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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

5 days ago · Godzilla Minus One set the high watermark for kaiju films when it dominated the conversation in 2023, but what does that mean for Godzilla Minus Zero?

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 …

2 days ago · These kaiju are so big and powerful they actually seem as though they could beat Godzilla at his own combative game.

Welcome to Kaiju Battle, a website that brings together news, info, and more for fans of kaiju like Godzilla, Gamera, King Kong, and films like Pacific Rim, and the Monsterverse, and more.

Feb 6, 2024 · Kaiju are giant monsters depicted in Japanese films and television, typically attacking cities and battling the military or other kaiju. The term “kaiju” translates to ‘strange …