History YMMV / TerrorOfMechagodzilla

* TrueArtIsAngsty: This is easily the darkest entry in the Showa series since the [[Film/Godzilla1954 the original]], with themes such as loss of identity with Katsura [[spoiler:being killed and remade as a remote control for Mechagodzilla]] and how revenge can consume a man to a path of destruction, the rival monster is portrayed as a tragic creature forced to fight with the Black Hole Aliens, Godzilla is noticeably outnumbered and alone in his final battle, heck even the ''ending'' is more of a DownerEnding than the past 70’s Godzilla films which ended on either happy or bittersweet notes. Needless to say, this entry doesn’t mess around.

* TrueArtIsAngsty: Aside from [[Film/Godzilla1954 the original]], this is one of the darkest entries of the Showa series, with themes such as loss of identity with Katsura [[spoiler:being killed and remade as a remote control for Mechagodzilla]] and how revenge can consume a man to a path of destruction, the rival monster is portrayed as a tragic creature forced to fight with the Black Hole Aliens, Godzilla is noticeably outnumbered and alone in his final battle, heck even the ''ending'' is more of a DownerEnding than the past 70’s Godzilla films which ended on either happy or bittersweet notes. Needless to say, this entry doesn’t mess around.

* TrueArtIsAngsty: Aside from [[Film/Godzilla1954 the original]], this is one of the darkest entries of the Showa series, with themes such as loss of identity with Katsura [[spoiler:being killed and remade as a remote control for Mechagodzilla]] and how revenge can consume a man to a path of destruction, the rival monster is portrayed as a tragic creature forced to fight with the Black Hole Aliens, heck even the ''ending'' is more of a DownerEnding than the past 70’s Godzilla films which ended on either happy or bittersweet notes. Needless to say, this entry doesn’t mess around.

* ContestedSequel: Fans are split on which Showa era Mechagodzilla film was better. Fans of ''Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla'' felt this entry’s change in tone [[LighterAndSofter from a lighthearted and fun espionage plot]] [[DarkerAndEdgier to dark and cynical take on missing identity]] [[ToughActToFollow brought the enjoyment factor down]], some believing it took away what made the former film work to begin with. Fans who prefer this film, however, see it as an EvenBetterSequel to the first Mechagodzilla film, believing the darker tone worked as a direct continuation and loved the overall themes reminiscent of the earlier Showa era films. About the only things both sides agree on is that they’re both arguably the best Godzilla films that came out of the 1970’s.

* ContestedSequel: Fans are split on which Showa era Mechagodzilla film was better. Fans of ''Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla'' felt this entry’s change in tone [[LighterAndSofter from lighthearted and fun]] [[DarkerAndEdgier to dark and cynical]] [[ToughActToFollow brought the enjoyment factor down]], some believing it took away what made the former film work to begin with. Fans who prefer this film, however, see it as an EvenBetterSequel to the first Mechagodzilla film, believing the darker tone worked as a direct continuation and loved the overall themes reminiscent of the earlier Showa era films. About the only things both sides agree on is that they’re both arguably the best Godzilla films that came out of the 1970’s.

* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Mechagodzilla and Titanosaurus’ rampage through Japan during the final act, which is often seen as some of the best effects work from the 70’s Godzilla films. From Titanosaurus’ tail shake that causes rubble to fly all over to the buildings blowing up by MechaGodzilla’s finger middles and eye beams, it’s a visual treat to behold.

* VindicatedByHistory: It has its flaws, as do all Godzilla movies to various levels. This film had the lowest box office attendance but is well liked by many fans today, mainly due to EnsembleDarkhorse Titanosaurus and the large amount of SceneryGorn.

* ContestedSequel: Fans are split on which Showa era Mechagodzilla film was better. Fans of ''Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla'' felt this entry’s change in tone [[LighterAndSofter from lighthearted and fun]] [[DarkerAndEdgier to dark and cynical]] [[ToughActToFollow brought the enjoyment factor down]], some believing it took away what made the former film work to begin with. Fans who prefer this film, however, see it as an EvenBetterSequel to the first Mechagodzilla film, believing the darker tone worked as a direct continuation and loved the overall themes reminiscent of the earlier Showa era films. About the only things both sides agree on is that they’re both arguably the best films that came out of the 1970’s.

* TrueArtIsAngsty: The film has received alot of popularity with the darker and more serious Japanese version becoming available in the United States, but the film is still full of plot holes. Sure, it's a good movie, but being dark doesn't necessarily make it an underappreciated masterpiece.

* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome: Godzilla's first appearance as he arrives to challenge Titanosaurus: While Titanosaurus is destroying the city on front of him, a figure in dark is shown rising up nearby. Cue Titanosaurus getting a blast from a familiar atomic breath, knocking the thing flat on his back, followed by the Big G confronting the monster.

* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome: Godzilla's first appearance as he arrives to challenge Titanosaurus: While Titanosaurus is destroying the city on front of it, a figure in dark is shown rising up nearby. Cue Titanosaurus getting a blast from a familiar atomic breath, knocking the thing flat on its back, followed by a Big G confronting the monster.

* HilariousInHindsight:"Clair de Lune" can be heard in the background during a café scene involving Ichinose and Katsura. Now "Clair de Lune" is used in the trailer for Film/GodzillaKingOfTheMonsters2019.

* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome: Godzilla's first appearance as he arrives to challenge Titanosaurus: While Titanosaurus is destroying the city on front of it, a figure in dark is shown rising up nearby. Cue Titanosaurus getting a blast from a familiar atomic breath, knocking the ting flat on its back, followed by a Big G confronting the monster.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: Godzilla's first appearance as he arrives to challenge Titanosaurus. Might just be the best of the whole original series.

** That, and considering Japan had already suffered the wrath of two Godzillas, two Rodans, Anguirus, and Varan, perhaps the scientific community were ProperlyParanoid, and were in denial about the possibility of such events happening again.

* VindicatedByHistory: It has its flaws, as do all Godzilla movies to various levels. This film had the lowest box office attendance but is well liked by many fans today, mainly due to Titanosaurus and the large amount of SceneryGorn.

* VindicatedByHistory: It has its flaws, as do all Godzilla movies to various levels. This film had the lowest box office attendance but is well liked by many fans today.

** That, and considering Japan had already suffered the wrath of two Godzilla, two Rodans, Anguirus, and Varan, perhaps the scientific community were ProperlyParanoid, and were in denial about the possibility of such events happening again.

* FridgeBrilliance: Mafune being angry because the scientific community denying his claims 15 years prior must have a reason, and they do: In the events of ''[[Film/{{Gojira}} Godzilla]]'', the original Godzilla was responsible for destroying Tokyo while the second Godzilla in this series reopened Japanese's fears the year after before his HeelFaceTurn. This means the scientific community were ProperlyParanoid, and did not want such events to happened again (until ''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'' happened).

* FridgeBrilliance: Mafune being angry because the scientific community denying his claims 15 years prior must have a reason, and they do: In the events of ''[[Film/{{Gojira}} Godzilla]]'', the original Godzilla was responsible for destroying Tokyo while the second Godzilla in this series reopened Japanese's fears the year after before his HeelFaceTurn. This means the scientific community were ProperlyParanoid, and did not want such events to happened again (until ''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'').

* FridgeBrilliance: Mafune being angry because the scientific community denying his claims 15 years prior must have a reason, and they do: In the events of ''[[Film/{{Gojira}} Godzilla]]'', the original Godzilla was reponsible for destroying Tokyo while the second Godzilla in this series reopened Japanese's fears the year after before his HeelFaceTurn. This means the scientific community were ProperlyParanoid, and did not want such events to happened again (until ''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'').

* FridgeBrilliance: Mafune being angry because the scientific community denying his claims 15 years prior must have a reason, and they do: In the events of ''Film/[[{{Gojira}} Godzilla]], the original Godzilla was reponsible for destroying Tokyo while the econd Godzilla in this series reopened Japanese's fears the year after before his HeelFaceTurn. This means the scientific community were ProperlyParanoid, and did not want such events to happened again (until ''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'').

* TrueArtIsAngsty: The film has received alot of popularity recently with the darker and more serious Japanese version becoming available in the United States, but the film is still full of plot holes. Sure, it's a good movie, but being dark doesn't necessarily make it an underappreciated masterpiece.
* VindicatedByHistory: It has its flaws, all Godzilla movies have various levels, none the less this film had the lowest box office attendance but is well liked by many fans today.

* TrueArtIsAngsty: The film has received alot of popularity recently with the darker and more serious Japanese version becoming available in the United States, but the film is still full of plot holes. Sure, it's a good movie, but being dark doesn't necessarily make it an underappreciated masterpiece.