Akira Takarada was an essential and profound influence in my life. As a young teenager, to me he was the living legend from the original Godzilla film. As a young man, to me he was charming, charismatic, and handsome, something I wanted to embody myself as well, as I entering into adulthood.
Author: Jacob Lyngle
Jacob is a moderator, film analyst, and devoted kaiju enthusiast. His moderator work can be seen in various panels for conventions, such as FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, All Monsters Attack Convention, and G-FEST. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Kaiju United, facilitating our major interviews and collaborating with brands & studios for extensive kaiju coverage.
Review: ‘The Lake’ Reminds Us Why We Love Kaiju Films
Does our fear of monsters come from fictitious myths and legends told by our ancestors to protect us, or is there something real and arcane that may emerge one day?
Koichi Sakamoto’s NINJA vs SHARK – Brand New Trailer + Details!
The new and exciting trailer for Koichi Sakamoto’s new film, Ninja Vs. Shark, has slashed and chomped its way onto the internet!
Review: ‘Orochi Strikes Again’ (1986)
Shinji Higuchi’s first major effects work is a must-view for any die-hard kaiju fan!
Community Interview: Thirsty Thursday Toys (21+)
Figure reviews are common fare amongst kaiju enthusiasts. Typically, it’s a Bandai or X-Plus being reviewed by channels. Flashy angles, rotating tables, and even stop-motion animation have been approaches to showcasing the perplexing plastic in front of the reviewer. To add mixed, themed liquor to the figure-review recipe is, quite frankly, treading fresh, or should I say, thirsty new ground.
ULTRAMAN GENESIS: ULTRA Q, AND THE STAGE SHOW THAT STARTED IT ALL!
The Birth of Ultraman served as the official pilot for the show, known as Episode 00, and being the first-ever entertainment to bear the name “Ultraman”.
Epic Pictures To Release Thai/Chinese Giant Monster Movie THE LAKE!
Hollywood based Epic Pictures Group have acquired North American distribution rights, sales rights ex-Asia, and has also taken an investment position in Thailand’s highly anticipated giant monster movie THE LAKE.
Bandai Reveals Their 3 Finalists in Figure Ballot!
Bandai has revealed their three finalists for the 2023 Monster Ballot! May the best kaiju win!
‘Shin Ultraman’ Flies Onto US Home Media This Summer!
Cleopatra Entertainment will be releasing Japan’s 2022 blockbuster, Shin Ultraman on DVD and Blu-Ray in the United States this summer!
KAIJU MASTERCLASS Announces Special Livestream Presentation On Takeshi Yamazaki, Happening 2/11!
KAIJU MASTERCLASS (KM) has announced a special livestream presentation on the 19-film career of Takeshi Yamazaki, the director of the upcoming 2023 Toho Godzilla film. The livestream will be hosted by KM alum Kevin Derendorf, with Kaiju Transmissions podcast host Kyle Byrd joining after for Audience Q&A.