History Film / GodzillaRaidsAgain

As noted above, originally distributed by WarnerBros on a double-bill with ''Film/TeenagersFromOuterSpace'' in the states. Guess [[Film/{{Godzilla2014}} what else]] they're distributing...

* BuriedAlive - HarmlessFreezing: How Godzilla is defeated.

Despite poor reception by critics and fans, the film became the third most attended entry in Japan. The film was dubbed as ''Gigantis, the Fire Monster'', which did things like give Godzilla Anguirus' roar in order to convince audiences this wasn't a Godzilla sequel (no, [[ExecutiveMeddling really]]), because Paul Schreibman, who distributed the film through Warner Brothers, believed that a stand alone film would be more successful. The dub was notable for having GeorgeTakei, Marvin Miller, and Keye Luke among the cast, but it wasn't well received and Schreibman himself later lamented his decision. Depending on your point of view, it's either an embarrassment or comedy gold. Known in Japan as ''Gojira no Gyakushū''.

Also known as '''''Gojira no Gyakushu''''' (''Godzilla Strikes Back'') is the first sequel in the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise and the second entry in the Showa era, ''Godzilla Raids Again'' was made soon after the success of ''Film/{{Gojira}}''. Its notable for introducing the monster Anguirus and the tradition of always having Godzilla fight another foe. The last black-and-white film, it kept with the grim tone of the previous film.

* NoPronunciationGuide: While not an extreme case, all the male dubbers pronounce Tsukioka as "Sue-Kee-Oh-Ka", while the female dubbers pronounce it correctly as "Skyo-Ka".

* TokyoIsTheCenterOfTheUniverse: A notable aversion for Godzilla, most of the action is centered around the southern city of Osaka, the second largest city in Japan.

** Then there's this: Shigeru Kayama = Shigem Kayama, Eiji Tsuburaya = Eliji Tsuburaya, Minoru Chiaki = Mindru Chiaki, and Motoyoshi Oda = Motoyoshi [[TheUnpronounceable QDQ]]. Obviously whoever did transcription from Creator/{{Toho}}'s notes to the WB credits department [[TheyJustDidntCare was having an off day]].

* LightningBruiser: Both monsters. Especially Godzilla, since the suit for the film was slimmed down for Haruo Nakajima to use (the original suit was incredibly heavy for starters). Also due to {{Undercrank}}ing the camera, it gives the fight scenes this effect.

Also known as ''Gojira no Gyakushu'' (''Godzilla Strikes Back'') is the first sequel in the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise and the second entry in the Showa era, ''Godzilla Raids Again'' was made soon after the success of ''Film/{{Gojira}}''. Its notable for introducing the monster Anguirus and the tradition of always having Godzilla fight another foe. The last black-and-white film, it kept with the grim tone of the previous film.

[[caption-width-right:220:[[Godzilla's back, and he's not alone...]]

[[caption-width-right:220:[[OhCrap Oh shit, he's back...]]]]

* LightningBruiser: Both monsters. Especially Godzilla, since the suit for the film was slimmed down for Haruo Nakajima to use (the original suit was incredibly heavy for starters). Also due to overcranking the camera, it gives the fight scenes this effect.

%%* LightningBruiser: Both monsters. Especially Godzilla, since the suit for the film was slimmed down for Haruo Nakajima to use (the original suit was incredibly heavy for starters). As in CharacterizationMarchesOn, he also transitions being a LightningBruiser and MightyGlacier in the course of the series depending what suit was made at the time. The '70's suits made him a full-blown LightningBruiser.

* LightningBruiser: Both monsters. Especially Godzilla, since the suit for the film was slimmed down for Haruo Nakajima to use (the original suit was incredibly heavy for starters). As in CharacterizationMarchesOn, he also transitions being a LightningBruiser and MightyGlacier in the course of the series depending what suit was made at the time. The '70's suits made him a full-blown LightningBruiser.

Despite poor reception by critics and fans, the film became the third most attended entry in Japan. The film was dubbed as ''Gigantis, the Fire Monster'', which did things like give Godzilla Anguirus' roar in order to convince audiences this wasn't a Godzilla sequel (no, [[ExecutiveMeddling really]]), because Paul Schreibman, who distributed the film through Warner Brothers, believed that a stand alone film would be more successful. The dub was notable for having GeorgeTakei, DawsButler, and Keye Luke among the cast, but it wasn't well received and Schreibman himself later lamented his decision. Depending on your point of view, it's either an embarrassment or comedy gold. Known in Japan as ''Gojira no Gyakushū''.

* LighterAndSofter: Yes, LighterAndSofter. Compared to this one and the previous film, ''Godzilla Raids Again'' is actually more hopeful despite the actions of the monsters. While still a {{Horror}} film, at least it's not borderline cynical, something the first film is.

Despite poor reception by critics and fans, the film became the third most attended entry in Japan. The film was dubbed as ''Gigantis, the Fire Monster'', which did things like give Godzilla Anguirus' roar in order to convince audiences this wasn't a Godzilla sequel (no, [[ExecutiveMeddling really]]), because Paul Schreibman, who distributed the film through Warner Brothers, believed that a stand alone film would be more successful. The dub was notable for having GeorgeTakei and Keye Luke among the cast, but it wasn't well received and Schreibman himself later lamented his decision. Depending on your point of view, it's either an embarrassment or comedy gold. Known in Japan as ''Gojira no Gyakushū''.

The first sequel in the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise and the second entry in the Showa era, ''Godzilla Raids Again'' was made soon after the success of ''Film/{{Gojira}}''. Its notable for introducing the monster Anguirus and the tradition of always having Godzilla fight another foe. The last black-and-white film, it kept with the grim tone of the previous film.

The first sequel in the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise and the second entry in the Showa era, ''Godzilla Raids Again'' was made soon after the success of ''Film/{{Gojira}}''. Its notable for introducing the monster Anguirus and the tradition of always having Godzilla fight another foe. The last black-and-white film, it kept with the grim tone of the previous film. Despite poor reception by critics and fans, the film became the third most attended entry in Japan. The film was dubbed as ''Gigantis, the Fire Monster'', which did things like give Godzilla Anguirus' roar in order to convince audiences this wasn't a Godzilla sequel (no, [[ExecutiveMeddling really]]), because Paul Schreibman, who distributed the film through Warner Brothers, believed that a stand alone film would be more successful. The dub was notable for having GeorgeTakei and Keye Luke among the cast, but it wasn't well received and Schreibman himself later lamented his decision. Depending on your point of view, it's either an embarrassment or comedy gold. Known in Japan as ''Gojira no Gyakushū''.

The first sequel in the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise and the second entry in the Showa era, ''Godzilla Raids Again'' was made soon after the success of ''Film/{{Gojira}}''. Its notable for introducing the monster Anguirus and the tradition of always having Godzilla fight another foe. The last black-and-white film, it kept with the grim tone of the previous film. Despite poor reception by critics and fans, the film became the third most attended entry in Japan. The film was dubbed as ''Gigantis, the Fire Monster'', which did things like give Godzilla Anguirus' roar in order to convince audiences this wasn't a Godzilla sequel, because Paul Schreibman, who distributed the film through Warner Brothers, believed that a stand alone film would be more successful. The dub was notable for having GeorgeTakei and Keye Luke among the cast, but it wasn't well received and Schreibman himself later lamented his decision. Depending on your point of view, it's either an embarrassment or comedy gold. Known in Japan as ''Gojira no Gyakushū''.

* ActionizedSequel: It's still a horror fim, but this is where Godzilla first fights an opponent who's as dangerous as he is.