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BioGoji / GhidoGoji Type Suit, upper body animatronic, models Nicknames Godzilla 1989, Godzilla 1991 Portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma Used in Godzilla vs. Biollante, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, Godzilla vs. Mothra (underwater, eruption, and Landmark Tower scenes)

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The BioGoji (ビオゴジ) is the Godzilla suit design used in the 1989 Godzilla film Godzilla vs. Biollante.

The BioGoji suits were modified and renamed GhidoGoji (ギドゴジ,   Gidogoji) for the 1991 Godzilla film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah.

Name

In Godzilla vs. Biollante, the BioGoji's name comes from another kaiju's name in the film it appeared in, Biollante (ビオランテ,   Biorante), and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).

In Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, the GhidoGoji's name comes from another kaiju's name, King Ghidorah (キングギドラ,   Kingu Gidora), and Goji, which comes from Godzilla's Japanese name, Gojira (ゴジラ).

Detail

In 1989, Godzilla was given a whole new look yet again, an overall design which would set the trend for the rest of Godzilla's suits featured in the Heisei era. To convey a feeling of mass and power, the head was reduced and the neck elongated. The face was also changed and appeared to be more feline in appearance. Significant musculature was added, particularly around the chest and thigh area. The irises were enlarged to fill most of the eye sockets, projecting the impression of mammalian cunning. The fangs were reduced in size, but Godzilla's teeth were increased to include a double row of sharp teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. The lateral dorsal plates were also enlarged almost to the size of the center row. Just like the previous suit, this one also weighed 242 pounds, but this time the suit was actually built to fit suit actor Kenpachiro Satsuma, making it much easier for the actor to move. Another suit was built, used in filming for Godzilla's emergence from Mount Mihara and in water scenes. This suit is notorious for having reduced shoulders, and gaining a pronounced crest as the film advances. It weighed 176 pounds. These suits also had detachable dorsal fins, which for some shots would be replaced with a set made of fiber-reinforced plastic and that could light up electronically. This would become standard for the rest of the suits in the Heisei era.

An animatronic was also created of Godzilla's head, neck, shoulders and torso, used in close-up shots. It features a flatter head than both of the suits'. A small model was also created, used for a shot of Godzilla's silhouette in the water.

In Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, both BioGoji suits were reworked. The water suit was given a more massive and muscular body, a more vicious and menacing face, and a larger chest area. This suit was used in most of the filming, becoming the main suit of the film. Instead, the main BioGoji suit was given a flatter head with a larger muzzle, and was used for the feet-to-head shot of Godzilla walking, his appearence and fight with Mecha-King Ghidorah in Shinjuku, and the shot of both of them at the bottom of the sea. A half-body suit with a slightly wider head and straighter snout was also created, and was used for Godzilla's emergence in the Bering Sea, the shot of him walking up the hill at Hokkaido and shots next to King Ghidorah and Mecha-King Ghidorah's Machine Hand. These suits are called the GhidoGoji (ギドゴジ).

A new animatronic was also created as well, used in close-up shots. It is pretty similar to the BioGoji animatronic, albeit with a lighter skin color, yellower teeth, a slightly smaller mouth and a noticeably longer neck. A small model of Godzilla was created as well, used for when Mecha-King Ghidorah carries him and both fall to the sea.

In Godzilla vs. Mothra, the main GhidoGoji suit's head was modified, removing its crest. The suit itself was used for the scenes of the fight between Godzilla and Battra at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, his emergence from Mount Fuji's crater during its eruption and when the Yokohama Landmark Tower falls on him.

Use in other media

Video games

• Godzilla (1993) - NEC/Hudson Soft TurboDuo and PC Engine Duo
• Godzilla on Monster Island (2011) - AVP Slot Machine
• Godzilla (2014) - Sony PlayStation 3 and 4
• Godzilla Kaiju Collection (2015) - Android and iOS
• Godzilla Defense Force (2019) - Android and iOS
• Godzilla Battle Line (2021) - Android, iOS, and PC
• XR World (2022) - Android, iOS, and PC

Gallery

Production

Godzilla vs. Biollante

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  Kenpachiro Satsuma falls into the water during filming, requiring a team to help pull the suit back up
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  Kenpachiro Satsuma tries on an incomplete suit
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Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

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  Kenpachiro Satsuma dances in a BioGoji suit between takes
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Godzilla vs. Mothra

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Screenshots

Godzilla vs. Biollante

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Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

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Godzilla vs. Mothra

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Post-production

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  The Hokkaido GhidoGoji suit, having been found and placed onto a cart for recovery after it was stolen
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  A GhidoGoji statue

Merchandise

Covers

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  The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla vs. Biollante
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  The cover for the soundtrack of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

Toys

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  Bandai HG Series Set 5 Godzilla '89
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  Bandai Godzilla: High Grade Shin Godzilla Set Godzilla 1989
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  Bandai Godzilla: High Grade D+ 02 Godzilla (1989)
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  Unreleased figure of BioGoji in the 12PM line
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  Bandai The Godzilla Collection Godzilla 1991
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  Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 1989
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  Hazawa-Gumi Godzilla 1991
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  Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 vinyl figure bank
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  Diamond Select Godzilla 1989 vinyl bust bank
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  S.H. MonsterArts Light Sound Songs Godzilla 1989
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  S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989
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  S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla 1989 Exclusive Edition
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  X-Plus 25cm Godzilla 1989
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  X-Plus 25cm Battle-damaged Godzilla 1989
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  X-Plus 30cm Godzilla 1989
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  X-Plus Real Master Series Polyresin Godzilla 1989
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  X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1989
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  X-Plus 30cm Yuji Sakai Model Collection Godzilla 1991
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  X-Plus USA Godzilla 1989 resin statue
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  Bandai 4-inch Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Large Scale Godzilla 1991 (Toho Employee exclusive)
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  Bandai Real Godzilla 1 Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Real Godzilla 3 Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai 1992 Godzilla 1989 finger puppet
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  Bandai 1992 Godzilla 1991 finger puppet
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  Bandai 1993 Godzilla 1991 finger puppet
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  Bandai Legend of Godzilla 2 Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Real Action Godzilla 1989
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  Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1989
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  Bandai Godzilla Complete Works Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Godzilla Appearance Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Mini Battle G Godzilla 1989
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  Bandai Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah set
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  Lottery prize Godzilla 1991 mini figure
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  Human-sized Godzilla 1991 sculpted by Yuji Sakai
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  Banpresto Godzilla 1991 head magnet
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  Banpresto Godzilla 1989
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  Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Monochrome Color Ver.
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  Banpresto Godzilla 1989 Heat Ray Radiation Color Ver.
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  Shokugan Godzilla 1989
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  Mini Cast Godzilla 1989 and Biollante Flower Beast ornament
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  NECA 1989 Godzilla
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  NECA 1989 Godzilla (Biollante Bile Ver.)
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  Bandai 2021 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991 (COIN PARKING DELIVERY ver.)
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  Super7 Ultimates! Godzilla 1989
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  Super7 Ultimates! Dark Horse Godzilla
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  Bandai Movie Monster Series Extreme Godzilla 1989 Osaka Attack Luminous Color ver.
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  Toys based on the Godzilla Battle Line model
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  S.H. Monsterarts Godzilla 1991 (Shinjuku Decisive Battle ver.)
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  Godzilla 2-Inch Mini Figures by WizKids
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  Chibi Maru Godzilla (1989)
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  Bandai 2024 Movie Monster Series Godzilla 1991
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  Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Classic Classic Series Godzilla Hokkaido Ver.
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  Hiya Toys Exquisite Basic Classic Classic Series Heat Ray Godzilla Hokkaido Ver.
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  Godzilla Action Figure Godzilla 1991
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  Bandai America Mini Godzilla Collection
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  Bandai America Mini Godzilla Collection color variants
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  DeAgostini Toho Monsters Collection Godzilla (1989)
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  Toynami Godzilla 1989 statue
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  Mondo Godzilla 1989 statue
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  1998 Banpresto Godzilla 1989 bust
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  Banpresto Godzilla 1989 statue
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  Pearia Godzilla vs Biollante pocket toy pack
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  Sofvics Godzilla (1991)
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  Sofvics Godzilla (1991) heat-ray radiation ver.
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  Banpresto Godzilla (1989) finger puppet
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  Burning Kingdom Godzilla (1991)
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  Bandai Kana Model Godzilla (1991)
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  Tokyo Marui Co. RC Godzilla (1989)
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  Bandai Godzi-Burst Godzilla (1991)
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  Bandai Godzi-Burst Godzilla (1991)
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  PeariA 25cm Soft vinyl Godzilla (1989)
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  Kata Studio Godzilla (1991) Model Kit

Trading cards

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  Battle Spirits BSC26 Godzilla (1989) card

Magazines

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Clothing

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Miscellaneous

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  24cm 150,000,000 yen pure gold 15kg BioGoji Godzilla 「純金 GODZILLA」
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  Keychain of Godzilla and Super X2
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  Godzilla (1989) Halloween mask
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  Rubie’s Godzilla adult Halloween mask
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  Rubies Godzilla child costume
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  Rubies inflatable Godzilla adult costume
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  Rubies inflatable Godzilla child costume
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  Rubies Godzilla small child costume
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  Rubies Godzilla Lawn inflatable
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  Rubies Godzilla pet costume
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  Banpresto Godzilla (1989) light-up bust

Videos

Godzilla Suit Stolen American News Report Godzilla Suit Recovery Japanese News Report

Trivia

• At the beginning of Godzilla vs. Mothra's production schedule, an unknown individual or party stole the Hokkaido GhidoGoji suit from Toho Studios before it could be used in several scenes too strenuous for the new BatoGoji suit. It was eventually discovered on the shore of Lake Okutama by an old woman. Members of Koichi Kawakita's special effects team were reportedly disappointed at its return, due to the amount of time required to repair the damage it had sustained. It can be seen in the completed film fighting the larval Battra underwater, rising from the erupting Mount Fuji, and falling to the ground after Battra drops the top of the Yokohama Landmark Tower onto it.
• One of the three BioGoji suits built for Godzilla vs. Biollante was deemed unacceptable, presumably by special effects director Koichi Kawakita, and appeared only in publicity photos and the scene when Godzilla approaches the Twin 21 Towers. It had a flatter head, a thicker neck, and slimmer thighs than the BioGoji.

References

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