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+ | |era= Showa |
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− | |type1 =Steel |
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+ | |image=[[File:DestroyAllMonstersShowa.jpg|260px]] |
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− | |type2 =Dark |
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+ | |othernames=Showa period |
+ | |started=[[1954]] |
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+ | |ended=[[1989]] |
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− | |nextname =Heisei |
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+ | |firstentry=''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]''<br>{{Sup|''Godzilla'' series}}<br>''[[Gamera, the Giant Monster]]''<br>{{Sup|''Gamera'' series}} |
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− | |type =[[:Category:Film eras|Series]] |
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+ | |finalentry=''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''<br>{{Sup|''Godzilla'' series}}<br>''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]''<br>{{Sup|''Gamera'' series}} |
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− | + | The '''Showa series''' {{Nihongo|昭和シリーズ|Shōwa shirīzu}} also known as '''Showa era''' and '''Showa period''', is a term used to identify the years between 1926 and [[1989]] under the reign of Japanese Emperor Hirohito. |
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⚫ | The [[Godzilla (1954 film)|first ''Godzilla'' film]] was to begin the Showa era of the {{kaiju}} industry, and is the usual kaiju to be affiliated with this era. During the beginning of this era, Godzilla was mainly antagonistic in nature, taking on the likes of [[Anguirus (GRA)|Angruirus]] and [[Mothra (MvG)|Mothra]]. |
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+ | By the time of ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster|Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster's]]'' release, Godzilla adopted what would soon become his most famous image: a heroic monster, battling terrible villains with other monsters by his side. |
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⚫ | The [[Godzilla (1954 film)|first Godzilla film]] was to begin the Showa era of the {{kaiju}} industry, and is the usual |
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==Films== |
==Films== |
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+ | ===''Godzilla'' showa continuity=== |
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*''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'' |
*''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'' |
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*''[[Godzilla Raids Again]]'' |
*''[[Godzilla Raids Again]]'' |
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*''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' |
*''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' |
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*''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'' |
*''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'' |
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*''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'' |
*''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Frankenstein Conquers the World]]'' |
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*''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' |
*''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' |
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*''[[Ebirah, Horror of the Deep]]'' |
*''[[Ebirah, Horror of the Deep]]'' |
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*''[[Son of Godzilla]]'' |
*''[[Son of Godzilla]]'' |
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*''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' |
*''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' |
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*''[[All Monsters Attack]]'' |
*''[[All Monsters Attack]]'' |
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− | *''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]'' |
+ | *''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971 film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]'' |
*''[[Godzilla vs. Gigan]]'' |
*''[[Godzilla vs. Gigan]]'' |
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− | *''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon]]'' |
+ | *''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973 film)|Godzilla vs. Megalon]]'' |
− | *''[[Godzilla vs. |
+ | *''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'' |
− | *''[[Terror of |
+ | *''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]'' |
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− | + | ===''Gamera'' film series=== |
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+ | *''[[Gamera, the Giant Monster|Gamera: The Giant Monster]]'' |
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*''[[Gamera vs. Barugon]]'' |
*''[[Gamera vs. Barugon]]'' |
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*''[[Gamera vs. Gyaos]]'' |
*''[[Gamera vs. Gyaos]]'' |
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*''[[Gamera vs. Zigra]]'' |
*''[[Gamera vs. Zigra]]'' |
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*''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]'' |
*''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]'' |
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+ | {{col-2}} |
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===Other=== |
===Other=== |
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*''[[The Mysterians (1957 film)|The Mysterians]]'' |
*''[[The Mysterians (1957 film)|The Mysterians]]'' |
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*''[[The Birth of Japan]]'' |
*''[[The Birth of Japan]]'' |
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− | *''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon (1965 film)|Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' |
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*''[[Matango (1963 film)|Matango]]'' |
*''[[Matango (1963 film)|Matango]]'' |
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*''[[Dogora (1964 film)|Dogora]]'' |
*''[[Dogora (1964 film)|Dogora]]'' |
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*''[[Latitude Zero]]'' |
*''[[Latitude Zero]]'' |
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*''[[Space Amoeba (1970 film)|Space Amoeba]]'' |
*''[[Space Amoeba (1970 film)|Space Amoeba]]'' |
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− | *'' |
+ | *''Prophecies of Nostradamus'' |
*''[[Daimajin (1966 film)|Daimajin]]'' |
*''[[Daimajin (1966 film)|Daimajin]]'' |
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*''[[Return of Daimajin]]'' |
*''[[Return of Daimajin]]'' |
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*''[[Wrath of Daimajin]]'' |
*''[[Wrath of Daimajin]]'' |
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+ | {{col-end}} |
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==Television== |
==Television== |
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+ | {{Col-begin}} |
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+ | {{Col-2}} |
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*''[[Go! Godman]]'' |
*''[[Go! Godman]]'' |
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− | *'' |
+ | *''Warrior of Love Rainbowman'' |
− | *''[[Zone Fighter ( |
+ | *''[[Zone Fighter (TV series)|Zone Fighter]]'' (canon to Showa continuity) |
− | *'' |
+ | *''Assault! Human'' |
*''[[Gimme Gimme Octopus]]'' |
*''[[Gimme Gimme Octopus]]'' |
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+ | |||
+ | {{Col-2}} |
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*''[[Go! Greenman]]'' |
*''[[Go! Greenman]]'' |
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− | *'' |
+ | *''Go! Ushiwaka Koujirou'' |
− | *'' |
+ | *''Warrior of Light Diamond Eye'' |
− | *'' |
+ | *''Flying Saucer War Bankid'' |
− | *'' |
+ | *''Seishi Yokomizo Series'' |
− | *''[[The Godzilla Power Hour |
+ | *''[[Godzilla (1978 TV series)|Godzilla]]''/''The Godzilla Power Hour'' |
+ | {{Col-end}} |
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− | *''[[Megaloman (Series)|Megaloman]]'' |
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− | ==Monsters Introduced== |
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− | == |
+ | ==Monsters introduced== |
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− | *[[Godzilla]] |
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+ | {{col-2}} |
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+ | *[[Godzilla (1954)|Godzilla]] (1954) |
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+ | *[[Godzilla (GRA)|Godzilla]] (''Godzilla Raids Again'' onward) |
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*[[Giant Octopus]] |
*[[Giant Octopus]] |
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*[[Giant Lizard]] |
*[[Giant Lizard]] |
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− | *[[Mothra]] |
+ | *[[Mothra (MvG)|Mothra]] |
− | *[[ |
+ | *[[List of Godzilla monsters/Minor#Mystery Bones of Infant Island|Mystery Bones of Infant Island]] |
− | *[[Maneater]] |
+ | *[[List of Godzilla monsters/Minor#Maneater|Maneater]] |
− | *[[King Ghidorah]] |
+ | *[[King Ghidorah (GtTHM)|King Ghidorah]] |
− | *[[Rodan]] |
+ | *[[Rodan (Rodan)|Rodan]] |
− | *[[Ebirah]] |
+ | *[[Ebirah (GEM)|Ebirah]] |
*[[Giant Condor]] |
*[[Giant Condor]] |
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− | *[[Minilla]] |
+ | *[[Minilla (SoG)|Minilla]] |
− | *[[Kamacuras]] |
+ | *[[Kamacuras (SoG)|Kamacuras]] |
− | *[[Kumonga]] |
+ | *[[Kumonga (SoG)|Kumonga]] |
− | *[[Baragon]] |
+ | *[[Baragon (FvB)|Baragon]] |
− | *[[Gorosaurus]] |
+ | *[[Gorosaurus (KKE)|Gorosaurus]] |
− | *[[Varan]] |
+ | *[[Varan (Varan)|Varan]] |
− | *[[Hedorah]] |
+ | *[[Hedorah (GvH)|Hedorah]] |
− | *[[Gabara]] |
+ | *[[Gabara (AMA)|Gabara]] |
− | *[[Gigan]] |
+ | *[[Gigan (GvG)|Gigan]] |
− | *[[Jet Jaguar]] |
+ | *[[Jet Jaguar (GvM)|Jet Jaguar]] |
− | *[[Megalon]] |
+ | *[[Megalon (GvM)|Megalon]] |
− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Mechagodzilla (GvMG)|Mechagodzilla]] |
− | *[[King Caesar]] |
+ | *[[King Caesar (GvMG)|King Caesar]] |
− | *[[Titanosaurus]] |
+ | *[[Titanosaurus (ToMG)|Titanosaurus]] |
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− | ===Gamera Series=== |
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*[[Gamera]] |
*[[Gamera]] |
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*[[Barugon]] |
*[[Barugon]] |
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*[[Jiger]] |
*[[Jiger]] |
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*[[Zigra]] |
*[[Zigra]] |
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+ | *[[Daimajin]] |
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+ | *[[Obelisk Island Bird]] |
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===Other=== |
===Other=== |
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*[[King Kong]] |
*[[King Kong]] |
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*[[Rhedosaurus]] |
*[[Rhedosaurus]] |
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*[[Snowman]] |
*[[Snowman]] |
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− | *[[Rodan]] |
+ | *[[Rodan (Rodan)|Rodan]] |
*[[Orochi]] |
*[[Orochi]] |
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*[[Moguera]] |
*[[Moguera]] |
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*[[Varan]] |
*[[Varan]] |
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+ | *[[Mothra (MvG)|Mothra]] |
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+ | *Carnivorous Plants |
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*[[Dogora]] |
*[[Dogora]] |
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*[[Frankenstein]] |
*[[Frankenstein]] |
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*[[Gaira]] |
*[[Gaira]] |
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*[[Sanda]] |
*[[Sanda]] |
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− | *[[Giant Rat |
+ | *[[Giant Rat]]s |
*[[Bat People]] |
*[[Bat People]] |
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*[[Black Moth]] |
*[[Black Moth]] |
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*[[Ganimes]] |
*[[Ganimes]] |
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*[[Gezora]] |
*[[Gezora]] |
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+ | ***[[Mutant Leech]] |
+ | ** |
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− | *[[Giant Bat (Prophecies of Nostradamus)|Giant Bat]] |
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− | *[[Mutant Leech]] |
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===Television=== |
===Television=== |
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*[[Agon]] |
*[[Agon]] |
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*[[Stegodzillas]] |
*[[Stegodzillas]] |
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*[[Akumon]] |
*[[Akumon]] |
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− | *[[Rainbowman]] |
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− | *[[Witch Iguana]] |
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− | *[[Herodenia III]] |
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− | *[[Hedoron]] |
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− | *[[Icelee]] |
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− | *[[Geno-Bat]] |
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− | *[[L-Banda]] |
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− | *[[Cat Monster]] |
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− | *[[Pagora]] |
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− | *[[God Iguana]] |
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− | *[[Cyborg Cathy]] |
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− | *[[Cyborg Diana]] |
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− | *[[Cyborg Lolita]] |
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− | *[[Bat Sister]] |
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− | *[[Mummy Sister]] |
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− | *[[Cyborg Olga]] |
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− | *[[Mantis Man]] |
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*[[Zone Fighter]] |
*[[Zone Fighter]] |
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*[[Garogas]] |
*[[Garogas]] |
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*[[Balgaras]] |
*[[Balgaras]] |
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*[[Gundarguirus]] |
*[[Gundarguirus]] |
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*[[Goram]] |
*[[Goram]] |
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*[[Jellar]] |
*[[Jellar]] |
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*[[Kabutojira]] |
*[[Kabutojira]] |
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*[[Grotogauros]] |
*[[Grotogauros]] |
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+ | *[[Human No. 1]] |
*[[King Flasher]] |
*[[King Flasher]] |
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*[[Queen Flasher]] |
*[[Queen Flasher]] |
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*[[Valingar]] |
*[[Valingar]] |
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*[[Grand Flasher]] |
*[[Grand Flasher]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | *[[Human No. 2]] |
*[[Stock]] |
*[[Stock]] |
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*[[Giringa]] |
*[[Giringa]] |
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*[[Inbelun]] |
*[[Inbelun]] |
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*[[Lorbabla]] |
*[[Lorbabla]] |
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− | *[[King Kong|Gorilla]] |
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*[[Spider|Spider II]] |
*[[Spider|Spider II]] |
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*[[Kyupatto]] |
*[[Kyupatto]] |
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*[[Pattern Kaijin]] |
*[[Pattern Kaijin]] |
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*[[Alter Ego Maoh]] |
*[[Alter Ego Maoh]] |
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+ | *Ushiwaka Koujirou |
*[[Nyudo]] |
*[[Nyudo]] |
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− | * |
+ | *Uragira |
*[[Konjo]] |
*[[Konjo]] |
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− | *[[Diamond Eye]] |
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− | *[[King Cobra (Diamond Eye)|King Cobra]] |
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− | *[[Cow People]] |
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− | *[[Horse People]] |
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− | *[[Mojingah]] |
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− | *[[Satan Bat]] |
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− | *[[Hitodetsubo]] |
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− | *[[Kerarin]] |
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− | *[[Wareatama]] |
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− | *[[Gerarachin]] |
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− | *[[Kero Cat]] |
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− | *[[Princess Cobra]] |
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− | *[[Onikabuton]] |
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*[[Pegasus]] |
*[[Pegasus]] |
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− | *[[Dragon]] |
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*[[Rabbit]] |
*[[Rabbit]] |
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*[[Ox]] |
*[[Ox]] |
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*[[Swan]] |
*[[Swan]] |
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− | *[[Ensign Esgar]] |
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*[[Lieutenant Buizun]] |
*[[Lieutenant Buizun]] |
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*[[Captain Zettors]] |
*[[Captain Zettors]] |
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*[[Power Dragon]] |
*[[Power Dragon]] |
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*[[Cyborg Whale]] |
*[[Cyborg Whale]] |
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− | *[[Giant Ant]] |
+ | *[[Giant Ant (Hanna Barbera)|Giant Ant]] |
*[[Giant Dragonfly]] |
*[[Giant Dragonfly]] |
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*[[Giant Black Widow]] |
*[[Giant Black Widow]] |
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*[[Giant Electric Eel]] |
*[[Giant Electric Eel]] |
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*[[Giant Sea Turtle]] |
*[[Giant Sea Turtle]] |
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*[[Giant Manta Ray]] |
*[[Giant Manta Ray]] |
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*[[Giant Starfish]] |
*[[Giant Starfish]] |
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*[[Giant Squid (Macro Beast)|Giant Squid]] |
*[[Giant Squid (Macro Beast)|Giant Squid]] |
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*[[Magma Lizard]] |
*[[Magma Lizard]] |
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+ | {{col-end}} |
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− | *[[Megaloman]] |
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− | *[[Kamagidon]] |
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− | *[[Zaninga]] |
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− | *[[Dobura]] |
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− | *[[Gamereon]] |
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− | *[[Zuborg]] |
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− | *[[Terumosu]] |
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− | *[[Suchirunesu]] |
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− | *[[Dradozer]] |
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− | *[[Jamardo]] |
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− | *[[Nun-chuk]] |
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− | *[[Mirror Monocle]] |
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− | *[[Boarein]] |
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− | *[[Unigon]] |
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− | *[[Paraboran 1]] |
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− | *[[Paraboran 2]] |
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− | *[[Gyanzer]] |
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− | *[[Arumunga]] |
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− | *[[Zonbiron]] |
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− | *[[Barigen]] |
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− | *[[Suidras]] |
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− | *[[Vonbaron]] |
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− | *[[Arumunga]] |
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− | *[[Songar]] |
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− | *[[Sharklon]] |
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− | *[[Vacuum]] |
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− | *[[Zvider]] |
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− | *[[Jadonga]] |
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− | *[[Buffalon]] |
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− | *[[Terroguirus]] |
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− | *[[Despair]] |
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− | *[[Dagger]] |
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− | ==Also See== |
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− | *[[Heisei era]] |
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− | *[[Millennium era]] |
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− | *[[Legendary era]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*This is the longest of the current four generations, lasting over 40 years. |
*This is the longest of the current four generations, lasting over 40 years. |
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− | *Politically, ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' is a Showa film, as it was the last film to be made in the Showa era of Japan, with the Heisei era beginning |
+ | *Politically, ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' is a Showa film, as it was the last film to be made in the Showa era of Japan, with the [[Heisei era]] beginning on the 8th of January, 1989. |
− | *Despite the fact that the Showa era of the ''Godzilla'' franchise concluded in [[1975]], several unmade films that were to be released during the latter years of the |
+ | *Despite the fact that the Showa era of the ''Godzilla'' franchise concluded in [[1975]], several unmade films that were to be released during the latter years of the 1970s indicate that this hiatus may have been unintended, with each successive cancellation further increasing the length of the hiatus. |
− | *This era features the majority of appearances for several monsters. [[Rodan]], for example, appears in four films (or around 10, including stock footage appearances) in the Showa era, whereas in the |
+ | *This era features the majority of appearances for several monsters. [[Rodan (Rodan)|Rodan]], for example, appears in four films (or around 10, including stock footage appearances) in the Showa era, whereas in the Heisei era and [[Millennium series]], he only has one appearance in each. |
− | *With the exception of [[ |
+ | *With the exception of [[Mechagodzilla (GvMG)|Mechagodzilla]], none of the monsters and mechas introduced in the ''Godzilla'' series after ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' made any appearances in the Heisei series. However, they are reference in succeeding series. [[Ebirah (GEM)|Ebirah]], [[Minilla (SoG)|Minilla]], [[Kamacuras]], [[Kumonga]], [[Hedorah]], [[Gigan]] and [[King Caesar]] were all reintroduced in the final film of the Millennium series, ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''; and [[Jet Jaguar]] was reintroduced in the anime ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'', which is part of the [[Reiwa era|Reiwa]] series. This leaves [[Megalon (GvM)|Megalon]], [[Gabara]] and [[Titanosaurus (ToMG)|Titanosaurus]] as the only characters to have not appeared in a film since their debut, with the exception of cameos, stock footage, and appearances in other media. |
+ | **Godzilla, [[Mothra (MvG)|Mothra]], [[King Ghidorah]], Mechagodzilla, and Rodan are the only Toho monsters that have appeared, mentioned, or alluded to in all four Toho-established ''Godzilla'' film series in some form or another, leading to the use of the term "Big Five" in relation to the monsters. |
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+ | ***All five monsters are also featured in the American-produced [[MonsterVerse]]. |
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− | ==Poll== |
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− | <poll> |
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− | Do you like the Showa Era? |
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+ | {{Eras and series}} |
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− | Yes! |
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+ | [[pl:Shōwa]] |
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− | No. |
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− | Kind of. |
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− | </poll> |
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− | {{Era|SHO}} |
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The Showa series (昭和シリーズ?) also known as Showa era and Showa period, is a term used to identify the years between 1926 and Shōwa shirīzu1989 under the reign of Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
The first Godzilla film was to begin the Showa era of the kaiju industry, and is the usual kaiju to be affiliated with this era. During the beginning of this era, Godzilla was mainly antagonistic in nature, taking on the likes of Angruirus and Mothra.
By the time of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster's release, Godzilla adopted what would soon become his most famous image: a heroic monster, battling terrible villains with other monsters by his side.
Films
Television
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Monsters introduced
Trivia
- This is the longest of the current four generations, lasting over 40 years.
- Politically, The Return of Godzilla is a Showa film, as it was the last film to be made in the Showa era of Japan, with the Heisei era beginning on the 8th of January, 1989.
- Despite the fact that the Showa era of the Godzilla franchise concluded in 1975, several unmade films that were to be released during the latter years of the 1970s indicate that this hiatus may have been unintended, with each successive cancellation further increasing the length of the hiatus.
- This era features the majority of appearances for several monsters. Rodan, for example, appears in four films (or around 10, including stock footage appearances) in the Showa era, whereas in the Heisei era and Millennium series, he only has one appearance in each.
- With the exception of Mechagodzilla, none of the monsters and mechas introduced in the Godzilla series after Invasion of Astro-Monster made any appearances in the Heisei series. However, they are reference in succeeding series. Ebirah, Minilla, Kamacuras, Kumonga, Hedorah, Gigan and King Caesar were all reintroduced in the final film of the Millennium series, Godzilla: Final Wars; and Jet Jaguar was reintroduced in the anime Godzilla Singular Point, which is part of the Reiwa series. This leaves Megalon, Gabara and Titanosaurus as the only characters to have not appeared in a film since their debut, with the exception of cameos, stock footage, and appearances in other media.
- Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, and Rodan are the only Toho monsters that have appeared, mentioned, or alluded to in all four Toho-established Godzilla film series in some form or another, leading to the use of the term "Big Five" in relation to the monsters.
- All five monsters are also featured in the American-produced MonsterVerse.
- Despite his popularity, Anguirus did not make any appearances in the Heisei series, although he appears in concept art for the unmade films Godzilla vs. Ghost Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Barubaroi.
- Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, and Rodan are the only Toho monsters that have appeared, mentioned, or alluded to in all four Toho-established Godzilla film series in some form or another, leading to the use of the term "Big Five" in relation to the monsters.
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Japanese series | Showa era • Heisei era • Millennium series • Reiwa era • World of Godzilla |
North American series | TriStar series • MonsterVerse |