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 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

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

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

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

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: The written portion of this review is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive it was of the English dub version. Views and opinion may have since been changed. Look out for an updated review of the original subtitled version to celebrate Gamera's 70th anniversary! Monser Apperances: Gamera The Plot: The movie opens in the North Pole, where a Soviet fighter jet is shot down by American forces after failing to respond to warnings about trespassing into U.S. airspace. The d

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

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