Unexpectedly, this video was correct! Godzilla the animated series is actually even watchable today without cringing too much. It's actually overall pretty good! Color me surprised! Most 90's era cartoons haven't aged as well.
I don't know what drugs you are on but all the nineties cartoons have aged beyond well they actually are better than the current cartoon so whatever drugs you're on you might want to lay off it my guy just some friendly advice
Zilla Jr was smart, strong, had an atomic breath, fast healing, fought monsters and aliens, he even killed Zilla from the 98 movie who was revived as a cyborg.
You know I wonder why no ones ever bothered making a Jurassic Park animated series. It seemed like the 90's thing to do. I'd think there's potential behind it.
Copyright issues, of course, play a factor into it but I’d imagine there’s also the problem of giving kids what they got in the movie: a vision that went above and beyond the life it’s given. Kids who watched Jurassic Park would come back to the TV show growing up and look down on it if it couldn’t hold up with the splendor the movie STILL HAS! Anyone crazy enough to make an animated, KID-FRIENDLY show about JURASSIC PARK would be constantly overshadowed by the movie and all of the fans’ love for said movie. It’d be like Superboy if he were raised by Supey in Young Justice: Connor would constantly be compared to one of his fathers (He’s the hate-child of Lex and Clark, for anyone who somehow doesn’t already know. Makes conservatives cringe hard) and he’d have to fight tooth and nail against that everyday. Connor would develop a complex and wouldn’t be able to make it without some SERIOUS FUCKING HELP. My explanation’s kinda derailed, but here’s the summary of it: even kids would be looking at the show as if it were a copy of the movie and or they’d be scrutinizing it for anything that made it less than equal to the movie in greatness.
There were plans and even story-boards for one. It was gonna deal with different stories interconnected by the island. It was supposed to be really smartly plotted.
I loved that one episode where Zilla fought the first Zilla from the movie, which was like their own version of Mechagodzilla... Mechazilla vs Zilla was my favorite fight lol
I don't get why people hate the iguana look. I was a kid when the movie came out, I thought it was so cool. He looked like he wasn't one to be trifled with. Unlike the Charmander looking one
That's the reason. The 1998 design was such a radical change from the design of Godzilla, and along with the fact that the 1998n one doesn't have the classic Atomic Breath or the fact that the military actually killed it, all of that is seen as an insult to the "true" Godzilla. Me personally, I like the 1998 movie because it was my gateway to the Japanese Godzilla, so I have that film to thank for. I too like the iguana design, but I think it would have been received better had it not been an adaptation of Godzilla. Still, the cartoon kicked major ass, and the Godzilla from that show definitely stands alongside the true Godzilla as some of the most badass giants to have ever roamed the Earth.
abridgedfan100 I honestly haven't seen it since like early 2000s. I went from (my opinion) badass, bulky Godzilla to a Charmander. But yeah, change that isn't gradual isn't so well received. Especially by fans. But yeah, I didn't remember him not having his badass hyper beam until I saw this video.
moonsmonsters I for one, watching the 98 Godzilla, never thought he looked like a Iguana. I thought he was some super mutant T-Rex. Now I've seen the seamlessly mutant Indominus Rex from Jurassic World, I don't know where I'm going.
gspida25 I am aware of that. But I personally don't hate the film that this show was based on. And *no* I am seriously *not* a "tard" or a "troll," OK? I have true, honest, legitimate, genuine reasons why I love the film.
velociraptor4you that’s understandable I see where your coming from, everyone has there own personal taste when comes to the character. Me I loved the 2014 monsterverse Godzilla he is one of my favorite versions of him along side Godzilla 2000
gspida25 I am truly glad to hear that from you. 😊 And I love the original Godzilla as well. So far, his original 1954 incarnation, his 2014 incarnation, and his portrayal from "Mothra vs Godzilla" are my personal favorites.
@@kutiepye913 I wish I was, as I am a huge Godzilla fan, but alas I this was my only Godzilla related gig thus far. Who knows what the future holds, I shall ever think good thoughts.
If i remember before the series was cancelled they actually did had plans to bring in classic Godzilla kaijus and show how he was still growing stronger. Sadly we might never see that happen
They were never going to pull in original toho kaiju unfortunately they had to make their own monsters. It still worked none the less and monster war was a excellent finale.
Possibly in a MonsterVerse animated series, in a faux crossover episode (as in H.E.A.T. in name only, as a branch of Monarch but still faithful to the original series).
@@strenuousspider9525 Ik this isn’t really subspecies since allosaurus isn’t related to the tyrannosaurid family. But what about about having zilla be the allosaurus to Titanus Godzilla’s trex. Like you said the allosaurus was smaller but faster and agile compared to the Trex. That may not be factual but you get what I’m trying to say.
That Godzilla from the animated series is so lithe and graceful that he'd put any ballerina to shame! Size any ballerina up to Godzilla's size, and I doubt they'd be able to climb a skyscraper without accidentally toppling the whole thing! xD
Don't bring any kind of realism talk when speaking about Godzilla. It's Physically impossible for something that large to live outside the ocean. Sure original Godzilla is more plausible then 98' one but if you break rules, might as well go all the way. After all Rodan and Mothra shouldn't be able fly with wings this small so there is also that. But Godzilla climbing that building sure looked cool so...
@@Mithguar But it's a nuclear powered being... the creature doesn't have the same genetic makeup as us and therefore isn't submitted to the same rules. I mean... it's got a fucking atomic breath for gods sake.
Godzilla the series was in that odd space in the late 90's I remember seeing it as a kid and I thought it was good. Tho it was part of that men in black the cartoon series and the Extreme Ghostbusters universe which was very awesome and a bit confusing at the same time. Cause there were references to both shows in this series. I was hoping for a massive crossover where the men in black teamed up with Heat and the Ghostbusters to defeat a giant threat. But that never happened.
We need a new Godzilla animated series set in the monsterverse. That follows Godzilla and a team of monarch scientist similar to the tone and setting like the Zilla 98 cartoon. But I would hire the animated team behind the last air bender and legend of korra and get the writers of gravity falls or spectacular Spider-Man to handle the stories.
While that would be nice, I'd prefer it not have to do with the Monsterverse Godzilla. Something unrelated. Plus, we kind of are getting this with the Planet of the Monsters trilogy. They trademarked an entire domain for Godzilla anime, so they could start making an anime series instead of a movie trilogy somewhere down the line!
Galaxeus monster planet is its own thing made for traditional toho Godzilla, it’s time America started producing their own again and WB is no stranger to adapting animated shows from their move library. Take 90’sbatman, beetlejuice, and the mask. With monsterverse Godzilla it will be easy to set up a animated spin do to the world already being established and what not. Or another independent Godzilla anime made from another team in Japan could be doable...but the first monster planet didn’t do very well in japan and I don’t think the sequels will do much better other than ruin the anticipation for G2 for the Japanese audience. But over here in America we will eat it up regardless. Godzilla has a greater chance of succeeding here in the states right than in japan. Shin was a big hit over there but monster planet bombed.
I am 23 and I loved the 98 Godzilla movie. When I got it on tape, I would watch it all the time. I saw this series when I was younger, a few episodes and I loved it. It was only in 08-09 when I stumbled upon it again on RU-vid and on demand had it. I like the show, I will agree it has its problems, but whatever. Zilla is one of my favorite kaiju and I love its design along with its abilities.
i still remember it. it was just 5 days ago that i re watched the whole series. i rewatched it bcz of the nostalgia and memories of this amazing series in my childhood
The 98 film was my introduction to the Godzilla character, and it holds a special place in my list of favorites, so when I found out about this series a few years back, you can imagine my excitement, of having discovered that one of my favorite childhood movies actually had a continuing story. I currently own the complete series on dvd, and have watched and rewatched it many times.
Thanks for the comment, I always considered myself as a pure Godzilla fan and always treasured this series, it's nice to see some people here still remember it. Kinda sad how it's being forgotten. May it rest as one the greatest monster shows in my heart.
Zilla was an abomination but Zilla jr is the one we know and love. Truly, jr deserves the title of " Godzilla. " Loved this show as a kid, it was part of my childhood nostalgia. 👍👍
I discovered this series on Netflix while in High School. I was so happy to have found it. I fell in love with Zilla instantly. Especially because of its more athletic design and ability to tunnel.
I remember how much I loved to watch Godzilla in my childhood. Zilla was awesome. I always excitedto see for his greenish looking atomic breathe firing at monsters and aliens.
Aw, heck ya! There's my childhood coming back. Recently a friend bought me the entire series on DVD, so we're gonna put a weekend aside to binge it. This show was so good.
Aren't these the same people who made M.I.B. And Jackie Chan adventures? All of those series were good and hilarious. Edit: Also, I think you missed the fact that the Godzilla in the animated series is actually Godzilla Jr. And not the same Godzilla from the movie. It's stated early on in the series and even confirmed at the end of the movie that one egg survived. You even show a clip from a late episode where aliens revive the original Godzilla from the movie and they fight 2:40.
Because This Godzilla Has Everything The Japanese Godzilla Has: Atomic Breath, Iconic Roar, Fighting Other Monsters And Destroying them Like The Japanese Godzilla , And Finally He Survives Stupid Fucking Missles
SuperKingGodzillaGaming Well, I agree with 80% with what you said at the end, but Zilla Jr/Better Zilla didn't seem to like missiles and actually looked like he was in pain from them.
@@dominicmayfield6748 only at the beginning of the series in pt1 while he was still young. Once hes matured as the series progresses he tanks a lot of shit even a volcanic eruption.
I agree! I grew up with this show when I was a kid, and even though I'm an adult, I still have affection and appreciation for it as an animation buff. BTW, I'm not a hardcore Godzilla fanboy (but I truly DO love the OG Godzilla). It's for that reason why I legitimately like the 1998 film and Zilla. And this show helped strengthen my love for both more.
Man, I remember this show. I was only 6-7 years old when it aired, but I watched every episode I could, usually with my older brother right next to me, as he was the one who got me hooked on Godzilla. Good times.
I love this show, it was the highlight of my childhood and many Saturdays until it was canned. I wasn't big on kaiju films, until this show. So this definitely has a special place in my heart.
I remember getting a DVD of this from the library with the Monster Wars arc. I thought it was just a movie split into 3 parts(apparently I didn't read "the series" on the cover) and dear lord, I watched the hell out of it. Sometimes I'd just put it on repeat for hours on end. MAN I loved those three episodes.
I remember learning about the show from one of my classmates and freaking out. My first episode was D.O.A. with El Gusano Gigante. I miss the first few minutes and was lost as heck as to who was who but I loved it! I taped every episode and later bought the dvd.
You should review Kong: The Animated Series! I read on another comment you didn't watch it and i gotta say it's a pretty awesome one. Like it's really "different" and it's one of those where you just had to kinda grow up with it to appreciate it all the more (not that you wouldn't). I don't know, I can only speak for myself and I have got to say I love it! Great video Jacob!
I been a fanatic since 1999 i think . Deadloch is first ep i saw and treasure all of them. I done alot of collages toward the show. And showed mybsupport to roland and patrick tatopoulos. Xd I would love an agreement with warner to do comics sequels or animated since no tv show only netflix animes
Still today, it is a good series to wacth! I´m definitely showing this to my future kids, not just for them, but as another excuse to watch it again and again XD
I've recently watched the episodes of the series, and I loved watching the series. Also I noticed something about some of the monsters that Zilla fought, a lot of them almost look like like versions of Tohos monsters transformed into Tristars mutants ( not complaining or anything, also that's what the monsters are called in the show), also I noticed that that used a lot of Jurassic Park roars for their mutants, but other than that, it's one of the best shows I've ever watched.
Apparently they did add Fire Breath to his repertoire, but yeah. I always saw the cars exploding and thought that was a weak ass excuse for "fire breath". More like flammable halitosis.
go look again the fire originates In the mouth.not from cars exploding from a roar!I had to prove another fella wrong on this matter and Google called it the atomic breath
Thought the same, and yes it is correct. Late comment, but here's from IMDB: "The trademark breath weapon was considered early in the production process, but was ultimately replaced by what the filmmakers called "power breath" in the script-an intensely powerful blast of pressurized air that sometimes ignites inflammable elements (such as fuel) to devastating effect."
This was always my understanding of the films, it wasn't until much later that I came across people that thought (rightly or otherwise) that this was an actual 'fire breath' attack. The clip used in this video is most certainly just cars exploding.
I few months ago I remembered this cartoon and how much I loved it as a child and decided to go and watch it again. It was fun, still a very enternaining show but boy, do they live in the most convenient timeline ever. Everything just comes perfectly in place just at the right moment or everyone is safe because of X or Y reason.
LOVED The 1998 film when I was a kid, but sadly I never knew there was an animated series based off this film (and its never produced sequal), so this is a great time to catch up on this rare gem of a cartoon!
Ahhh the exception to the "can't polish a turd" rule. Whatever compound of wax and lacquer used and buffing methods I hope was documented. That movie was smelly, wet, and corn ridden but their unique polishing methods allowed you to see your reflection in it by the time the cartoon first aired. True polishing craftsmen, I assume as we speak the masters are refurbishing the glossy brand new look to a early 1700's nightstand that once was owned by royalty. May your buffing pads never run out of polish, and those that leave oily fingerprints be banished from your sight.
This was one of my favorite shows as a kid, and honestly, I think I have more appreciation for it as an adult. I had Monster Wars on VHS as a kid and watched it so many times the tape wore out. I didn't see the 1998 movie until I was a teenager, so little me thought the 1998 movie toys were toys from this cartoon, and I was obsessed with them. I never saw any of the original Godzilla movies as a kid, either. So this cartoon version, and the Hanna Barbera version, were my only exposure to Godzilla. I liked both, but this version was by far my favorite. Now that I'm older and have been exposed to most of the original Japanese Godzilla movies, I can definitely understand why the American version of the 90s wasn't well loved, but I still appreciate this version as its own monster that was such a big part of my childhood. I'm SO glad the entire series was finally released on DVD years back so that I could return to something that meant so much to me as a kid. My biggest gripe is that Monster Wars happens basically in the middle of the first season. It feels like a three part season finale, not a middle chunk. Comparative to the other episodes, Monster Wars had a pretty intense conflict and story with several monsters -- some of which that hadn't even been introduced yet, and upon seeing them in later episodes, HEAT acts like they've never seen them before -- and the return to the basic formula for the rest of the episodes falls a little flat. Monster Wars was too tough an act to follow imo and really should have been the finale. Especially since Monster Wars sets up a "Monster Island" type deal, and I believe in the very next episode, the characters talk about the concept as a hypothetical and scoff at it as impractical. Definitely feels like they're out of order in that sense. But if the scheduling and management was struggling, I guess it makes sense that they would crank the episodes out in the order of completion rather than the order they were probably intended to be in. Other than that, though, I absolutely love this series and highly recommend it to people who haven't seen it.
Nice video brother. Thoroughly enjoyed the content. I was young when the movie came out, saw it in theatre's. Just didn't click, especially since I had been renting Godzilla movies from Blockbuster throughout my childhood lol. I enjoyed the animated series storytelling & premise. I recall one episode in specific where their was another reptilian monster who was protecting her egg from yet another monster... Obviously Godzilla's not havin that & steps in to help protect his distant cousins offspring ☺. Yeah, that episode stands out to me personally. Again, nice vid and glad you brought up the topic. 😎✌
Reminder: this zilla survived an encounter with the infamous destroyah, you know, the same kaiju responsible for giving both Godzilla and and jnr a hard time
I liked the show myself; I enjoyed it for its unique interpretation of Zilla especially cause like you said, his speed overall was improved immensely and if you think about it, Godzilla himself isn’t very fast. I basically think of Godzilla as a tank, slow af but able to take anything that comes his way, but Zilla is your rogue, able to move fast as hell but somewhat fragile. The show really made him unique while also making him worthy of being called “Godzilla” for being strong in a different way than the original
Thank you for doing this guy the honors that he deserves. I hope he makes it into legendary and we see just how intelligent he is compared to other monsters.
I'm glad to see, even so many years later, that the Godzilla Animated Series wasn't forgotten. I remember liking it a lot, not really loving at the time, but liking it better and better with each watch. Thanks gor bringing back so many good memories, dude. Love the video.
I grew up watching this series I loved it. It was great I still love the 1998 Godzilla movie even though it wasn't that great. Wish we had at least a trilogy of the 1998 Godzilla movie but it didn't do to well & people really didn't like it. I still like it No matter what even with all its faults I'll keep watching the movie & the series.
When you know more about Godzilla's universe, you can understand why the movie can't honor the true Godzilla. But the show was really amazing, I felt it like I was watching the old Godzilla's movies. I remember recently the series because Godzilla King of the Monsters, I miss the show. P. D.: I'm a Godzilla's fangirl too xD
His enemies share similar traits. -Quetzalcoatl is viewed as Rodan. -Nessie and Komodithrax act as Mothra. -Giant Mutant Bee, Sub-Zero Manta, Mutant Bat and Giant Cicada act as Battra. -Tachyons act as Futurians and Xiliens. -Nanotech Creature and Techno-Sentient act as Hedorah. -D.R.A.G.M.A. act as Ghidorah. -Crustaceous Rex and the Giant Turtle acts as Anguirus (the first kaiju villain to Godzilla). -Cyber-Godzilla acted as Mechagodzilla
