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

Dec 13, 2025 · Traditionally, kaijū can refer to any sort of strange creature, but in recent times the word has become associated with a genre of tokusatsu entertainment, specifically Japanese cinema that …

5 days ago · Most of the all-time great kaiju movies were made in Japan, but a few noteworthy ones weren't, like Pacific Rim, Colossal, and the original King Kong.

Aug 14, 2025 · For nearly seven decades, Godzilla and the other kaiju have kept audiences at the edge of their seats. Kaiju represent the larger-than-life dangers we face as humans, such as nuclear war …

Kaiju (Japanese: 怪獣, Hepburn: Kaijū, lit. 'Strange Beast') is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters. A subgenre of science fiction, it was created by Eiji …

6 days ago · Kaiju No. 8 Season 3 Release Date Speculations Season 1 crushed it from April to June 2024, then Season 2 followed July through September 2025 – that’s roughly a 13-15 month wait.

The book explores kaiju’s lasting legacy, from its roots in post-war Japan to its influence on Hollywood directors like Steven Spielberg. This visually stunning and nostalgic guide appeals to both …