Mechagodzilla Facts for Kids

The Millennium Mechagodzilla's Absolute Zero Cannon featured in Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)

Mechagodzilla is a fictional monster who appears in movies in the Godzilla series. He is Godzilla's robotic doppelgänger, meaning he looks just like Godzilla. Mechagodzilla first appeared in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, a 1974 kaiju movie. He is known as one of Godzilla's most powerful enemies.

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Mechagodzilla's Powers and Weapons

Over the years, different versions of Mechagodzilla have appeared. Each one has unique powers and weapons to fight Godzilla.

The First Mechagodzilla (Showa Era)

The first Mechagodzilla was about 50-meter (160 ft) tall and weighed 40,000 metric tons. It was built from "space titanium". This robot could launch missiles from its fingers, toes, and even its knees! It also fired powerful Space Beams from its eyes. A strong Cross Attack Beam came from its chest. Mechagodzilla could fly using rocket boosters on its feet. Its head could spin all the way around. It also had a force field to push away or shock enemies. An improved version later had revolving missiles.

The Second Mechagodzilla (Heisei Era)

The Heisei Mechagodzilla was much bigger, standing 120-meter (390 ft) tall and weighing 150,000 metric tons. It was powered by a nuclear reactor. Its armor was made of a super-strong fake diamond called T-1. This armor could block Godzilla's atomic breath. It could even absorb Godzilla's power to make its own Plasma Grenade stronger. This energy weapon was hidden in its stomach.

Its other weapons included Laser Cannons in its eyes. A powerful Mega Buster ray shot from its mouth. It had jet boosters on its back for flight. It also used missiles and shock anchors. These anchors could pierce Godzilla's skin and shock him. This Mechagodzilla later joined with a flying battleship called Garuda. This made it even stronger and added two more Maser Cannons.

Kiryu: The Millennium Mechagodzilla

Kiryu, also known as the Millennium Mechagodzilla, was 60-meter (200 ft) tall and weighed 40,000 metric tons. It was controlled from a distance by a special aircraft. This robot could be recharged from the ground using microwaves.

Kiryu's weapons included a Twin Maser Cannon in its mouth. It had railguns on its hands and sharp drill claws. A maser blade was on its right hand. Reactors in its feet allowed it to fly. It also had two rocket launchers on its shoulders. Its most powerful weapon was the Absolute Zero Cannon in its chest. This beam could flash freeze enemies instantly. In a later movie, this cannon was replaced with a Triple Hyper Maser Cannon.

Mechagodzilla in the Anime Movies

The Mechagodzilla from the Anime Trilogy was 50 meters tall and weighed 30,000 metric tons. It was powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and made from a special material called nanometal. In a novel about it, its weapons included a Blade Launcher and a Convergent Neutron Cannon. It could fly and had a Thermal Energy Buffer Layer.

This Mechagodzilla could even turn into a huge city called Mechagodzilla City. This city had many defenses. These included gun cannons, EMP Harpoons, and a force field to protect itself from attacks.

Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong

In Godzilla vs. Kong, Mechagodzilla was much taller than Godzilla. It was controlled by a special brain network made from King Ghidorah's brain. Its weapons included a proton scream, missiles, and jet boosters on its back. It could deliver a powerful plasma punch. Its fingers had spinning buzzsaws, and its tail ended with drill pliers.