SpaceGodzilla

A kaiju that is a clone-like entity of Godzilla arriving from space

A powerful enemy kaiju that appears in 'Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla', arriving from space as a clone-like entity of Godzilla. It possesses crystalline structures and absorbs cosmic energy to operate.

Quotes

  • “A new threat from space!”
  • “Defeat Godzilla and dominate Earth!”
  • “The Battlefield is a domination zone”
  • “The shoulder crystals are the weak point!”
  • “Photon Reactive Shield activate!”

Trivia

  • First space kaiju in the Heisei Godzilla series and the first non-mecha kaiju with 'Godzilla' in its name besides mecha.
  • Design is based on Super Godzilla from the Super Famicom game 'Super Godzilla'.
  • Drastically weakens and faces life-threatening crisis when shoulder crystals are destroyed.
  • Special attack Corona Beam is more powerful than Godzilla's heat ray and depicted as a curving beam.
  • All crystalline structure lights have built-in illumination, changed to bluish-white glow during filming.
  • Suit weight is about 60-70kg, lighter than the Godzilla suit.

Alternate names

Spegoji Space Crystal Kaiju Combat Lifeform Space Vicious Combat Beast

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Profile

Species
Kaiju (Space Crystal Lifeform)
Birth year
1994

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has a form similar to Godzilla, but features huge crystalline protrusions from both shoulders to the back, and a yellow crown-like crest in the center of the head. The mouth area has exposed teeth without a beak. Hexagonal pillar-shaped crystals mimicking dorsal fins are arranged in large numbers on the back, and the tip of the tail is also formed by crystalline structures. The chest and abdomen are muscularly swollen, featuring a distinctive color scheme divided into red-purple.
Height
120m (flight form total length 250m)
Weight
80,000 tons (720,000 tons in flight form)
Eye color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Huge crystalline structures on both shoulders
  • Yellow crown-like crest in the center of the head
  • Fangs on both sides of the mouth
  • Hexagonal pillar crystal cluster on the back
  • Sword-shaped crystal at the tip of the tail
Iconic items
  • Corona Beam
  • Gravi-Tornado
  • Photon Reactive Shield
  • Tail Smasher
  • Homing Ghost
  • Photon Hurricane (flight form only)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Fierce
Detailed personality
Extremely fierce with high intelligence, aiming for the invasion of Earth and the defeat of Godzilla. Having been born from Godzilla's cells, it harbors strong hostility and shows in-group hatred.
Keywords
  • High Intelligence
  • Aggressive
  • Cunning
  • Ruthless
  • Cosmic Energy Absorption
  • Destructive
Talents
  • Gravity Control
  • Electromagnetic Wave Generation
  • Cosmic Energy Absorption
  • Ultra-High-Temperature Beam (Corona Beam)
  • Crystalline Structure Generation
  • Energy Field Formation
Skills
  • Flight
  • Crystalline Structure Control
  • Missile-like Crystalline Structure Launch
  • Physical Attack (Tail Smasher)
  • Electronic Equipment Interference
Motivation
To defeat Godzilla and conquer Earth
Habits
Highly dependent on the shoulder crystalline structures; weakens drastically when they are destroyed

History

Backstory
Godzilla's cells scattered into space were sucked into a black hole, bathed in super energy from cosmic crystalline lifeforms and stellar explosions, undergoing abnormal evolution to be born. Possessing extremely high intelligence, it invades Earth from space aiming to defeat Godzilla.
Debut date
December 10, 1994
Work title
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Media type
Movie

Battle with MOGERA in the asteroid belt

Significant event
Battle with MOGERA in the asteroid belt
Description
Battles MOGERA in space and damages it severely.

Arrival at Birth Island

Significant event
Arrival at Birth Island
Description
Arrives at Birth Island and imprisons LittleGodzilla within crystals.

Attacks on Sapporo, Yamagata, Kobe, and Fukuoka

Significant event
Attacks on Sapporo, Yamagata, Kobe, and Fukuoka
Description
Advances while destroying cities across Japan. Forms a Battlefield in Fukuoka and battles MOGERA and Godzilla.

Fukuoka Tower Destruction and Battlefield Neutralization

Significant event
Fukuoka Tower Destruction and Battlefield Neutralization
Description
Battlefield disappears due to the destruction of Fukuoka Tower, and it weakens after both shoulder crystalline structures are destroyed.

Final Battle and Defeat

Significant event
Final Battle and Defeat
Description
Ceases functioning after receiving Godzilla's heat ray attack and explodes.

Relationships

Godzilla

The entity from which its originating cells came; arch-enemy.

LittleGodzilla

Imprisoned within SpaceGodzilla's crystals in the second film. There are depictions of being mistaken for an ally.

Media appearances

Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Movie / Protagonist

1994 theatrical release

Godzilla Island

Anime / Supporting

1997 tokusatsu TV program

Godzilla: Island of Rampage

Game

Godzilla: Battle Legends

Game

Godzilla Unleashed

Game

CR Godzilla 3

Commercial

2003

Voice cast and creators

Ryo Hoya

Voice actor
Ryo Hoya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical 'Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla'
Notes
First suit actor role

Minoru Yoshida

Creator name
Minoru Yoshida
Role
Character Designer

Hiroshi Kashiwara

Creator name
Hiroshi Kashiwara
Role
Writer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Original author

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Publisher

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation Studio

Related goods

Movie Monster Series SpaceGodzilla Soft Vinyl Figure

Item name
Movie Monster Series SpaceGodzilla Soft Vinyl Figure
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Gashapon HG Series SpaceGodzilla Figure

Item name
Gashapon HG Series SpaceGodzilla Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited