The Fathers Who Created Godzilla

2.10.2025

ゴジラを創った父たち

The Fathers Who Created Godzilla

● 造型スタッフ八木勘寿

● Modeling Staff Member Yagi Kanju

利光貞三の右腕として活躍した人で、皮膚処理のうまさは、その後の怪獣造りに大きな影響を与えた。

He was Toshimitsu Sadazo’s right-hand man, and his skill at skin processing had a major influence on subsequent monster creations.

● 美術デザイナー渡辺明

● Art Designer Watanabe Akira

美術班の総監督で、セットの図面をおこしたり、怪獣のデザインを描いた。

He was the general director of the art team, and created blueprints for the sets and monster designs.

● 造型スタッフ利光貞三

● Modeling Staff Member Toshimitsu Sadazo

初代ゴジラのイメージを具体化させ、数多くの怪獣の基本型を生み出した。彫刻家で、骨格のとらえ方は見事だ。

He gave shape to the image of the original Godzilla, and created the basic forms for many monsters. He is a sculptor, and his capture of the skeleton is magnificent.

Source: Godzilla: The Making of Godzilla 1985, p 136