Anguirus (アンギラス Angirasu?) is a large ankylosaur that appears in the final issue of IDW's comic series Godzilla: Rage Across Time.
Name[]
Anguirus's Japanese name, Angirasu (アンギラス), comes from the Japanese spelling of the name of the dinosaur genus Ankylosaurus (アンキロサウルス Ankirosaurusu), upon which the monster's design is based. The name was chosen from several names proposed by employees of Toho during production of Godzilla Raids Again.
Design[]
Appearance[]
Anguirus' design is most in line with the Showa incarnation of the kaiju.
Personality[]
Like his design, Anguirus's personality seems to be most in line with the Showa incarnation, being a loyal ally to Godzilla. He is a tenacious fighter, not backing down even against the significantly more powerful Monster X.
Origin[]
Anguirus was a kaiju living during the late Cretaceous period.
History[]
Godzilla: Rage Across Time[]
Anguirus appeared alongside Godzilla, battling Varan and Baragon until Keizer Ghidorah arrived. Anguirus and Godzilla challenged Keizer Ghidorah, who turned into Monster X. After dispatching Godzilla, Monster X punched Anguirus into a volcano, presumably killing him.
Abilities[]
Carapace[]
Anguirus has a large carapace on his back. This carapace acts as both armour as well as a weapon due to all of the spikes on it. Anguirus can also roll into a ball and smash into enemies, shown in his battle with Baragon.
Gallery[]
List of Appearances[]
- Godzilla: Rage Across Time (First appearance)