History Awesome / ShinGodzilla

*** Before that, American B-2s with their GBU-57 managed to ''injure'' Godzilla. Yes, Godzilla immediately retaliates shortly afterward, but this is still one point for humanity's score.

Shin Godzilla. [[WordOfGod The newest, true and godly]] incarnation of the King of Monsters. It goes without saying that this film will fill with awesomeness.

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** The first time the Japanese government tried [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill bombarding Godzilla with all they have]]: tanks, howitzers, MLRS, attack copters, F-2 with [=JDAMs=]... They fail, obviously; it doesn't flinch a little even when they [[AttackItsWeakpoint purposefully aim at its head and legs]]; but the scene is one of the best portrayal of what a [[RealLife Real-life]] full-on war with Godzilla would look like. The layered attack strategy and overall aversion of HollywoodTactics makes the fight ''feel'' more real, and thus makes Shin Godzilla ''feel'' more like a truly unstoppable force than a divine punishment for bad military commanders.

* It always was said that Tokyo's natural predator was Godzilla. In this movie, you can see how one of the major weapons was indeed Collapsing BUILDINGS on him, and using repurposed construction cranes and other urban machinery. In this movie, Godzilla attacked Tokyo, and Tokyo struck back.

** The roar. That iconic freakin' roar we all know and love. When Godzilla first mutates into the third form, he roars for the first time, and it's the exact same roar as the original 1954 Godzilla! Later, as he rampages in his fourth form, he uses the more famous Heisei roar.

** Part-meta, some notes must be dropped for "Unmanned Zairaisen Bombs": In the ''Godzilla'' franchise, railways and trains are among the first things the Kaijus like to wreck; "Unmanned Zairaisen Bombs" playing a major role against Godzilla in the final battle can be interpreted as a ''payback time against the King'' from the trains.
* It always was said that Tokyo's natural predator was Godzilla. In this movie, you can see how one of the major weapons was indeed Collapsing BUILDINGS on him, and using repurposed construction cranes and other urban machinery. In this movie, Godzilla attacked Tokyo, and Tokyo struck back.
* Meta example: The movie winning '''seven''' Japanese Academy Awards, including Picture of the Year.

** On the other hand, Godzilla's [[BeamSpam Spine Beams]] are no less powerful than the breath itself; it also cuts through the buildings with ease [[spoiler:and even acting as its personal CIWS by ''shooting down other B-2s and any UAV closing by'']].
*** Before that, [[spoiler:American B-2s with their GBU-57]] managed to ''injure'' Godzilla. Yes, Godzilla immediately retaliates shortly afterward, but this is still one point for humanity's score.

* The final operation, [[spoiler:with ingenious uses of unmanned trains and controlled building collapses to actually bring Godzilla down. ''Several times'']]. It also marks one of the few times the humans actually contained Godzilla with no exotic weaponry, giant robots, or through manipulating him into fighting another monster, just great strategic planning and [[spoiler:plenty of blood coagulants]]. It helps that they use the triumphant march of the first Godzilla film.
** Part-meta, some notes must be dropped for [[spoiler:"Unmanned Zairaisen Bombs"]]: In the ''Godzilla'' franchise, [[spoiler:railways and trains]] are among the first things the Kaijus like to wreck; [[spoiler:"Unmanned Zairaisen Bombs"]] playing a major role against Godzilla in the final battle can be interpreted as a ''payback time against the King'' from the [[spoiler:trains]].
* It always was said that Tokyo's natural predator was Godzilla. In this movie, you can see how [[spoiler:one of the major weapons was indeed Collapsing BUILDINGS on him, and using repurposed construction cranes and other urban machinery]]. In this movie, Godzilla attacked Tokyo, and Tokyo struck back.

** The first time the Japanese government tried [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill bombarding Godzilla with all they have]]: tanks, howitzers, MLRS, attack copters, F-2 with JDAMs... They fail, obviously; it doesn't flinch a little even when they [[AttackItsWeakpoint purposefully aim at its head and legs]]; but the scene is one of the best portrayal of what a [[RealLife Real-life]] full-on war with Godzilla would look like. The layered attack strategy and overall aversion of HollywoodTactics makes the fight ''feel'' more real, and thus makes Shin Godzilla ''feel'' more like a truly unstoppable force than a divine punishment for bad military commanders.

** The first time the Japanese government tried [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill bombarding Godzilla with all they have]]: tanks, howitzers, MLRS, attack copters, F-2 with JDAM......They fail, obviously, it doesn't flinch a little even when they [[AttackItsWeakpoint purposefully aim at its head and legs]]; but the scene is one of the best portrayal of what a Real-life full-on war with Godzilla would look like. The layered attack strategy and overall aversion of HollywoodTactics makes the fight ''feel'' more real, and thus makes Shin Godzilla ''feel'' more like a truly unstoppable force than a divine punishment for bad military commanders.
** Godzilla's first use of his [[BreathWeapon Atomic Breath]], which is now [[EnergyWeapon a ''laser'']] (hence the name [[TotalPartyKill Cabinet Resigning Beam]]). Doubles as NightmareFuel as he levels 2/3rds of Tokyo using that.

*** Before that, [[spoiler:American B-2s with their GBU-57]] managed to ''injure'' Godzilla. A score for humanity.
*** It's a nice moment for the filmmakers as well, who have really ShownTheirWork in regards to what humanity would actually use against a Kaiju. The GBU-57 is capable of penetrating over 40 meters of hard rock before bursting with 2.5 tons of explosive filling. It is, hands down, the most powerful non-nuclear weapon on the face of the planet against a single target, and even more potent than most ''nukes'' against a single target unless you can basically hit the target directly (extremely hard to do).

* The final operation, [[spoiler:with ingenious uses of unmanned trains and [[DroppedABridgeOnHim controlled building collapses]] to actually bring Godzilla down. ''Several times'']]. It also marks one of the few times the humans actually contained Godzilla with no exotic weaponry, giant robots, or through manipulating him into fighting another monster, just great strategic planning and [[spoiler:plenty of blood coagulants]]. It helps that they use the triumphant march of the first Godzilla film.

** Godzilla's first use of his [[BreathWeapon Atomic Breath]], which is now [[FrickinLaserBeams a ''laser'']] (hence the name [[TotalPartyKill Cabinet Resigning Beam]]). Doubles as NightmareFuel as he levels 2/3rds of Tokyo using that.

* Meta example: The movie winning '''seven''' Japanese Academy Awards, including Picture of the Year.
* Though very much non-canon, ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' showing brings us Shin King Ghidorah. Rather than look horrifying (although his sudden arrival in the already bad situation AND the possible level of power he has against both Godzilla and the [=EVAs=]), he looks like a death-metal version of his usual self. All hail [[Anime/GodzillaThePlanetEater the Golden Demise]]...
** Also, Godzilla's fight with the [=EVAs=] is, of course, a CurbStompBattle. The [=EVAs=], however, are no worse for wear, though time may tell if that remains so for either of them.

* Though very much non-canon, ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' showing brings us Shin King Ghidorah. Rather than look horrifying (although his sudden arrival in the already bad situation AND the possible level of power he has against both Godzilla and the EVAs), he looks like a death-metal version of his usual self. All hail [[Anime/GodzillaThePlanetEater the Golden Demise]]...

* Though very much non-canon, the 4D ''Godzilla Vs. Evangelion'' showing brings us Shin King Ghidorah. Rather than look horrifying (although his sudden arrival in the already bad situation AND the possible level of power he has against both Godzilla and the EVAs), he looks like a death-metal version of his usual self. All hail the Golden Demise...
** Also, Godzilla's fight with the EVAs is, of course, a CurbStompBattle. The EVAs, however, are no worse for wear, though time may tell if that remains so for either of them.

* Meta example: The movie winning '''seven''' Japanese Academy Awards, including Picture of the Year.

** The first time the Japanese government tried [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill bombarding Godzilla with all they have]]: tanks, howitzers, MLRS, attack copters, F-2 with JDAM......They fail, obviously, it doesn't flinch a little even when they [[AttackItsWeakpoint purposefully aim at its head and legs]]; but the scene is one of the best portrayal of what a Real-life full-on war with Godzilla would look like.

* The final operation, [[spoiler:with ingenious uses of unmanned trains and [[DroppedABridgeOnHim controlled building collapses]] to actually bring Godzilla down. ''Several times'']]. It also marks one of the few times the humans actually contained Godzilla with no exotic weaponry, just great strategic planning and [[spoiler:plenty of blood coagulants]]. It helps that they use the triumphant march of the first Godzilla film.

* It always was said that Tokyo's natural predator was Godzilla. In this movie, you can see how [[spoiler:one of the major weapons was indeed Collapsing BUILDINGS on him, and using repurposed construction cranes and other urban machinery]]. In this movie, Godzilla attacked Tokyo, and Tokyo struck back.

* It always was said that Tokyo's natural predator was Godzilla. In this movie, you can see how [[spoiler:one of the major weapons was indeed Collapsing BUILDINGS on him, and using repurposed construction cranes and other urban machinery]]. In this movie, Godzilla attacked Tokyo, and Tokyo striked back.

** Part-meta, some notes must be dropped for [[spoiler:"Unmanned Zairaisen Bombs"]]: In the ''Godzilla'' franchise, [[spoiler:railways and trains]] are among the first things the Kaijus like to wreck; [[spoiler:"Unmanned Zairaisen Bombs"]] playing a major role against Godzilla in the final battle can be interpreted as a ''payback time against the King'' from the [[spoiler:trains]].

** The first time the Japanese government tried [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill bombarding Godzilla with all they have]]: tanks, howitzers, MLRS, attack copters, F-2 with JDAM......They fail, obviously, it doesn't flinch a little even when they [[AttackItsWeakpoint aim at its head and legs]]; but the scene is one of the best portrayal of what a Real-life full-on war with Godzilla would look like.
** Godzilla's first use of his [[BreathWeapon Atomic Breath]], which is now [[FrickinLaserBeams a ''laser'']] (AKA [[TotalPartyKill Cabinet Resigning Beam]]). Doubles as NightmareFuel as he levels 2/3rds of Tokyo using that.
** On the other hand, Godzilla's [[BeamSpam Spine Beams]] are no less powerful than the breath itself; it also cuts through the buildings with ease [[spoiler:and even acting as its personal CIWS by ''shotting down other B-2s and any UAV closing by'']].

* The final operation, [[spoiler:with ingenious uses of bomb trains and [[DroppedABridgeOnHim controlled building collapses]] to actually bring Godzilla down. ''Several times'']]. It also marks one of the few times the humans actually contained Godzilla with no exotic weaponry, just great strategic planning and [[spoiler:plenty of blood coagulants]]. It helps that they use the triumphant march of the first Godzilla film.

* The first time the Japanese government tried bombarding Godzilla with all they have. They fail, obviously, but the scene is one of the best portrayal of what a full-on war with Godzilla would look like.
* Godzilla's first use of his BeamOWar, which is now [[FrickinLaserBeams a ''laser'']]. Doubles as NightmareFuel as he levels 2/3rds of Tokyo using that.
* The final operation, with ingenious uses of bomb trains and [[DroppedABridgeOnHim controlled building collapses]] to actually bring Godzilla down. ''Several times''. It also marks one of the few times the humans actually contained Godzilla with no exotic weaponry,just gret strategic planning and plenty of blood coagulants. It helps that they use the triumphant march of the first Godzilla film.

* The final operation, with ingenious uses of bomb trains and [[DroppedABridgeOnHim controlled building collapses]] to actually bring Godzilla down. ''Several times''. It also marks one of the few times the humans actually contained Godzilla with no exotic weaponry,just gret strategic planning and plenty of blood coagulants.