Pikadon Monster Apperances: Pikadon In this review, we take a look at Love & Peace , a kaiju Christmas movie that is far better than it has any right to be. Directed by Sion Sono, this offbeat film blends giant monster mayhem with heartfelt emotion, absurd comedy, and a surprising amount of sincerity. Ryo & Pikadon At its core, Love & Peace  tells a deeply human story wrapped in a bizarre kaiju package. The film follows Ryo, a quirky, deeply lonely, failed musician whose lif

Released in 2019, this short film blends classic tokusatsu effects with an unexpected creative choice all of the human characters are portrayed using marionette puppets. The result is an unforgettable film that feels like traditional Japanese theater and while still firmly rooted in traditional kaiju storytelling.

Note: This Review was originally published in 2022 on Godzilla Island. At the time this was written this is what Frank's Ultraman viewing was up to chronologically he has now completed Ultra Q-80, as well as Blazar, & Arc. Return of Ultraman is the fourth entry in the Ultra Series it aired for 51 episodes from April 1971 to March 1972. The series stars Jiro Dan as Hideki Go, a race car driver who gives his life to save a young boy and his dog during a kaiju attack. Ultraman