History YMMV / GodzillaVsBiollante

* VindicatedByHistory: The film was considered a disappointment compared to ''Film/TheReturnOfGodzilla'' at the time, with some (including Toho themselves) believing the introduction of a new Kaiju lead to its poor ticket sales, thus leading to the reintroduction of [[Film/GodzillaVsKingGhidorah King Ghidorah]] in their next film. Nowadays it’s seen as a major fan favorite within the series, with many praising the addition of Biollante herself, the outstanding visual effects and its themes of meddling with nature. When fans and movie critics rank the best films in the series, ''Godzilla vs. Biollante'' often makes the top ten. Some even say it [[EvenBetterSequel surpasses]] ''The Return of Godzilla'' in terms of story and character.

* EvenBetterSequel: While Film/TheReturnOfGodzilla is still considered one of the better movies in the series, this film is considered an improvement in terms of special effects and pacing as well as having more interesting characters.
* FridgeBrilliance: In ''The Return of Godzilla'', Godzilla was a curious explorer, but mankind responded by throwing him into a volcano. In this film, he emerges from the volcano incredibly vengeful, explaining why he's incredibly destructive in this film compared to the last.

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: The usual Godzilla interpretations apply. Is he at heart a [[CompleteMonster violent and mindlessly destructive]] beast going after whatever living thing is closet to him? Is he a [[TorturedMonster mutated victim of humanity's hubris]] turning a vengeful eye on those who have wronged him? Is he GaiasVengeance made flesh, protecting the balance of nature? More uniquely to this film, why does he go after Biollante? Although she is explicitly stated to be calling him, his reasons for responding could be any number of different things. Is it because he could feel Erika's soul calling him? He notably does respond to Miki's psychic contact, and Erika has been contacting her telepathically. Is he just territorial? Heisei Godzilla is well known for ferociously attacking any monster he comes across. Or could he instinctively tell that there was something of himself in her, and [[LastOfHisKind his loneliness compelled him]] to seek her out? In the [[Film/TheReturnOfGodzilla previous film,]] the human cast took advantage of this exact trait to lure Godzilla into the volcano he escapes from at the beginning of this one. As always ([[FIlm/GodzillaVSGigan almost]],) since Godzilla remains TheVoiceless, a concrete answer is impossible to find.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: While "The Return of Godzilla" is still considered one of the better movies in the series, this film is considered an improvement in terms of special effects and pacing as well as having more interesting characters.

* TearJerker:
** The loss of his daughter is what causes Shirigami to create Biollante. Especially since it's not a Kaiju attack that kills her, [[MunDanger it's a terrorist bomb and he's too far away to save her]]. It's even more heartbreaking in the first battle between Godzilla and Biollante in FridgeHorror terms. As Biollante is burning, he is basically watching his daughter die again, only this time it's right in front of him.
*** [[spoiler: The death of Gondo]]. Godspeed, you magnificent bastard.
*** [[spoiler: Erika's soul going up into heaven]].
*** [[spoiler: The death of Shirigami]]. Having seen Biollante rise away into space, the genius scientist takes some time to reflect on what has just happened...[[spoiler:but then, [=SSS9=] shows up]]...

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Composed by Koichi Sugiyama. Yes, ''[[VideoGame/DragonQuest that]]'' Koichi Sugiyama. It even features a remix of Godzilla's theme with electric guitars and drums (which incidentally, Music/AkiraIfukube hated, but most viewers don't share his dislike).

* MemeticMutation: ''Traditional Godzilla Violence'', the hilariously bizarre content descriptor which currently graces the page image for UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications.
** The music track [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mlyVD6YnQ-I&pp=ygUOYmlvIHdhcnMgdGhlbWU%3D Bio Wars]] is often used in [[WesternAnination/TheIncredibles Mr. Incredible]] memes.
* {{Narm}}: The English dub was produced by [[Anime/TransformersHeadmasters the]] [[Anime/TransformersSuperGodMasterforce infamously]] [[Anime/TransformersVictory known]] [[Film/DragonBallTheMagicBegins Omni]] [[Film/RikiOhTheStoryOfRicky Productions]], so this is to be expected. That being said, the dubbing here is somewhat more competent than their usual standard, and depending on your preferences, can still be [[NarmCharm rather]] [[SoBadItsGood enjoyable]].

* NarmCharm: Biollante dissolving and allowing Erika's spirit to ascend into heaven. It looks quite silly, but it can still be rather touching in the right mindset.