Jet Jaguar is one of the most anticipated additions to the Godzilla cinematic universe. The towering robotic hero first appeared in the 1973 Toho Godzilla film Godzilla vs. Megalon.
Initially, he wasn’t on Godzilla’s side. The undersea civilization (the Seatopians), stole control of Jet Jaguar and used him to guide their giant monster, Megalon, in attacking the surface world.
In a surprising twist, Jet Jaguar gained its own consciousness and chose to use its powers for good. Recognizing the danger posed by Megalon, he sought out the assistance of Godzilla. This marked the first (and only) time Jet Jaguar and Godzilla fought together in a Toho Godzilla film.
In the TV series Godzilla Island, viewers are introduced to three variations of Jet Jaguar: a silver model, Medical Jet Jaguar, and Fire Fighter Jet Jaguar. He then made an appearance in the 2021 Netflix animated series Godzilla Singular Point as a creation of the Otaki Factory.
Recent hints in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have ignited fan theories, suggesting Jet Jaguar’s arrival might be just around the corner. This high-tech titan promises to be a powerful ally for the King of the Monsters.
Jet Jaguar’s Anticipated Debut Leaves Fans Ecstatic
The potential introduction of Jet Jaguar into the Monsterverse has fans buzzing with excitement. Though he wasn’t explicitly shown in the film, the theory was explained by SammyJReacts.
It’s no secret that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire took inspiration from Showa Era (a period in Japanese history that lasted from December 25, 1926, to January 7, 1989). The film includes characters from that era, and one of them might be Jet Jaguar.
In the movie, we find out that a group called Monarch has pieces of Mechagodzilla and uses them to make Kong stronger to fight other Kaiju threats. This hints that humans might start making their own big Mechs. Maybe there’s a secret project where they build Jet Jaguar alongside the government’s robot projects.
Jet Jaguar could end up being a robot fighting with Godzilla, driven by the belief that Godzilla serves as Earth’s protector, unlike the government. Dan Stevens‘ character, Trapper, might be the one controlling Jet Jaguar. Initially, he could start off fighting against Godzilla but then realize that Godzilla is actually trying to help, leading to them teaming up. Check out some fan reactions:
We’re going Pacific Rim in this shit. I mean… Gypsy Avenger would make a great body for a Monsterverse Jet Jaguar. Never too bad to recycle. pic.twitter.com/MCHQ0O09f8
— I’m not proud of this either… (@aussie1318) April 1, 2024
Same vibe in terms of personality
— Gifted_Fire (@thegiftedfire) April 1, 2024
I believe it
— Marck Lopez (@GorditoXtrm) April 1, 2024
Holy fuck this is peak
— Argo Wyght (@ArgoLovely) April 1, 2024
Crafted by Dr. Goro Ibuki, Jet Jaguar is no ordinary machine. He’s a massive humanoid mech, standing tall at a whopping 50 meters when he’s fully powered up. What sets Jet Jaguar apart from the rest is his impressive array of abilities. First off, he’s incredibly strong and durable, capable of going head-to-head with the fiercest kaiju out there.
But that’s not all.
Jet Jaguar: The Technological Marvel and Humanity’s Defender
Jet Jaguar also has supersonic flight capability, which gives him unparalleled agility and mobility. No monster can escape his grasp when he’s flying high. Perhaps his most intriguing power is the ability to change his size at will. He can shrink down to sneak into tight spots or grow to match the size of his opponent.
Jet Jaguar isn’t just another mechanical marvel; he’s got a mind of his own. Unlike other robotic kaiju controlled by humans, Jet Jaguar develops his own consciousness and purpose. And what’s his mission? Protecting humanity at all costs.
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