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{{Infobox Series
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{{Infobox Series|ratings=y
|type1        =Water
|type1        =Water
|type2        =Fire
|type2        =Fire
|name          =''Godzilla Island''
|name          =''Godzilla Island''
|dt            =''Godzilla Island'' (1997-1998)
|dt            =''Godzilla Island'' (TV 1997-1998)
|image        =Godzillaisland.jpg
|image        =Godzilla Island season 2 title card.png
|producer      =Asai Kei
|caption      =The title card of Godzilla Island's second season
|distributor  =[[Toho]]
|director      =Shun Mizutani
|writer        =Takahiko Masuda, Kensei Nangi
|producer      =Tomoyuki Imai
|funded        =[[Toho]]
|produced      =[[Tsuburaya Eizo]]
|genre        =Tokusatsu
|genre        =Tokusatsu
|aired        =October 6, 1997 -<br>September 30, 1998
|aired        =October 6, [[1997]] -<br>September 30, [[1998]] (television);<br>March 7, [[2023]] - present (YouTube)
|channel      =[[Nippon TV|Nippon Television]]
|channel      =[[wikipedia:TV Tokyo|TV Tokyo]]{{sup|[[Japan|JP]]}};<br>[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuRIFDuaSY9dDr0p_qTlHw GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO]
|episodes      =256
|episodes      =256
}}
}}
'''''Godzilla Island''''' {{Nihongo|ゴジラアイランド|Gojira Airando}} is a [[Japan]]ese television show spinoff of the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla franchise]] created by [[Toho]]. It premiered on October 6, 1997, and ran for a total of 256 three-minute episodes, finishing on September 30, 1998. The series is notable for its almost exclusive use of action figures to portray the [[kaiju]] rather than [[suitmation]]. It was written by Takahiko Masuda and directed by Shun Mizutani.
'''''Godzilla Island''''' {{Nihongo|ゴジラアイランド|Gojira Airando}} is a [[Japan]]ese ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' television series directed by Shun Mizutani and written by Takahiko Masuda and Kensei Nangi. Funded by [[Toho]] and produced by [[Tsuburaya Eizo]], it ran for two seasons on [[wikipedia:TV Tokyo|TV Tokyo]] from October 6, [[1997]] to September 30, [[1998]], totaling 256 three-minute episodes. The series was not officially translated into English until March 7, [[2023]], when the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuRIFDuaSY9dDr0p_qTlHw GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO] YouTube channel began uploading subtitled episodes twice a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://godzilla.com/news/welcome-to-godzilla-island/|title=Welcome to Godzilla Island!|date=7 March 2023|work=Godzilla.com}}</ref>
 
The series is best recognized for its near-exclusive use of [[Bandai]] action figures to portray the monster cast and its handful of original [[kaiju]] variants.
{{TOC}}
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==Plot==
==Plot==
In [[2097]], most of the world's monsters have been rounded up and are living on an island in the South Pacific dubbed [[Godzilla Island (location)|Godzilla Island]]. The kaiju are kept content on their island home, and are monitored from the G-Guard base in the center of the island. There, Commander Besuke Jinguji watches and monitors the monsters day after day, with only the spherical robot Lucas by his side. However, the monotony of the job and of the monster's lives comes to an abrupt end when a gigantic UFO arrives on Earth. Inside is the Xilian Zagres, who, under the command of her leader, the Giant Dark Emperor, is hell bent on taking over the planet, starting with Godzilla Island. However, as her ship begins to attack the island, a smaller ship arrives and defends the island, the monsters, and the base. As the Commander and Lucas scratch their heads, perplexed by this new turn of events, a young woman suddenly appears in the base. She introduces herself as Torema, and says she has come to help defend the island from Zagres's onslought. However, the three heroes have a long road ahead of them, as the evil Xilians have an entire army of monsters at their disposal, and more than a few surprises to boot. It will be up to the Commander, his daughter Misato, Torema, Lucas, and the horde of monsters living on Godzilla Island to defend their home, and the world, from the coming invasion.
In [[2097]], most of the world's monsters have been rounded up and are living on an island in the South Pacific dubbed [[Godzilla Island (location)|Godzilla Island]]. The kaiju are kept content on their island home, and are monitored from the G-Guard base in the center of the island. There, Commander [[Beisuke Jinguji]] watches and monitors the monsters day after day, with only the spherical robot [[Lucas]] by his side. However, the monotony of the job and of the monster's lives comes to an abrupt end when a gigantic UFO arrives on [[Earth]]. Inside is the [[Xilien]] [[Zagreth]], who, under the command of her leader, the [[Giant Dark Emperor]], is obsessed with taking over the planet, starting with Godzilla Island. However, as her ship begins to attack the island, a smaller ship arrives and defends the island, the monsters, and the base. As the Commander and Lucas scratch their heads, perplexed by this new turn of events, a young woman suddenly appears in the base. She introduces herself as [[Torema]], and says she has come to help defend the island from Zagreth's onslaught. However, the three heroes have a long road ahead of them, as the evil Xiliens have an entire army of monsters at their disposal, and more than a few surprises to boot. It will be up to the Commander, his daughter [[Misato Jinguji|Misato]], Torema, Lucas, and the horde of monsters living on Godzilla Island to defend their home, and the world, from the incoming invasion.
==Story arcs==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2"| Arc {{tt|no.|number}}
! rowspan="2"| Episodes
! rowspan="2"| Title
! rowspan="2"| Written by
! rowspan="2"| Start date
! rowspan="2"| End date
|-
! Overall !! Season
|-
! colspan="7"| Season 1
|-
| 1
| 1
| 1-5
| [[Introducing Torema]]
| rowspan="13"| Takahiko Masuda
| 10/06/[[1997]]
| 10/10/1997
|-
| 2
| 2
| 6-15
| [[King Ghidorah (story arc)|King Ghidorah]]
| 10/13/1997
| 10/24/1997
|-
| 3
| 3
| 16-20
| [[The Trial of Godzilla]]
| 10/27/1997
| 10/31/1997
|-
| 4
| 4
| 21-30
| [[Junior Kidnapped]]
| 11/03/1997
| 11/14/1997
|-
| 5
| 5
| 31-40
| [[Gigan (story arc)|Gigan]]
| 11/17/1997
| 11/28/1997
|-
| 6
| 6
| 41-50
| [[Mothra (story arc)|Mothra]]
| 12/01/1997
| 12/12/1997
|-
| 7
| 7
| 51-63
| [[Mecha-King Ghidorah (story arc)|Mecha-King Ghidorah]]
| 12/15/1997
| 12/31/1997
|-
| 8
| 8
| 64-68
| [[Mysteries of Godzilla Island]]
| 01/05/[[1998]]
| 01/09/1998
|-
| 9
| 9
| 69-83
| [[SpaceGodzilla's Spirit]]
| 01/12/1998
| 01/30/1998
|-
| 10
| 10
| 84-93
| [[The Artificial Sun]]
| 02/02/1998
| 02/13/1998
|-
| 11
| 11
| 94-103
| [[Mechagodzilla (story arc)|Mechagodzilla]]
| 02/16/1998
| 02/27/1998
|-
| 12
| 12
| 104-125
| [[Goodbye, Torema]]
| 03/02/1998
| 03/31/1998
|-
| 13
| 13
| 126-128
| [[Bonus]]
| 04/01/1998
| 04/03/1998
|-
! colspan="7"| Season 2
|-
| 14
| 1
| 129-148
| [[Introducing Misato]]
| rowspan="2"| Takahiko Masuda
| 04/06/1998
| 05/01/1998
|-
| 15
| 2
| 149-168
| [[Second Generation Mothra]]
| 05/04/1998
| 05/29/1998
|-
| 16
| 3
| 169-178
| [[Dororin (story arc)|Dororin]]
| rowspan="2"| Kensei Nangi
| 06/01/1998
| 06/12/1998
|-
| 17
| 4
| 179-188
| [[Anguirus (story arc)|Anguirus]]
| 06/15/1998
| 06/26/1998
|-
| 18
| 5
| 189-198
| [[SpaceGodzilla's Spirit Again]]
| rowspan="2"| Takahiko Masuda
| 06/29/1998
| 07/10/1998
|-
| 19
| 6
| 199-208
| [[Fire Rodan (story arc)|Fire Rodan]]
| 07/13/1998
| 07/24/1998
|-
| 20
| 7
| 209-218
| [[Lucas (story arc)|Lucas]]
| Kensei Nangi
| 07/27/1998
| 08/07/1998
|-
| 21
| 8
| 219-233
| [[The Secret of G Island]]
| rowspan="2"| Takahiko Masuda
| 08/10/1998
| 08/28/1998
|-
| 22
| 9
| 234-256
| [[Conclusion]]
| 08/31/1998
| 09/30/1998
|}
==Staff==
{{Staffs
|Directed by=Shun Mizutani
|Written by=Takahiko Masuda, Kensei Nangi
|Produced by=Tomoyuki Imai (uncredited)
*Theme song "[[The Theme of GODZILLA]]"
|*Written and performed by|THE EDGE
|*Composed by|[[Akira Ifukube]]
|*Arranged by|Yoshinobu Hiraiwa
}}
==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast
{{Cast
|[[Jiro Dan]]|[[Besuke Jinguji]]
|[[Jiro Dan]]|[[Beisuke Jinguji]]
|[[Maimi Okuwa]]|[[Torema]]
|Maimi Okuwa|[[Torema]]
|Kaori Aso|[[Misato Jinguji]]
|Kaori Aso|[[Misato Jinguji]]
|Sho Sawamura|[[Nao Koda]]
|Sho Sawamura|[[Nao Koda]]
|Kaoru Ukawa|[[Landes]]
|Kaori Aizawa|[[Zagreth]]
|[[Kenichiro Shimamura]]|[[Lucas]] (voice)
|[[Kaoru Ukawa]]|[[Landes]]
|Chafurin|[[M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens|M Space Hunter Nebula Alien]] (voice)
|Shun Mizutani|[[Lucas]] (voice, as Kenichiro Shimamura)
|[[Kaori Aizawa]]|[[Zagres]]
|[[wikipedia:Chafurin|Chafurin]]|[[M Space Hunter Nebula Alien|M Space Hunter Alien]] (voice)
|Yutaka Aoyama|Narrator / [[Giant Dark Emperor]] (voice) / [[Cameron]] (voice)
|[[wikipedia:Kappei Yamaguchi|Kappei Yamaguchi]]|[[Dogora]] (voice)
|[[wikipedia:Yutaka Aoyama|Yutaka Aoyama]]|narrator (voice) / [[Giant Dark Emperor]] (voice) / [[Cameron]] (voice)
<!---------------------------------------
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||[[Monster Vending Machine]] (voice)
||[[Monster Vending Machine]] (voice)
||[[Dogora]] (voice)
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}}
}}
==Episodes (#, Title, Airdate)==
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===Story 1 (Godzilla and SpaceGodzilla Saga)===
*1 "Attack of the Giant UFO!" (1997-10-06)
*2 "Spaceship Enigma: Friend or Foe?" (1997-10-07)
*3 "Torema Appears" (1997-10-08)
*4 "Godzilla Sortie!" (1997-10-09)
*5 "An Unbeatable Team" (1997-10-10)
===Story 2 (Mothra and King Ghidorah Saga)===
*6 "A Sudden Giant Battle" (1997-10-13)
*7 "Mothra's Persuasion" (1997-10-14)
*8 "Confrontation! Torema vs. Zagres" (1997-10-15)
*9 "Godzilla Awakens!" (1997-10-16)
*10 "Victory Reparation" (1997-10-17)
*11 "King Ghidorah's Revenge (Revenge of the King)" (1997-10-20)
*12 "A Miracle Born from Desperate Willpower" (1997-10-21)
*13 "Torema's Will" (1997-10-22)
*14 "Zagres Won't Give Up" (1997-10-23)
*15 "Torema Eternal..." (1997-10-24)
===Story 3 (Godzilla the Prisoner)===
*16 "Godzilla's Alibi" (1997-10-27)
*17 "I'm Innocent!" (1997-10-28)
*18 "Godzilla Escapes!" (1997-10-29)
*19 "Godzilla Obliteration Plan" (1997-10-30)
*20 "The Revealed Plot" (1997-10-31)
===Story 4 (Godzilla Junior Saga)===
*21 "Son of Godzilla" (1997-11-03)
*22 "Torema and Junior" (1997-11-04)
*23 "Kidnapping Junior" (1997-11-05)
*24 "Junior Rescue Operation" (1997-11-06)
*25 "Return Junior!" (1997-11-07)
*26 "Impenetrable Fortress" (1997-11-10)
*27 "A Regrettable White Flag" (1997-11-11)
*28 "Mothra's Rush!" (1997-11-12)
*29 "Heaven and Earth" (1997-11-13)
*30 "Raise the Victorious Flag" (1997-11-14)
===Story 5 (All Giant Monsters Saga)===
*31 "This Kaiju for Hire" (1997-11-17)
*32 "This is Strength!" (1997-11-18)
*33 "A Detestable Premonition" (1997-11-19)
*34 "A Long Duel" (1997-11-20)
*35 "Match Call!" (1997-11-21)
*36 "Godzilla Dies!?" (1997-11-24)
*37 "For Sure Next Time!" (1997-11-25)
*38 "The Decisive Battle Last Night" (1997-11-26)
*39 "The Conviction of King Caesar" (1997-11-27)
*40 "See! Wonderful Fighting Technique" (1997-11-28)
===Story 6 (Mothra and Mothra Leo Saga)===
*41 "Mothra, Infant Mothra" (1997-12-01)
*42 "A Doubtful Delivery Charge" (1997-12-02)
*43 "An Ill-Omened Premonition" (1997-12-03)
*44 "Return the Blue Sky and Vegetation!" (1997-12-04)
*45 "The Birth of Hedorah" (1997-12-05)
*46 "Aiming at Mothra!" (1997-12-08)
*47 "The Tear of Mothra" (1997-12-09)
*48 "Mothra's Sorrow" (1997-12-10)
*49 "The Will of the Adult Mothra" (1997-12-11)
*50 "Mothra Flaps its Wings" (1997-12-12)
===Story 7 (Mecha-King Ghidorah Saga)===
*51 "Zagres Giant Shortfall Army" (1997-12-15)
*52 "The Eventual Battle" (1997-12-16)
*53 "Oh, it's Hopeless" (1997-12-17)
*54 "Vabaruda Destruction Strategy" (1997-12-18)
*55 "Zagres's Final Moment?" (1997-12-19)
*56 "Zagres's Turn-Around" (1997-12-22)
*57 "Unfathomable! The Giant Dark Emperor" (1997-12-23)
*58 "The Commander has Returned" (1997-12-24)
*59 "The Necklace of Fear" (1997-12-25)
*60 "Don't Call its Name" (1997-12-26)
*61 "Mecha-King Ghidorah Returns" (1997-12-29)
*62 "Sortie, Commander!" (1997-12-30)
*63 "All-Out Monster Attack" (1997-12-31)
===Story 8 (The Mystery of Godzilla Island Saga)===
*64 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 1" (1998-01-05)
*65 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 2" (1998-01-06)
*66 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 3" (1998-01-07)
*67 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 4" (1998-01-08)
*68 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 5" (1998-01-09)
===Story 9 (Godzilla vs. Godzilla Island Saga)===
*69 "Another Chance for Zagres" (1998-01-12)
*70 "Overseer of the Spirit World" (1998-01-13)
*71 "The Massive Godzilla" (1998-01-14)
*72 "Godzilla Intense Fighting Record" (1998-01-15)
*73 "Godzilla's Insanity" (1998-01-16)
*74 "The Frightening Photograph of the Spirit Beast" (1998-01-19)
*75 "King Caesar's Search" (1998-01-20)
*76 "Torema vs. Godzilla" (1998-01-21)
*77 "Stop Godzilla!" (1998-01-22)
*78 "Hurry King Caesar!" (1998-01-23)
*79 "Way to Go Nashi" (1998-01-26)
*80 "The Last Target" (1998-01-27)
*81 "Mobilization is Impossible!" (1998-01-28)
*82 "Separation" (1998-01-29)
*83 "Well Done Son" (1998-01-30)
===Story 10 (Torema X Zagres Saga)===
*84 "The Two Suns" (1998-02-02)
*85 "Godzilla Island is Drying Up" (1998-02-03)
*86 "Zagres's Last Chance" (1998-02-04)
*87 "Forest Fire Outbreak!" (1998-02-05)
*88 "The Flame for Battle Returns" (1998-02-06)
*89 "The Artificial Sun's Weak Point" (1998-02-09)
*90 "Protect the Laser Gun!" (1998-02-10)
*91 "Shoot! Torema" (1998-02-11)
*92 "A Critical Moment" (1998-02-12)
*93 "Shoot the Fake Sun" (1998-02-13
===Story 11 (Shadow-Mechagodzilla Saga)===
*94 "Zagres's Dismissal" (1998-02-16)
*95 "The Challenge of Zagres" (1998-02-17)
*96 "Take Off Black Mechagodzilla!" )1998-02-18)
*97 "The Duel at Dawn" (1998-02-19)
*98 "Zagres, a Coward!" (1998-02-20)
*99 "Captive of Zagres" (1998-02-21)
*100 "Death Together" (1998-02-24)
*101 "The True Intent" (1998-02-25)
*102 "A Desperate Situation" (1998-02-26)
*103 "Zagres Praised" (1998-02-27)
===Story 12 (Proto Moguera Saga)===
*104 "The Monster from the Next Island" (1998-03-02)
*105 "The 100 Monster Army" (1998-03-03)
*106 "The Devised Trap" (1998-03-04)
*107 "The Gift from the Giant Dark Emperor" (1998-03-05)
*108 "Strike Proto Moguera!" (1998-03-06)
*109 "Rock Shattering Friendship" (1998-03-09)
*110 "SOS G-Guard" (1998-03-10)
*111 "G-Guard Base Inferno!" (1998-03-11)
*112 "Kamacuras' Invitation" (1998-03-12)
*113 "The Broken Promise" (1998-03-13)
*114 "Go! Torema" (1998-03-14)
*115 "Back into Darkness" (1998-03-17)
*116 "Escape" (1998-03-18)
*117 "Gigan Appears" (1998-03-19)
*118 "Until That Day" (1998-03-20)
*119 "The Commander's Large Pinch" (1998-03-21)
*120 "Godzilla has Returned!" (1998-03-24)
*121 "The Anger of the Giant Dark Emperor" (1998-03-25)
*122 "Charge! Vabaruda" (1998-03-26)
*123 "Hurry! Panatolute" (1998-03-27)
*124 "Thank You Godzilla Island" (1998-03-30)
*125 "Goodbye, Torema" (1998-03-31)
===Story 13 (Godzilla and Torema Saga)===
*126 "Memories of Torema" (1998-04-01)
*127 "Memories of Godzilla" (1998-04-02)
*128 "With Godzilla" (1998-04-03)
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===Story 14 (King Ghidorah and Medic Jet Jaguar Saga)===
*129 "A New Enemy" (1998-04-06)
*130 "Landes Appears" (1998-04-07)
*131 "The Commander's Lie" (1998-04-08)
*132 "Landes' Challenge" (1998-04-09)
*133 "The Monster Doctor Takes Up a New Post" (1998-04-10)
*134 "It Doesn't Return!" (1998-04-13)
*135 "Landes' Proposal" (1998-04-14)
*136 "The Secret of Godzilla Island" (1998-04-15)
*137 "Don't Touch the Missile" (1998-04-16)
*138 "Infernal Smoke" (1998-04-17)
*139 "Landes Attacks Again" (1998-04-20)
*140 "Now Dance!" (1998-04-21)
*141 "Dance Dance Dance" (1998-04-22)
*142 "After the Request" (1998-04-23)
*143 "There's Nothing to Do!" (1998-04-24)
*144 "The Plan Begins" (1998-04-27)
*145 "Dancing the Sunda" (1998-04-28)
*146 "King Ghidorah Attacks!" (1998-04-29)
*147 "Defeat King Ghidorah!" (1998-04-30)
*148 "The Dance of Revenge" (1998-05-01)
===Story 15 (Mothra Larva Saga)===
*149 "Gorath Volcanic Eruption" (1998-05-04)
*150 "A Mysterious Egg is Discovered!" (1998-05-05)
*151 "Mothra's Egg has Survived" (1998-05-06)
*152 "Mothra's Distress" (1998-05-07)
*153 "Unison" (1998-05-08)
*154 "The Mothra Song" (1998-05-11)
*155 "Protect Mothra's Egg!" (1998-05-12)
*156 "Years of Resentment" (1998-05-13)
*157 "The Commander's Order" (1998-05-14)
*158 "Take Off Tart-Coupe!" (1998-05-15)
*159 "The Larval Mothra is Discovered!" (1998-05-18)
*160 "Landes' Scheme" (1998-05-19)
*161 "Junior is Targeted" (1998-05-20)
*162 "Mothra vs. Godzilla" (1998-05-21
*163 "Battra and Baby Mothra" (1998-05-22)
*164 "Misato vs. Landes" (1998-05-25)
*165 "The Cruelty of Landes" (1998-05-26)
*166 "Baby Mothra Awakes" (1998-05-27)
*167 "Mothra's Counterattack" (1998-05-28)
*168 "Mothra Returns Home" (1998-05-29)
===Story 16 (Gigan, Dororin and Firefighter Jet Jaguar Saga)===
*169 "Gigan in the Midst of Training" (1998-06-01)
*170 "A Historic and Unprecedented Reputation Match" (1998-06-02)
*171 "The Present from the Giant Emperor" (1998-06-03)
*172 "Transformation Monster Dororin" (1998-06-04)
*173 "The Duel on the Thunder Planes" (1998-06-05)
*174 "Somehow it Carries On!" (1998-06-08)
*175 "Call Godzilla!" (1998-06-09)
*176 "Nao's Adventure" (1998-06-10)
*177 "A Man's Romance!?" (1998-06-11)
*178 "Fumiya of Gigan" (1998-06-12)
===Story 17 (Anguirus X Gororin Saga)===
*179 "Porcupine's Dilemma" (1998-06-15)
*180 "I Must Know the Secret" (1998-06-16)
*181 "Cactus Plaza" (1998-06-17)
*182 "Anguirus' Great Shock" (1998-06-18)
*183 "Plant Monster Gororin" (1998-06-19)
*184 "Feeling Helpless" (1998-06-22)
*185 "The Back of Anguirus" (1998-06-23)
*186 "The Commander's Reflection" (1998-06-24)
*187 "Anguirus Endures" (1998-06-25)
*188 "A Victorious V Goal!" (1998-06-26)
===Story 18 (SpaceGodzilla Saga)===
*189 "The Strongest Monster" (1998-06-29)
*190 "The Evil Spirit Revives" (1998-06-30)
*191 "Who is the True Criminal?" (1998-07-01)
*192 "The Evil Spirit Takes Form" (1998-07-02)
*193 "The Frightened Monsters" (1998-07-03)
*194 "Search Gabara Pond" (1998-07-06)
*195 "The True Nature of the Evil Spirit" (1998-07-07)
*196 "Landes Sulks" (1998-07-08)
*197 "The Super Gigantic Godzilla Appears" (1998-07-09)
*198 "Landes' Anger" (1998-07-10)
===Story 19 (Fire Rodan and Neo Hedorah Saga)===
*199 "A Strange Mushroom" (1998-07-13)
*200 "Neo Hedorah Appears" (1998-07-14)
*201 "Neo Hedorah is Victorious" (1998-07-15)
*202 "G-Guard Base is Polluted" (1998-07-16)
*203 "A Mysterious Power" (1998-07-17)
*204 "Misato's Prayer" (1998-07-20)
*205 "The Ceremony Goes Wrong" (1998-07-21)
*206 "Invincible Neo Hedorah" (1998-07-22)
*207 "The Birth of Fire Rodan!" (1998-07-23)
*208 "Extreme Temperature! Double Blaze" (1998-07-24)
===Story 20 (G-Guard and Cameron Saga)===
*209 "The Great Spy Game" (1998-07-27)
*210 "A Parcel Delivery from the Earth's Government" (1998-07-28)
*211 "Lucas' Great Shock" (1998-07-29)
*212 "The Anti-Animal Laser Gun is Out of Control!" (1998-07-30)
*213 "G-Guard Surrenders!" (1998-07-31)
*214 "There's Nothing More That Can Be Done" (1998-08-03)
*215 "Reunion" (1998-08-04)
*216 "The Base Recapture Strategy" (1998-08-05)
*217 "Counterattack" (1998-08-06)
*218 "Lucas Endures" (1998-08-07)
===Story 21 (Gyotengo Saga)===
*219 "The Hieroglyph Floats in the Sky" (1998-08-10)
*220 "Pick Up That Object!" (1998-08-11)
*221 "An Unexpected Relationship" (1998-08-12)
*222 "A Disappointing Victory" (1998-08-13)
*223 "Two Kaiju Die" (1998-08-14)
*224 "An Aurora of Mystery" (1998-08-17)
*225 "The Invisible Wall" (1998-08-18)
*226 "Enormous Barrier" (1998-08-19)
*227 "Top Secret" (1998-08-20)
*228 "The Illusionary Continent" (1998-08-21)
*229 "The Forbidden Super Weapon" (1998-08-24)
*230 "The Revival of the Two Kaiju" (1998-08-25)
*231 "Godzilla in a Large Pinch" (1998-08-26)
*232 "All-Purpose Battleship (Gyotengo)" (1998-08-27)
*233 "Delicious Air" (1998-08-28)
===Story 22 (Final Battle: Mecha-King Ghidorah Saga)===
*234 "A Mysterious Electric Wave" (1998-08-31)
*235 "Landes is Dismissed" (1998-09-1)
*236 "Zagres's Restoration" (1998-09-2)
*237 "Sudden Insanity" (1998-09-03)
*238 "The Threat of Zagres" (1998-09-04)
*239 "Torema has Returned" (1998-09-07)
*240 "Godzilla, Revived!" (1998-09-08)
*241 "Save Misato!" (1998-09-09)
*242 "The Mural of the Giant Emperor" (1998-09-10)
*243 "Warp Gate" (1998-09-11)
*244 "Usurpation of Zaguersu" (1998-09-14)
*245 "The Treason of Zaguersu" (1998-09-15)
*246 "Hurry! Gyotengo" (1998-09-16)
*247 "It Appears! The True Form of the Giant Emperor" (1998-09-17)
*248 "Suicidal Explosion, Vabaruda" (1998-09-18)
*249 "The Truth Revealed" (1998-09-21)
*250 "Torema's Feelings" (1998-09-22)
*251 "Misato's Decision" (1998-09-23)
*252 "The Final Battle" (1998-09-24)
*253 "Landes Lives" (1998-09-25)
*254 "It Appears! The Dark Giant Emperor" (1998-09-28)
*255 "Warp Gate Reversal!" (1998-09-29)
*256 "Goodbye Godzilla Island" (1998-09-30)
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*[[Mothra]] (Newborn larva, larva, imago)
*[[Mothra (Godzilla Island)|Mother Mothra]]
*[[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]]
*[[Mothra Leo|Little Mothra / Mothra Leo]]
*Baby [[Mothra]]
*[[Mechagodzilla]]
*[[Baragon]]
*[[Baragon]]
*[[Gorosaurus]]
*[[Gorosaurus]]
*[[Rodan]] (Rodan, Fire Rodan)
*[[Rodan|Rodan / Fire Rodan]]
*[[MOGUERA|Moguera]]
*[[Moguera]]
*[[Jet Jaguar]]
*[[Jet Jaguar]]
*[[SpaceGodzilla]] (Physical, ghost)
*[[SpaceGodzilla]] (physical form, ghost form)
*[[King Caesar]]
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*[[Anguirus]]
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*[[Hedorah]]
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*[[Mecha-King Ghidorah]]
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*[[Dogora]]
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*[[Hyper Mecha-King Ghidorah]]
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===Weapons, vehicles, races, and organizations===
*[[Xiliens]]
*[[G-Guard]]
*[[M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens]]
*[[Xilien]]s
*[[Gotengo|Gyotengo]]
*[[M Space Hunter Nebula Alien|M Space Hunter Alien]]s
*''[[Panna Torte]]''
*''[[Vabaruda]]''
*''[[Gotengo|Gyotengo]]''
*[[Monster Vending Machine]]
*[[Monster Vending Machine]]
*[[Berserker Wave Tower]]
*M Space Hunter Alien spaceship
*[[Super X2]] (mentioned)
*[[N1-00]] (stock footage)
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Video Releases==
==Soundtrack==
{{Main|Godzilla Island (series)/Soundtrack}}
==Video releases==
'''[[Toho]]''' DVD (2007)<ref name=>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000JJR9C4/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP Amazon.co.jp: ゴジラアイランド DVD-BOX 東宝]</ref>
'''[[Toho]]''' DVD (2007)<ref name=>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000JJR9C4/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP Amazon.co.jp: ゴジラアイランド DVD-BOX 東宝]</ref>
*Region: 2
*'''Region''': 2
*Discs: 4
*'''Discs''': 4
*Audio: Japanese
*'''Audio''': Japanese
*Subtitles: None
*'''Subtitles''': None
*Special Features: Interviews with director Shun Mizutani, writer Takahiko Masuda, and producer Asai Kei
*'''Special features''': Interviews with director Shun Mizutani, writer Takahiko Masuda, and producer Tomoyuki Imai
==Videos==
{{Main|Godzilla Island (series)/Videos}}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Many [[Godzilla Island Monster Series|tie-in toys]] were created for this series by [[Bandai]], because this series was, in fact, created through the use of action figures.
*[[Bandai]] released a tie-in toy line for this series called the [[Godzilla Island Monster Series]].
*A CD of theme music for the series, mostly composed by [[Akira Ifukube]], was released in 1997 by Polygram, entitled Welcome To Godzilla Island. Most of the music was provided by U2 guitarist, The Edge.
*The names of numerous Toho kaiju which do not appear in the series are mentioned in its theme song. They include [[Ebirah]], [[Manda]], [[Gabara]], [[Varan]], [[Maguma]], [[Sanda]], [[Gaira]], [[Gezora]], [[Ganimes]], [[Shockirus]], [[Mechani-Kong]], [[Griffon]], and [[Kumonga]].
*The names of numerous Toho kaiju which do not appear in the show are mentioned in the series' theme song, "[[The Theme of Godzilla|The Theme of GODZILLA]]." They include [[Ebirah]], [[Manda]], [[Gabara]], [[Varan]], [[Maguma]], [[Sanda]], [[Gaira]], [[Gezora]], [[Ganimes]], [[Shockirus]], [[Mechani-Kong]], [[Griffon]], and [[Kumonga]].
==External links==
*[http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~hop2000/godzilla01.html Official site]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg0UgpeODbGEjereq8KBJYlOG5LChnDnk GODZILLA OFFICIAL YouTube playlist]
==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}
==External Links==
*[http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~hop2000/godzilla01.html Official site]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMvH0gVbL89pW7kGmv4CC2ptWyD9vb5K Godzilla Channel playlist]
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Godzilla Island
The title card of Godzilla Island's second season
Air date October 6, 1997 -
September 30, 1998 (television);
March 7, 2023 - present (YouTube)
Directed by Shun Mizutani
Producer(s) Tomoyuki Imai
Written by Takahiko Masuda, Kensei Nangi
Funded by Toho
Production company Tsuburaya Eizo
Channel(s) TV TokyoJP;
GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO
Genre(s) Tokusatsu
Episodes 256
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Godzilla Island (ゴジラアイランド,   Gojira Airando) is a Japanese Godzilla television series directed by Shun Mizutani and written by Takahiko Masuda and Kensei Nangi. Funded by Toho and produced by Tsuburaya Eizo, it ran for two seasons on TV Tokyo from October 6, 1997 to September 30, 1998, totaling 256 three-minute episodes. The series was not officially translated into English until March 7, 2023, when the GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO YouTube channel began uploading subtitled episodes twice a week.[1]

The series is best recognized for its near-exclusive use of Bandai action figures to portray the monster cast and its handful of original kaiju variants.

Plot

In 2097, most of the world's monsters have been rounded up and are living on an island in the South Pacific dubbed Godzilla Island. The kaiju are kept content on their island home, and are monitored from the G-Guard base in the center of the island. There, Commander Beisuke Jinguji watches and monitors the monsters day after day, with only the spherical robot Lucas by his side. However, the monotony of the job and of the monster's lives comes to an abrupt end when a gigantic UFO arrives on Earth. Inside is the Xilien Zagreth, who, under the command of her leader, the Giant Dark Emperor, is obsessed with taking over the planet, starting with Godzilla Island. However, as her ship begins to attack the island, a smaller ship arrives and defends the island, the monsters, and the base. As the Commander and Lucas scratch their heads, perplexed by this new turn of events, a young woman suddenly appears in the base. She introduces herself as Torema, and says she has come to help defend the island from Zagreth's onslaught. However, the three heroes have a long road ahead of them, as the evil Xiliens have an entire army of monsters at their disposal, and more than a few surprises to boot. It will be up to the Commander, his daughter Misato, Torema, Lucas, and the horde of monsters living on Godzilla Island to defend their home, and the world, from the incoming invasion.

Story arcs

Arc no. Episodes Title Written by Start date End date
Overall Season
Season 1
1 1 1-5 Introducing Torema Takahiko Masuda 10/06/1997 10/10/1997
2 2 6-15 King Ghidorah 10/13/1997 10/24/1997
3 3 16-20 The Trial of Godzilla 10/27/1997 10/31/1997
4 4 21-30 Junior Kidnapped 11/03/1997 11/14/1997
5 5 31-40 Gigan 11/17/1997 11/28/1997
6 6 41-50 Mothra 12/01/1997 12/12/1997
7 7 51-63 Mecha-King Ghidorah 12/15/1997 12/31/1997
8 8 64-68 Mysteries of Godzilla Island 01/05/1998 01/09/1998
9 9 69-83 SpaceGodzilla's Spirit 01/12/1998 01/30/1998
10 10 84-93 The Artificial Sun 02/02/1998 02/13/1998
11 11 94-103 Mechagodzilla 02/16/1998 02/27/1998
12 12 104-125 Goodbye, Torema 03/02/1998 03/31/1998
13 13 126-128 Bonus 04/01/1998 04/03/1998
Season 2
14 1 129-148 Introducing Misato Takahiko Masuda 04/06/1998 05/01/1998
15 2 149-168 Second Generation Mothra 05/04/1998 05/29/1998
16 3 169-178 Dororin Kensei Nangi 06/01/1998 06/12/1998
17 4 179-188 Anguirus 06/15/1998 06/26/1998
18 5 189-198 SpaceGodzilla's Spirit Again Takahiko Masuda 06/29/1998 07/10/1998
19 6 199-208 Fire Rodan 07/13/1998 07/24/1998
20 7 209-218 Lucas Kensei Nangi 07/27/1998 08/07/1998
21 8 219-233 The Secret of G Island Takahiko Masuda 08/10/1998 08/28/1998
22 9 234-256 Conclusion 08/31/1998 09/30/1998

Staff

Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.

  • Directed by   Shun Mizutani
  • Written by   Takahiko Masuda, Kensei Nangi
  • Produced by   Tomoyuki Imai (uncredited)
  • Theme song "The Theme of GODZILLA"
    • Written and performed by   THE EDGE
    • Composed by   Akira Ifukube
    • Arranged by   Yoshinobu Hiraiwa

Cast

Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.

Appearances

Monsters

Weapons, vehicles, races, and organizations

Gallery

Soundtrack

Main article: Godzilla Island (series)/Soundtrack.

Video releases

Toho DVD (2007)[2]

  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 4
  • Audio: Japanese
  • Subtitles: None
  • Special features: Interviews with director Shun Mizutani, writer Takahiko Masuda, and producer Tomoyuki Imai

Videos

Main article: Godzilla Island (series)/Videos.

Trivia

External links

References

This is a list of references for Godzilla Island (series). These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. ↑ "Welcome to Godzilla Island!". Godzilla.com. 7 March 2023.
  2. ↑ Amazon.co.jp: ゴジラアイランド DVD-BOX 東宝

 
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