Monster Profile: Minilla Movie Appearances:  Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla’s Revenge, Godzilla vs. Gigan, Godzilla: Final Wars Minilla is the son of Godzilla. Minilla did not appear in the Heisei era, but did appear in the Showa and Millennium eras. Minilla is a chubby, baby-looking version of Godzilla. Minilla has the ability to change size from human size to giant monster size. Minilla also has the ability to spit out radioactive smoke rings. When Minilla

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

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

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:  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 on Godzilla Island in 2014. The views and information may have changed or be out of date. This issue kicks off on Monster Island, four years after the events of issue #12. We learn there hasn’t been a Godzilla sighting in all that time. Monster Island is now a full Kaiju sanctuary, running surprisingly well with only a few incidents. Zilla has been spotted off the shore, but hasn’t yet made the island his home. Meanwhile, the world’s gove

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

This Kaiju War Chronicle  I’m reviewing from the Toho Kingdom library is Baragon vs. Gezora  by Forrest Freund. Forrest has written several Kaiju War Chronicle  stories, and this is another great one. Be sure to check out TohoKingdom.com  for more stories — and if you haven’t yet, go read the story first before diving into this review. The Story This battle starts off with a bunch of whales washed up on the shores of Birth Island. Gezora picks up the scent of the decaying car

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

Note:  This article was originally published in 2014 on Godzilla Island.  The views and opinions expressed may be outdated or have since changed. The Plot: In this classic Showa-era entry, man-sized alien cockroaches disguised as humans attempt to take over Earth. Their sinister plan revolves around building a massive Godzilla Tower as the centerpiece of a theme park called World Children’s Land, supposedly for peace but in reality, it’s a front for invasion. Meanwhile, a co

Today I’m covering the Kaiju War Chronicle  story “Gorosaurus vs Kumonga” by James Webster —and I’ve got to say, this one genuinely surprised me! It’s a short but intense battle with an unexpected ending, and it gave some long-overdue spotlight to one of the most underrated Kaiju in Toho history: Gorosaurus. The fight kicks off with Kumonga wandering across Monster Island, minding his own business, when Gorosaurus suddenly charges in and launches a relentless assault. From th

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

The Plot: The movie opens with a TV program discussing a rare medicinal berry found only on Faro Island, a remote island in the Pacific. Mr. Tako, the owner of the pharmaceutical company that sponsors the show, grows frustrated with its poor ratings. When he hears that the island’s natives worship a giant monster god, he demands that his employees capture the creature to boost publicity. Two men, Sakurai and Kinsaburo, are sent to Faro Island. The natives are initially hostil

The Plot: Reporter Steve Martin is on his way to Cairo when he stops over in Japan. Upon landing, he’s questioned by local authorities who ask if he "noticed anything unusual during his flight?" He hasn’t but learns that his plane’s route passed over the wreckage of a ship destroyed by an unknown force. Intrigued by the mysterious sinkings, Steve decides to stay in Japan to investigate. As more ships are lost under bizarre circumstances reports of a strange underwater light,

The Plot The movie opens with nuclear testing in the ocean. On Monster Island, Godzilla and Anguirus are caught in clouds of radiation and pollution caused by the blasts. Meanwhile, deep beneath the waves, the people of Seatopia are furious the tests are destroying their underwater civilization. Determined to strike back against the surface world, they declare war on humanity and vow to reclaim the Earth for themselves. On the surface, inventor Goro is spending the day with

The Plot: This movie follows a young boy with a big imagination named Ichiro. It begins with Ichiro walking home from school with his friend Sachiko, when they run into a bully named Sancho and his gang. After being harassed, Ichiro heads home, where he spends most of his time alone since his parents are always working late. Lonely, he takes out his radio and pretends to contact Monster Island. He falls asleep and begins dreaming that he’s on a plane heading there. On Monster