Minilla

Godzilla's son and a companion among kaiju

A character from Toho's Godzilla series, Godzilla's son who is beloved as a child kaiju. Depicted as a member of the kaiju family.

Quotes

  • Papa!
  • Ring radioactive flame!
  • Let's go home together, crossing Tokyo Bay...
  • Godzilla has a forgiving heart

Trivia

  • Name was decided by public contest.
  • Facial design modeled after Chibita from ''Osomatsu-kun''.
  • In Showa version, Little Marchan (Masao Fukazawa) performed in the suit.
  • Radioactive flame is emitted in a special ring shape.
  • The Minilla in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' is the second generation designed by Shinji Nishikawa.
  • In ''Son of Godzilla'', appears as an egg and emits special telepathy.

Alternate names

Minya Godzilla's Son Little Child Kaiju Rascal Prince

Tags

Godzilla Kaiju Toho Tokusatsu Child Kaiju Showa Kaiju Radioactive Flame Parent-Child Relationship Suit Actor Family Minilla

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Profile

Species
Kaiju

Appearance

Overall appearance
A child kaiju with a human-like endearing facial expression and smooth, whitish skin. It has small, irregularly arranged dorsal fins similar to Godzilla's, and a small, slender body.
Height
1.6 - 20m（作品による）
Weight
200kg - 5,000t（作品による）
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Large eyes
  • Human-like thick triangular eyebrows
  • Small irregular dorsal fins on the back
  • Short, round tail
  • Round indented ears (eardrums)
Iconic items
  • Costume suit
  • Radioactive ring flame
  • Pacifier (''Go! Greenman'' version)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mischievous
Detailed personality
Timid yet mischievous personality. Grows through Godzilla's Spartan training and has a gentle side that warms to humans. Weak and timid in early childhood but gradually becomes stronger.
Keywords
  • Mischievous
  • Timid
  • Curious
  • Endearing
  • Family-oriented
  • Brave
Talents
  • Radioactive ring-shaped flame
  • Telepathic brainwave transmission (innate ability to call Godzilla)
  • Growth ability as a kaiju
Skills
  • Flame projection
  • Super strength
  • Comical movements (toddling walk)
Motivation
Aspiration toward parent Godzilla and personal growth. Also values coexistence with humans and fellow kaiju.
Habits
Cry sounds like 'Papa'. In early childhood, fond of pacifiers (varies by work).
Favorite foods
Nuts, Fruit
Hobbies
Play, Exploration
Person
Godzilla, Ichiro (''All Kaiju Attack'''), Samon and Kenta (''FINAL WARS''')

History

Backstory
Hatched from an egg laid on Sollgell Island, Godzilla's son. Powerless and timid right after hatching, but trained by Godzilla and grows as a kaiju. Appears in multiple kaiju works and interacts with humans.
Debut date
November 12, 1967
Work title
Son of Godzilla
Media type
Movie

Debut and Hatching

Significant event
Debut and Hatching
Description
Hatches from an egg on Sollgell Island and demonstrates telepathic ability to call Godzilla.

Harsh Training by Godzilla

Significant event
Harsh Training by Godzilla
Description
Grows and becomes able to emit radioactive ring flames.

Participation in All Kaiju Attack

Significant event
Participation in All Kaiju Attack
Description
Participates as the only child kaiju in Monster Land not controlled.

Interaction with Boy in ''Godzilla's Revenge'' (All Kaiju Attack)

Significant event
Interaction with Boy in ''Godzilla's Revenge'' (All Kaiju Attack)
Description
Depicts friendship with protagonist boy Ichiro.

Reappearance in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''

Significant event
Reappearance in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''
Description
Depicted as a child kaiju bonding with humans alongside Godzilla at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Relationships

Godzilla

Looks up to as a parent-like figure who watches over growth

Ichiro

Friend

Scene of bonding with the boy in ''Godzilla's Revenge'' (All Kaiju Attack)

Samon

Friend

Protective presence in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''

Kenta

Friend

Joint action in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''

Gabara

Rival

Bullied and antagonized in ''All Kaiju Attack''

Kaiju Family

Kaiju Family: unknown

Media appearances

Son of Godzilla

Movie / Supporting

1967

Destroy All Monsters

Movie / Supporting

1968

Godzilla's Revenge

Movie / Protagonist

1969

Godzilla: Final Wars

Movie / Supporting

2004

Go! Greenman

Event / Guest

CR Godzilla 3

Game

Voice cast and creators

Midori Ueyama

Voice actor
Midori Ueyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Godzilla's Revenge

Masao Fukazawa (Little Marchan)

Voice actor
Masao Fukazawa (Little Marchan)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Showa series suit actor

Naoko Kamio

Voice actor
Naoko Kamio
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Godzilla: Final Wars
Notes
Suit actor and cries

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Original author

Shinji Nishikawa

Creator name
Shinji Nishikawa
Role
Character designer

Toho Tokusatsu Department

Creator name
Toho Tokusatsu Department
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Minilla Suit Figure

Item name
Minilla Suit Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Minilla Plush

Item name
Minilla Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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