Godzilla Junior

Child of Godzilla appearing in the Heisei Godzilla series

A child kaiju appearing in the Heisei era Godzilla series. It sometimes fights alongside Godzilla in its grown form as it matures.

Trivia

  • Godzilla Junior is set to eventually grow into the form of an adult Godzilla.
  • A rare child Godzilla character in the Heisei series where the parent-child relationship is prominently featured.
  • Played an important role in the battle against Destoroyah.

Alternate names

Godzilla Junior Little Godzilla Junior

Tags

Kaiju Godzilla series Heisei Godzilla Child kaiju Toho Tokusatsu Heisei era Godzilla family

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Profile

Species
Kaiju
Birth year
Heisei era

Appearance

Overall appearance
It has the appearance of a small, young Godzilla in the midst of growth. The dorsal fins are small, and the body color is slightly brighter than Godzilla's.
Height
Approximately 40 meters (at time of appearance)
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Small dorsal fins
  • Characteristic form of a young Godzilla
  • Rounded form

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyalty
Detailed personality
Extremely loyal to its parent Godzilla, with many moments of fighting together. In the process of growth with strong curiosity, yet possesses a gentle and reliable presence.
Keywords
  • Loyal
  • Curious
  • In growth
  • Friendly
  • Brave
Talents
  • Godzilla's inherited radioactive heat ray ability
  • High physical abilities
  • Vitality as a kaiju
Skills
  • Combat ability
  • Environmental adaptability
  • Self-defense
Motivation
To grow closer to its parent Godzilla and become stronger, and to fulfill their roles as kaiju together.
Habits
Often imitates its parent Godzilla.

History

Backstory
Godzilla Junior appears in the Heisei Godzilla series, depicted as Godzilla's child. Though a small and immature kaiju, it grows within the story, with hints of becoming an adult Godzilla.
Debut date
December 11, 1993
Work title
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Media type
Movie

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appears as a small Godzilla in 'Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II'. Its relationship with its parent Godzilla is depicted.

Growth

Significant event
Growth
Description
Grows as Junior in 'Godzilla vs. Destoroyah' and participates in battle. Plays an important role supporting its parent Godzilla.

Team-up

Significant event
Team-up
Description
Memorable scenes of cooperating with parent Godzilla to confront enemies. The parent-child bond becomes a key element of the story.

Relationships

Godzilla

Parent

Parent-child relationship, with Godzilla watching over Godzilla Junior's growth. Bound by a strong bond.

Humanity

Ally

Godzilla and Junior occasionally form indirect cooperative relationships with humanity when confronting world threats.

Kaiju

Kaiju: unknown

Media appearances

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1993

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1995

Voice cast and creators

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

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Figure

Item name
Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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