Minilla

Minilla, also known as Minya, is a fictional monster appearing in Japanese Toho films. He is the son of Godzilla, the King of the Monsters. Minilla first appeared in the 1967 film Son of Godzilla, where he was depicted as a young, immature monster with a somewhat childlike appearance and behavior. He possesses a much smaller stature than his father and is characterized by his playful nature and occasional clumsiness.

Minilla's abilities are generally less developed than Godzilla's. He can breathe a smoke ring-like projectile, which is less destructive than Godzilla's atomic breath. In some portrayals, he can also emit a weaker version of atomic breath, often depicted as a beam of light or heat. Throughout his appearances, Minilla often learns and grows, sometimes assisted by his father, who acts as a mentor figure.

He has appeared in several other Godzilla films, including Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster (1971) and Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972). In these films, his role often involves assisting Godzilla in battles against other kaiju. Minilla's character serves to provide a familial connection to Godzilla and to explore themes of legacy and growth within the kaiju universe. His design has varied slightly across films, but he is consistently portrayed as a smaller, less formidable version of his iconic father.