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Mechagodzilla is the main antagonist of the 1974 Japanese kaiju film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and several sequels.

The first Mechagodzilla was a creation of an alien race that attempted to invade Earth. The second and third Mechagodzillas were human creations.

Appearance

Mechagodzilla is a large robotic theropod dinosaur with an upright posture. It has large yellow eyes, a row of spines down its back, a tail that abruptly ends rather than tapers to a point, and large red discs on its cheeks.

The second Mechagodzilla is much sleeker than the first, with smoother, more rounded shapes, a disc on its navel, and a smaller head. The third Mechagodzilla is much bulkier and more angled. It has large laser cannons on its shoulders.

Powers and Abilities

Mechagodzilla possesses the following powers and abilities:

  • Enormous size
  • Finger missiles
  • Metal armor
  • Flight
  • Laser cannons

Fate

Godzilla eventually defeated his robotic replica after tearing its head off.

Trivia

  • Mechagodzilla is one of only five kaiju to appear in all eras of the franchise.

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