kaiju

Noun

Meaning

kaiju (plural kaiju)

A giant monster, particularly of the kind found in Japanese science fiction films, like Godzilla or Gamera.

Examples

After all, Godzilla isn't only beholden to Japan and neither are kaiju lovers! Source: Internet

And while the MUTOs robbed Godzilla of some of his focus, at least they added to the kaiju action pieces instead of giving more boring human filler scenes. Source: Internet

But it was also wrought with criticism from kaiju fans who disliked its lack of monster battles and like ominous horror. Source: Internet

In 1970, director Ishiro Honda prepared an edited version of the film for the Champion Festival, a children's matinee program that showcased edited re-releases of older kaiju films along with cartoons and then-new kaiju films. Source: Internet

Combined with the teasing of fights, it's aggravating that when the kaiju are actually allowed to fight on screen, it's at night, in the rain, covered in dust/smoke, and surrounded by buildings. Source: Internet

Godzilla: King of the Monsters, it was revealed that the only Toho kaiju being added to Legendary's MonsterVerse were King Ghidorah, Rodan, and Mothra. Source: Internet

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