I received a question from a listener about the circumstances of this event, so I decided to answer it. If you're wondering why I am a little bent over in this video, it's because of severe chronic pain in my spine. Receipts here: https://twitter.com/kaijuvision/status/1344055920096063488 Receipts include excerpts from Nathan's blog about the Dennis Hensley alleged attempted rape scandal, and his claim his Facebook was hacked (redactions are to protect his friends).  The now redacted section by Watkins characterizing Hensley's victims as the aggressors, Nathan saying it's the best thing written on the scandal, and the rest of Watkins' over the top blog. Nathan's full article: http://nathanjsmarchand.com/my-thoughts-on-the-dr-dennis-hensley-scandal/ MP3: https://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kvr-live-6-regarding-nathans-departure-from-kaijuvision-in-august-2018.mp3 Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) KVR Live YouTube Music by: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Summer Nights by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/summer-nights-liqwyd Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6A2mPVrYAxs –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In this live, I outline the incredible threat to United States national security during this tumultuous time. With the election, a possible presidential transition, and the coronavirus in the White House, there are many threats from other nations and non-state actors. I also address the reactions to the Comfort Women video previously released on this channel. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kvr-live-5-the-us-a-nation-in-crisia-honda-war-crimes-video-recap.mp3 Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) KVR Live YouTube Music by: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Summer Nights by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/summer-nights-liqwyd Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6A2mPVrYAxs –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In the latest Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Special Feature, I explain how I created the show's structure and the role my patriotism played. I put this feature together to go into my thought process during that time. I strongly believe that America helps its friends and its allies, and that we stay strong for them, as they help us. The structure itself reveals the important information and opinions every time it's used. MP3: https://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/bonus-feature-on-patriotism-and-creating-the-shows-structure921n8mgs23z0erhishtk.mp3 Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: St. Joseph River, Spencerville, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Here's the full version of Kaijuvision's episode on The Submersion of Japan – Toho's most successful movie of the 1970s. It's an epic episode for an epic movie! To help introduce this movie, I am joined by John LeMay, who loves the film as much as I do. After describing the film, I say how The Submersion of Japan is a special film when compared to many other disaster movies from the 1970s. I then interview John about the film, because the background information is so interesting. For the opinion and analysis, I cover the film chronologically, giving the audience a commentary like none other. The related topic for this episode is The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. I connect this event to the movie in many ways. This topic is the reason why The Submersion of Japan could be considered a horror film on a national scale. This episode is dedicated to actor Keiju Kobayashi. You can find John LeMay's books on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/John-LeMay/e/B003KTW83K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1539779359&sr=8-2. Peace Winds Japan – Super Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/super-typhoon-hagibis-relief-fund/ MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/54-the-submersion-of-japan-full-nz1d59gkqifhq3sk.mp3   Introduction: 0:00 – 4:44 Part 1 – Film Description: 4:44 – 14:21 Part 2 – General Reflections: 14:21 – 21:40 John LeMay Interview: 21:40 – 1:07:32 Opinion and Analysis: 1:07:32 – 2:17:55 Part 3 – Related Topic: 2:17:55 – 2:41:23 Closing: 2:41:23 – End   Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: John LeMay Video Location: Jefferson Boulevard Skybridge, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

The related topic for this episode is The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. All tokusatsu fans should know about this event and just how significant it was. The Submersion of Japan means so much to the Japanese people because of this event. The Tokyo earthquake in the movie is referred to in the book as “The Second Great Kanto Earthquake”. The movie started shooting on the day of the 50th anniversary of the earthquake: September 1, 1973. This episode is dedicated to actor Keiju Kobayashi. You can find John LeMay's books on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/John-LeMay/e/B003KTW83K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1539779359&sr=8-2. Peace Winds Japan – Super Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/super-typhoon-hagibis-relief-fund/ MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/54-the-submersion-of-japan3of3v7a63lgs78stqmfuio.mp3 Part 3 – Related Topic: 0:00 – 23:28 Closing: 23:28 – End   Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Jefferson Boulevard Skybridge, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Part 3 of 3) Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In part two of this episode, I present my opinion and analysis of The Submersion of Japan. I address the science behind the story, the Japanese cultural details throughout the movie, and I cover all the other incredible aspects of this epic movie. Is it a horror movie? In a national way, it is. You'll be able to tell this movie is one of my all-time top favorites! The remaining third of the episode will be released tomorrow. This episode is dedicated to actor Keiju Kobayashi. You can find John LeMay's books on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/John-LeMay/e/B003KTW83K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1539779359&sr=8-2. Peace Winds Japan – Super Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/super-typhoon-hagibis-relief-fund/ MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/54-the-submersion-of-japan2of3d3n9zj1lr8bdh05.mp3 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 0:00 – End   Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Jefferson Boulevard Skybridge, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Part 2 of 3) Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

(Included in this third: Intro/Part 1 Film Description/Reflections on Disaster Movies/John LeMay Interview) The highest-grossing Japanese movie of the 1970s has received the royal Kaijuvision treatment! An epic episode for an epic movie! In this third of the episode, I present the Part 1 Film Description, reflect on 70s disaster movies, and interview author John LeMay, who loves this movie as much as I do. We also both have read the English translation of the book. The remaining two thirds of the episode will be released tomorrow and the day after. This episode is dedicated to actor Keiju Kobayashi. You can find John LeMay's books on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/John-LeMay/e/B003KTW83K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1539779359&sr=8-2. Peace Winds Japan – Super Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/super-typhoon-hagibis-relief-fund/ MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/54-the-submersion-of-japan1of3e1z0d1mbdsheogkw2.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 4:44 Part 1 – Film Description: 4:44 – 14:21 Part 2 – General Reflections: 14:21 – 21:40 John LeMay Interview: 21:40 – End   Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: John LeMay Video Location: Jefferson Boulevard Skybridge, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Part 1 of 3) Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

It's the last Toho classic kaiju movie, and there's so much to like! The engaging cinematography and Kenji Sahara's performance as Obata are two of the best things. And there aren't any annoying squeaky-voiced little kids either! The subtle symbolism regarding Chinese Communism in the story and the kaiju is fascinating. Celebrate the end of an era with me, as I elevate this overlooked yet fun kaiju entry. The related topic for this episode is Japanese Colonialism in Oceania. This episode is dedicated to Akira Kubo. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/53-space-amoeba-vw0j38cuwkaprut50.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:22 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:22 – 14:28 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 14:28 – 45:16 Part 3 – Related Topic: 45:16 – 1:07:58 Closing: 1:07:58 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: St. Mary's River, Allen County, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Get into the bath of immunity, then put on your gold or vinyl outfit and prepare yourself for an overwhelmingly positive review of this humorous and underrated piece of Toho history! While the Americans and Japanese on the production staff got into frequent arguments, at least the costume department had fun! Unlike the painfully square reporter Perry Lawton, I'd have stayed in Latitude Zero and never returned to the surface. Though this film didn't perform well, it holds a special place in the hearts of many tokusatsu fans. I showcase the American actors and put the story into context by relating it to similar adventure and Utopian literature and movies. The related topic for this episode is The South China Sea Disputes – with Google Earth Pro video on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q-v_DlTVeI The YouTube video of only part 3 with Google Earth video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfOVZTItHjE This episode is dedicated to Joseph Cotten, Cesar Romero, Patricia Medina, and Richard Jaeckel. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. Full Episode (Parts 1/2/3) YouTube Video: Separate Part 3 Google Earth YouTube Video: MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/52-latitude-zero-3gs8bz0l2hgid3a294.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:11 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:11 – 10:16 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 10:16 – 41:01 Part 3 – Related Topic: 41:01 – 1:02:23 Closing: 1:02:23 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Bloomingdale Park (St. Mary's River), Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

At G-Fest XXV, Brian interviewed kaiju author and podcaster Kevin Derendorf.  His book is called "Kaiju for Hipsters: 101 'Alternative' Giant Monster Movies".  We discuss the thought processes and goals behind "Kaiju for Hipsters" and compare them to the creative process and goals of Kaijuvision Radio. We discuss the need for rare films to be saved, archived and viewed by audiences because rare films are often entertaining and special. We discuss the need for going deeper into kaiju and tokusatsu movies instead of covering the surface as so many have before. We discuss Shin Godzilla, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), House, the Godzilla Anime Trilogy, and many more fine films. Check out "Kaiju for Hipsters" here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiju-Hipsters-Alternative-Monster-Movies/dp/1983293776/ I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/g-fest-xxvi-2019-kevin-derendorf-interview.mp3   Host: Brian Scherschel Editor: Brian Scherschel Video: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Crowne Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

This is our G-Fest Conference panel, which took place at 12:00pm (CDT) on July 14, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. In it, we compare and contrast alien invasion stories in movies from the Godzilla franchise and from American kaiju/sci-fi movies. I connect the stories from the Godzilla movies to events and trends in Japanese history, while Taylor connects the stories from American films to events and trends in American history. I highlight events from World War II, post-war globalization, nationalism, and the Japanese stock market crash in 1989/1990. Taylor highlights events from the Great Depression, the Red Scare, resource management, and technology. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi, Sean Stiff, William Mize, and Eric White. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/g-fest-xxvi-2019-panel-alieninvasions-94as31l01hncqwoi.mp3 Co-Hosts: Brian Scherschel and Taylor Hensley Editor/Director/Video: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Crowne Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

A lot of critics know and understand the basics of the 1954 Godzilla, but they have less of an understanding of what makes a great Godzilla sequel. This movie has by far the most Toho magic of any non-Japanese Godzilla movie to date. I address the box office, the critical reviews, and how the way this film was edited is a big reason for the film's underperformance.  The related topic for this episode is eco-terrorism and climate change. This episode is dedicated to director Michael Dougherty. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi, Sean Stiff, William Mize, and Eric White. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/51-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-us-2019-39kcbjo0tb8.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:16 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:16 – 12:14 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 12:14 – 1:16:53 Part 3 – Related Topic: 1:16:53 – 1:38:49 Closing: 1:38:49 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Lincoln Bank Tower (left), Allen County Courthouse (center), and The PNC Building (right), Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved  

In this live, I show you the new Gamera Blu-ray set that arrived, and I discuss the cancellation of G-Fest article in the newest G-Fan Magazine, and make some remarks to honor the occasion of Kaijuvision's 3rd anniversary. The show first aired on September 20, 2017.  I apologize for the audio - YouTube Live must have forced the webcam microphone as the default. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kvr-live-4-g-fan-magazine-coronavirus-article3f9ba1pc05jzpdqr.mp3 Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

With beautiful cinematography, detailed miniatures, and lots of work involving water, War of the Gargantuas is an incredible movie! Russ Tamblyn gives us a natural and cool performance in his role as Dr. Stewart. This movie is so refreshingly itself. The related topic for this episode is the recent ascension of Emperor Naruhito. This episode is dedicated to actor Russ Tamblyn. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi, Sean Stiff, and William Mize. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/50-war-of-the-gargantuas-vj60dl5hw8ejl1sb.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 5:09 Part 1 – Film Description: 5:09 – 12:38 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 12:38 – 34:48 Part 3 – Related Topic: 34:48 – 51:35 Closing: 51:35 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: South Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved  

I address the film's depiction of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and how that scene is edited for the English-language version. Frankenstein is a stand-in for atomic bombing victims in this movie. I'll pay attention to the scientific ethics explored in the story too. This movie is when screenwriter Takeshi Kimura started using a pseudonym, and with this movie, I don't blame him. The related topic for this episode is Ryuichi Shimoda et al. v. The State, the case where atomic bomb victims sued for reparations. This episode is dedicated to Showa era screenwriter Takeshi Kimura. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level and William Mize for donating at the Kaiju Commander level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/49-frankenstein-conquers-the-world-458hslj2isop38sdi.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:38 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:38 – 10:18 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 10:18 – 38:21 Part 3 – Related Topic: 38:21 – 46:58 Closing: 46:58 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Robert Dunham has always impressed me with his performance in this movie! And his ability to speak Japanese adds to the flavor of this entertaining classic Sekizawan kaiju movie. I examine the underappreciated Mark Jackson character. I zero in on the diamond heist plot and explain why it's in the movie, because it takes up a lot of time. I connect this movie to The Pink Panther (1963) and other classic movies that influenced it. The related topic for this episode is the Liancourt Rocks Dispute. This episode is dedicated to Robert Dunham and Yosuke Natsuki. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level and William Mize for donating at the Kaiju Commander level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/48-dogora-the-space-monster-38gnw0d893htnv7hrog9ue.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:43 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:43 – 8:47 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 8:47 – 37:34 Part 3 – Related Topic: 37:34 – 51:26 Closing: 51:26 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Daniel and I go further into what the anime trilogy makes us think about. We examine which historical figures the Exif could have been responsible for, the inevitability of Godzilla, the cycle of civilizations, and a fun economic term called entropy pessimism. I compare the story in the anime trilogy to Westworld, Blade Runner, Chrono Trigger, the book of Genesis, the legend of Icarus, and I Heart Huckabees. This episode is dedicated to actor Ren Osugi. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff. Kyoei donated at the Kaiju Scholar Level and Sean donated at the Kaiju Visionary Level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. Visit the Godzilla Novelization Project here: http://godzillanovelizationproject.wordpress.com/ MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/47c-godzilla-anime-trilogy-bigger-than-human-existence-cle02nv6u7fiwbv0sqru4.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:10 Main Discussion: 1:10 – 51:42 Closing: 51:42 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: Daniel DiManna Video Location: Ash Brokerage, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Haruo asks Metphies "Why are you showing me this?"  This is also what some people watching the anime trilogy were thinking.  We'll give our opinions and share our reactions to these experimental, risky, and unrestrained trio of movies.  We appreciate the story and how it brings up intriguing concepts and ideas. This episode is dedicated to actor Ren Osugi. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff. Kyoei donated at the Kaiju Scholar Level and Sean donated at the Kaiju Visionary Level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. Visit the Godzilla Novelization Project here: http://godzillanovelizationproject.wordpress.com/ MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/47b-godzilla-anime-trilogy-main-discussion-fn3ixqnclw0ewg8.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:08 Main Discussion: 1:13 – 1:48:30 Closing: 1:48:30 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: Daniel DiManna Video Location: Lafayette Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

"The big idea was to create a thought-provoking anime-style story that introduces a cohesive concept that connects Godzilla to the entirety of human existence."  In the first part of a special three-part episode, we give our opinions on the anime trilogy as a whole. Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project joins me to discuss the expectations, the risk, the lack of monster fights, and the reaction from the fandom. This episode is dedicated to actor Ren Osugi. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff. Kyoei donated at the Kaiju Scholar Level and Sean donated at the Kaiju Visionary Level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. Visit the Godzilla Novelization Project here: http://godzillanovelizationproject.wordpress.com/ MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/47a-godzilla-anime-trilogy-general-reflections-8efd4vlwnv92hg78qf.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:08 Film Description: 2:08 – 14:48 General Reflections: 14:48 – 46:35 Closing: 46:35 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: Daniel DiManna Video Location: American Electric Power Building, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video Notes: Sunset in Downtown Fort Wayne Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

See the diagrams of all the Godzilla movies yourself! What do you think? Which Godzilla movies expanded the style of the franchise? Roughly one in three is an expansion film. In this YouTube video, I say which ones those are. In Part 1 of every movie-centered episode of Kaijuvision Radio, the film is either listed as an expansion or a reinforcement of style. Listen as Brian says how that was determined for each Godzilla movie. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/bonus-feature-which-movies-expanded-the-franchise4hv9hgkszblwqgm05dyd.mp3   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Elmhurst, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Come for the Gotengo.  Stay for the patriotism vs. nationalism/imperialism parable. What do you get when you combine Ishiro Honda, Shinichi Sekizawa, and at least seven different sea-related fictional stories? This movie, that's what. It's filled with juicy layers of rich historical symbolism, so Kaijuvision Radio is the place to get the full analysis. The related topics for this episode are Hiroo Onoda and Japanese Holdouts. This episode is dedicated to the great character actor Jun Tazaki. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/46-atragon-9d1zfwhpuv9x04nghslew458.mp3   Introduction: 0:00 – 1:30 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:30 – 8:52 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 8:52 – 33:19 Part 3 – Related Topic: 33:19 – 47:17 Closing: 47:17 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: The PNC Building (left), Allen County Courthouse (center), and Lincoln Bank Tower (right) Video Notes: Wind advisory conditions made the clouds move fast for this video. Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Hop aboard the Affluenza Maru (or the S.S. Affluenza) for this morality fable.  It's a Kaijuvision Christmas! Coincidentally, I'm doing the movie that decries consumerism during the busiest shopping period of the year.  Matango, the most Hitchcockian movie of this season, is a monumental achievement by Ishiro Honda and company. Your band name of the day: Skulking Transitional Matango.  Listen as I connect Matango to The Grinch, Gilligan's Island, The Odyssey, Metropolis, and South Park!  The related topics for this episode are Westernization and globalization, which the movie alludes to at the very end. This episode is dedicated to renowned producer Tomoyuki Tanaka. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/45-matango-vkr965hjspq6cms0jdrkrdvlow.mp3   Introduction: 0:00 – 2:12 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:12 – 9:52 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 9:52 – 32:45 Part 3 – Related Topic: 32:45 – 54:19 Closing: 54:19 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: PNC Building, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video Notes: On the side of Fort Wayne's 2nd tallest building, this large and old display of Christmas lights used to be on the side of the famous Wolf & Dessauer Department Store, which existed until 1962. Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

And now it's time to appreciate the immense imaginative power of Gorath! When it comes to mind-bending Toho technology, rows of atomic-powered thrusters nearly the size of New Mexico in Antarctica is on par with the Dimension Tide black hole gun from Godzilla vs. Megaguirus –and I love both of these inventions! A special effects tour de force, Gorath is everything that a toku fan would want. It even has a kaiju – Maguma! Well, the Japanese version does, at least. The English language version is the very definition of mediocrity. The related topic for this episode is Near-Earth Objects (NEOs),Planetary Defense, and other scientific aspects related to Gorath. This episode is dedicated to Ryo Ikebe. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/44-gorath-3a81sdvila9t6bdspxh.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:40 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:40 – 8:28 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 8:28 – 42:10 Part 3 – Related Topic: 42:10 – 58:20 Closing: 58:20 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Rousseau Centre (left) and First Financial Center at the Anthony Wayne Building (center right), Fort Wayne, Indiana Video Notes: The Rousseau Centre (completed in 1971) and the Anthony Wayne Building (completed in 1964) are examples of mid to late 1960s architecture. Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In this episode I tackle the issue of Ishiro Honda's time during World War II administering a comfort women camp. I was asked how he evaded punishment for committing Class C War Crimes (Crimes Against Humanity), and I have a definitive yet complex answer. Honda's films were supportive of human rights, and this is what we remember his place in history during World War II. If Honda was an unnamed Japanese man who participated in these crimes, I would have wanted him to be brought to justice and served some kind of punishment for them. However, there are many reasons why this didn't happen. So put on your thinking cap and listen as I explain how complex this situation is. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/57-ishiro-honda-and-crimes-against-humanity02v7a94mcs02v74dhs2.mp3 Transcript: I received a question after I advertised a Q and A for YouTube. I did not receive them on Twitter publicly - they were all submitted privately. Given the nature of this particular question, I can see why it was submitted anonymously. I gave my initial reflections in Livestream 2, and in this episode I'm going to further address this issue. First I'll give you some background. In episode 4 of the show, I covered the issue of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal. I utilized a few sources plus what I already knew and thought about regarding the subject. I've never shied away from a subject because it was too difficult for me to read about and process. But I'll preface what I say with this: It's not my place to forgive Ishiro Honda for what he did under the command of the Imperial Japanese Army. It also isn't your place to forgive him. The only ones who can forgive him are the women (and men) who were put in the camps. And it isn't Godzilla fandom experts' place to downplay the significance of that chapter of his life. I can only give you my analysis of what I've learned and thought about. Honda was in a command position at a comfort women camp during World War II. He administered actions there. He would have participated in “acquiring” women for the camp, also known as abducting, or kidnapping, and forcing them into sexual slavery. Human trafficking is another way to put this. These actions classify him as a class C war criminal, for crimes against humanity. He was not arrested, charged, or punished after the war was over. The US only got around 5,000 of the war criminals, and some were charged by other countries like Australia. When the surrender took place the Japanese military and government destroyed the records, and the military personnel put on civilian clothes or went into hiding, or both. Without a record of who was connected to these war crimes, it's hard to prove they did anything. Virtually everyone else threw themselves under the bus for Emperor Showa (Hirohito). Out of political expediency, the US gave Emperor Showa a way to out of it by not focusing on him in order to preserve the oldest imperial family on Earth. This action enabled nationalists in Japan and war crimes deniers, as well as anyone else who didn't want to accept responsibility. Needless to say, denying these war crimes is beyond shameful. Nationalists say that the class A war criminals who were executed sacrificed themselves to keep the imperial family. The US also let the Unit 731 chemical and biological weapons scientists and employees free too, and judges at the tribunal weren't even told about that. The more you learn about the comfort women camps, the more shocking it gets. These camps were where some of the worst violations of human rights occurred during the war. Women were raped and beaten. They were pulled into a state-organized sex trafficking operation. Women were raped up to and exceeding 80 times a day in these camps. Many wished they were dead, some attempted or committed suicide, and they thought death would be better than this. It destroyed their lives.

Brian and Daniel team up for this rare and incredible tokusatsu disaster film from Toho. Find it and watch it! It's a nuclear war scenario between stand-ins for NATO and the Warsaw Pact at the height of the Cold War – and Japan is caught in between! It's like an Ozu film with Tsuburaya's special effects in it. It's also a nearly perfect film for this show (besides Shin Godzilla). Includes a talented cast including Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Frankie Sakai, and Jerry Ito. The related topic for this episode is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). You can find Daniel DiManna's Godzilla Novelization Project here: godzillanovelizationproject.wordpress.com This episode is dedicated to Yuriko Hoshi. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it.   MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/43-the-last-war2md9sufoe01cswrhl5.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:01 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:01 – 8:19 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 8:19 – 1:23:25 Part 3 – Related Topic: 1:23:25 – 1:41:36 Closing: 1:41:36 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: Daniel DiManna Video Location: Giant American Flag, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project comes back to the show to review this tokusatsu extravaganza. The film is based in science-fiction, action, and Ishiro Honda's particular brand of optimistic pacifism. With the combination of superb models and vehicles, top-notch effects, and a unique fast-paced story, the movie does everything well all at once. We discuss how cool it would be to be inside the theater that gets destroyed by an absolute zero weapon in the movie you're watching in it, Yoshio Tsuchiya's mind control adventure, and militarizing the crap out of the space program in the name of peace. The related topic for this episode is the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. You can find Daniel DiManna's Godzilla Novelization Project here: godzillanovelizationproject.wordpress.com This episode is dedicated to Eiji Tsuburaya. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it.   MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/42-battle-in-outer-space-e29f3a0ek3obd6m8x.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:36 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:36 – 7:10 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 7:10 – 1:41:23 Part 3 – Related Topic: 1:41:23 – 1:59:17 Closing: 1:59:17 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: Daniel DiManna Video Location: Lincoln Bank Tower, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project joins me to appreciate Kaijuvision's first epic.  182 minutes long, it's the Japanese response to Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956).  The kaiju is Yamata no Orochi, the 8-headed dragon.  Toshiro Mifune plays the legendary Prince Yamato Takeru and the mythical god Susanoo.  Since this is a religious epic, the related topic is Shinto. You can find Daniel DiManna's Godzilla Novelization Project here: godzillanovelizationproject.wordpress.com This episode is dedicated to Toshiro Mifune. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/41-the-three-treasures-nippon-tanjo-38sh23n3dgj49f2jf2a1.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:35 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:35 – 9:44 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 9:44 – 2:00:28 Part 3 – Related Topic: 2:00:28 – 2:31:23 Closing: 2:31:23 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: Daniel DiManna Video Location: Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Kaiju non-fiction author John LeMay joins me for a detailed analysis on the good Japanese version of Varan, and a brief review of the pain-inducing American version “Varan, the Unbelievable” starring Myron Healey from “The Unearthly” and released in theaters by the same company that gave us “The Skydivers” and “Beast of Yucca Flats”. John tells us all about the complicated story behind the making of Varan, because it was originally meant for television. We talk about Varan and his design and complicated origin. I notice the many similarities between Yuriko from this movie and Yuri from GMK (2001). The related topic for this episode is the hisabetsu-buraku (discriminated communities), who may be represented as the natives in the movie. You can find all of John LeMay's books on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/John-LeMay/e/B003KTW83K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1539779359&sr=8-2. This episode is dedicated to master prop and monster suit builder Keizo Murase. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/40-varanen3913xcstk9h4nf8ehwlo4krfq.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:02 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:02 – 8:01 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 8:01 – 54:51 Part 3 – Related Topic: 54:51 – 1:05:48 Closing: 1:05:48 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Guest Co-Host: John LeMay Video Location: Fox Island County Park (Bowman Lake), Allen County, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

They want your land, your women, then more of your land, and, well, you get the idea. The aliens have even searched through binders full of women for very best ones. Listen as I analyze Moguera, the Markalite FAHPs, and those fabulous matte paintings! And then I'll connect the story in the movie to contemporary events: The normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Soviet Union in 1956. This episode is dedicated to eminent virtuoso actor Takashi Shimura. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/39-the-mysterians3js93hzxmw39sn2lkd2.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:35 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:35 – 10:04 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 10:04 – 33:19 Part 3 – Related Topic: 33:19 – 45:39 Closing: 45:39 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton construction site, Fort Wayne, Indiana Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Season 2 at Kaijuvision Radio begins with the first non-Godzilla kaiju film from Toho Studios.  This Japanese take on the Abominable Snowman phenomenon is a story about the dark side of humanity.  The Japanese cut of the movie is effectively banned in Japan because of its depiction of the Ainu people as savages.  I find interesting parallels between this film and Disney's “Song of the South” (1946), as well as “Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues” (1984), which was made famous by Mystery Science Theater 3000.  The related topic is The Genetic Origin of the Ainu People. This episode is dedicated to the great Ishiro Honda. I'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for donating at the Kaiju Visionary level.  Thank you for your support!  I really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/38-half-human3l0I1hjl3s29da2021dsnw9s.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 4:27 Part 1 – Film Description: 4:27 – 11:08 Part 2 – Opinion and Analysis: 11:08 – 28:57 Part 3 – Related Topic: 28:57 – 40:18 Closing: 40:18 – End   Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel Video Location: American Electric Power Building, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video Notes: The clouds in this video are part of the west edge of the remnants of Hurricane Florence, taken on September 17, 2018 in Fort Wayne.  We wish a speedy recovery to everyone effected by this disastrous hurricane. Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) "Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com) Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

I must say this interview is an immensely impressive accomplishment of film appreciation! At G-Fest XXV, Brian and Nate recorded an interview with Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project.  His goal is to complete novelizations of every Japanese Godzilla movie.  We discuss putting oneself in the minds of the many great characters in the movies, which films will be the most challenging to novelize, and what other challenges emerge when undertaking this long-term project.  We had an enjoyable time and you will too when you listen to this. You can visit the Godzilla Novelization Project homepage here. We'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Sean Stiff for pledging at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/g-fest-xxv-2018-daniel-dimanna-interviewvn394hs81ks.mp3   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

At G-Fest XXV, Brian and Nate interviewed kaiju author John LeMay.  His latest book is called "Terror of the Lost Tokusatsu Films!".  We address a few lost Godzilla films, his research process, why some of these lost films didn't get made, and how some elements of these films could still end up in newer movies.  Some titles we discuss include "Bride of Godzilla", "Batman Meets Godzilla", "Tokyo S.O.S.: Godzilla's Suicide Strategy", and "Godzilla: Legend of the Asuka Fortress."  Check out all of John's books on his Amazon site here. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/g-fest-xxv-2018-john-lemay-interview.mp3   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

As promised, here's the audio and video of our G-Fest Conference panel, which took place at 3:00pm (CDT) on July 13, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. We had a larger-than-expected turnout, including several attendees who were listeners and a university professor who was impressed with our presentation. If he was amazed, we know you'll be, too! In this, we discuss Godzilla (1954), The Return of Godzilla (1984), Shin Godzilla (2016), and Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), and the international relations issues that were surrounding them when they were made. We introduce ourselves, the podcast, and its mission. Then Nate examines the 1954 and 1984 movies with respect to the JSDF, the US-Japan Alliance, and Japanese domestic issues. Brian then updates the audience on what has happened in Japan and the world between 1984 and 2016. Nate examines the 2016 movie across the same issues. Brian analyzes Godzilla vs. Gigan and all that the movie communicates to the audience about globalization. Brian finishes the panel by mentioning what all will happen to Japan in 2019 and 2020, and gives a spirited case for defending democracy. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/g-fest-xxv-2018-panel-japanesenatlspiritcejs93420ejd.mp3   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Crowne Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

At last, it is time. Fasten your seat belts, kaiju fans.  It's like this movie was made for Kaijuvision Radio.  Just as I was planning a podcast emphasizing the connection between the Godzilla franchise and international affairs, this masterpiece was delivered to me on a silver platter.  This episode is our masterpiece.  After our film description, part two is my opinion on the big picture of this incredible movie.  Part three is a detailed chronological rundown of the film, and we will tie it to the events of 3/11.  Our related topics are the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdowns. This episode is dedicated to the victims of the 3/11 disaster, Plant Manager Masao Yoshida, the Fukushima 50, the U.S. service members who participated in Operation Tomodachi, U.S. Forces Japan, and the JSDF. We'd like to send a shout-out to our patron Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff for pledging at the Kaiju Visionary level.  Thank you for your support!  We really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/37-shin-godzilla8f2udslqlp023djrensacz03s19.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:42 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:42 – 9:02 Part 2 – Opinion of the Big Picture: 9:02 – 1:04:45 Part 3 – Chronological Rundown: 1:04:45 – 3:10:52 Closing: 3:10:52 – End   "The Big Picture" written by Brian Scherschel Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Lincoln Tower and Allen County Courthouse, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In this live, I address the recently released Japan Sinks: 2020 anime series from Science Saru Studios and directed by Masaaki Yuasa.  I give you my reactions and thoughts on this incredible anime.  It's bizarre, funny, sad, and surprising!  It departs significantly from the original Komatsu book.  I analyze the Japanese rap battle about what it means to be Japanese, the old man's murder spree while riding a mobility scooter, and the many bizarre deaths in this fascinating story. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kvr-live-3-japan-sinks-2020-3s9g1nzweg93.mp3 Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In the penultimate episode of Road to Shin Godzilla Month, Brian and Nate discuss Godzilla’s return to America with Legendary Pictures’ 2014 reboot directed by Gareth Edwards.  Your hosts channel Siskel & Ebert again, only in reverse: Nate loves this film but Brian thinks it’s a mixed bag.  They also draw several literary and historical parallels—including Riki-Tiki-Tavi and Saigō Takamori, the real-life last samurai—to this movie, which launched the MonsterVerse.  While this is an American film, our related topic is the 2014 reinterpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese constitution. Next week, our Godzilla Journey comes to a head with the most in-depth analysis of Shin Godzilla you’ll hear in English. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/36-godzilla-us-2014nv54f8sqjv054mdspejk211.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:02 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:02 – 7:32 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:32 – 1:18:42 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:18:42 – 1:43:30 Closing: 1:42:30 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel and Nathan Marchand Video Location: Pisgah Marsh (Pisgah Lake), Pierceton, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

At the midpoint of Road to Shin Godzilla Month, Brian and Nate come to the Millennium Series’ explosive finale, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Godzilla. Though this is the last entry of the series, it's the first Internet Age Godzilla movie – and a valentine to G-fans. It resembles live-action anime as well as a live video game. Brian marvels at the redesign of his boy Gigan, and Nate argues that, in some ways, this is a “remake” of Destroy All Monsters that’s better than the original. Since there’s a ten-year gap in the franchise after this, our related topic is Abenomics. This episode is dedicated to Akira Takarada. On May 30, our Shin Godzilla episode will be the most in-depth analysis of that film in English. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/35-godzilla-final-wars7gs30bwl1s4t89vsm.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:38 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:38 – 8:08 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 8:08 – 1:11:59 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:11:59 – 1:37:13 Closing: 1:37:13 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fish Ladder Park (Grand River), Grand Rapids, Michigan Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Road to Shin Godzilla Month marches on with the final entry of the “Tezuka Trilogy,” a film that astonished Brian and Nate on the re-watch.  Nate was surprised that this direct sequel to the previous film—which disappointed him—actually made good use of Kiryu having the original Godzilla’s soul grafted to it.  Brian thinks the special effects are a loving tribute to the artistry of classic tokusatsu.  Also, Mothra has never looked as good as she does in this film.  Much like Mothra vs. Godzilla, this movie doesn’t attempt many new things, but it does them all well.  Our related topic is deflation in Japan. We'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff for pledging at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/34-godzilla-tokyo-sos8bdh3a2sjha2vc38rsk3l0191.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:44 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:44 – 8:08 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 8:08 – 46:48 Part 3 – Related Topics: 46:48 – 1:12:72 Closing: 1:12:72 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: South Side High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Road to Shin Godzilla Month has begun! We’re counting down to our big episode on Godzilla’s latest reboot, starting with the “Kiryu Saga.”  Brian and Nate get a little Siskel & Ebert-ish as they discuss the second entry in the “Tezuka Trilogy,” which features the third incarnation of Mechagodzilla.  The movie has great cinematography and characters and some fun kaiju action, but Nate thinks the story missed some great potential with its wonderful new concept for Mechagodzilla.  Since this film once again features a strong female lead, our related topics are women in the Godzilla films and the firing of Makiko Tanaka. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/33-godzilla-against-mechagodzilla2d7gkw0o1at42halsb.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:41 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:41 – 7:11 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:11 – 52:17 Part 3 – Related Topics: 52:17 – 1:46:51 Closing: 1:46:51 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Foster Park (St. Mary’s River), Fort Wayne, IN Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Turn of the Millennium Month comes to an end as Brian and Nate discuss an outlier of the Millennium Series and one of the highest-rated films in the franchise.  Directed by Shusuke Kaneko, the mastermind behind the acclaimed Heisei Gamera Trilogy, this is a complex film meditating on deep themes while also featuring incredible kaiju action, special effects, music, and characters.  It dared to make Godzilla purely evil and King Ghidorah a hero along with Mothra and Baragon (who’s sadly left out of the film’s mouthful of a title).  Our related topics are the election of Koizumi, the U.S.S. Greenville collision, and the many events of 2001. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/32-gmk3g9sl3mb0a3zcg3f0s3srywmvo19.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:58 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:58 – 8:39 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 8:39 – 1:05:26 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:05:26 – 1:21:02 Closing: 1:21:02 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Trophy Point (Hudson River), West Point, New York Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Turn of the Millennium Month continues with the first of three Godzilla movies which are directed by Masaaki Tezuka and becomes the standard bearer for the Millennium Series. Brian proclaims that this movie is fantastic because Tezuka brings back many stylistic elements from the Showa series. Overall, we rate this movie as fun, smart, and ahead of its time. We pay particular attention to the Dimension Tide (the black hole gun), what Godzilla's body slam in the fight is referencing, and how many of the Heisei issues have been fixed. Brian explains to Nate how this isn't a revenge story (though our main character is motivated by revenge). Our related topics are Energy Use and Energy Independence in Japan and Prime Minister Mori's gaffe. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/31-godzilla-vs-megaguirus5esgep9bem49dxpri8ed1.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:52 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:52 – 7:56 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:56 – 1:09:22 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:09:22 – 1:29:27 Closing: 1:29:27 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: General Anthony Wayne Statue (Dedicated 1918), Freimann Square, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Continuing Turn of the Millennium Month, Brian and Nate appreciate the film where Japan reintroduces us to the authentic and complex Godzilla! Godzilla 2000 actually gives us subjects to think about, and it lets us get philosophical about Godzilla's existence. We find similarities to The Flight of the Navigator, Independence Day, and Die Hard (the explosion at the Shinjuku Sumitomo building).  Our related topic is the Tokaimura nuclear accidents. We'd like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff for pledging at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it. MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/30-godzilla-20007dqpj0vgm4s134kxc.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:58 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:58 – 7:38 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:38 – 1:05:14 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:05:14 – 1:16:31 Closing: 1:16:31– End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: St. Joe Dam (St. Joseph River), Johnny Appleseed Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

It's Turn of the Millennium Month at Kaijuvision Radio. We will cover Godzilla movies from 1998-2001 all this month every Wednesday! It's appropriate that this is April Fools' Day week and we're doing the episode on the Godzilla movie made by a fool and loathed by Godzilla fans. The film is commonly referred to as GINO (Godzilla In Name Only). If you're still wondering what we think of this movie, our “scenic” YouTube video this week is of our local landfill on a dreary, cold, humid day! Listen as Brian and Nate dispose of this movie in the cinematic landfill once and for all! Our related topics are the 1998 North Korea missile test and the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9wvo6_Azjo MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/29-godzilla-us-199893sbi2940vekog3da83l.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 2:54 Part 1 – Film Description: 2:54 – 8:08 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 8:08 – 1:09:10 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:09:10 – 1:21:54 Closing: 1:21:54 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Republic Services Landfill, Allen County, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Brian and Nate come to the end of the Heisei Series with a film where—spoiler warning!—Godzilla dies. It’s one of the highest-rated Godzilla films, and with good reason. Your hosts discuss Godzilla’s death scene, the power of finality in stories, and Kazuki Omori turning Alien’s xenomorph into a kaiju (“Kaijumorph”? “Xenokaiju”?). We have also included our first behind-the-scenes bonus feature “Creating Our Film Descriptions” where we explain how we formulated our original, audience-focused part 1 film descriptions. Our related topic is the Act on National Anthem and Flag. http://youtu.be/KBG2_POTEjQ MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/28-godzilla-vs-destoroyah0plev4dfl3dw0c2sc1.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:40 Behind-the-Scenes Bonus Feature: Creating Our Film Descriptions: 1:40 – 14:37 Part 1 – Film Description: 14:37 – 20:28 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 20:28 – 1:15:19 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:15:19 – 1:33:05 Closing: 1:33:05 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In a hilarious new episode, Brian and Nate take on the most eccentric entry in the Heisei Godzilla series. The kaiju and some special effects are amazing, but the story is so overstuffed it feels like three unrelated films packed together. Your hosts’ biggest riffs are aimed at MOGUERA, the most useless mecha ever, and one half of an infamous dogfight in an asteroid belt. On a more serious note, our related topic is the Senkaku Islands dispute. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2czM1gL2RsE MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/27-godzilla-vs-spacegodzilla38g01kw9x6mo0.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:55 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:55 - 7:33 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:33 - 1:00:16 Part 3 – Related Topics: 1:00:16 - 1:20:18 Closing: 1:20:18 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: St. Joseph River, Spencerville, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In this live, I answer questions from listeners about some complex issues, such as fandom behavior online, Ishiro Honda's time in a command position at a comfort women camp, who really rebuilt Japan after the war, economic circumstances that led to the Japanese Economic Miracle, the disparate impact on minorities that gatekeeping has, and the level of popularity of rescinding Article 9 from the Japanese Constitution. MP3: http://kaijuvisionradioepisodes.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kvr-live-2-fandom-discourse-honda-war-crimes.mp3 Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box   Host/Editor/Director: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

In this first special bonus feature, Brian and Nate summarize the structure of the film descriptions - an analysis tailored to kaiju movies in order to be able to compare these movies to each other. The goal is to to arm the listener with the facts, rather than just read a long, boring plot synopsis from a wiki site. We address each heading and subheading in the template. http://youtu.be/wRAdwy7R_So MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/bonus-feature-creating-our-film-descriptions8p0onxg5b3d99.mp3   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Headwaters Park, St. Mary's River, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Godzilla not only looks great in this movie, but he gets more screen time than any other movie in the entire series. Baby Godzilla looks impressive, and the Azusa Gojo character is good. Brian and Nate address topics, like how stuff explodes when Rodan flies over it, how Kazuma seems to be a Japanese Rick Moranis, and how Miki Saegusa needed to be reminded to use her psychic powers.  Our related topic is the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu2LWDP60wU MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/26-godzilla-vs-mechagodzilla-II86hvsp0gzjl3zsvpl.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:31 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:31 – 7:02 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:02 – 62:50 Part 3 – Related Topics: 62:50 – 1:20:38 Closing: 1:20:38 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Posey Dam (Maumee River), Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Our trek through the Heisei Series continues!  After watching experimental weirdness and convoluted time-travel, Brian and Nate cover a Godzilla film that’s a bit more “normal”—for this franchise, anyway.  It’s the most successful film in the Heisei Series, and we see more positives than negatives in this 1990s update of the classics.  The movie features Akira Takarada, the return of Mothra, a weaponized Ferris wheel, and scenes ripping off Indiana Jones (the last one drives Nate crazy).  We also compare Battra to Mirror Universe Spock.  Our related topics are contemporary environmentalism and the Lost Decade. We’d like to send a shout-out to our patrons Kyoei Toshi and Sean Stiff for pledging at the Kaiju Visionary level. Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it. http://youtu.be/cHla-5YGDws MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/25-godzilla-and-mothra-the-battle-for-earthlp8f2qv7mn60r.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:40 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:40 - 7:01 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:01 - 48:51 Part 3 – Related Topics: 48:51 - 1:17:36 Closing: 1:17:36 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Foster Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved

Filmed and released during the Japanese stock market crash, this movie perfectly captures the Japanese national spirit at the time it was made. In 1991, just like after World War II ended, the Japanese people collectively asked “How could this happen?” In fact, Miki Saegusa says that herself. While the symbolism isn't very subtle either, this movie is not anti-American. Our related topics are nationalism and the US-Japan difficulties reaching a peak regarding trade.  This film was released in late 1991, and if you can find that year on this graph of the Japanese Nikkei 225 stock market average, you will notice that's at a very pivotal and scary time for Japan. Source: macrotrends.net http://youtu.be/PS8Wv6je8xU MP3: http://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/kaijuvisionradioepisodes/24-godzilla-vs-king-ghidorahbbj03ft7cwm01l.mp3 Introduction: 0:00 – 1:59 Part 1 – Film Description: 1:59 - 7:23 Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 7:23 - 57:55 Part 3 – Related Topic: 57:56 - 1:28:24 Closing:  1:28:24 – End   Host: Brian Scherschel Co-Host: Nathan Marchand Editor: Brian Scherschel Video Location: Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant, Confluence of the Three Rivers (St. Mary's, St. Joseph, and Maumee), Fort Wayne, Indiana Video: Brian Scherschel Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac) Copyright Brian J. Scherschel All Rights Reserved