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Revision as of 22:34, 18 September 2015
Template:Ktab Template:Kaiju Infobox Monster X (モンスターエックス Monsutā Ekkusu?), also known as Keizer Ghidorah (カイザーギドラ Kaizā Gidora?), is a skeletal Ghidorah kaiju created by Toho that first appeared in the 2004 Godzilla film, Godzilla: Final Wars. Template:TOC
Name
It is possible that Monster X's name is a reference to "Monster Zero," an alias for King Ghidorah. The "X" in his name could come from the Xiliens' Japanese name, the "X Aliens."
Keizer Ghidorah's name comes from the German word "kaiser," meaning emperor, and "Ghidorah," coming from the immediate name of King Ghidorah's species.
Origins
Monster X was summoned by the Xiliens from the Gorath asteroid, which has unknown origins. Keizer Ghidorah is a form of Monster X.
History
Millennium Series
Godzilla: Final Wars
Monster X arrived on earth through the Gorath asteroid,and he attacked Godzilla in Tokyo. He fought Godzilla using both melee attacks and his gravity beams. He managed to harm Godzilla, until he gained the upper-hand and retaliated. Gigan tried to help with the fight, but Mothra distracted him. Later on in the battle, Mothra and Gigan were both destroyed, leaving only Monster X and Godzilla. Monster X was nearly defeated by Godzilla, but he transmogrified into Keizer Ghidorah.
Keizer Ghidorah
Keizer Ghidorah in Godzilla: Final Wars
Keizer Ghidorah (カイザーギドラ Kaizaa Gidora?) is a form of Monster X, and he debuted in Godzilla: Final Wars. Keizer Ghidorah attacked Godzilla with his gravity beams, and threw him into the air, pummeling him. He picked up Godzilla and began to suck out his energy, but Godzilla was rescued by the Gotengo. He destroyed two of his heads, and then shot him up to space using his Spiral Heat Ray, where he exploded in the atmosphere.
Abilities
Monster X's attacks include gravity beams from his three heads' eyes, melee attacks, a lot of agility, and transforming into the more powerful Keizer Ghidorah. He is also shown briefly to levitate for a short period of time. Even before transforming, he's still extremely powerful. He's a physical match for Godzilla and his gravity eye beams posses roughly the same strength as Godzilla's atomic breath. He's also the only monster Godzilla fought in Godzilla: Final Wars that survived getting blasted by Godzilla's atomic breath at point-blank in the face, actually appearing to shrug the attack off, as well as being the only one able to bring Godzilla to his knees and make him roar out in pain, with just one attack.
Like King Ghidorah, Keizer Ghidorah is able to fire Gravity beams from his mouths. These beams are stronger than Godzilla's thermonuclear breath. Keizer Ghidorah can also guide their paths and pick up and throw objects with them. Keizer Ghidorah can drain energy through his bite. In the comics, Keizer Ghidorah apparently has the ability to fly.
Video Game Appearances
- Godzilla: Kaiju Collection
- Godzilla: The Game (Kaiju Guide)
Godzilla: The Game
Kaiju Guide
Monster X, the Meteorite Monster from Outer Space
This extraterrestrial monster was created to battle Godzilla. It first emerged from a giant meteorite known as "Gorath" that landed in Tokyo. Monster X is thought to be the ultimate weapon of the Xilien invaders, who approached mankind in a spirit of friendship. A biped with two slim legs, it attacks with greater power and speed than Godzilla while boasting such durability as to comfortably withstand the impact of a meteorite collision large enough to leave a giant crater. The gravity beam shot from the red eyes on its three heads is equal in power to Godzilla's atomic breath. Upon being defeated, it undergoes a metamorphosis into Keizer Ghidorah.
This swift monster perfectly complements the furious, no-holds-barred action of "Godzilla: Final Wars" (2004).
■ Specifications
Height:
120 meters
Weight:
60,000 tons
Abilities:
Gravity beam
Appearances:
"Godzilla: Final Wars"
Keizer Ghidorah, the All-Powerful Monster from Outer Space
The mutated form of the space meteor monster Monster X that emerged from the Gorath asteroid. After the Xiliens were defeated, it molted its exoskeleton, stretched its three heads, grew wings, and transformed into a powerful quadrupedal monster. Not only does it boast overwhelming combat abilities, but it also has the abilty to erect a barrier and defend against enemy attacks. It can also bite an adversary with its three heads to absorb its energy.
Keizer Ghidorah, the last monster to appear in the Japanese Godzilla series, is Godzilla's strongest rival monster. While the pre-mutation Monster X version was noted for its sense of speed, Keizer Ghidorah has a figure more massive even than Godzilla. It engaged Godzilla in an intense final hand-to-hand showdown. Its appearance was kept a secret until the release date, resulting in a delightful surprise for audiences.
■ Specifications
Height:
140 meters
Length:
150 meters
Weight:
100,000 tons
Abilities:
Antigravity ray
Appearances:
"Godzilla: Final Wars"
Comics
Godzilla: Ongoing
Monster X as he appears in Godzilla: Ongoing
Monster X appears in the IDW comic Godzilla: Ongoing alongside SpaceGodzilla, Gigan and Hedorah. He first appears in issue 8 where he attacks New York before fighting Mothra. After his fight, he manages to dispatch her before Boxer, Harrison and Asuka Hikari arrive in Kiryu along with Kumonga. After dispatching Kumonga, Monster X engages in a brief fight with Kiryu before SpaceGodzilla and Godzilla show up. In the battle that follows, Monster X transmogrifies into Keizer Ghidorah where he starts to gain the upper hand over the King of the Monsters. However, Rodan soon arrives to assist Godzilla, managing to decapitate one of Keizer Ghidorah's heads by creating a sonic boom from his wings. Eventually with Rodan's help, Godzilla is able to overcome and kill Keizer Ghidorah.
Gallery
- Main article: Monster X/Gallery.
Roar
Monster X's roar appears to have been adapted from big cat growls and roars. As Keizer Ghidorah, his roar sounds like maniacal cackling, similar to King Ghidorah's characteristic cackling roar. Keizer Ghidorah's wailing cries and growls were adapted from pig squeals, calls from camels, and the cries of baby jaguars; Most of the sounds which were reversed or altered.[1][2][3]
Trivia
- The name "Monster X" is also used to refer to Guilala and Jiger.
- Monster X was briefly considered for Godzilla: Unleashed, but according to Simon Strange, he was "not interesting enough," and his transformation into Keizer Ghidorah would have been too complex.
- Shunsuke Fujita wanted to include Monster X in Godzilla: The Game, but couldn't because of time constraints.
- Keizer Ghidorah is the second tallest main series Godzilla monster, behind the Heisei King Ghidorah and Mecha-King Ghidorah.
- Monster X's transformation into Keizer Ghidorah was kept secret by Toho prior to the release of Godzilla: Final Wars, in order to surprise fans. To further keep Keizer Ghidorah a secret, Toho trademarked it as "Monster X II" rather than under its true name.
References
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