful the sight is! The presence is simply avoidable even from afar. Gosh, I could just melt on the street like that. If Godzilla ever feels like sipping some sake or having yakitori, those shops are just a skip away. Oh wait, Godzilla eats humans (in 1954 it devoured an entire train). Maybe it would fancy singing karaoke, except that his mighty, deafening roar would probably bring the house down (literally). Anyway, Hotel Gracery has gone all out to keep Godzilla well-behaved in its place.  

It would be wickedly fun to have Godzilla scaring the bowels out of anybody with a view like this. I mean, imagine that you have been just awake early in the morning, and the very first thing that greets you is Godzilla's left eyeball! Honestly, I wouldn't mind that happening to me. If needed, there is always the bathroom around the corner. Then again, you might have to deal with Godzilla sharing the room with you. Yeah, it doubles as a permanent resident in one of the rooms which means double the awesomeness. One of the twin rooms comes with a gigantic Godzilla's claw that promises quite a challenging sleep. The room probably suits heavy sleepers best!

Apparently, Godzilla's head sticks out from the balcony of the eighth floor, providing guests with an opportunity to provoke it (?) somehow. Its eyeballs would also glow a menacing red as night settles in. Now, that is something which we don't see in the movies! You know what would be even more wicked? Having a rival monster stare back at Godzilla from an opposite building! No prizes for guessing which monster I have in mind. I wish I could see Godzilla in Tokyo for myself someday.

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪

Throwback Godzilla: Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Throwback Godzilla: Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 / No Comments

Can you smell kaiju in the air? Worse, it's a combination of several lethal weapons - evil slime, sulphuric acid, poisonous industrial gases, carbon monoxide, and possibly dead people (?). I dare say that this particular kaiju may be the only foe that Godzilla probably genuinely fears to some degree. The movie also somewhat alternates between pure kaiju action and sheer horror comedy. Here comes my second wave of Throwback Godzilla - Godzilla vs. Hedorah!

Like 'Godzilla vs. Mothra', I was only able to watch a poorly dubbed version of 'Godzilla vs. Hedorah' many years ago. It didn't help either that the movie was made way before I was born, which attributed to the unsatisfactory quality of the footage and such over time (remastering only came in much later). Nonetheless, that first viewing was somewhat sufficient to imprint inside my head. Now, haven't I mentioned that before somewhere? :P

The most apparent subject of Hedorah is how the effects of long-term environmental pollution has allowed the horrifying and rapid growth of a monster, and the subsequent terror it unleashes on humanity with deadly consequences. The often brutal and disturbing depictions of the subject matter are what make this movie rather difficult to watch without cringing. Besides, environmental pollution is extremely relatable to the world. Even though it's a kaiju movie, the amount of realism strewn throughout could easily tower over a lot of other movies.

Why do I say that Hedorah is an extremely fearsome monster? Firstly, its appearance reminds me of an enhanced version of The Blob, complete with menacing eyes and such. It also kind of resembles a huge glob of jelly that's been left out in the open for eons and for some reason it just refuses to disintegrate. In other words, it's disgusting. I mean, when Godzilla lands a punch right into Hedorah's body, the stuff that oozes out is enough to upset somebody's dinner. Yes, please try to refrain from eating if you intend to watch this movie. Your appetite might just go on a holiday.

Secondly, Hedorah's powers are so lethal that Godzilla has experienced a lot (and I mean a lot) of agony in this movie. The red laser beam from Hedorah's eyes has stung poor Godzilla a couple of times when he's blocking it with his hands. Hedorah's body is also a deadly weapon; Godzilla has suffered multiple burns from the pieces of (presumably) Hedorah's flesh thrown at him. Oh, did I mention that Godzilla has lost an eye as well? I don't think that I've seen another occasion where Godzilla has lost any part of his body.

Humans wise, the main protagonist has half of his face severely injured while snorkelling; while he's trying to get a proper look at an unknown gliding mass (later known to be Hedorah), the fishes are quickly poisoned by the toxics emitted from the monster. The next moment, he comes face to face with Hedorah and barely survives from the (implied) attack. The protagonist's wife also barely survives in an attack where she and her students are affected by Hedorah's toxic fumes as it flies past the school field. That reminds me, Hedorah can switch between various modes of transportation swiftly, which make it a lot more dangerous. While the death scenes aren't graphic (considering the time period the movie was made in), there's a couple of cringe-worthy moments.

That said, however, fans of colourful, exciting and intense battle sequences will be disappointed by the much darker, sluggish and somewhat repetitive kaiju action in this movie. Sure, there's a fair bit of comic relief somewhere, but I suppose the general idea is to provoke certain thoughts and feelings from the audience rather than to entertain. Environmental pollution is an ongoing threat in the world. Hedorah's presence reminds mankind of the frightening effects and consequences that come with a lack of care and concern for the environment. The opening song also taps on that idea.

If Godzilla could suffer so much from battling against a monster, imagine the scope of damage that would dawn upon the world.

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪        

Throwback Godzilla: Re-imagination

Throwback Godzilla: Re-imagination

Friday, May 23, 2014 / No Comments

I've yet to catch the latest addition to the Godzilla franchise, but for some reason there isn't a hint of urgency in wanting to do so. My mind keeps recollecting those growing up years of watching the old Godzilla movies. I also wonder what it would be like re-imagining my own Godzilla story. Maybe it would last a few hours, or even episodes. How about an entire season of pure kaiju goodness? I bet every studio head would drop me almost immediately! Anyway, dreams are what make the heart resonate under circumstances that could be way beyond our understanding. While I may not be a hardcore Godzilla fan, I certainly wouldn't mind having monsters fighting one another on my monitor. Note: The term 'Godzilla' here represents everything under its franchise for convenience.

Quit biting me! Argh!

Sea Battle: Godzilla + Mothra (larva form) + Battra (larva form)
Re-imagination: + Giant Octopus
I would think that a battle out at sea is a lot more demanding on the monsters no matter how powerful they can be. The strong waves are capable of slowing down action considerably, and the pressure during a knockback is sufficient to further impair mobility. In addition, the heavier the monster the slower its agility at sea. Ships, boats, oil rigs, anything related to the sea risk not seeing the light of day again with monsters fighting somewhat clumsily around them. The original battle scenes that I'm referencing are from 'Godzilla vs. Mothra', and for my re-imagination I'm adding in the Giant Octopus. Wouldn't it be a lot more exciting to watch four monsters play (?) with one another?

Are you sure you're a larva?!

Mothra in her larva form is undoubtedly the weakest link here, since her abilities have yet to flourish favourably. Unlike Battra who in his larva form already has a fiery laser beam to fend off Godzilla, Mothra can only make an escape for her life after some brief tail-biting and silk spewing. However, let's just say that in the midst of their (seemingly) three-way battle, the Giant Octopus rises up in frustration and decides to entwine Godzilla with its tentacles, will Battra make a straight dive for it? Or will he fish Mothra out of the waves and have a separate fight of their own? Then again, takoyaki is an extremely mouth-watering delicacy, so perhaps Godzilla might decide to just fire his atomic breath. But what is takoyaki without proper seasoning? Battra joins in the fun (?) and emits his laser beam across the Giant Octopus. At this point, it is pretty much just down to Godzilla and Battra. The takoyaki probably sucks, and Mothra simply retreats for her dear life. Anyway, it wouldn't be fair either if both Mothra and Battra were in their adult forms. I mean, it is supposed to be a sea battle.

I actually taste good! Eat me!

Air Battle: Mothra (adult form) + Battra (adult form)
Re-imagination: + Hedorah (flying form) + King Ghidorah
Visually, it is a lot more pleasing to watch giant moths fighting each other in the air, even though I'm still unable to acknowledge that Battra, despite his horribly mutated dinosaur-like features, is actually a moth. Anyway, I wish their battle had been longer in the movie. It just feels unlikely that Mothra would be easily pinned down by Battra's laser beams. Anyway, air battles can be easily intense and jaw-dropping because of their rapidness. Of course, with giant moths like Mothra and Battra, the colourful display adds points to the visual effects. Now, how about throwing in a couple of monsters for some distraction? In 'Godzilla vs. Mothra', Godzilla eventually awakens and becomes the sandwich filling in between Mothra and Battra. For my re-imagination, let's use Hedorah and King Ghidorah.

Whoo whoo whoo...

When in its flying saucer form, Hedorah becomes considerably smaller yet its extremely toxic fumes can easily incapacitate its opponents. I wonder if the giant moths would be immune to the toxic though. Nonetheless, it would be quite a toughie to deal with. Put King Ghidorah into the picture and perhaps bid farewell to the world. I think that if Mothra and Battra would join forces with King Ghidorah, Hedorah might have a bigger disadvantage at some point. Since Hedorah is simply slime, the other monsters could obstruct its mobility and damage by attempting to dehydrate it with their laser beams. The process might probably take a while though. I mean, King Ghidorah has three heads. One head might accidentally shoot Mothra, and another might accidentally shoot Battra. If the third head doesn't buck up, Hedorah might just fly off happily (?).

You rang?

If you could re-imagine your own Godzilla story, what would you add to it?

Zap! Zap!

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪

Throwback Godzilla: Godzilla vs. Mothra

Throwback Godzilla: Godzilla vs. Mothra

Sunday, May 18, 2014 / No Comments

The newest addition to the Godzilla franchise must have had a lot of people talking, either in anticipation or with skeptism. While the line-up does look promising, all that hype has actually made me reminisce about the older Godzilla movies. Sure, I wouldn't mind catching the latest, but I suppose that experience couldn't top whatever fond memories that I have of the predecessors. More importantly, there were other iconic monsters involved. Yes, it's a lot more wicked and fun when Godzilla could battle against other menacing (or heroic) creatures which had become legends in their unique ways on screen.

I wish to kickstart those memories with my all-time favourite kaiju (monster) - Mothra. Mothra quickly stood out among the various hotshots with its appearance and traits. One might not easily associate Mothra with the 'saving the world' sort of heroism and such at first glance, yet her (yes, Mothra has been popularly regarded as female) strikingly colourful display commands considerable attention. I don't think that we could ever discover another monster that has so much beauty and grace in a whole. Anyway, underneath Mothra's gentle exterior is an eternal pact to protect and love, which draws out her eventual aggressive and heroic side throughout the franchise.  

I've only been able to watch a poorly dubbed version of 'Godzilla vs. Mothra' on local television many years back. Nonetheless, that was somewhat enough to leave a favourable impression on me through the years. It did help that there was an enormous tamago which was just as colourful right in the middle of an island. Then, there were the fairies otherwise known as Cosmos, who acted as the primary correspondents with Mothra mostly in the form of a beautiful song. I didn't realise that the song was actually written in Indonesian (back then, I thought that it was probably some fancy language used to communicate with Mothra and her civilisation) until many years later when I had the opportunity to listen to it again. The song is called 'Mosura no Uta' (Mothra's Song).

While the presence of a giant moth (before that was a giant caterpillar) battling Godzilla for as long as it lasted might seem like a weakling, somehow there would always be an anticipation that something massive (or surprising) is awaiting to happen. In this case, the twist was executed in the form of three monsters fighting against one another. Yes, you saw that right. Despite the movie title being 'Godzilla vs. Mothra', there was a third monster joining in the fun - Battra. I didn't realise that Battra was officially classified as a moth. I mean, in my memory he (yes, Battra is male) looked more like a horribly mutated dinosaur-like (?) creature who would later grow a pair of wings. Unfortunately (?), I simply can't bring myself to acknowledge that Battra is indeed a moth. Anyway, moving on to the climatic battle among the itchy...I mean, eager monsters.

Battra served as a surprise distraction in between Godzilla and Mothra. Battra and Mothra had old scores to settle, yet the ultimate foe wasn't either of them but Godzilla. According to the Cosmos, Battra wasn't all bad at the beginning; he was merely consumed by the power that had been granted to him. Mothra became the counter force to put the balance back into Earth. However, the damage done to the surroundings had been catastrophic. Many years later, Godzilla would awaken due to a falling meteorite, and both Battra and Mothra had a much greater problem apart from each other. The battle sequences were intense, dynamic and colourful (thanks to the fluttering of giant wings).

That said, however, my most favourite moment in the movie is when Mothra (in the larva stage) spun a huge cocoon against the Diet building preparing herself for the adult transformation. That scene actually made me 'forgive' Mothra for the massive collateral damage done in an attempt to search for the Cosmos. The moment when Mothra broke free from the cocoon, finally emerging as a fully grown moth, melted my heart. It was breathtakingly beautiful.

I can't quite explain the effect Mothra has on me. If you showed me an ordinary house moth or butterfly, I would probably yell...and do nothing. But if Mothra was around, I would want to fly off with her on a whirlwind trip. Mothra is simply therapeutic in her own ways.

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla

Sunday, August 14, 2016 / No Comments

So, something spectacular happened to the nation within 50 seconds and changed history. Parks and other usually quiet places turned into hotspots for monster-hunting and changed history. Suddenly, people were talking about changing history. I just wanted some peace.

Let's talk about a different type of monster, shall we? In the midst of all that changed history, I saw a little promotion for an upcoming movie. Yeah, some of you may have seen it too. Shin Godzilla! Yeah, this time we are getting it directly from Japan. Never mess with the origin, people! Gosh, if you readers have been following us since a little more than two years ago, I'm certain that some of you have read a series of my write-ups on the Godzilla franchise over time. I love that monster and his arch enemies! No two fights are the same, and everything just looks awesome.

The newest movie revisits the roots of this fearsome monster. Yeah, that means no second monster is involved in the catastrophe. It is a pure battle between Japan and Godzilla. While it is nice to honour one's roots and such, I feel that something essential is also missing in the process. My experience watching the Godzilla movies was heightened by the presence of other monsters which made everything more gripping and interesting. I don't know if I would be catching Shin Godzilla after all, but I have to say that the movie is a faithful return. I mean, it is by Toho.

Shin Godzilla will premiere in Singapore on the 25th of August. Its Japanese premiere happened late last month. Just look at some of the wonderful stuff that Japan had come up with! Imagine Godzilla attempting to do some shopping...well, nobody would be around anyway! The building would have been trampled, leaving no visible traces of anything which could be buyable. Gosh, just the thought of that is hilarious.

Ah, I would love to have some of these! A fast food joint known as Lotteria collaborated with Shin Godzilla and came up with a series of cute, mouth-watering items! French fries, Chicken Karaage and Gelatin! Ah, how I wish that I was in Japan. Somebody should really consider opening a Godzilla-themed cafe or something over here. A tie-in would be nice too. On the other hand, I should probably just dig out those good old memories. 

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪ 

Throwback Godzilla: Rebirth of Mothra +

Throwback Godzilla: Rebirth of Mothra +

Monday, September 5, 2016 / No Comments

All that hype (presumably) about Shin Godzilla had at one point made me contemplate succumbing to my inner struggles, but in the end I still decided not to watch it because honestly, I would rather watch Godzilla fight other monsters. The impact is stronger, and not forgetting those brilliant visual and sound effects combined! But for readers who have already watched or are intending to watch the reboot, no worries: I'm certain there are still things to take away from it despite my preferences.

So, what did I do? Yeah, I started a little Godzilla marathon, though it was more of a casual, skip-the-boring-bits activity. I'm not ashamed to admit that the more technical and dramatic elements of the Godzilla movies tend to wear my attention out rapidly. I understand that the various backstories and such are just as crucial, but you know...some things get way too boring after some time! Anyway, the best bit about catching my favourite Godzilla movies online (ahem) is that I'm able to filter the draggy stuff. Long-time readers should be familiar with the several write-ups that I wrote on the franchise as a counter to the American reboot. Well, kind of. I apologise for being ancient, ha ha ha! 

Besides the long, glaring inclination towards the retro stuff (yeah I'm a real sucker for Showa and Heisei), I have also discovered some underground gems (at least to me they are) while having a great time re-watching the old Godzilla movies. Now, does anybody know my favourite monster from the Godzilla franchise? No prizes for the correct answer, but it is the one and only Mothra. Actually, a little background check (there are just too many things on one monster, hence I just compressed what I could) reveals interesting facts about this beautiful moth. I shall not bore myself and everybody else with the findings here (interested parties can read more on the Wiki). But there is one thing that I would like to share: Mothra's standalone movies are a blast.

Okay, I have only caught one of them: Rebirth of Mothra. It was quite thrilling, though some scenes were a little hard to digest. You know, sometimes I just wish that Mothra and her offsprings could just appear in their adult forms. I'm not trying to defy biology here, but the larvae are way too slimy to my liking. The parts where a furious Desghidorah either spewed fire across the land or sunk its teeth into the huge caterpillar were just...indescribable. Generally, Mothra should be the strongest in her adult phase. Okay, I'm just biased here. I mean, I prefer the beautiful moth spreading her beautiful wings and gliding across Tokyo or elsewhere. By the way, in Rebirth of Mothra it was her son (Leo) that defeated the annoying Desghidorah.

It is revealed that Mothra might appear in the sequel to the American reboot. Oh well, I thought that it was the Japanese reboot instead. Feeling a little disappointed here. I would really love to see Godzilla and Mothra fight in an updated setting. Am I the only one who feels that way? Hmm. Anyway, the above fan art is just breathtaking! That is what the Godzilla movies should be about: monsters and more monsters shaking the big screen with their fights!

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪ 

Biollante: A Fatal Attraction

Biollante: A Fatal Attraction

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 / No Comments

Some days ago, I was conversing with our founder and he popped a casual question; he asked if there were any other kaiju that I would be familiar with. I joked that I might have to dig around their graves for a bit. While I'm not quite the paleontologist, I get by (?) with a bunch of old memories watching several Godzilla films. Thanks to the wonderful internet, I could readily support those memories with extra findings. Those monsters could easily annihilate an entire planet inside out. They are mobile across many different media: Air, land, sea, space...flowers. Yes, you saw that right. Flowers. Our founder had a laughing fit, but I simply supported my statement with...

Biollante. I suppose I could be fancy and help give it a full name - Biollante Erika Shiragami (nope, not Shinigami). How does that sound? Biollante definitely deserves a little more spotlight because she's covered several important milestones in the Godzilla franchise. The first and foremost being the fact that Biollante was the first in line to fight Godzilla as the franchise entered the Heisei era (1989 onwards). She's also the first kaiju to be infused with Godzilla's DNA samples. Even though Biollante served as an antagonist in the film, behind her creation was a rather tragic story of unforgettable love, loss, denial, manipulation and paranoia.

Why did I mention the name Erika Shiragami? What's the connection between Biollante and her? The backstory began with an unfortunate incident which had robbed a young woman's life; the young woman was Erika Shiragami. Before Erika's death, a research team had been looking for Godzilla's tissue samples. Several scuffles then happened along the way, and ultimately led to the unavoidable fate of Erika when her father's research facility got destroyed. Heavily traumatised by his daughter's death, the researcher Dr. Shiragami began living a neurotic life. The unfortunate turn of events had also inevitably triggered his secret creation in time to come - Biollante.

Biollante existed in two forms; she first took on the appearance of a gigantic rose with sharp teeth, tentacles and vines. There was also a huge sac resembling a tummy right at the centre of her rose form. Even though she looked disgusting (though not as much as her final form), I had actually preferred the rose. I mean, roses are still supposedly pretty and a pleasure to look at. The rose head (for lack of a better term) had a somewhat seductive lining. The image of Rose Biollante floating peacefully in the middle of the sea felt like a unique tourist attraction.

                    The Poseidon Biollante could have eaten Godzilla for breakfast!

Biollante's final form had to be the most disturbing mutation among the kaiju that I've seen. It didn't quite help that she was supposedly a part of Erika, since Godzilla's DNA would probably generate a much stronger integration. In her final form, Biollante resembled a dinosaur attached to the wrong ends of an evil giant tree (I had wanted to go with a merry-go-round because for some odd reason the swaying tentacles had that sort of impression, but never mind). Naturally, the fact that she was still a rose became blemished. The fearsomeness peaked climactically as Biollante put on an intense battle against Godzilla in her final form. It kind of reminded me of Jurassic Park gone wrong without the great escape (even though Jurassic Park was made in 1993).

Anyway, I believe that Biollante became the second monster to be female in the Godzilla franchise. The cool factor about Biollante is that there's a human element in her, even though it didn't quite matter as everything else in the story had eventually grown out of proportion (pun intended). On the other hand, Mothra is more magical and in line with the ups and downs of nature.

I've named this article 'A Fatal Attraction' because it just seems natural. I'm certain that there are people who can't help but being drawn to Biollante. Yet behind that gigantic rose head lies a lethal weapon and much more...

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪

King Ghidorah: Life Lessons

King Ghidorah: Life Lessons

Friday, June 13, 2014 / No Comments

Our founder is undoubtedly a kaiju enthusiast, and his vote for Godzilla's ultimate victory remains undisputed regardless of the heroic or villainous nature in the movies. Before my previous article on Biollante, I had told our founder my uncertainty towards the creature's seemingly indistinguishable character. Since Biollante was still after all mankind's creation which might in turn threaten and affect the environmental forces, even with the humanistic element in the form of Erika's genes being implicated, it would probably be more sensible to regard Biollante as the antagonist. Ironically, the same could be said for Godzilla particularly his origins (which was why he had also appeared as the bad guy in many movies). Anyway, it's always been nothing but great joy watching monsters struggling (?) to have the longest end of the stick. It's also rather easy to forget about the underlying messages in the course of the storytelling. As a kid, it was usually more of the entertainment factor. I was pretty much clueless about what was truly behind each movie. But I did have quite an impression of Godzilla being the bad guy.

Over the years, my exposure to the kaiju has become considerably wider. It's a lot of fun trying to piece together the many different memories of watching those grand, fearsome, colourful, destructive and [insert your favourite adjective here] monsters on screen. The deeper meanings have also started to surface. For example, Hedorah had risen because of the effects of heavy pollution. Hedorah's lethal powers were possible because mankind had neglected the consequences of their actions. Due to the extremely humanistic themes, Godzilla vs. Hedorah remains a difficult piece to watch. While I've never had nightmares of Hedorah, I used to look up to the skies half-wondering if Hedorah would just glide past the buildings.

I've come up with my own interpretations of the various life lessons that we might take away from watching the Godzilla movies. Of course, they are still primarily entertainment, yet those life lessons could come in handy when one is feeling a little thoughtful or something. More importantly, they provide timely inspiration for a writer who is easily prone to mind blocks like me. Anyway, the kaiju that I've chosen to be the first in line is none other than King Ghidorah. Grab a pen and some paper if anybody would like to take notes. The class is starting!

First and foremost, King Ghidorah represents the core of what humans really think about and desire for. Those thoughts and feelings merge to become a main switch for execution. In the case of King Ghidorah, his three heads probably contain different subsets of human characteristics yet they seem to complement one another. However, over time whatever that might seem peaceful would just cave in because after all there are simply too many elements which couldn't really render support and end up conflicting. That brings me to the second point which is self-control. King Ghidorah was made to obey the commands of others. His complete lack of self-control coincides what a lot of people might be facing in their everyday lives. Even though humans are individualistic and unique, under various circumstances they can be forced to act upon many things against their own wills. The constant manipulation of someone to achieve something (whether ethically or not) is relatable. Thirdly, King Ghidorah represents the calamities in our world. If you ask me, I would think that his three heads represent starvation, war and environmental destruction. 

In the various appearances of King Ghidorah, the only time when he could finally break free from all those restrictions had to be 'Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack'. Yes, the title is a bit of a mouthful. In this movie, King Ghidorah played the guardian of the sky, and fought against Godzilla alongside Mothra and Baragon. It should be noted that this movie happened to be the first and only time for King Ghidorah to act as a protagonist. It's a little depressing if you ask me. Even though King Ghidorah does look menacing, I would like to believe that he's got an unwavering determination to cross beyond those obstacles which mankind had imposed on.  

Anyway, those are just my own interpretations of the underlying themes behind King Ghidorah's manifestations. Other fans might have varying opinions about King Ghidorah. What's yours?

Eccentrically Yours.

Written by J.Fluffysheep ♪