The Giant Kokju Issue #1 Writer: Gerry Duggan Artist: Scott Koblish Colorist: HI-FI Letterer: Joe […]
Category: Reviews
Reviews of kaiju and tokusatsu adjacent media! From the latest releases to some archival reviews of classic material!
Indie Comic Spotlight: KAIJUS AND COWBOYS!
Our dedication to highlighting the best of the independent creators and artists in our community continues, with Kaijus and Cowboys, illustrated passionately by Frankie B. Washington, and words woven brilliantly by Matthew Blair.
Indie Comic Spotlight: COLOSSAL CONQUEROR!
One of our favorite things to do at Kaiju United is to highlight the talented artists and creators in our community. This week, it’s Colossal Conqueror, written and illustrated by Tyler Sowles!
ULTRAMAN GEED THE MOVIE: CONNECT THE WISHES! Review
Following the events of the television series, Riku (Hamada) and the Ultraman Geed team find themselves in Okinawa after a giant robot appears and attacks the planet.
SHIN GODZILLA: Godzilla’s Mighty Return (Review)
Between Anno and Higuchi, we get a film that straddles the line between political drama and a believable more grounded disaster film. It’s a mix that shouldn’t work but does.
Review: ‘The Beast Below’ Does Kaiju Comedy Right
It’s quite refreshing to see a legitimate, intentional kaiju comedy.
Review: ‘Ultraman Geed’ (2017)
Following the familiar format of the franchise, Geed features some nice miniatures, easily digestible episodic adventures, and colorful rubber suits.
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?
Review: ‘Orochi Strikes Again’ (1986)
Shinji Higuchi’s first major effects work is a must-view for any die-hard kaiju fan!
MM9 —Yamamoto’s Exciting Kaiju Novel! (Review)
Author Hiroshi Yamamoto delivers a breezy and clever science fiction novel that pays homage to a number of international ‘monster’ films and fiction but keeps the focus on the heralded history of Japanese mythology and kaiju legacies.