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(I wanted to go with something totally, sickeningly manga-esque and "cute." Enjoy)"Son of Godzilla"
MINILLA
HEIGHT: 3 meters
MASS: 1 ton
BIO:
"Minilla: Son of Godzilla" is a popular manga series created by Ichiro Miki and Gengo Kotaka in 1975. The story revolves around the fictional "Son of Godzilla" who runs ramrod about the South Seas islands, getting into all sorts troubles and adventures while occasionally being taught by his monstrous "father" how to fight and survive.
The series was extremely popular for close to 10 years, with children lined up around the block to purchase the new volumes. Minilla action figures, board games and soap dispensers were also produced, and an anime film was also created.
However, things weren't always so rosy for the two manga-ka. The Foundation for Kaiju Survivors openly protested the manga for marketing kaiju towards children, something seen as akin to making a volcano or tornado into a friendly children's character. Coming out hot on the heels of the Simeon Invasion was also seen in poor taste. In response to all of this, the creators had this to say -
Ichiro - "I grew up hearing stories of Godzilla, and never actually saw him until my 10th birthday...he was the most awesome thing I had ever seen. Kaiju aren't evil, and the more we try to fight them, the worse things will be for us. I hoped that Minya would help people understand that."
Gengo - "Children today are much more sophisticated, at least that's what my editor says. They understand that monsters are dangerous, but they need something to reconcile that. Besides, everyone loves Shukra, the homework monster!"
Minilla's manga days ended when Godzilla returned and demolished Tokyo in 1984.
ABILITIES/ASPECTS:
- Breaths comical smoke rings
- Learns to change size at will
- Can speak with some children
- Sworn enemy of GABARA, SHUKRA and MAMAGON.
UP NEXT - Gaira
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Comments: 149
Not quite sure what I think of the design... reminds me more of LittleGodzilla than it does Minya. It's oddly effective, though.
Also, does this mean we'll be getting Neo versions of Shukra and Mamagon eventually?
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Awesome backstory.. For some reason the cast of Godzilla on Monster Island was one of my favorites from the "hero" era of G films, was hillarious seeing the manga artist and Shukra and Mamagan mentioned..
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This is something new, but since he is a fictional kaiju in the Godzilla universe I think its good
I'm glad that Minilla isn't a real kaiju in the Godzilla Neo timeline and making him a manga character works in the human story for the series as it shows the public's view of kaiju rather than the government's.
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I don't really know what to say. Definately the most weirdest idea for Minilla, but at the same time, it works better than him being the actual son of Godzilla.
Like the backstory, and the drawing provides that sickening "cuteness" the movie designs offer as well.
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I don't know what to say.
I do have an idea but I don't know how to put in understandable text yet, I need time to process.
Shhhh, NO just let me think.
*Walks out room with Yo-Yo"
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interesting. Like how it fleshes out the human factor in the Godzilla Neo series.
Oh and kudos for the nods to "Godzilla vs. Gigan"
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Look like something you get for a football mascot
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Looks like he could be high school mascot. LOL. Gaira, huh? This'll be good.
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To be honest, I was really expecting him to look more like [link]
Then again, you used most of the aspects of that design for G-Neo Junior.
Nevertheless, it is cool how you made a completely different take on the character itself. And since Gaira's up next, I assume Sanda wouldn't be too far behind.
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Heh, I wasn't really expecting that...
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LOL, makes me wonder what the manga series is like.
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Aw man, I think I'm gonna hurl... it's cuteness... it BURNS!!! Bursts into flames "DAMN YOU MINILLA!!!"
P.S. In an unrelated note, doesn't minilla sound like an awesome tasting ice cream flavour?!
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like mint+vanilla!
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Buy a scoop today!
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He puts me in the mind of Gon.
He's acutey though^^.
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Oh, so that's what Minilla is. I was wondering how you could have both him and the so much better done Little Godzilla around. This makes so much more sense that he's just a Comic character based on the Kaiju. I also fully understand what Gabera is supposed to be then, wasn't fully grasping everything the first time around.
Hmm, more Gargantuas next, that's interesting.
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I am glad you didn't make him canon to your series. Minilla has always been a low point of the movies, at least to me.
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He had a manga series? Argh, something I could have indulged in! D=
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THANK GOD HE'S ONLY A MANGA CHARACTER!!!!! whew, nice redesign for a less than reputable character.
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Nice story and great artwork; a great way to get him into the Neo universe without actually having him in it. *applauds*
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It defiantly has that manga look you see on the covers
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Wow, that's one odd looking Minya. But the backstory is really interesitng.
And who the heck are Shukra and Mamagon?
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In Godzilla vs Gigan, one of the main characters draws manga, and 2 of the monsters he designed were call Shukra and Mamagon, the dreaded monster of homework and the monster of strict mothers.
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Ohhh, those two. I remember now! That's a really nice reference! 
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Good idea making him a fictional character! You managed to tie "Godzilla's Revenge" into the normal continuity very well. Having Ichiro work with the artist fom "Godzilla vs Gigan" was a nice touch.
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You mean like "Meta-fictional".
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