Kaiju (Japanese: 怪獣 かいじゅう, Hepburn: kaijū, lit. 'strange beast'; Japanese pronunciation: [ka̠iʑɨː]) is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters.

[1/29/23] Kadokawa releases a teaser trailer for GAMERA -Rebirth-and announces that the project will be a six-episode animated series in which Gamera battles five kaiju, with Gyaos …

The following is a list of monsters that have made an appearance and/or were mentioned in the Godzilla franchise. The kaiju and kaijin are organized by medium and order of introduction in it; …

Sep 27, 2024 · Kaiju (怪獣 or 怪獸 kaijū), less commonly romanized as kaijyu or kaizyu, is a Japanese word that literally means "strange beast" and is usually translated as "monster" in …

Dec 6, 2022 · In pure fan-terminology context, a kaijū is any creature that is significantly large in scale. Kaiju as a word also refers to the genre of media that includes these giant creatures. …

2 days ago · Godzilla (ゴジラ Gojira) is a daikaiju who first appeared in the 1954 Toho film Godzilla. The primary focus of his franchise, Godzilla is typically depicted as a giant prehistoric …

Nov 30, 2021 · With their memorable roars and towering heights, kaiju (aka giant monsters) continue to have an endearing impact on cinema. Whether it be their silly theatrical …

Kaiju is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters. Its widespread contemporary use is credited to tokusatsu director Eij...

Jul 24, 2024 · The word “kaiju” means “monster” in Japanese and refers to huge, destructive creatures. Often depicted in movies, anime, and manga, they are characterized by their …

Nov 3, 2023 · Kaiju have transformed from ancient mythical monsters to nuclear metaphors and finally mass entertainment sensations. They originated in Japanese folklore and films but have …