GODZILLA: THE COMPLETE ANIMATED SERIES DVD DVD

The DVD gets the job done. I've checked out multiple episodes on multiple discs, they all work well. There's pretty much no special features. But the DVD is functional. It includes 40 episodes, thankfully including the two unaired episodes (both of which are solid entries). However, the DVD does have the episodes out of order, the DVD does not have it organized by the original broadcast order. Since this series is mostly monster of the weeks, this won't be a big problem. The original broadcast order itself wasn't perfect, with eps like Area 51 seemingly being set in season 1 when it actually aired in season 2. In short, there's really no right way to watch the show. Now, I want to talk about the series itself. 40 episodes in total. I personally love the animation. Its made from the same studio who animated Extreme Ghostbusters and the Men in Black series. I really dig the style and its perfect for action. Godzilla is joined by a group of scientist investigating mutations. 5 scientist in total with the help of a robot named N.I.G.E.L. Before I go over the individual characters, I want to say that each of the main cast is very likable. Its fun to spend time with these characters. They all seem to get along, and those who don't, change and grow. They all have some time to shine. Nick Tatopoulos is returning from the 98 film. This time portrayed by a new actor with a redesign. He feels like a completely different character then the meek, nervous Nick we saw in the film. He's very "take charge" in this series and acts like a competent leader. In the series, He is Godzilla's adoptive father, since the lizard imprinted on him. A dynamic that could have been developed more (that's one complaint I have for the series). Nick is joined by Mendel Craven. He's also returning from the 98 film, but this time the original actor for Mendel returns too. Mendel is often sickly and fussy. But he is incredibly smart, the relationships he develops with Randy and Elsie are some of the best parts of the show. And we even see a cool future version of him in an ep. He's a standout character. He might seem like a "wimp", but he'll surprise you. He's also the creator of the robot N.I.G.E.L Elsie is really funny, with a dry sense of humor. She develops a sweet relationship with Mendel. I do wish the series had given her a bit more focus, but she's great whenever she's around. She was also from the 98 film, but has a new actor here. Randy is a new addition to the franchise. He's fun, can surprisingly be sweet at times. He can be a pain in the butt, but you get the sense he has a good heart. His friendship with Mendel is great. But his relationship with Monique could use some work. It feels like just a physical attraction and lacks substance. Randy is the one who's always cheering Godzilla on, which is neat, and he's also very very good with computers. Monique is cool. She's a french agent assigned to look over HEAT and Godzilla. It feels like a natural expansion of the French characters in the 98 film. She can kick ass, and easily is the second in command of the group. She may be cold (sometimes the writers write her too cold, and forget nuance) but you do get the sense she cares for people. N.I.G.E.L. the robot is an important member of the crew, with many different functions proving his worth. Randy constantly messes with his voice to annoy Mendel. Its a running gag that N.I.G.E.L. is demolished each episode. Now the big iguana himself, Godzilla. They kept with the 98 design but slightly modified it. I actually really lik the 98 Godzilla design, so of course I like this. Godzilla feels like a good blend of his Toho roots and the 1998 version. He has the atomic breath, which is very useful, but unlike Toho's Godzilla, this Godzilla's atomic breathe is green instead of blue. He can burrow really well like the 98 version. He also has the agility of the 98 version. He's taking monsters down like the Toho Godzilla, even acting as a hero like the Showa era Godzilla and the Hanna Barbera Godzilla. If you're a Godzilla fan, there are a ton of references here. They mention giant lobsters (like Ebriah), Cyber-Godzilla is very similar to Showa era and Millennium era MechaGodzilla, there's a monster that is just like Hedorah, a brief appearance of a monster very similar to Anguirus, a version of monster island appears on the show, the Monster Wars three parter is clearly inspired by Destroy All Monsters, Destroy All Monsters is name dropped. I have not seen these Toho movies, but apparently one monster resembles Megaguirus (from the Millennium era) and another resembles Battra (from the Heisei era). I'm sure there are things that I missed. But this show obviously did its homework. It takes inspiration from what's come before to create something new, while not ignoring/belittling the controversial 98 film which spawned this cartoon. Briefly I want to mention some side characters. Audrey is from the movie but she's very annoying here. She's the love interest of Nick, but each episode feels like another reason they should just separate. She is a returning character from the movie, but with a new actress. Hicks is back, a military general from the movie even played by the same actor. He seems to trust Nick in the series, but isn't given too much to do. His inclusion is nice to see tho. Cameron Winters is a fun villain. A genius who hates Nick and knows a lot about robotics (and monster mind control). A solid villain. A lot of the stories feel like they could be for a genre show intended for a teen or older audience. And the show never talks down to children (it avoids harsh language or gore). It treats its audience with respect. The monsters for these stories can be really interesting. The designs are solid. Tho the series does rely on bugs a bit too much for adversaries. A few stand out episodes include Future Shock, End of the Line, and Monster Wars. But average episodes can be wickedly entertaining with usually a cool new monster and focus on the likable leads. The weakest episode is S.C.A.L.E. which kind of shows the monsters (which at this point were often seen as large animals) being treated inhumanly on monster island. With way too small enclosures, shock collars, and government tests. It just takes some of the fun out of it, and its nowhere near as charming as Showa era Monster Island. So my complaints would be that episode, I find Audrey annoying, a little more variation for the monsters, some work done with Monique & Randy's romance, and some development with Nick and Godzilla relationship. Since the series was cancelled, there was no real ending. The 98 film and the cartoon series continuity never gets a continuation or finale. But this design of Godzilla does appear in Final Wars and some of the Godzilla comics, just renamed as a new character "Zilla". The good parts are solid episodes, good monster designs, likable leads, respecting the source material (both the 98 film and the Toho series), having some relationship actually develop (though sometimes it reverts back to what it was prior), monster fights, pleasing animation, and being fun. I recommend the series. If you're a fan of Godzilla, the 98 film, giant monsters, or genre shows then do yourself a favor, and watch this show!

I taped this entire show when it aired on Australia's Network Ten in 1999 and watched these episodes repeatedly. In 2004, I accepted an online acquaintance's offer to send copies of my tapes to his friend in the UK so that he could transfer them to region free DVDs. While I was satisfied with those VHS to DVD transfers, I have long waited for the complete series to be officially released on DVD. That day has finally come, and I couldn't be happier. While these DVDs have no subtitles or extras, the set is more than I could have hoped for. The picture quality is superb, vastly superior to that of my old VHS recordings (which for the most part I thought had great picture quality, albeit with some occasional video artefacts and Channel 10 logos). In fact, thanks to these official DVDs I am can see tiny details in the picture that I never saw before. Sharp edges of character outlines and the like. Details that were blurred or merged in my VHS recordings. And that's despite my VHS recordings being 576i vs these DVDs 480i. The DVD cover could have done with individual compartments for each disk, instead of just stacking the disks on top of each other. But I find that to be little more than a minor inconvenience. Many people have criticized the 1998 movie for its deviation from its Japanese roots. Namely Godzilla not breathing fire or fighting other monsters, and getting killed off with missiles. I liked the movie. But for those who didn't, this series more than makes up for it. Everyone I know who hated the movie has had nothing but positive things to say about the cartoon it spawned. Here Godzilla breaths atomic fire (and yes, his spines light up just before he takes his shot). He fights other giant monsters or giant robots in every episode. And, importantly, he survives bomb blasts, missiles, volcanoes, avalanches, you name it. Plot wise, the TV show continues from where the 1998 movie left off. It's revealed that Nick Tatopoulos returned to Madison Square Garden with the military and accidentally stumbles across the last of the first Godzilla's eggs just before it hatches. The baby imprints on Nick, seeing him as his surrogate father. This second Godzilla grows old and still imprinted on Nick proceeds to follows him wherever he goes to protect him from other giant monsters popping up out of the wood work. Nick forms an organization devoted to tracking down these giant mutants for research purposes and to, if necessary, eliminate them. The team consists of two characters from the film: Doctors Elsie Chapman and Mendel Craven (played by Vicki Lewis and Malcolm Danare in the film respectively, the latter reprises his role here); and two new characters: Randy Hernandez, a college student and research assistant to Nick who serves as the team's IT expert and hacker); and Monique Dupre, a French intelligence agent sent by Phillip Roaché whose modus operandi seems to be "destroy all monsters on sight". While none of the ToHo monsters like Mothra or King Ghidorah are featured in this series, Godzilla's animated opponents are more than worthy to be considered iconic in their own right. Such creatures include El Gusano Gigante, a giant six-eyed, spiny earthworm that feeds off poisons and can burrow through rock; the Crackler, a giant bug/lizard like entity composed of electromagnetic energy that shoots electricity; Skeetera, a giant mosquito that grows larger as it sucks up other mutant's blood and is able to steal the abilities of any mutant whose blood it feeds on; and Crustaceous Rex, a giant walking squid/crustacean hybrid that spits tar and has tentacles coming out of its chest. Interestingly, some of these animated mutations seem to be inspired by various ToHo monsters. With Megapede, the giant bees, and other mutant insects being inspired by Mothra; the man-eating plants are obviously a reference to Biolante; and the corpse of the Godzilla from the 1998 movie is resurrected as a cyborg - clearly a nod to MechaGozilla. The "Competition" episode really peaked the homage to Toho: seeing the animated Godzilla go up against a gigantic robotic ape (with realistic skin coverings) always reminds me of "King Kong vs Godzilla". Actually, I think this series may have inspired later Godzilla movies. The Cyber-Godzilla (or Cyber-Zilla if you prefer), was probably the inspiration for Kiryu, the Millennium version of MechaGodzilla which was built around the bones of the 1954 Godzilla. There was also an episode in which Nick and Monique go inside Godzilla's blood stream in a mini sub to battle giant germs infecting him. This is similar to a scene from "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack", in which one of the protagonists travels inside Godzilla via mini-sub to plant a bomb. And on two separate occasions in the series, the human characters go scuba diving onto the giant monster itself as it moves through the sea: Nick and Monique riding Godzilla in "D.O.A." and Randy and Monique riding the Cryptocleidus in "Monster Wars Part 2". Watching these scenes now I can't help but wonder if they inspired a certain scene from "Godzilla vs Megaguirus". Ironically, this animated Godzilla has even defeats quite a few opponents, such as Rhinosaurus and Skeetera, in much the same way the Japanese Godzilla defeated "Zilla" in "Godzilla: Final Wars" - one quick swipe of his tail. In addition to the ToHo-inspired characters, other monsters seem to be based on mythology with a cult following of their own. For example, The Loch Ness monster and Quetzalcoatl both make appearances. It's truly epic to see these creatures in a Godzilla show. Inspirations and homages aside, the fight scenes between Godzilla and the monsters are always a sight to behold. And the series takes place in so many different places around the world that it never gets boring. One episode we may see Godzilla battling monsters in New York, the next we may see him duking it out in Jamaica tearing down cliffs and pulling up sunken ships, the next he may be on a tropical island, then battling monsters undersea, then he might be back in the city pulling down buildings and hunting down his enemies. As I said before, I liked the 1998 movie and never really had any problem with the characters therein. Although some people apparently did. I encouraged a friend to watch this show recently and one of the things he said about it was, and I quote: "All the annoying characters from the movie are corrected here." Let me tell you, they certainly have been given quite the upgrade. As much as I liked Mathew Broderick, I have to say that Ian Ziering portrays this animated interpretation of Nick as a far more sophisticated scientist and even warrior with pure leadership skills. When he's not in the lab talking techno and giving orders to his team mates; he's out in the field commanding Godzilla, and even wielding rifles whilst dodging explosions and monster attacks. I'd be happy to call this guy "boss" any day of the week. Audrey Timmons is also portrayed more sophisticated here too. Whereas in the film she was this blond nobody constantly feeling sorry for herself and trying to get ahead, here the series takes full advantage of her self-confidence that she developed by the end of the film. She's portrayed as a savvy and intelligent reporter who is determined to get two things - the story of the century and Nick. I like to think of her as April O'Neil from the 1987 TMNT, but with brains. I was actually surprised that Elise Chatman and Mendel Craven were given such large roles in this series, considering that they were just secondary characters in the film. But Elise's sarcastic remarks and Mendel's on-the-spot inventing make for great entertainment. The dialogue scenes contain a lot of fun techno babble and each character interacts with each other in their own quirky way which lead to many hijinks. Craven is always pissed at Randy for reprogramming his robot N.I.G.E.L. Elise always spouts sarcasm and casually flirts with Nick - much to the aggravation Audrey, while Nick just seems to ignore Elise's flirting. And Randy keeps trying to make his moves on Monique and fails repeatedly. And again, the human characters also put up good fights of their own. Trying to take down the creatures with their own weapons or inventions. There are plenty of monsters as big as a buildings for Godzilla to fight. But there are also a few human sized monsters like giant rats or insects for the human characters to try and outrun or open fire upon. So you have the best of both worlds: you got monster battles and human retaliation. Even the smaller mutants attempt to take on Godzilla. In one episode human-sized rats climb all over him in an attempt to take them down, and in another episode human-sized termites did the same. In all honesty, any nitpicks that I really have with this show are minor. I personally would have liked to see more of Nick and Audry's relationship in this series. Fortunately though, their time away from each other is actually addressed in a few episodes. But I was a little disappointed by the lack of screen time for certain other movie characters. Phillippe Roache was relegated to only three episodes; Lucy was mentioned (indirectly or directly) in a couple episodes but never seen; while Sergeant O'Neal was conspicuously absent without explanation. It's also a little odd that Kevin Dunn's character was a US Army Colonel in the movie, and despite the first episode literally continuing from right where the film ended he's been demoted to Major (maybe for blowing up Madison Square Garden?). As imaginative as the designs of Godzilla's adversaries are, a few of these mutants could have benefited from some better names. Sure we have creatures like El Gusano Gigante, Crustaceous Rex, Rhinosaurus, D.R.A.G.M.A., etc. But then we have creatures are simply called "Giant Bat", "Giant Chameleon", "Giant Turtle", "Giant This", "Giant That". These aren't names, these are what they are! And speaking of monsters, at times the show tries to play a juggling game of who will play a more significant role in bringing down the monster of the week: Godzilla or the human characters. For example: in episode 2 it is clearly Godzilla who brings down the giant squids and defeats Crustaceous Rex; while in Episode 3 it is Randy and Mendel's computer virus that ultimately stops the Nanotech Microbe Colony, not to mention Nick who dropped the virus into the creature. But regardless of who defeats the creatures, the battles are always spectacular. Really, those are the only gripes that I have with the show. And if they are as trivial as that, you can't go wrong. The only major thing wrong with this show was that it only lasted for two seasons. As much as I enjoyed "Godzilla 2014", I would have much rather seen a live action continuation to this series. It is also kind of depressing that ToHo has renamed the American Godzilla "Zilla", but again the ToHo films have had so many reboots and alternate continuities that it's hard to keep track of what's considered canon anymore. But regardless of what ill memories people may have of the film, or what ToHo calls this monster, this animated interpretation of Godzilla will forever be my Godzilla. That memory is now forever preserved on DVD, and I highly encourage everyone to get that DVD and relive this truly epic saga.

Great show 10/10 would reccomend if you want your childhood or a good starter if you want to get into godzilla without being overwhelmed by the countless movies

This all could have been on two blue rays in a better definition , but whatever no complaint. It's worth the purchase especially when it's on sale for ten bucks can't go wrong When I Finished watching the entire series three times over I gifted it to my friends kid because I hate SpongeBob that's not a cartoon it's rot. I gifted this to my friend's kid along with rusty boy robot and Digimon. I will repurchase when there's a blu-ray of Godzilla animated series.Because it's only one season.Many desks and it could have been a little better.But I'm not complaining.It just takes up space when it could be on one disk in a higher cleaner HD Instead of every four episodes then got switch discs. Great thing about watching cartoons from your youth As an adult you can relax fall asleep 😴

This series is one of the rare examples of an old gem getting saved from oblivion. Although the film this series followed up on, Godzilla (1998), was of debatable quality to put it lightly, this series was much more well received by the fans. Unfortunately it was at war with the popular Pokemon and Digimon anime at the time, and so sadly this show didn't get the audience for what could have been an even longer run. Still, what we got was a 40 episode, 2 season run that has stood the test of time with its simple but effective setup, memorable cast and quality animation. The show was in limbo for 15 years, with only 9 episodes getting a minimalist DVD release many years ago, and those are long out of print. If you wanted to watch it you had to stream it or hope a friend taped it or something. A Netflix release was nice for those who had the service, but there was still something missing. Finally, in the wake of the 2014 Godzilla reboot, Godzilla: The Series finally got the full, 2 season DVD release we've wanted for so long. The show follows the efforts of H.E.A.T. a team led by Dr. Nick Tatopoulos, tasked with researching and containing various giant monsters that have appeared in the wake of various nuclear tests, aliens, lab experiments gone wrong, or whatever sci-fi silliness they could cook up. Also on the team are Elsei Chapman (sarcastic biologist), Mendel Craven (tech wizard), Randy Hernandez (playful hacker) and Monique Dupre (badass spy). The characters play off each other well, and each of them had a distinct, unique relationship with the others that helped the cast feel distinct and memorable. They aren't cookie-cutter science wizards, they all have their own reasons for joining the team and they all have their own problems. Of course the most unusual member of the team is the titular character himself: Godzilla. Remember that last egg from the end of the movie? This is him. After the movie Nick and the army find the egg, and the baby 'imprints' on Nick before fleeing. He comes back fully grown and oddly friendly to Nick and his crew. Silly as that setup it, its all the excuse needed for HEAT and Godzilla to travel the world finding various monsters to fight. And what fights they are. The writers knew what needed to be done to 'fix' the American Godzilla design. Godilla Jr. here is just as fast and agile as his Dad, but he's much tougher, allowing him to shrug off the army like the Godzilla we all know and love. He's also got atomic fire and he's quite smart too. A 'best of both worlds' arrangement. Many of the original monsters made for the show are quite fun and memorable as well: a Sphinx, Mechs, Aliens, even the Loch Ness Monster and Quetzalcoatl . Yes, Godzilla fights the Loch Ness Monster and Quetzalcoatl. And Its Awesome. Everything is well animated the cast all look distinct, and the sound is great. it still looks and sounds good today. Episodes are mostly formulaic stand-alones with the basic plot of: "Monster shows up, HEAT investigates, calls Godzilla, FIGHT!" It works quite well, and nearly every episode pits Godzilla against a wide array of giant monsters. There are MANY nods to classic Godzilla films here as well, with several monsters inspired by classic Toho Monsters. Quetzalcoatl=Rodan, Cyber-Zilla=Mechagodzilla, Giant Armadillo=Angurias and so on. We even get a robot yeti for a Godzilla vs. King Kong fight! There are sadly no extras in the set at all, and the menus are very basic, with the only thing being to just play the episodes or select individual episodes. There are 4 discs with 10 episodes each, but the 4 discs are stacked on top of each other, which is a very poor way to stood discs. However, I can easily forgive this considering we FINALLY get the whole series on DVD for the first time after a 15 year wait. I never thought this would happen. All in all this is a fun show that should entertain all but the most vehement anti-1998 fans, and I'm happy to put it on my shelf with all my other Godzilla memorabilia.

Must have if you like the animated series on fox Kids. This series was a sequel to the live action GODZILLA 98 movie. The series was alot better definitely a purchase. Plus 2 never before seen episodes.

The whole new version of "Godzilla" animated is in many ways not just direct sequels to the much maligned movie, but trumps it with 40 episodes. Done in a very nice style that isn't influenced by anime. Similar to "MIB" series, "Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot" and "eXtreme Ghost Busters." A nice animation style with nice detail beats hands down any of the really cheap animation of the late 1970's to 1980's. The stories are interesting too with different types of mutations, hostile locals and even aliens and various groups, including the US military, adding to the problems that HEAT faces around the world as the rise of giant mutations continues. The action takes place all over the USA, but also the world. Just as in XGB there is a time travel story into a bleak future where HEAT sees the aftermath of a new monstrous hybrid species that seems too well adapted to stop. Humanitarian Environmental Action Team Good news! The two previous unaired episodes are part of it.Sadly there are no extras which is disappointing. However the four discs are packed tight so watch out when you open it. A little difficult prying them out. They probably found it was cheaper to stack them so be careful when you work to remove them. They are numbered so no problem there. No trailers or commercials so you don't have to wait long to get to the good stuff. Now if they would only release those other three cartoon series I listed above and then I rest easy. For the money a very good deal. Haven't seen this cartoon since it ran in 1998.

The unjust demonization of the 1998 Godzilla film, notwithstanding (itself merely a reimagining of a well-known popular culture figure, no more harmful than Daniel Craig's post-9/11 James Bond, or Marvel Comics' Ultimate reexamination of classic superheroes), this animated follow-up did much to build a fascinating universe set in the aftermath of the film, the ominous-looking (and fast-growing!) hatchling at the end not as harmful as feared, bonding with the first human it sees, protagonist Nick "Worm Guy" Tatopoulis (Matt Broderick in the film). A universe where Godzilla is the iceberg's tip, where mutations are concerned, many of these less hospitable than "The G-Man," as he comes to be called. This series was far more intelligent than most Saturday morning fare airing in the 1990s (mostly merely glorified toy commercials), and its human characters, animated versions of the film's protagonists, are fleshed out as people, as regards workplace banter, character flaws, families, romantic relationships--and careers that conflict with them--and life stories/pasts (focusing exclusively on Gojira could get old, after all), with new characters, such as Randy Hernandez, Dr. Tatopoulis's irreverent Latino lab assistant/hacker, and the team's scornful (in her dealings with matters American) French-Vietnamese ally Monique "Miss Saigon" Dupres, sent by Jean Reno's intelligence agent from the film, to keep future mutations under surveillance), rounding out the cast. (Yes, characters look slightly different from film counterparts, but for legal reasons, exact actor likenesses being problematic.) (And Godzilla is no mere, mindless animal, one particularly dark episode, "End of the Line," revealing an intelligent, emotional being lurking in that reptilian brain.) For all that traditional fans of the old Toho Godzilla films felt betrayed by the 1998's film's seeming lack of connection to the older films, the series has its own unique take on features associated with those films, features such as Monster Island, Mecha-Godzilla (a cybernetically-reanimated Godzilla which supposedly died at film's end, creating a loyalty conflict for its offspring), and a two-part episode in which aliens attempt to coopt the monsters of Earth in advance of a planetary invasion, a la Destroy All Monsters from 1968. The series doesn't flinch when depicting consequences of the team's actions (even going to court at one point to defend actions which may have caused more public harm than good), or implications of the giant mutations' existence (mutations which could--and in some instances, did--kill people, given half a chance). And for all the headaches initiated by big monsters, human antagonists are, more often than not, bigger monsters than the mutated variety. Sure, there are moments which strain credibility; a time travel trip to a post-apocalyptic future shows the ruins of a movie marquee advertising Ghostbusters 10 (?!), an episode claiming that a (monster-initiated) nuclear launch on Baghdad could result in retaliation and World War 3, is a real howler (as Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction), and a Mardi Gras-centered episode claiming to be set in the French Quarter looks more like rural Louisiana than New Orleans. And despite Randy's claims, the World War 2-era Navajo Code talkers were not used against Germany, but Japan. These are small nits, though, as the series is pretty good at getting real-life facts right, i.e., a dangerous, giant mosquito being identified as female (males don't bite), Loch Ness's actual geographical age going back to the last Ice Age, not the dinosaurs, and Monique's reference to Japan's anti-militaristic constitution. These 40 episodes did much to remedy problems stemming from Roland Emmerich's take on Godzilla (I won't call it "Zilla," the pejorative coined by diehard fans), and I highly recommend it.

This Godzilla film was one of my favourite movies as a child. I only recently discovered the animated series so I’m looking forward to watching more of these episodes. The show appears to be very thoughtful and intelligently written, especially for a children’s show. Adults can definitely enjoy this, and it’s not just for the nostalgia.

Todos los episodios de, quizás, la mejor serie de animación sobre monstruos gigantes pero eso sí, sin ningún extra añadido. La calidad de vídeo y audio es buena sin ser lo mejor en cuanto a estándar de calidad. Eso sí, cuidado porque aunque en la descripción pone "Reino Unido" pero la codificación es Región 1, así que no funcionará si no se usa un lector de DVD libre de región.

Excellent series, still the best animated Godzilla media. Very good value for the money.

Great animation and story line, Hollywood could have learned a lot on how to do Godzilla movies

Excelente de colección solo consideren que se requiere un DVD multiregion y solo tiene audio en ingles.