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

Monster Appearanes: Gorgo , Ogra In one of our earliest reviews, we revisited the 1961 classic Gorgo , one of the standout non-Japanese kaiju films of the era. The movie delivers well-shot monster scenes and impressively expressive suits and animatronics, making Gorgo a memorable addition to the pantheon of giant monsters. While it leans heavily on bluescreen effects, which can occasionally feel dated, it still captures the chaos and thrill of a rampaging kaiju. Gorgo in Capt

Monster Apperances: Gamera, Zigra Dan & Frank review the 1987 dubbed edition of the 1971 Gamera vs. Zigra movie , a classic entry in the Showa-era Gamera series. True to the Showa tradition, this movie delivers fun, campy kaiju action, but with a fair share of hilarious plot holes that had us laughing from start to finish. As lifelong fans of Gamera, watching this film again after many years reminded us why these Showa-era films hold a special place in kaiju history. From inv

Note: This article was originally published in 2015 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. This episode starts off after a devastating hurricane hits a small town. The town's roads are destroyed, and repair crews rush to fix them but they keep collapsing due to mysterious landslides. Soon we learn the cause: a massive underground monster named Gabora. Gabora surfaces and begins moving toward a uranium storage facility. The Science Patrol devises a p

Monster Name: Pigmon TV Appearance:  Ultraman Episode 8, Ultraman Omega Episode 13 Pigmon is a small, friendly monster roughly the size of a human. Its body appears to be covered in bright red, leaf-like scales, giving it a distinct and almost endearing look compared to other kaiju. In Ultraman  Episode 8, “Monster Lawless Zone,” Pigmon helps the Science Patrol locate a missing researcher in the dangerous Monster Zone. Sadly, Pigmon’s good nature leads to tragedy it is crushe

Monster Name: Suflan (Sunflan) TV Appearances: Ultraman  Episodes 8 & 26, Ultraseven  Episode 18 Suflan, also known as Sunflan , is a bloodthirsty monster tree that uses its long vines to grab prey and drain their blood. In Ultraman  Episode 8, “Monster Lawless Zone,” Suflan captured three members of the Science Patrol but was quickly defeated when the team burned off its vines using their ray guns. Suflan later appeared again in Episode 26 attacking scientist its continuing

Monster Name:  Magular Ultraman TV Appearance:  Episode 8 — “Monster Lawless Zone” Magular resembles a giant, dark, thorn-covered lizard. Its entire body is coated in sharp spikes, much like Bemular’s. Magular crawls on all fours and often burrows underground to hide from danger. Magular once attacked Hyata and the Science Patrol but was quickly defeated by Hyata and the Captain using two grenades. Despite its fierce appearance, Magular turned out to be a surprisingly weak ka

Note: This article was originally published in 2015 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. This episode starts with a group of four research scientists being sent to an island to observe and study its wildlife. However, contact with the scientists is lost soon after they arrive. The Science Patrol is dispatched to investigate the mysterious disappearance. Upon arrival, we witness a brutal battle between two giant monsters: Chandora and Red King. Cha

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

Name:  Kamacuras Movie Appearances:   Son of Godzilla , Godzilla’s Revenge , Godzilla vs Gigan , Godzilla: Final Wars Kamacuras are giant mantises that often travel in groups. These insect kaiju have large wings that allow them to fly at high speeds and sharp claws they use to slice and strike their enemies. Kamacuras also possess camouflage abilities, first revealed in Godzilla: Final Wars . The Kamacuras made their debut in Son of Godzilla , where they were created after a

Name:  Bemular Movie/TV Appearances:   Ultraman – Episode 1: “Ultra Operation #1” Bemular is a kaiju that walks on two legs and resembles a large reptilian creature. Its body design closely resembles that of an alligator or crocodile, with sharp spikes running from the top of its head down its back. One of Bemular’s most distinct features is its long rear teeth that jut out like tusks. Bemular can unleash a powerful blue fiery breath from its mouth, similar to Godzilla’s icon

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

Note: This article is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive all few and opinions may be outdated or since changed. Monster Apperances: Godzilla, Shockirus The Plot: Shockirus This movie starts out on a fishing boat during a storm. The boat drifts off course due to the strong current and nears an island, which suddenly explodes with a loud roar. The next day, a reporter sailing at sea spots the drifting fishing boat. Boarding it, he discovers many dead crew members and one fis

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

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

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.