February is absolutely stacked with some massive kaiju and tokusatsu releases. We’re seeing the finale of Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone, the beginning of the final arc of Marvel’s Ultraman with The Fall of Ultraman issue 1, and the conclusion of Kyle Higgins & Mat Groom’s Immortal Legend Batman with issue 6. And that is just the beginning...

This film is a must watch for anyone starting out as a Godzilla fan.

The movie introduces the title monster Ebirah for the very first time, and fans will also recognize the return of the Giant Condor! Of course, no tropical kaiju romp is complete without Mothra, who makes an appearance as well. Packed with fun action, memorable monsters, and a tropical setting, it’s a film that still resonates for many of us as a childhood favorite.

Monster Profile: Gomess Appearances:  Ultra Q, Ultraman Z, Ultraman Decker, Ultraman Arc, Shin Ultraman Gomess are giant dinosaur-like monsters with plate armor covering their bodies. They have a horn on the top of their skulls and two long tusks protruding from their mouths. Gomess do not have any special abilities beyond their immense strength, armor-like skin, and the ability to dig underground. The first Gomess appeared when it was awakened by a crew digging a tunnel for

Name:  Gorosaurus Movie Appearances:   King Kong Escapes, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla’s Revenge (All Monsters Attack), Godzilla vs Gigan Gorosaurus is a Tyrannosaurus-like kaiju with small bumps running down his back. He has a large mouth that he uses to bite his enemies and is known for his ability to jump high and deliver a powerful kangaroo-style kick. Gorosaurus also has burrowing abilities, which we see in Destroy All Monsters  when he rises from beneath the streets o

Note: This review was first published in 2014 on Godzilla Island view and opinions may have since changed. The episode starts with two orbs flying through space toward Earth. The blue orb crashes into a lake, while the red orb collides mid-air with a science exploration ship. Inside the ship is Hyata, part of a science investigation team. The red orb surrounds Hyata and takes him away. Inside the orb is Ultraman, who explains he’s been chasing a monster named Bemularthe same

Anguirus made his debut in Godzilla Raids Again (1955), becoming the first monster ever to battle Godzilla. Though defeated in that film, Anguirus later returned in Destroy All Monsters (1968) as one of Godzilla’s most loyal allies, notably latching onto one of Ghidorah's throats to keep it grounded in that battle for Earth. From that point on, he became a recurring defender of Earth and a trusted companion on Monster Island.

In this classic Showa-era entry, man-sized alien cockroaches disguised as humans attempt to take over Earth.

Note: This is article is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive all views and opinions may have been changed. Some info may be outdated as well. The Plot: This issue picks up right where Issue #4 left off. Varan is chasing the science team when Rodan suddenly appears, engaging Varan in battle. The science team is forced into a bunker for safety, but the tremors from the Kaiju fight force them to retreat deeper into the facility. During this chaos, one student gets separated an

Note: This is article is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive all views and opinions may have been changed. Some info may be outdated as well. The Plot: Rulers of Earth Issue #4 starts off with everyone discussing the attack on the aircraft carrier from the previous issue. Early reports claimed it was Godzilla, but we know it was actually Manda and Gezora. The defense forces are beginning to realize they’re dealing with an alien situation as well. Meanwhile, Godzilla is on a

Alright, today's Kaiju War Chronicles Review covers the battle between the infamous Zilla and Titanosaurus! This Kaiju War Chronicle was written by Forrest Freund, so props to Forrest for this awesome story I’m about to dive into. Plot The story kicks off in New York City on a bright, sunny morning when a tremor suddenly shakes Central Park. Panic spreads as Zilla bursts out of the ground, wreaking havoc across the city. Meanwhile, the coast guard detects something massive on

Plot All of Earth’s Kaiju have been collected and brought to an island in the Pacific referred to as Monsterland.  Under the island is a special control center where scientists monitor and control various functions of the island, ensuring that the Kaiju never escape and attack humanity. Monsterland features all sorts of containment systems, such as gases that force the monsters to retreat back to the island and invisible barriers that even Rodan cannot fly through. In the ope

The Plot: “The Firebird” The episode opens on a volcanic island where two geologists are studying seismic activity. Suddenly, an earthquake hits, setting off the volcano and trapping them on the island. As they send out a distress call, a massive bird-like monster rises from the erupting volcano — the Firebird! Meanwhile, aboard the Calico, Pete and Godzooky are fooling around when a giant tidal wave approaches the ship. With no way to escape, Captain Carl activates the Godzi

Note: This article is from 2013's godzillaisland.com and has some updates to it since we have since got a King Kong vs Godzilla rematch. The Plot The proposed sequel to King Kong vs. Godzilla  would have brought the two titans back for another colossal battle. And… that’s about it. The project never got far enough to develop a full story or script just a basic concept: Kong and Godzilla meet again for round two. My Thoughts Since there’s not much of a plot to go on, I’ll foc

Note: This article was migrated over from godzillaisland.com and dates back to 2013. This may be a "feature" or type of review we try out here on the site or channel but for now we will just be transferring the few that Frank (Godzilla Island) has done over the years on his old site. Welcome to a new feature where I’ll be diving into the Kaiju War Chronicles from TohoKingdom.com .Toho Kingdom has always been one of my favorite websites for kaiju information, and the Kaiju Wa

The Plot: Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #2  picks up right where issue #1 left off Godzilla and Zilla battling it out in Hawaii. The action is fast-paced, cinematic, and filled with classic kaiju energy that fans love. This issue expands the human side of the story as well. We learn more about a soldier named Chavez, who lost his family in a previous Godzilla attack. Despite his trauma, Chavez remains one of Earth’s top defenders known for having taken down three kaiju while pilo

Note: The written portion of this article is the 2013 Godzilla Island Archive review, at the bottom you can find our recent Maser Squad video review where both Dan & Frank (Godzilla Island) discussed this film with new views and opinions. The Plot The movie opens with a research crew flying over the ocean when their flight instruments start picking up strange interference something resembling brain waves. As they try to trace the source, they spot Godzilla in the water and qu

The Plot: This comic series follows two members of a Japanese tank battalion turned Godzilla specialists Ota Murakami and Kentaro Yoshihara. The story chronicles Godzilla’s history through Ota’s perspective across a 50-year time span. It begins in 1954, when Tokyo faces what the military believes to be a natural disaster until Godzilla steps out from behind the smoke and ruins. Ota and Kentaro’s entire battalion are wiped out, leaving their tank as the last line of defense. I

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) marks a major milestone as the first Godzilla film in color and one of Toho’s most iconic monster crossovers. It’s a fun, fast-paced entry that helped bring Godzilla to an even wider audience.

Godzilla Raids Again is a strong follow-up to the original and an important milestone it’s the first film in the franchise to feature a monster battle. The dynamic between Godzilla and Anguirus set the tone for future kaiju rivalries.