Anguirus

Violent Dragon Kaiju

Godzilla's ally and a subterranean kaiju resembling a crustacean. It appears as a surviving dinosaur revived by hydrogen bomb tests, characterized by its ferocious personality and sturdy carapace. It has co-fought with Godzilla in various works and boasts high popularity in the kaiju series.

Quotes

  • Death cry causes cracks in Osaka Castle
  • Violent Dragon Ball Fierce Bullet, ultimate spinning attack!
  • Godzilla's good ally, Violent Dragon Anguirus

Trivia

  • Name was decided by public solicitation
  • Setting of having venom inside the body exists in some books
  • Back spines are made of washi paper and wire mesh, very soft
  • First generation has 7 mane spikes, FINAL WARS version has long side horns
  • Filming was difficult because it is a quadrupedal kaiju
  • In FINAL WARS, it demonstrates spherical rolling attacks

Alternate names

Angiras Violent Dragon Armored Violent Dragon Anguirus

Tags

Godzilla Kaiju Toho Kaiju Quadrupedal Kaiju Showa Godzilla Millennium Godzilla Tokusatsu Ally Dinosaur-type

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Species
Dinosaur-type Kaiju
Birth year
150 million years ago (in setting)

Appearance

Overall appearance
A quadrupedal dinosaur-type kaiju with sharp spine-like carapace on its back. Body color varies by work but is mainly green or emerald green. The back carapace is robust and unscathed even by rocket bullets. It has multiple horns on the back of its head and sharp teeth in its mouth. It is capable of agile movements.
Height
60m（昭和版初代）
Weight
3万トン（昭和版初代設定）
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp spiny carapace covering the back
  • Multiple horns on the back of the head
  • Long, powerful tail spikes
  • Sharp teeth and canine fangs
Iconic items
  • Back carapace
  • Horns
  • Violent Dragon Ball Fierce Bullet (FINAL WARS special move)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ferocious
Detailed personality
The first generation is extremely aggressive and vengeful toward enemies. From Monster Total Advance onward, it shows a gentle and devoted side, depicted as Godzilla's good partner. In FINAL WARS, it is portrayed as an extremely savage giant beast.
Keywords
  • Ferocious
  • Agile
  • Vengeful
  • Loyal
  • Savage
Talents
  • High-speed mobility
  • Defensive power from sturdy carapace
  • Cooperative combat ability (co-fighting with Godzilla etc.)
  • Violent Dragon Ball Fierce Bullet (FINAL WARS special move)
  • Back spines' vibration that repels enemy attacks (Singular Point setting)
Skills
  • Close-quarters combat ability
  • Body slam
  • Biting attacks
  • Leaping and spinning attacks
Motivation
To survive and protect itself while fighting alongside Godzilla as an ally.
Habits
It sometimes spins its head to provoke enemies during battle.
Favorite foods
Herbivorous (original setting), Carnivorous (after kaijuization)
Favorite places
Iwato Island, Siberia, Monsterland, Shanghai (FINAL WARS)
Disliked situations
Fire (weakness), Being attacked

History

Backstory
A survivor of Ankylosaurus that lived 150 million years ago mutated into a kaiju due to the influence of hydrogen bomb tests. Its brain is distributed throughout its body, making it agile. The back carapace is extremely sturdy with excellent defense. The first generation is ferocious and hostile, but from the second generation onward, it is depicted as Godzilla's ally. In FINAL WARS, it is created and controlled by the Xiliens.
Debut date
April 24, 1955
Work title
Godzilla Raids Again
Media type
Movie

Debut and death in Godzilla Raids Again

Significant event
Debut and death in Godzilla Raids Again
Description
The first Anguirus engages in a fierce battle with Godzilla and dies after its throat is bitten. The famous scene where its death cry as ultrasound causes cracks in Osaka Castle.

Revival and co-fighting with Godzilla in Destroy All Monsters

Significant event
Revival and co-fighting with Godzilla in Destroy All Monsters
Description
The second Anguirus has a gentle personality and becomes Godzilla's good partner, challenging King Ghidorah.

Performance against Mechagodzilla

Significant event
Performance against Mechagodzilla
Description
It fights Mechagodzilla but retreats underground after defeat. Later depicted as fully recovered and living peacefully.

Control by Xiliens in Godzilla: Final Wars

Significant event
Control by Xiliens in Godzilla: Final Wars
Description
Controlled by Xiliens to attack Shanghai, fights Godzilla but is ultimately knocked down.

Appearance as 'Future-Predicting Kaiju' in Godzilla Singular Point

Significant event
Appearance as 'Future-Predicting Kaiju' in Godzilla Singular Point
Description
A small Anguirus that detects future crises and has the ability to repel enemy attacks with jumping power is depicted.

Relationships

Godzilla

Teammate

Co-fighting in Destroy All Monsters, cooperative combat in FINAL WARS

Toho Kaiju

Toho Kaiju: unknown

Media appearances

Godzilla Raids Again

Movie / Protagonist

1955年

Destroy All Monsters

Movie / Supporting

1968年

Godzilla vs. Gigan

Movie / Supporting

1972年

Godzilla vs. Megalon

Movie / Cameo

1973年

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Movie / Supporting

1974年

Godzilla: Final Wars

Movie / Supporting

2004年

Godzilla Singular Point

Anime / Supporting

2022年

Godzilla Island

Series / Supporting

CR Godzilla 4

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Katsumi Tezuka

Voice actor
Katsumi Tezuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Godzilla Raids Again
Notes
First-generation suit actor

Yutaka Sekita

Voice actor
Yutaka Sekita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Destroy All Monsters

Tadaaki Watanabe

Voice actor
Tadaaki Watanabe
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Destroy All Monsters

Yukiyoshi Oomiya

Voice actor
Yukiyoshi Oomiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Godzilla vs. Gigan

Mamoru Kusumi

Voice actor
Mamoru Kusumi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Toshihiro Ogura

Voice actor
Toshihiro Ogura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Godzilla: Final Wars

Shinji Nishikawa (FINAL WARS design supervisor)

Creator name
Shinji Nishikawa (FINAL WARS design supervisor)
Role
Original author

Shinji Nishikawa

Creator name
Shinji Nishikawa
Role
Character designer

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Publisher

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Anguirus Sofubi Figure

Item name
Anguirus Sofubi Figure
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
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Anguirus Figure

Item name
Anguirus Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
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