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Monster Name: Chandora (Chandlar) Ultraman TV Appearance: Episode 8 — “Monster Lawless Zone” Chandora is a strange, Tyrannosaurus-like bodied kaiju with wings instead of arms, bat-like head featuring two tusks, large ears, and a tiny horn. While too large to fly, Chandora can generate hurricane-like gusts with its wings and uses its tusks and fangs to attack enemies. Chandora once battled Red King but was critically injured when Red King ripped off one of its wings. Despite d

Monster Name:  Red King Appearance:  Ultraman , Ultraman Blazar, Ultraman Arc Note: This profile was published in 2015 on Godzilla Island with Ultraman 1966 being the only experience with this Kaiju. This article will be updated with new appearances. Red King is a giant lizard-like monster that walks on two legs. Red King is easily recognized by its large body and tiny head. Red King’s only ability is its massive strength, which it often uses to throw boulders, and in some ca

Note: This review was originally published in 2015 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. In this episode, the Science Patrol is tasked with investigating a mysterious meteor crash near a desert town called Baraj. On the way to the crash site, they spot a rainbow beam in the sky and realize that it’s somehow electromagnetically charged. The blast from the beam forces the Science Patrol to crash land in the desert. Soon after, they find the meteor bu

Name:  Rodan Movie Appearances:   Rodan, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, Invasion of The Astro-Monster, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Gigan, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Terror of Mechagodzilla, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, Godzilla: Final Wars, Godzilla: King of The Monsters (2019) Rodan is a giant red pterodactyl-like kaiju. Rodan has two curved horns towards the back of its head and a body covered in sharp, armor-like scales. Rodan is one of the many kaiju that have re

Monster Name:  Kumonga Movie Appearances:   Son of Godzilla, Godzilla’s Revenge, Godzilla vs Gigan, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla: Final Wars Kumonga is a giant spider kaiju that lives on Monster Island. Originally debuting in Son of Godzilla  under the name “Spiga,” the creature later became widely known as Kumonga. This colossal arachnid has the ability to spray thick webbing and strike with poisonous stingers, making it one of Monster Island’s most dangerous predators. In

Monster Name:  Gabara Movie Appearances:   Godzilla’s Revenge (All Monsters Attack) Gabara is a monster that roams Monster Island looking for opportunities to bully Minilla. Gabara has a humanoid body covered in rough, bulbous scales, with a face resembling a cat and a single horn on its head. Its only known ability is the power to channel electricity through its body, allowing it to electrocute anything it touches. Gabara made its sole appearance in Godzilla’s Revenge , wher

Note: This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. This issue of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth  starts off with Godzilla and Anguirus heading out to sea, going their separate ways after their battle with the MechaGodzillas and Mecha-King Ghidorah. Meanwhile, Lucy from the kaiju research team finds the two mysterious twins who were working with the Cryogs knocked unconscious. When she touches them, she has a strang

Note: This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island views and opinions may have since changed. The Godzilla: Cataclysm  series has been a pretty interesting one so far. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where kaiju have brought about the end of civilization. The monsters haven’t been seen for so many years that many survivors now think of them as legends or even gods. The few remaining humans live scattered in small camps, performing rituals

Monster Name: Gesura Movie Appearances:   Ultraman  Episode 6 — “Coast Guard Orders” Gesura is a lizard-like kaiju with a fish-shaped head and face. Its body is covered in spikes, including a large dorsal fin running down its back. Gesura also has a pale white tail with bulbous sacs that stretch along the back of its hind legs, giving it a strange and unique look. Gesura usually walks on all fours but can also stand upright when needed. It can survive underwater for long peri

Note: This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. The episode starts off with reports of a creature being sighted around Tokyo Bay. Hoshino is down by the bay with his friends watching a cocoa bean shipment come in when one of them spots something strange in the water. Hoshino, however, is distracted by a suspicious-looking man he recognizes from somewhere. His friend insists on calling the Science Patrol to

Name:  Greenmons Movie Appearances:   Ultraman  Episode 5 “Secret of Miroganda” Greenmons has a giant green, sac-like appearance, almost resembling an oversized oven mitt standing upright. Its texture looks rough and cactus-like, giving it a strange, plant-based look. Greenmons can spray a toxic pollen gas that weakens its enemies and can absorb energy to grow larger. Despite these abilities, Greenmons is easily one of the lamest kaiju designs ever created. Ultraman defeated

Note: This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island all view and opinions may have since changed. This episode starts off with a car crash. We then see some strange green goo near the wreck. The driver gets out to investigate, but a weird green, sac-like creature pops up out of nowhere and attacks. The scene cuts to a scientist in his lab looking through a microscope when the same green creature crawls under the door and attacks him too. The Science Patrol

Name:  Ragon Movie Appearances:   Ultraman  Episode 4 “Five Seconds Before the Explosion” Ragon is a humanoid sea monster that walks upright like a human. Ragon’s appearance is very similar to the Creature from the Black Lagoon green, fish-like, and covered in scales. It has fins on its back and arms, and its feet resemble flippers. Ragon first appeared in Ultraman  Episode 4, where a nuclear explosion in the ocean caused a creature to mutate into this giant aquatic kaiju. Ra

Note: This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island all views and a opinions may have since changed. The episode starts off with a spaceship launching from Earth to aid in the development of Jupiter. Shortly after takeoff, the ship explodes, and the Science Patrol discovers it was carrying six nuclear bombs. One of the bombs detonated in the ocean, four were recovered, but the sixth remains missing. Soon after, a cargo ship is attacked by Ragon a giant huma

Name:  Neronga Appearances:   Ultraman  Episode 3 — “Charge Forth, Science Patrol”, Shin Ultraman, Ultraman Rising Neronga is an ancient kaiju from Earth that was thrown down a well long ago. When a power plant was later built near that well, the creature was reawakened and began feeding on the plant’s electricity, growing larger and stronger. Neronga usually walks on all fours but can stand on its hind legs when needed. Its most notable feature is the large horn on its head,

Note: This article was originally published on Godzilla Island in 2014 all view and opinion may have since changed. The episode starts off with Fuji and Hoshino checking out a well that’s been making weird noises. Hoshino decides to jump in and take a look, and that’s when things get wild a giant eye is staring right back at him from the darkness. The ground starts shaking, a landslide hits a nearby power plant, and then we hear this deep roar. A translucent kaiju appears, te

Name:  Alien Baltan Episode Appearances:   Ultraman (Episodes 2 ,16, & 33) , Return of Ultraman (Episode 41), The Ultraman ( Episode 8), Ultraman 80 (Episode 37 & 45), Ultraman The Ultimate Hero, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Max, Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman X, Baltan is one of Ultraman’s most iconic foes and one of the most recognizable kaiju in the entire franchise. Baltan is an alien species with an insectoid, crustacean-like appearance — complete with large claws, a segmented bo

Note: This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island all views and opinion may have since changed. The Plot The episode opens at Science Patrol Headquarters, where the team receives word that a mysterious UFO signal has been detected near a nearby city. The Science Patrol quickly mobilizes and heads to a local science facility to investigate the strange activity. Upon arrival, they find a security guard frozen in place literally. Moments later, the team enco

Name:  Varan Movie Appearances:   Varan the Unbelievable , Destroy All Monsters , Godzilla: Final Wars Varan is a kaiju with a distinctly reptilian appearance. It has white, pointy dorsal spikes that run down its back, resembling the spines of an iguana. Additional spikes line the top of its head, with three smaller spikes on each side of its face. Varan alternates between walking on all fours and standing upright on its hind legs, depending on the situation. It also features

The Plot This movie centers around a joint U.S. and Japanese military experiment conducted on a small island off the coast of Japan. The goal is to test a chemical that can convert saltwater into purified, drinkable water — potentially solving global water shortages. However, the military faces strong opposition from the island’s native villagers, who warn that disturbing the lake will awaken O-Baki, an ancient monster said to dwell beneath the surface. In the English version