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'''''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 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. | ||
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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 Xilien Zagres, who, under the command of her leader, the Giant Dark Emperor, who 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 Zagres' | 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 [[Xilien]] [[Zagres]], who, under the command of her leader, the [[Giant Dark Emperor]], who 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 Zagres' 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. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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|Kaoru Ukawa|[[Landes]] | |Kaoru Ukawa|[[Landes]] | ||
|[[Kenichiro Shimamura]]|[[Lucas]] (voice) | |[[Kenichiro Shimamura]]|[[Lucas]] (voice) | ||
|Chafurin|[[M Space Hunter Nebula Alien]] (voice) | |Chafurin|[[M Space Hunter Nebula Alien|M Space Hunter Alien]] (voice) | ||
|[[Kaori Aizawa]]|[[Zagres]] | |[[Kaori Aizawa]]|[[Zagres]] | ||
|Yutaka Aoyama|Narrator / [[Giant Dark Emperor]] (voice) / [[Cameron]] (voice) | |Yutaka Aoyama|Narrator / [[Giant Dark Emperor]] (voice) / [[Cameron]] (voice) | ||
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|[[wikipedia:Kappei Yamaguchi|Kappei Yamaguchi]]|[[Dogora]] (voice) | |[[wikipedia:Kappei Yamaguchi|Kappei Yamaguchi]]|[[Dogora]] (voice) | ||
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==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
{{:Godzilla Island (series)/Episodes}} | {{:Godzilla Island (series)/Episodes}} | ||
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===Monsters=== | ===Monsters=== | ||
*[[Godzilla]] | *[[Godzilla]] | ||
*[[Mothra]] ( | *[[Mothra/Rebirth of Mothra|Parent Mothra]] | ||
*[[Mothra Leo]] (larva, imago) | |||
*Baby [[Mothra]] | |||
*[[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] | *[[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]] | ||
*[[Baragon]] | *[[Baragon]] | ||
*[[Gorosaurus]] | *[[Gorosaurus]] | ||
*[[Rodan | *[[Rodan|Rodan / Fire Rodan]] | ||
*[[Moguera]] | *[[Moguera]] | ||
*[[Jet Jaguar]] | *[[Jet Jaguar]] | ||
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*[[Gigan]] | *[[Gigan]] | ||
*[[Hedorah]] | *[[Hedorah]] | ||
*[[Mecha-King Ghidorah]] | *[[Mecha-King Ghidorah]] | ||
*[[Dogora]] | *[[Dogora]] | ||
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*[[Hyper Mecha-King Ghidorah]] | *[[Hyper Mecha-King Ghidorah]] | ||
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===Weapons, vehicles, and races=== | ===Weapons, vehicles, and races=== | ||
*[[Xilien]]s | *[[Xilien]]s | ||
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Godzilla island characters.JPG|''[[Godzilla 1954-1999 Super Complete Works]]'' | Godzilla island characters.JPG|''[[Godzilla 1954-1999 Super Complete Works]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Video releases== | ==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> | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
*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. | *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 the series' theme song, "[[The Theme of Godzilla|The Theme of GODZILLA]]." They include [[Ebirah]], [[Manda]], [[Gabara]], [[Varan]], [[Maguma]], [[Sanda]], [[Gaira]], [[Gezora]], [[Ganimes]], | *The names of numerous Toho kaiju which do not appear in the series 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]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Godzilla Island (ゴジラアイランド is a Gojira Airando)Japanese television show spinoff of the 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.
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 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 Xilien Zagres, who, under the command of her leader, the Giant Dark Emperor, who 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 Zagres' 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.
Cast
Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.
- Jiro Dan as Besuke Jinguji
- Maimi Okuwa as Torema
- Kaori Aso as Misato Jinguji
- Sho Sawamura as Nao Koda
- Kaoru Ukawa as Landes
- Kenichiro Shimamura as Lucas (voice)
- Chafurin as M Space Hunter Alien (voice)
- Kaori Aizawa as Zagres
- Yutaka Aoyama as Narrator / Giant Dark Emperor (voice) / Cameron (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Dogora (voice)
Episodes
Godzilla Island (series)/Episodes
Appearances
Monsters
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Weapons, vehicles, and races |
Gallery
Video releases
- Region: 2
- Discs: 4
- Audio: Japanese
- Subtitles: None
- Special Features: Interviews with director Shun Mizutani, writer Takahiko Masuda, and producer Asai Kei
Trivia
- Many tie-in toys were created for this series by Bandai, because this series was, in fact, created through the use of action figures.
- 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 the series' theme song, "The Theme of GODZILLA." They include Ebirah, Manda, Gabara, Varan, Maguma, Sanda, Gaira, Gezora, Ganimes, Shockirus, Mechani-Kong, Griffon, and Kumonga.
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]
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