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The follow-up to this drawing here:
[link]

Part of a series of designs for , one of the most agreeable kaiju fans I've had the pleasure of meeting

ADDENDUM: Allow me to elaborate on the creative process -
The directive was "Godzilla Raids Again," and that was about it. Immediately, I thought of the contrast between Godzilla and Anguirus, and how, according to a few eye-witness accounts, the Gyakushu-Goji was something of a gray-green, maybe a little on the brown side, as Godzilla was frequently depicted in promotional art at the time. So, I ran with a much more desaturated brownish-Godzilla, which gives him a toned-down, yet still ancient and menacing palette to contrast Anguirus, who was reportedly a mix of blues and reds!
As for the body, I also was reminded of how much slimmer and agile Gyakushu-Goji was when compared to Shodai-Goji (the original Godzilla), and it wasn't a far leap to Finaru-Goji (from Final Wars) as well. Naturally, I wanted to squeeze in some elements of GINO and the Delgado-Goji to give him a sleek, fast and strong look - the perfect fighting machine. However, most importantly, I wanted Godzilla to be proud and noble, with a puffed-out chest, and his head held high, but with a slight incline to indicate his saurian bone structure.
I also decidedly wanted to involve his fearsome breastbone, something rarely elaborated on in past Godzilla designs - That prominent breastbone is usually why so many Godzilla toys have a light silver tone on the chest. It gives him a bit more balance too, and allows for his front visage to have some variety.
I specifically referenced Mosu-Goji for the face, with some gangly teeth ala the Gyakushu/Mire-Goji's. The spines are a personal touch, developed from Godzilla Neo's. The tail is, obviously, Delgado-Goji inspired with a crocodilian flair.

Anguirus next!

Description
The follow-up to this drawing here:
[link]

Part of a series of designs for , one of the most agreeable kaiju fans I've had the pleasure of meeting

ADDENDUM: Allow me to elaborate on the creative process -
The directive was "Godzilla Raids Again," and that was about it. Immediately, I thought of the contrast between Godzilla and Anguirus, and how, according to a few eye-witness accounts, the Gyakushu-Goji was something of a gray-green, maybe a little on the brown side, as Godzilla was frequently depicted in promotional art at the time. So, I ran with a much more desaturated brownish-Godzilla, which gives him a toned-down, yet still ancient and menacing palette to contrast Anguirus, who was reportedly a mix of blues and reds!
As for the body, I also was reminded of how much slimmer and agile Gyakushu-Goji was when compared to Shodai-Goji (the original Godzilla), and it wasn't a far leap to Finaru-Goji (from Final Wars) as well. Naturally, I wanted to squeeze in some elements of GINO and the Delgado-Goji to give him a sleek, fast and strong look - the perfect fighting machine. However, most importantly, I wanted Godzilla to be proud and noble, with a puffed-out chest, and his head held high, but with a slight incline to indicate his saurian bone structure.
I also decidedly wanted to involve his fearsome breastbone, something rarely elaborated on in past Godzilla designs - That prominent breastbone is usually why so many Godzilla toys have a light silver tone on the chest. It gives him a bit more balance too, and allows for his front visage to have some variety.
I specifically referenced Mosu-Goji for the face, with some gangly teeth ala the Gyakushu/Mire-Goji's. The spines are a personal touch, developed from Godzilla Neo's. The tail is, obviously, Delgado-Goji inspired with a crocodilian flair.

Anguirus next!