Welcome to Kaiju central!
Japanese monster movies have been a fan favorite for more than 50 years. Godzilla, Gamera, Mothra, and all the rest have been reaking havoc on downtown Tokyo for more than half a century. The first film, "Godzilla", was first released in the United States in 1955 in Japanese-American communities only. In 1956, it was adapted by an American company into "Godzilla: King of the Monsters!", edited and with added principal scenes featuring Raymond Burr, and this version became an international success.
The original Godzilla was greatly inspired by the popularity of the 1952 re-release of King Kong, and the 1953 success of "The beast from 20,000 fathoms". "Godzilla" would go on to inspire "Gorgo", "Gamera", "Coverfield", and many others.
The name "Godzilla" is a romanization by the film production company Toho Company Limited, of the original Japanese name "Gojira" — which is a combination of two Japanese words: gorira - 'gorilla' and kujira - 'whale'. The word alludes to the size, power and aquatic origin of Godzilla. "Gojira" was allegedly the nickname of a large employee of Toho, but in the 50 years since the film's original release, no one claiming to be the employee ever stepped forward and no photographs have ever surfaced.
Some of my fondest movie watching memories as a kid was sitting in front of the tube every Saturday afternoon. Channel 11 showed three movies in a row. The first was a Charlie Chan movie, the second was aways a Tarzan movie, and then came my favorite, the monster movie!
Every Saturday afternoon, some guy in a rubber suit would stomp on Tokyo for two glorious hours. I don't know how many times I have seen these movies, but it doesn't matter. I will keep watching them forever! No matter how many times I see them, they still make me laugh. My kids seem to get just as big a kick out of them as I do.
I will try to bring you a decent selection of these old classics. Some are hard to find these days, but I will do my best. I hope you enjoy these as much as I still do.
GODZILLA DVDs
Godzilla, the king of all monsters! Since about 1955 the Big "G" has been stomping through Tokyo on a regular basis. He has faced some pretty fierce opponents and a few pretty lame ones, but to a true fan, they are all great movies.
Here is a selection of some of the best Godzilla movies out there. Starting with his first appearance, and on to his most recent.
Godzilla - Final Wars
The most recent Godzilla movie. The effects aren't more...1 point
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah - Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
They changed Godzilla's appearance a bit for this, more...1 point
Godzilla DVD Collection 7-Pack (Godzilla (1998) / Godzilla 2000 / vs. King Ghidora / and Mothra The Battle for Earth / vs. Destoroyah / vs. Space Godzilla / vs. Mechagodzilla / Giant Monsters All Out Attack / vs. Megaguirus)
You can't beat this deal! 7 films for one low pric more...1 point
Gojira / Godzilla Deluxe Collector's Edition (Gojira/Godzilla [1954] / Godzilla, King of the Monsters [1956])
The original is still the best! See Big G in his f more...0 points
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla / Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
2 for 1 special!!! These are both pretty good. You more...0 points
Godzilla - Tokyo S.O.S.
This one focused a bit more on the people in the s more...0 points
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah / Godzilla & Mothra: The Battle for Earth
Good old fashioned, 1960's, lizard stomping fun!0 points
Godzilla 2000
This was a nice surprise. It was an interesting id more...0 points
Godzilla vs. Gigan
They spend a bit to much time on unimportant junk more...0 points
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
It took a long time for this one to get going, and more...0 points
Bambi vs Godzilla
GAMERA DVDs
A flying turtle dammit! How can you not love that? The forces of good will not be extinguished! I think Gamera popped up in the 60's. There was quite a few of the old black and white movies made, but then he disappeared for a while. But in the 90's he came back bigger and better than ever, sporting more spikes, and spitting more fire.
Gamera - The Brave (Widescreen)
Toru Aizawa, a 11 year old boy suddenly finds a ti more...0 points
Gamera Limited Edition Box Set
This is a great deal. I jumped on it as soon as I more...0 points
Gamera - The Ultimate Collection
This has 3 of the old classic Gamera movies in it. more...0 points
Attack Of The Monsters (aka Gamera vs. Guiron)
You wake up, have breakfast, and watch a flying tu more...0 points
Gamera - Attack of Legion
Check out our favorite titanic terrapin put a stop more...0 points
Gamera - The Guardian of The Universe
The Gaos are Back! There's 3 of them this time and more...0 points
Gammera the Invincible
This Gamera movie has a lot of action. It's one of more...0 points
Gamera 3 - Revenge of Iris
This one is weird, even for a Japanese monster mov more...0 points
War of the Monsters (aka Gamera vs. Barugon)
Why doesn't this Barugon guy just give up? He has more...0 points
Gamera vs. Monster X / Monster from a Prehistoric Planet
These oldies are just plain funny. I am not sure h more...0 points
MOTHRA DVDs
A giant butterfly? Are you kidding me? A big butterfly doesn't seem nearly as menacing as a 240 ft tall lizard with radioactive death breath. It took me a long time to warm up to Mothra, but after seeing that these monster moth movies are made the same way as my old favorites, I took a liking to the big bug.
Rebirth of Mothra 1&2
I think there are 3 rebirth films for Mothra. I am more...0 points
Godzilla vs. Mothra
This is where it all started. Rumor had it that Go more...0 points
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah - Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
They changed Godzilla's appearance a bit for this, more...0 points
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah / Godzilla & Mothra: The Battle for Earth
2 more great classic old monster flicks. Grab them more...0 points
A 50 Year tribue to the big guy
MISCELLANEOUS MONSTER DVDs
This list is going to be the toughest to get. Many of the old "one time only" monster movies have disappeared it seems. I will do my very best to dig up all the "one hit wonders" for you.
Please keep checking here regularly, as I will update the list with any new movies I find A.S.A.P.!
Gorgo - Widescreen Destruction Edition
This was the first Japanese monster movie I ever s more...0 points
20 Million Miles To Earth (50th Anniversary Edition)
Yeah, I know this isn't Japanese, but it was by Ra more...0 points
It Came from Beneath the Sea
Do you remember the old black and white shot you s more...0 points
King Kong Vs Godzilla/King Kong Escapes
Yes, this is probably the worst ape suit ever worn more...0 points
Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster
Another first appearance of an old Godzilla foe. G more...0 points
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah / Godzilla & Mothra: The Battle for Earth
2 more great classic old monster flicks. Grab them more...0 points
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In this newest action-packed adventure, Blade must more...1 point
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You wouldn't believe all the great food and snack more...0 points
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In all the world, there are few things more appeal more...0 points
Japanese T-shirts
Hi, and welcome to my Japanese T-shirt lens. Every more...0 points
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Everything from toys and games, to DVDs and T-shir more...0 points
Godzilla vs. Gamera
So what's tougher, an atomic-powered, mutated, mag more...0 points
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