Kaiju (Japanese: 怪獣 かいじゅう, Hepburn: kaijū; lit. 'strange beast'; Japanese pronunciation: [kai (d)ʑɯː]) is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters.

Dec 13, 2025 · Kaiju (怪獣 or 怪獸, kaijū), less commonly romanized as kaijyu or kaizyu, is a Japanese word that literally means "strange beast" and is usually translated as "monster" in English.

Aug 14, 2025 · For nearly seven decades, Godzilla and the other kaiju have kept audiences at the edge of their seats. Kaiju represent the larger-than-life dangers we face as humans, such as nuclear war …

The term kaiju can refer to the giant monsters themselves, which are usually depicted attacking major cities and engaging the military, or other kaiju, in battle. The kaiju genre is a subgenre of tokusatsu ( …

Dec 20, 2025 · Kaiju No. 8 fans, the end is on the way, as the anime's Jump Festa Super Stage has just confirmed that the series has begun production on its final chapter. This announcement was made …

3 days ago · Kaiju No. 8 Season 3 Release Date Speculations Season 1 crushed it from April to June 2024, then Season 2 followed July through September 2025 – that’s roughly a 13-15 month wait.

The kaiju genre is more than just entertainment—it’s a billion-dollar industry that helped shape Japan’s pop culture, anime, and manga industries. Emerging after World War II, kaiju films became a way for …

Kaiju (Japanese: 怪獣 かいじゅう, Hepburn: kaijū; lit. 'strange beast'; Japanese pronunciation: [kai (d)ʑɯː]) is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters.

3 days ago · The Kaiju No. 8 anime has announced a project titled “Final Chapter,” signalling a conclusion is now in production. The announcement was made during Jump Festa 2026, alongside a …

Dec 7, 2023 · Kaiju mythology has significantly influenced Japanese culture and beyond, shaping storytelling, entertainment, and even discussions around environmental and ethical issues. The Kaiju …