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Space Amoeba (1970) WikiData IMDb TMDB
ゲゾラ・ガニメ・カメーバ 決戦!南海の大怪獣
director: Ishirō Honda actor: Akira Kubo / Yukiko Kobayashi …
other title: Atom il mostro della galassia / Monster des Grauens greifen an …
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters — a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle — and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
Sept. 14, 2026 watched
After the silliness of King Kong vs Godzilla etc, it was good to have something a bit more serious. And the creatures were absolutely fantastic!

Watched in the #ReMonsterdon watch party on Mastodon.
Toho ReMonsterdon 1970s Turtle WatchParty
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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) IMDb TMDB Douban Bangumi
キングコング対ゴジラ
director: Ishirō Honda actor: Tadao Takashima / Kenji Sahara …
other title: Il trionfo di King Kong / Die Rückkehr des King Kong …
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
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Tokyo: The Last War (1989) WikiData IMDb TMDB
帝都大戦
director: Takashige Ichise actor: Kyūsaku Shimada / Kaho Minami …
other title: 帝都大戦
The year is 1945. After the horrific fire-bombings of the Pacific War levels Japan to the ground, the government decides to consult spiritual psychics to aid them in winning the war. Unfortunately, the resentment and agony of the souls of the fire-bombing victims culminate together to revive the evil Onmyoji, Yasunori Kato. Only a young, psychically imbued apprentice of the priests will dare fight against the evil magic user. However, can this lone man possibly contend with Kato's overwhelming power?
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The War of the Gargantuas (1966) WikiData IMDb TMDB
フランケンシュタインの怪獣 サンダ対ガイラ
director: Ishirō Honda actor: Kenji Sahara / Kumi Mizuno …
other title: Kong, uragano sulla metropoli / Frankenstein - Zweikampf der Giganten …
Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.
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Message from Space (1978) WikiData IMDb TMDB Skybridge
宇宙からのメッセージ
director: Kinji Fukasaku actor: Vic Morrow / Sonny Chiba …
other title: Sternenkrieg im Weltall / Les Évadés de l'espace …
The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.
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Crazy Lips (2000) WikiData IMDb TMDB
発狂する唇
director: Hirohisa Sasaki actor: Hitomi Miwa / Kazuma Suzuki …
other title: 発狂する唇
After her brother is accused of murdering four people, his sister, desperate to prove his innocence, goes to a psychic for help. The price they ask, however, is far more than she expected, and the answers they give her are nothing she could ever have imagined. And what is the FBI doing investgating a murder in Japan?
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Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦
director: Shusuke Kaneko actor: Tsuyoshi Ihara / Shinobu Nakayama …
other title: Gamera - Guardian of the Universe / ガメラ 大怪獣空中決戦 …
A great duel of supersonic speed.

A ship runs aground on a mysterious atoll leading to an investigation by insurance representative Kusanagi, who discovers an ancient bead that he gives to his daughter Asagi. Meanwhile, ornithologist Nagamine investigates reports of a new species of large bird named Gyaos. As the Gyaos begin to attack, an ancient guardian with a bond to Asagi emerges.
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Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
ゴジラの逆襲
director: Motoyoshi Oda actor: Hiroshi Koizumi / Setsuko Wakayama …
other title: Godzilla - Il Re Dei Mostri / Godzilla kehrt zurück …
Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.
Aug. 3, 2026 watched
Lacked a lot of the emotional power of the 1st film, and sagged in the middle. Also had some kaiju fight scenes *sped up* (instead of slowed down). But nice to see somewhere other than Tokyo get smashed! Hopefully the franchise picks up again when Honda Ishirō resumes directing.

Watched in the #ReMonsterdon watch party on Mastodon.
Monster ReMonsterdon Japan Godzilla WatchParty
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River: The Timeloop Hotel (2023)
リバー、流れないでよ
8.2 (9 ratings) director: Junta Yamaguchi actor: Riko Fujitani / Yuki Torigoe …
other title: River / River - The Timeloop Hotel …
The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop!
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Crazy Thunder Road (1980)
狂い咲きサンダーロード
director: Gakuryu Ishii actor: Koji Nanjo / Tatsuo Yamada …
other title: 狂い咲きサンダーロード / 狂雷街区 …
When Ken, the leader of the once-notorious biker gang of Tokyo, falls in love with a barmaid, he quickly loses his rebellious ideals. The rest of the gang feels betrayed, especially the reputedly troubled kid Jin who revolts against his former friend.
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The Mysterians (1957) WikiData IMDb TMDB
地球防衛軍
director: Ishirō Honda actor: Kenji Sahara / Yumi Shirakawa …
other title: I misteriani / Os Bárbaros Invadem a Terra …
In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.
July 27, 2026 watched
Some impressive footage but long stretches of not much happening, and missed opportunities to explore some of the ideas: e.g. would we sacrifice others to save ourselves?

Watched in the #ReMonsterdon watch party on Mastodon
1950s ReMonsterdon Japan Alien HondaIshiro
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Manhunt (1976)
君よ憤怒の河を渉れ
director: Junya Satō actor: Ken Takakura / Ryoko Nakano …
other title: 君よ憤怒の河を渉れ / Kimi yo fundo no kawa o watare …
A tough prosecutor is falsely accused of theft and goes on the run to clear his name. He is assisted by the beautiful daughter of a rich man.
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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) WikiData IMDb TMDB Douban
宮本武蔵
director: Hiroshi Inagaki actor: Toshirō Mifune / Rentaro Mikuni …
other title: Miyamoto Musashi / Samurai I: The Legend of Musashi …
Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.
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Gamera vs. Viras (1968) WikiData IMDb TMDB
ガメラ対宇宙怪獣バイラス
director: Noriaki Yuasa actor: Kōjirō Hongō / Tôru Takatsuka …
other title: Il mostro invincibile / Gamera gegen Viras - Frankensteins Weltraummonster greift an …
As alien invaders plot to conquer the Earth, two Boy Scouts steal a mini-submarine and discover Gamera in their midst. Transported to the alien's spaceship, the Scouts are menaced by the evil inhabitants, including Viras, a squid-like monster that grows to colossal size to battle Gamera.
July 14, 2026 watched
My 1st Gamera. Had good moments but unfortunately too much recycled footage & annoying moppets for my liking.

Watched in the #MondayActionMovie watch party on Mastodon.
Monster WatchParty Gamera Turtle Japan
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Electric Dragon 80000V (2001)
ELECTRiC DRAGON 80000V
director: Gakuryu Ishii actor: Tadanobu Asano / Masatoshi Nagase …
other title: Electric Dragon 80.000 Volt / ELECTRiC DRAGON 80000V
A violent, guitar-playing, electrically charged boxer faces off against an electronic wizard half-merged with a metallic Buddha.