In this episode, the Science Patrol travels to a quiet fishing village beside a lake to investigate the sudden overgrowth of fish. What seems like a simple environmental anomaly turns out to be the work of a mad scientist hiding a terrifying secret a giant monster dwelling in the lake. After investigating the area, the Science Patrol finds nothing unusual. The Captain grants the team some time off, and Ito decides to go fishing with a local reporter. While on the lake, Ito sp

Monster Name:  Gabora Appearance:  Ultraman Episode 9, Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero Episode 5, Shin-Ultraman Gabora is a subterranean kaiju covered in thick armored plates that protect its face and head. It primarily moves on all fours but can rise onto its hind legs when needed. Gabora opens its armor plates only when feeding, revealing a monstrous, flower-like head. This creature has the ability to burrow underground, often causing landslides and destruction wherever it trav

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

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

Name:  Ebirah Movie Appearances:   Ebirah, Horror of the Deep , Godzilla's Revenge , Godzilla: Final Wars Ebirah is a giant, lobster-like kaiju. It has no special abilities beyond its capacity to breathe underwater and its devastating claws. Its left claw is noticeably thinner and longer than the right, almost needle-like, which it uses to crush or slice anything in its path—boats, submarines, and enemies alike. Ebirah made its first appearance in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Name: Oodako (Giant Octopus) Movie Appearances:  King Kong vs. Godzilla , The War of the Gargantuas Oodako is a giant octopus and easily one of the most basic Kaiju out there. Oodako’s main ability is a powerful tentacle grip, capable of crushing or dragging opponents. Oodako first appeared in King Kong vs. Godzilla , attempting to steal berry juice from the natives of Faro Island—only to be quickly defeated when Kong arrived to save the day. Oodako later appeared in The War

Name: Baragon Movie Appearances: Frankenstein Conquers the World  (a.k.a. Frankenstein vs. Baragon ), Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (GMK), Godzilla: Final Wars About Baragon Baragon is a monster that, like Anguirus, walks on all fours. He doesn’t really resemble any specific animal or dinosaur Baragon is his own unique, dinosaur-like creature. He’s easily recognized by his giant horn and big floppy ears, with a rugged, b

Note: This article was originally written in 2014 on Godzilla Island. Name:  Anguirus Movie Appearances:   Godzilla Raids Again , Destroy All Monsters , Godzilla’s Revenge (All Monsters Attack) , Godzilla vs. Gigan (Godzilla on Monster Island) , Godzilla vs. Megalon , Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla , Godzilla: Final Wars Anguirus is a burrowing kaiju that resembles an Ankylosaurus but with a longer, crocodile-like snout ending in a sharp horn. His most recognizable feature is the