Tokyo Lives: A Giant Monsters Podcast

SHOWNOTESMatt Frank’s mystery MonsterVerse project (3:21)We thought it was going to be a comic…we thought wrong.Tsuburaya G54 short film pics revealed (7:45)We finally get a glimpse of possibly the last traditionally filmed Godzilla (short) movieNeo Ultra Q Blu-ray Release (10:58)August 11th!Godzilla Vs Kong Children’s Book! (13:02)But can they be friends?SSSS Dynazenon Cast Reveal (18:00)We’ve got a whole new group of Anime archetypes for this Gridman spin-off.GMK discussion (26:56)In 1998, a creature attacked New York which the Americans claimed was Godzilla but we have our doubts.CreditsOur music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail tokyolivescast@gmail.com. Also check out our Patreon here!

SHOWNOTESNo News! (1:06)Wow this is a first.Godzilla Vs Destoroyah discussion (6:37)Godzilla’s going to go out with a bang!CreditsOur music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail tokyolivescast@gmail.com. Also check out our Patreon here!

Alpha, send my five decedents with attitude! Tuning into ancient airwaves, we are able to go back, way back, to the mid 90s! Join the Signals crew as we summon our zords to battle this sentai sensation.What's this? A mighty Green Ranger has joined us to suss out what we just saw. Find out more about Eric on his Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericjschuster Music composed by the excellent Pirates of the High Frequencies: https://phftapes.bandcamp.com/

SHOWNOTESNezura model revealed (1:50)New/old rat kaiju film’s design has been revealedMovies continue to be rearranged (5:20)Hollywood is shut down which means movie delays. What does that mean for GvK?Kaiju in Animal Crossing? (16:46)Got a new island home? Spice it up with a good ol’ giant monster.Magic the Gathering Kaiju Crossover! (20:01)Toho really seems to allowing Godzilla to be in a lot of things recentlyMonsterVerse watch party (26:24)Every Thursday in April there is a watchalong with Legendary that may reveal a few glimpses of what’s coming next. For instance Matt Frank is working on something for GvK with Legendary!*SPOILERS* Godzilla Vs Kong Toy Leak part 2 (34:23)We got a new look at some of the upcoming toys for GvK. Beware of spoilers!20 Million Miles to Earth discussion (48:40)Time to make Ymir grow!CreditsOur music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, ple

SHOWNOTESMovie Delays (1:54)Who knows when we are going to get Quiet Place 2? Cause we sure don’t.Predator: Hunting Ground (4:05)A demo came out for the upcoming game and Kyle has some thoughts.Aliens Discussion! (10:26)We’re on a express elevator to hell!

SHOWNOTESCloverfield returns? (2:10)New viral marketing?COVID-19 causes delays (4:48)Hollywood is shut down which means movie delays. What does that mean for GvK.Monster Seafood Wars (22:08)New goofy Japanese Kaiju film!Kaichu (24:18)A kaiju dating sim? Sign us up!Kaiju Quarantine (27:39)Come join all your favorite podcasts for a crazy giant monster streaming extravaganza!Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Part 2 discussion (31:57)Godzilla, on your left…

65 years after it’s last theatrical release, the original King Kong roared onto the silver screen once again. Kyle and Rob take a look at King Kong and take a deep dive into this classic piece of cinema.

SHOWNOTESPlot (4:21)Monster Fights (7:45)Monster Design (23:00)Other References (1:23:54)Characters (1:30:19)Favorite and Least Favorite Moment (1:50:11)Art (2:18:18)“Sound Design” (2:27:21)Final Thoughts (2:32:07)

A Signal is echoing throughout the massive caverns underneath Manhattan. Is it some kind of new monster hell bent on proving it’s worth to it’s father!? No! It’s three nerds talking about a wonderful cartoon show from their childhoods! Tune in to this Episode of Tokyo Signals to see how our memories of this show hold up!Music composed by the excellent Pirates of the High Frequencies: https://phftapes.bandcamp.com/

SHOWNOTESJurassic World 3 title revealed? (1:22)Colin Trevorrow may have given us a glimpse of the title for the third entry in the Jurassic World trilogy.Gamera Returns?!?! (5:52)Rumors have been swirling about Gamera’s Return for awhile but now we may be seeing the gears actually turning.Godzilla takes boardwalk and wins the Monopoly (10:54)Another board game? I’m in!Arrow Gamera set will release in the US (20:24)4K restoration of the Heisei Gamera set is supposed to be includedMondo and Godzilla are meeting up at SXSW (24:08)If you are in Austin for SXSW you should definitely check this out!Super Inframan Discussion (29:19)How many transformation sequences should we put in the hour and a half movie?CreditsOur music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail tokyolivescast@gmail.com. Also check out our Patreon here!

Deep in the bowels of space, a terrible adversary prepares to do battle with Earth... But first, a robbery! Will our heroes outwit these Malicious Mollusca? Find out on this episode of Tokyo Signals!Music composed by the excellent Pirates of the High Frequencies: https://phftapes.bandcamp.com/

SHOWNOTESGodzilla Vs Kong at Cinemacon (1:23)On March 30th we should hear about the first official footage being shown to the public.Anaconda reboot in the works (6:46)I personally don’t want this but it’s coming.Godzilla plays Jenga (9:27)The crossover I’m sure some people wanted.Tokyo Soapbox: Homophobia in the G-community (12:22)We address a huge issue that is plaguing this fandom. Be better G-fans!Magic Serpent Discussion (38:46)Believe it!CreditsOur music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail tokyolivescast@gmail.com. Also check out our Patreon here!

Tokyo Signals are back on the airwaves! This time we tune into another episode of the spectacular Ultra Q. Join us on this bite sized kaiju adventure to the Izu Peninsula for all the local sites, sounds, and plenty of milk!Music composed by the excellent Pirates of the High Frequencies: https://phftapes.bandcamp.com/

SHOWNOTESGodzilla Anime crossover (2:27)The Godzilla Vs Trains rivalry heats up in a chilling anime crossover. Also the trains are mechs.Mysterious Detroit set monster film gets a writer (8:22)Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ film gets a writer…nothing else is known but this could be cool.Next Ultraman releases revealed! (10:12)Ace and X are coming soon!Godzilla Vs Kong production almost complete (11:35)So much for the “massive reshoots” rumor from last week.Godzilla Vs Kong is gonna have ***SPOILER*** in it?!?! (15:15)A recent leak of toys has given us our first real clue into the story of GvK. Beware of Spoilers!Frankenstein Conquers the World Discussion (38:42)Beware the Devilfish!

SHOWNOTESSpoiler Free Reviews (0:42)The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the film!SPOILERS!! (15:00)They get into the nitty gritty details of the film!

SHOWNOTESClifford is officially acknowledged as a Kaiju! (2:52)Special Report on the new movie is incoming!Godzilla Vs Kong to undergo major reshoots (4:54)This could be good news or bad news since the word “major” is being tossed around.Gamera Box Set heading to the UK (12:32)Get ready for an awesome release UK fans!Nezura 1964 being remade (14:07)Looks like a unmade Kaiju film from the past is getting a second chance!Pokémon: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (32:05)Time for not Dubai (aka Hoopai) to meet the wrath of Supa Dupa Hoopa!

Ah yes, it’s that special time of year where we all gather around an open fire and share our time with our loved ones. Except, wait, somethings wrong! This… this fire… it’s coming from a DUMPSTER? Oh no… we’re not in our cozy homes! We’re on TRASH MOUNTAIN! Join us, kaijuologists, as we discuss nipples, romance, and stock footage in our final episode of 2019 (or maybe ever?)!SHOWNOTESGodzilla Vs Kong leaked image (1:54)Remember that fight scene in Evangelion where Unit 02 fights an angle while jumping from battleship to battleship? Well that but Godzilla and King Kong!Power Rangers Movie Reboot (14:20)We were all worried this would happen. The good news is we are getting another Power Rangers movie, the bad news is all the teens with attitude from the last one won’t be joining us again.Shin Ultraman Revealed (18:47)Okay I… I can’t look directly at this image for some reason? This feels like I’m getting cursed. Is Ultraman cursing me?SSSS Dynazenon announced! (25:29)You all know how excited we all were by this

Welcome to a new type of episode from the cast of Tokyo Lives! Since we met our Patreon goal to make three episodes a month we struggled with what kind of new content to create. We ended up settling on the idea to do 30-45 minute mini episodes about individual episodes of TV shows! We are starting with the Twilight Zone-esque UltraQ and are super excited to see what you all think of the new format.

SHOWNOTESUltraman Comic from Marvel (1:24)Ultraman is coming back to comics via Marvel and it’s super exciting but a bit mysterious.Godzilla Vs Kong delayed until November 20th 2020 (7:27) This news is old by the time this episode comes out but it has pretty big ramifications on how well the movie may do.Symphogear x Godzilla crossover begins (27:51)We’ve got a mobile game crossover in Japan and it looks pretty cool if you’re into anime.Ultraman Geed and Zero crossover show announced (30:56)Sounds way cooler than it actually is…Deep Rising Discussion (34:32)Time to drink the rich!

SHOWNOTESMondo Godzilla Apparel (1:31)Really awesome new clothing by Mondo for us G-Fans.Jurassic Park coming to Jurassic World: Evolution (6:35) This new expansion is bringing the classic buildings and Dinos to this newer game.Kaiju Decode coming soon? (11:38)New anime coming from Tsuburaya and ToeiCCXP will maybe give us our first look at GvK (14:52)Boy this news aged badly after the official word of the delay till November 20th.Millcreek announced their next Ultra releases (22:00)Return of Ultraman and Ultraman Orb: The Origins SagaThe Giant Behemoth Discussion (32:20)We get into the bacteria contaminated meat of this episode! Join us as we dive deep (get it?) into this classic! Wait I did it again? All well let’s just roll with it.