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'''Kaiju (translated: "strange beast") is a subgenre of Japanese Tokusatsu (live action entertainment w/ special effects) and science fiction that feature giant "Man In Suit" monsters wreaking havoc in the Pacific region of the world. The main film that introduced the genre to international audiences was [[Godzilla|Gojira]] (1954) which was later redubbed/edited into English and released as Godzilla: King of the Monsters starring Raymond Burr. Other films with giant creatures like [[Mothra]], [[Rodan]], [[Ghidrah: The Three Headed Monster|Ghidrah]] and [[Gamera: The Giant Monster|Gamera]] soon followed. Due to the genre's popularity, America, China, Korea and Europe began producing their own versions of the [[:Category:Godzilla and Friends|giant monster movies]]. Since the early days of Kaiju cinema there have been hundreds of incarnations and reboots. This kaiju introductory guide does not feature every film, instead we've selected several standout classics to get you started.''' | |||
* [http://letterboxd.com/petegcdb/list/gcdb-presents-colossal-creatures-from-japan/ Our list at Letterboxd] | |||
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Godzilladamneddfpost.jpg|link=All Monsters Attack | |||
Attackmonsterspost.jpg|link=Attack of The Monsters | |||
Atragonpost.jpg|link=Atragon | |||
Daimajinpost.jpg|link=Daimajin | |||
85erog6.jpg|link=Destroy All Monsters | 85erog6.jpg|link=Destroy All Monsters | ||
Gamerapost.jpg|link=Gamera | Dogor1.jpg|link=Dogora | ||
Frankensteinconquersworldpost.jpg|link=Frankenstein Conquers the World | |||
Gamerapost.jpg|link=Gamera: The Giant Monster | |||
Gappapost.jpg|link=Gappa | |||
Gojira.jpg|link=Godzilla | Gojira.jpg|link=Godzilla | ||
20080131-Godzilla_Raids_Again_1955.jpg|link=Godzilla Raids Again | 20080131-Godzilla_Raids_Again_1955.jpg|link=Godzilla Raids Again | ||
Gigan-big.jpg|link=Godzilla Vs. Gigan | |||
434px-Godzilla_vs_Mechagodzilla_1974.jpg|link=Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla | |||
Megal2.jpg|link=Godzilla Vs. Megalon | |||
Monstr0.jpg|link=Godzilla Vs. Monster Zero | |||
Smog.jpg|link=Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster | |||
Kingkongvsgodzpost.jpg|link=King Kong Vs. Godzilla | |||
Son-of-Godzilla-Poster01.jpg|link=Minya: The Son of Godzilla | |||
Gozvsthingpost.jpg|link=Mothra Vs. Godzilla | |||
Terrorofgodzilla.jpg|link=The Terror of Godzilla | |||
Godz1985post.jpg|link=Godzilla 1985 | |||
Ghidrahposter2.jpg|link=Ghidrah: The Three Headed Monster | Ghidrahposter2.jpg|link=Ghidrah: The Three Headed Monster | ||
King_Kong_Escapes_Poster01.jpg|link=King Kong Escapes | King_Kong_Escapes_Poster01.jpg|link=King Kong Escapes | ||
Mothra_Japan_Poster01.jpg|link=Mothra | Mothra_Japan_Poster01.jpg|link=Mothra | ||
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War_of_the_Gargantuas.jpg|link=War of The Gargantuas | War_of_the_Gargantuas.jpg|link=War of The Gargantuas | ||
X_From_Outer_Space002.jpg|link=The X from Outer Space | |||
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Revision as of 17:49, 4 July 2016
Kaiju (translated: "strange beast") is a subgenre of Japanese Tokusatsu (live action entertainment w/ special effects) and science fiction that feature giant "Man In Suit" monsters wreaking havoc in the Pacific region of the world. The main film that introduced the genre to international audiences was Gojira (1954) which was later redubbed/edited into English and released as Godzilla: King of the Monsters starring Raymond Burr. Other films with giant creatures like Mothra, Rodan, Ghidrah and Gamera soon followed. Due to the genre's popularity, America, China, Korea and Europe began producing their own versions of the giant monster movies. Since the early days of Kaiju cinema there have been hundreds of incarnations and reboots. This kaiju introductory guide does not feature every film, instead we've selected several standout classics to get you started.
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