As an overall whole, this is one of Fukuda's least refined works, as the characters and action elements are not as effective or as entreatingly colorful as in his prior work. But it's still really fun. The alien villains are in enjoyable in both their ape form and human disguises. The action overall action is really great with Teruyoshi Nakano being given a higher budget to deliver on his specialty of pyrotechnic explosions. The battles are exciting and accentuated by the grand bombastic score by Masaru Sato. Every Sato Godzilla score is unique and and this film has some of his best work. While there are other Mechagodzilla films that I prefer, this is a good debut for one of the series' most iconic character.
Review of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
(1974)
A bombastic and colorful romp that introduces an iconic foe.
15 March 2021