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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 | 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. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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|[[Kenichiro Shimamura]]|[[Lucas]] (voice) | |[[Kenichiro Shimamura]]|[[Lucas]] (voice) | ||
|Chafurin|[[M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens|M Space Hunter Nebula Alien]] (voice) | |Chafurin|[[M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens|M Space Hunter Nebula Alien]] (voice) | ||
|[[Kaori Aizawa]]|[[ | |[[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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*6 "A Sudden Giant Battle" (1997-10-13) | *6 "A Sudden Giant Battle" (1997-10-13) | ||
*7 "Mothra's Persuasion" (1997-10-14) | *7 "Mothra's Persuasion" (1997-10-14) | ||
*8 "Confrontation! Torema vs. | *8 "Confrontation! Torema vs. Zagres" (1997-10-15) | ||
*9 "Godzilla Awakens!" (1997-10-16) | *9 "Godzilla Awakens!" (1997-10-16) | ||
*10 "Victory Reparation" (1997-10-17) | *10 "Victory Reparation" (1997-10-17) | ||
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*12 "A Miracle Born from Desperate Willpower" (1997-10-21) | *12 "A Miracle Born from Desperate Willpower" (1997-10-21) | ||
*13 "Torema's Will" (1997-10-22) | *13 "Torema's Will" (1997-10-22) | ||
*14 " | *14 "Zagres Won't Give Up" (1997-10-23) | ||
*15 "Torema Eternal..." (1997-10-24) | *15 "Torema Eternal..." (1997-10-24) | ||
===Story 3 (Godzilla the Prisoner)=== | ===Story 3 (Godzilla the Prisoner)=== | ||
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*50 "Mothra Flaps its Wings" (1997-12-12) | *50 "Mothra Flaps its Wings" (1997-12-12) | ||
===Story 7 (Mecha-King Ghidorah Saga)=== | ===Story 7 (Mecha-King Ghidorah Saga)=== | ||
*51 " | *51 "Zagres Giant Shortfall Army" (1997-12-15) | ||
*52 "The Eventual Battle" (1997-12-16) | *52 "The Eventual Battle" (1997-12-16) | ||
*53 "Oh, it's Hopeless" (1997-12-17) | *53 "Oh, it's Hopeless" (1997-12-17) | ||
*54 "Vabaruda Destruction Strategy" (1997-12-18) | *54 "Vabaruda Destruction Strategy" (1997-12-18) | ||
*55 " | *55 "Zagres's Final Moment?" (1997-12-19) | ||
*56 " | *56 "Zagres's Turn-Around" (1997-12-22) | ||
*57 "Unfathomable! The Giant Dark Emperor" (1997-12-23) | *57 "Unfathomable! The Giant Dark Emperor" (1997-12-23) | ||
*58 "The Commander has Returned" (1997-12-24) | *58 "The Commander has Returned" (1997-12-24) | ||
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*68 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 5" (1998-01-09) | *68 "The Mystery of Godzilla Island 5" (1998-01-09) | ||
===Story 9 (Godzilla vs. Godzilla Island Saga)=== | ===Story 9 (Godzilla vs. Godzilla Island Saga)=== | ||
*69 "Another Chance for | *69 "Another Chance for Zagres" (1998-01-12) | ||
*70 "Overseer of the Spirit World" (1998-01-13) | *70 "Overseer of the Spirit World" (1998-01-13) | ||
*71 "The Massive Godzilla" (1998-01-14) | *71 "The Massive Godzilla" (1998-01-14) | ||
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*82 "Separation" (1998-01-29) | *82 "Separation" (1998-01-29) | ||
*83 "Well Done Son" (1998-01-30) | *83 "Well Done Son" (1998-01-30) | ||
===Story 10 (Torema X | ===Story 10 (Torema X Zagres Saga)=== | ||
*84 "The Two Suns" (1998-02-02) | *84 "The Two Suns" (1998-02-02) | ||
*85 "Godzilla Island is Drying Up" (1998-02-03) | *85 "Godzilla Island is Drying Up" (1998-02-03) | ||
*86 " | *86 "Zagres's Last Chance" (1998-02-04) | ||
*87 "Forest Fire Outbreak!" (1998-02-05) | *87 "Forest Fire Outbreak!" (1998-02-05) | ||
*88 "The Flame for Battle Returns" (1998-02-06) | *88 "The Flame for Battle Returns" (1998-02-06) | ||
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*93 "Shoot the Fake Sun" (1998-02-13 | *93 "Shoot the Fake Sun" (1998-02-13 | ||
===Story 11 (Shadow-Mechagodzilla Saga)=== | ===Story 11 (Shadow-Mechagodzilla Saga)=== | ||
*94 " | *94 "Zagres's Dismissal" (1998-02-16) | ||
*95 "The Challenge of | *95 "The Challenge of Zagres" (1998-02-17) | ||
*96 "Take Off Black Mechagodzilla!" )1998-02-18) | *96 "Take Off Black Mechagodzilla!" )1998-02-18) | ||
*97 "The Duel at Dawn" (1998-02-19) | *97 "The Duel at Dawn" (1998-02-19) | ||
*98 " | *98 "Zagres, a Coward!" (1998-02-20) | ||
*99 "Captive of | *99 "Captive of Zagres" (1998-02-21) | ||
*100 "Death Together" (1998-02-24) | *100 "Death Together" (1998-02-24) | ||
*101 "The True Intent" (1998-02-25) | *101 "The True Intent" (1998-02-25) | ||
*102 "A Desperate Situation" (1998-02-26) | *102 "A Desperate Situation" (1998-02-26) | ||
*103 " | *103 "Zagres Praised" (1998-02-27) | ||
===Story 12 (Proto Moguera Saga)=== | ===Story 12 (Proto Moguera Saga)=== | ||
*104 "The Monster from the Next Island" (1998-03-02) | *104 "The Monster from the Next Island" (1998-03-02) | ||
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*234 "A Mysterious Electric Wave" (1998-08-31) | *234 "A Mysterious Electric Wave" (1998-08-31) | ||
*235 "Landes is Dismissed" (1998-09-1) | *235 "Landes is Dismissed" (1998-09-1) | ||
*236 " | *236 "Zagres's Restoration" (1998-09-2) | ||
*237 "Sudden Insanity" (1998-09-03) | *237 "Sudden Insanity" (1998-09-03) | ||
*238 "The Threat of | *238 "The Threat of Zagres" (1998-09-04) | ||
*239 "Torema has Returned" (1998-09-07) | *239 "Torema has Returned" (1998-09-07) | ||
*240 "Godzilla, Revived!" (1998-09-08) | *240 "Godzilla, Revived!" (1998-09-08) |
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Godzilla Island (ゴジラアイランド was 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 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.
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 Nebula Alien (voice)
- Kaori Aizawa as Zagres
- Yutaka Aoyama as Narrator / Giant Dark Emperor (voice) / Cameron (voice)
Episodes (#, Title, Airdate)
Story 1 (Godzilla and SpaceGodzilla Saga)
Story 2 (Mothra and King Ghidorah Saga)
Story 3 (Godzilla the Prisoner)
Story 4 (Godzilla Junior Saga)
Story 5 (All Giant Monsters Saga)
Story 6 (Mothra and Mothra Leo Saga)
Story 7 (Mecha-King Ghidorah Saga)
Story 8 (The Mystery of Godzilla Island Saga)
Story 9 (Godzilla vs. Godzilla Island Saga)
Story 10 (Torema X Zagres Saga)
Story 11 (Shadow-Mechagodzilla Saga)
Story 12 (Proto Moguera Saga)
Story 13 (Godzilla and Torema Saga)
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Story 14 (King Ghidorah and Medic Jet Jaguar Saga)
Story 15 (Mothra Larva Saga)
Story 16 (Gigan, Dororin and Firefighter Jet Jaguar Saga)
Story 17 (Anguirus X Gororin Saga)
Story 18 (SpaceGodzilla Saga)
Story 19 (Fire Rodan and Neo Hedorah Saga)
Story 20 (G-Guard and Cameron Saga)
Story 21 (Gyotengo Saga)
Story 22 (Final Battle: Mecha-King Ghidorah Saga)
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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 show 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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