Godzilla, for one, is a giant MONSTER that first appeared in the 1954 Japanese film of the same name. It has since become an iconic symbol of Japanese popular culture and has been featured in numerous films, television shows, video games, and comic books. The character is typically depicted as a giant reptilian creature with atomic breath and other destructive powers. Godzilla is often seen as a metaphor for nuclear weapons and has become a symbol of destruction and chaos.