Where you can actually experience the height of Godzilla
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Godzilla appears in a real city, but that’s only in the world of fiction. You’d think it would be difficult to actually feel Godzilla’s size, but did you know that there are places where you can actually experience Godzilla’s height?
The place is “TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku” in Shinjuku. A 50-meter tall statue of Godzilla, modeled after the first Godzilla, peeks its head out from behind a building.
Although its size is smaller than the surrounding skyscrapers, the sight of Godzilla in modern society is very powerful, and you can experience the despair and fear of its actual appearance.
Another spot where you can experience Godzilla’s height is the Great Buddha in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, although it’s not a Godzilla statue.
The Great Buddha of Ushiku is 120 meters tall, which is about the same size as Godzilla in 2016’s Shin Godzilla and 2019’s Godzilla: The King of Monsters, as Godzilla is about 120 meters tall. You can pseudo-experience the size of Godzilla, which is the largest Godzilla in a live-action film, at about 120 meters tall.
Even though it is a large Buddha, you can feel a sense of peace and tranquility even though it is large, but if you think of it as a 120-meter tall monster, you will definitely feel overwhelmed by its power and feel hopeless.
If you are a Godzilla fan, the Godzilla statue at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku is one of the holy places you should visit. Godzilla fans who want to experience the power of Godzilla even more should visit the Great Buddha of Ushiku.
Godzilla vs. King Kong! How does King Kong cover the height difference?
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Godzilla vs. King Kong is being produced in Hollywood for a 2020 release. The question is, how will King Kong stand up to the giant Godzilla? That is.
First unveiled in 1993, King Kong is about 12 to 15 meters tall. Although it is larger than a human, it is quite small compared to a number of monsters.
The largest of the King Kongs appeared in 1962’s King Kong vs. Godzilla, which was set at 45 meters tall in order to fight the 50-meter Godzilla.
In 2017’s King Kong: The Giant God of Skulls, King Kong’s height was scaled down to 31.6 meters.
Godzilla is about 120 meters tall and can exhale heat rays. At about 30 meters, King Kong has no chance at all.
In King Kong: Giant God of Skulls, it is clearly stated that King Kong is still growing. How far he’ll grow is a mystery, but a 100-meter King Kong would not be out of place.
How far does Godzilla’s height grow?
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As mentioned above, the bigger the surrounding buildings are, the taller Godzilla will grow. The taller the building in the place where it takes place, the taller Godzilla gets, so the limit of Godzilla’s height is unknown.
For example, there are some huge buildings in Japan, such as the following.
・Abenoharcus (Osaka): 300 m
・Tokyo Tower (Tokyo): 333 meters
・Tokyo Sky Tree (Tokyo): 634m
If buildings of this size were to be overrun, it would not be surprising to see a 300-meter tall Godzilla in live action. Considering the situation of modern buildings, it is unlikely that a Godzilla of less than 100 meters will appear in the future, at least.
If you watch the movies in order from oldest to oldest, you will be able to understand the size of the buildings at that time and enjoy the changes in the buildings over time.
Summary
In this article, we summarized the changes in Godzilla’s height and the reasons why Godzilla continues to grow in height.
Godzilla’s height fluctuates according to the size of the buildings he appears in. By looking back at the works, you can see not only the changes in Godzilla’s height, but also the changes in the buildings over time. We can’t wait to see how much Godzilla’s height will grow in the future, how the buildings will develop, and how much Godzilla will grow.
