Episode 64 - Pulgasari
The Tokyo Lives Crew have blundered into a starving North Korean village just in time to see an old man create a giant minotaur like kaiju to help get his village out from under the opresive rule of their evil king. Can they navigate the touchy subjects of this situation?
The Tokyo Lives Crew have blundered into a starving North Korean village just in time to see an old man create a giant minotaur like kaiju to help get his village out from under the opresive rule of their evil king. Can they navigate the touchy subjects of this situation?
SHOWNOTES
Gamera return possible?! (1:06)
A tweet suggests it may be possible
Toho is coming to San Diego Comic Con (3:09)
Toho will have a booth for the first time ever at San Diego Comic Con
Clifford movie in the works! (6:54)
The meme has become real!
KotM Box office (10:34)
We’ve passed 370 million worldwide!
Tokyo Lives G-Fest Details! (12:21)
We will be in the lobby at 1pm on Saturday and will be going to the Kaijucast party on friday! Come on out and meet us.
Patrons Update (15:36)
Updates from the Patreon and video content is incoming!
Pulgasari Discussion! (20:29)
Get ready for human rights violations and some animal mutilation. Hooboy the Tokyo Lives Crew really stepped in it now!
Credits
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Episode 63 - Kraa! and Zarkorr!
An innocent postal worker gets wrapped up in an alien monster invasion. A few years later the evil Lord Doom hires the mercenary monster Kraa to take over planet earth. The Tokyo Lives crew investigate these two relatively unknown giant monster attacks.
An innocent postal worker gets wrapped up in an alien monster invasion. A few years later the evil Lord Doom hires the mercenary monster Kraa to take over planet earth. The Tokyo Lives crew investigate these two relatively unknown giant monster attacks.
SHOWNOTES
Shin Ghidorah has arrived (1:45)
The Universal Studios Japan 4D experience has a special guest!
Boss coffee Nakajima commercial (4:32)
There’s a beautifully made tribute video to Nakajima made by Boss coffee. very cool
Monsterverse Mecha? (7:19)
Slight spoilers for the credits of King of the Monsters
KotM Box office (11:38)
We’ve passed 300 million worldwide!
Jurassic World: Camp Jurassic (13:23)
Netflix is making an animated Jurassic World show and the animation looks pretty great!
Godzilla Vs Kong (15:20)
First image and possible delay?
Godzilla games!? (24:14)
We talk about the rumored video games and the confirmed card game.
Kraa! and Zarkorr! Discussion! (30:14)
He’s threatening them with a C-stand!? Babity boopy I’m an alien!
Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.
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Special Report - Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally come! 5 years have passed since the attacks in 2014 and Monarch is under public scrutiny but everything is quiet on the Titan front. That is until a bio-terrorist organization starts releasing all of the Titans one by one! Can Monarch catch up to them before the world is destroyed?
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally come! 5 years have passed since the attacks in 2014 and Monarch is under public scrutiny but everything is quiet on the Titan front. That is until a bio-terrorist organization starts releasing all of the Titans one by one! Can Monarch catch up to them before the world is destroyed?
SHOWNOTES
Spoiler Free Reviews (0:42)
The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the film!
SPOILERS!! (20:00)
They get into the nitty gritty details of the film!
Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.
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Episode 62 - Godzilla (2014)
In 1954 we awakened something. This begins a chain of events, that requires the Tokyo Lives Crew to look to a face from the past to help them look into the enigmatic Monarch organization! We tried to not go overboard but nature has an order and that required a nearly three hour podcast. After all the arrogance of man is thinking nature is in our control and not the other way around.
In 1954 we awakened something. This begins a chain of events, that requires the Tokyo Lives Crew to look to a face from the past to help them look into the enigmatic Monarch organization! We tried to not go overboard but nature has an order and that required a nearly three hour podcast. After all the arrogance of man is thinking nature is in our control and not the other way around.
SHOWNOTES
KotM Early twitter reactions and premieres (4:00)
The movie has screened for fans and critics and we have some short but sweet twitter reactions to the film
Monarch sciences website updates! (10:35)
Monarchsciences.com has updated with a bunch of new info!
KotM Final Marketing push begins (24:52)
KotM is coming very soon and we get some final posters for the movie.
KotM concept art (32:20)
We got a brief glimpse at some of the beautiful concept art coming in the art book in early June.
Godzilla.com launches! (39:05)
Godzilla has an official US website now.
Shin Goji Vs EVA ride/movie at Universal Japan (42:12)
Finally we will get to see Shin fight EVA 01!
Goji 54 suit special getting a May 29th release (45:36)
The Godzilla 54 suit returns in a short film made for the Eiji Tsuburaya and its getting released on youtube this time!
Godzilla (2014) Discussion! (53:04)
Time to look into the mysterious M.U.T.O. and maybe see if Godzilla will wake up from his long nap to help us out. Let them fight!
Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.
If you want to hear more from Coleman you can check his twitter page here!
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Special Report - Godzilla: Aftershock
Surprise! The cast was able to get a hold of a few copies of the official ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ prequel graphic novel and are excited to talk about it. Is it better than Awakening? What secrets of the MonsterVerse does it hold?
Surprise! The cast was able to get a hold of a few copies of the official ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ prequel graphic novel and are excited to talk about it. Is it better than Awakening? What secrets of the MonsterVerse does it hold?
SHOWNOTES
Spoiler Free Reviews (0:42)
The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the comic!
SPOILERS!! (14:05)
They get into the nitty gritty details of the comic!
Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.
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Episode 61 - Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster
This time on Tokyo Lives, two strange and mysterious events draw the attention of the Tokyo Lives crew. First off we have the disappearance of a princess from a foreign land who may have reappeared as an alien fortune teller who is speaking of a kaiju apocalypse. Second we have a large meteor that crashed onto earth with possible magnetic or gravitational effects. Also is that meteor growing in size?
This time on Tokyo Lives, two strange and mysterious events draw the attention of the Tokyo Lives crew. First off we have the disappearance of a princess from a foreign land who may have reappeared as an alien fortune teller who is speaking of a kaiju apocalypse. Second we have a large meteor that crashed onto earth with possible magnetic or gravitational effects. Also is that meteor growing in size?
SHOWNOTES
Godzilla: King of the Monsters News Insanity (2:05)
The final trailer, Viral marketing update, New posters, and the soundtrack…ETC.
Mothra Blu-ray release! (36:46)
For the first time own Mothra on Blu-ray thanks to Mill Creek
Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster Discussion! (39:42)
Is she from Venus or is she from Mars? Let’s find out!
Credits
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Episode 60 - Godzilla: Awakening
When the Hiroshima bomb went off it awakened something. Papa Serizawa sets off to investigate the strange creature he saw that day and ends up being one the founding members of the Monarch organization. Also Godzilla shows up…or at least we think that’s supposed to be Godzilla.
When the Hiroshima bomb went off it awakened something. Papa Serizawa sets off to investigate the strange creature he saw that day and ends up being one the founding members of the Monarch organization. Also Godzilla shows up…or at least we think that’s supposed to be Godzilla.
SHOWNOTES
Godzilla: King of the Monsters News Madness (4:14)
TV Spots, IMAX trailers, Poster, Trailer 3 incoming, and Japanese pop songs? We cover it all here!
Toho Moving Into Hollywood? (32:41)
Toho is moving a bunch of money over to Hollywood! What does that mean? Well we really don’t know but it can only be good news for Kaiju fans.
Raiga and Reigo geting a Us release! (37:03)
Two obscure kaiju films are getting an American release!
Fan mail! (39:51)
We read out some really awesome fan mail.
Godzilla: Awakening Comic Discussion! (42:56)
Time to talk about the prequel comic to Godzilla (2014) and all of it’s inconsistencies!
Credits
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Episode 59 - Gappa the Triphibian Monster
A land survey has gone awry leaving Rob and Cameron caught between a wealthy magazine owner and a extra large family feud! Fortunately, they've got a little legal help to get them through this mess! find out how they survive this time on Tokyo Lives!
A land survey has gone awry leaving Rob and Cameron caught between a wealthy magazine owner and a extra large family feud! Fortunately, they've got a little legal help to get them through this mess! Find out how they survive this time on Tokyo Lives!
SHOWNOTES
We Built this Standee on Rock and Roll! (5:32)
As we get closer to King of the Monsters, theaters around the globe roll out the red carpet for the big G! We look over some of the amazing Standees that are being used.
I Wonder what happened at Wondercon? (12:14)
Wondercon filled us in with some ~ S P O I L E R S ~ for the upcoming Godzilla comic and rumors of a new KotM Trailer!!
I’ve Spotted something on my TV! (18:52)
Two new amazing TV Spots leading up to KotM! Will Best boy Rodan show up? Just how big is a battle ship anyway?
Money is where the Heart is (25:49)
Peace at last! We get word that the only thing that will stop the Monsterverse train from a-rollin’ on, is how much money these next two films make!
Jurassic World! …on Netflix? (27:14)
Is it an Anime? A Reality TV show? Some kind of choose your own adventure!? Who knows? We don’t that’s for sure.
Gappa the Triphibian Monster Discussion! (30:25)
From beyond written records (or basic racial sensitivity), GAPPA, THE TRIPHIBIAN MONSTER(s) arise! See what we think about this… thing that is technically a film!
Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.
If you want to hear more legal discussions you can check out the Legal Geeks! Thanks again to Josh for joining us and sharing this wild film!
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San Francisco Lives Episode 30 - Critters
The San Francisco Lives gang is back! With the hotly anticipated Episode, CRITTERS! Creepy crawlies are about, do we have what it takes to survive the night!? Find out!
The San Francisco Lives gangis back! With the hotly anticipated Episode, CRITTERS! Creepy crawlies are starting to surround us, do we have what it takes to survive the night!? Find out!
SHOWNOTES
Mic Check! (1:16)
Cameron starts us off strong with a bit of ~ r o m a n c e ~
No News is Good News! (6:02)
A San Francisco correct!! We thought there wasn’t any news but the DAY AFTER we recorded this a new trailer dropped for Critters: A New Binge! We are so excited about this! Watch the trailer here.
Critters Discussion! (29:46)
You’ve all asked for it, and we are here to deliver! Here on this wonderful April 1st! San Francisco Lives is Back to Tackle Critters!!
Credits
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Episode 58 - SSSS Gridman
Access Flash! We're heading to the digital world in this anime that is about monsters that tower over our child protagonists. What? No not Digimon, SSSS Gridman! Let's see if Cameron and Rob's combination form has enough power to explain this anime!
Access Flash! We're heading to the digital world in this anime that is about monsters that tower over our child protagonists. What? No not Digimon, Gridman! Let's see if Cameron and Rob's combination form has enough power to explain this anime!
SHOWNOTES
The King comes to a Phone near you! (2:20)
There’s a new Godzilla game in the works! It’s a tower attack/defense game, have a look here - https://vimeo.com/324835058
Long Live The TV Spot! (3:59)
Hot off the presses, it’s a new KotM TV Spot! - https://youtu.be/fc5PMxke1iQ
Monarch gets a bit clingy! (6:09)
IGN has a new behind the scene’s look with “Inside the Monarch Base”. Check it out! - https://youtu.be/fpGWcqu-VsU !
King of the Set Visits ! (7:57)
It looks like a bunch of different movie news crews got to visit the KotM and ask questions from the cast and crew. They all released their articles and videos at the same time so we are gunna talk about some highlights!
New Monster Movie on the way?! (22:42)
Michael B. ‘Killmonger’ Jordan and , Jordan 'Kong: Skull Island' Vogt-Roberts Team for Monster Movie! All we know so far is that it’s set in Detroit, no word on if RK-800 aka Conner will be showing up in this one yet.
Ship attacked by “sea creature” ! (23:33)
Okay so, this one is something we covered since a boat near japan his a mysterious sea creature. But the reports coming out about it state that people were injured and so it seems like less of a “whoa giant monsters” thing, and more a “I hope everyone is okay” thing.
Transformers hooking up? Not exactly? (25:08)
I’ll be honest, I added this news segment to the docket as a joke for Cameron. But we ended up having fun answering it so I didn’t cut it out.
SSSS Girdman Discussion! (29:46)
Instance Abreaction! This is it gang! Our first FULL SEASON ANIME REVIEW. We are down to half of our full power, our Color Timer is blinking, and we started this episode late due to a flat tire. But with the power of friendship we shall persevere!
Credits
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Episode 57 - Gamera Vs Barugon
Never trust large gems found in caves with super deadly scorpions. They usually turn out to be cursed but sometimes the Opal may end up being an egg housing a giant monster. Can the Tokyo Lives crew move past their greed and find a way to stop this new creature?
Never trust large gems found in caves with super deadly scorpions. They usually turn out to be cursed but sometimes the Opal may end up being an egg housing a giant monster. Can the Tokyo Lives crew move past their greed and find a way to stop this new creature?
SHOWNOTES
Kyle and Marisa’s baby news! (1:50)
Looks like we have a Tokyo Toddler on our hands.
Patreon tier update! (5:39)
Check out the new tiers here at our patreon page!
Final Ultraman Anime Trailer released (9:21)
Kyle and Rob attempt to talk about this new trailer
Godzilla: King of the Monsters Total Film Magazine article! (15:47)
Total Film dropped a KING SIZED article with some awesome details, Kyle and Rob are filled with feelings!
Kyle’s MonsterVerse Rant Pt 2 (35:07)
Something is really grinding Kyle’s gears about fan’s spreading fake news about the MonsterVerse after 2020.
Gamera Vs Barugon Discussion! (42:13)
Somewhere over the rainbow…also wait Gamera is in this movie? Coulda fooled me.
Credits
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Episode 56 - Giant Gila Monster
Laugh children, laugh! Because we are going DEEP into the heart, or rather, the pituitary gland of Texas for this Classic Creature Feature! Will the boys make it out with their rides intact? Find out this week on Tokyo Lives!
Laugh children, laugh! Because we are going DEEP into the heart, or rather, the pituitary gland of Texas for this Classic Creature Feature! Will the boys make it out with their rides intact? Find out this week on Tokyo Lives!
SHOWNOTES
Godzilla King of the Monster “Newsworthy News!” (1:36)
Figures! Plushies! Rumors! New TV Spots! Nostalgic Roars! Who is this new good mountain boy?
Giant Gila Monster Discussion! (36:51)
Hey daddy-o, slide me over one of them newfangled sodie pops while I lay out one wild tale for you. It involves the sheriff, some kids, a hot ride, and a cool lizard the size of a barn!
Credits
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Episode 55 - King Kong Lives
After being unconscious for 10 years and getting some much needed heart surgery, Kong is back! What’s this? It seems he bought a lady friend with him and they seem to want to settle down. Well at least Dwan isn’t in this one…
After being unconscious for 10 years and getting some much needed heart surgery, Kong is back! What’s this? It seems he bought a lady friend with him and they seem to want to settle down. Well at least Dwan isn’t in this one…
SHOWNOTES
Ultraman Anime pictures and details (3:05)
Still not sure if we are gonna cover this as an episode but the images are awesome.
Gridman Season 2! (5:24)
We are getting a second season everyone!
KotM Stuff (7:21)
Chinese New Year posters, Bandai toys, and books.
Kyle’s big announcement (19:13)
Kyle and Marisa are having a baby and he’s coming real soon!
King Kong Lives Discussion! (26:54)
Can Kong live with Lady Kong in peace? Find out this week on Tokyo Lives!
Credits
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Episode 54 - Mothra Vs Godzilla
A massive storm washes a giant egg onto the shoreline and leave it to corporate greed to ruin the world. Happy Enterprises purchases the egg and tries to make it into the main ‘eggtraction’ at an amusement park. The Mothra fairies and Mothra want to get the egg back and Godzilla just wants to destroy everything after waking up cranky from a long nap.
A massive storm washes a giant egg onto the shoreline and leave it to corporate greed to ruin the world. Happy Enterprises purchases the egg and tries to make it into the main eggtraction at an amusement park. The Mothra fairies and Mothra want to get the egg back and Godzilla just wants to destroy everything after waking up cranky from a long nap.
SHOWNOTES
‘Gyaras’ trailer (1:35)
New Kaiju show being released in japan. Is it a grackle?
Micahel Dougherty Interview and various news bits (7:40)
The director of ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ gives some choice quotes on the origins of the designs for the main four monsters.
Fan Stuff! (20:00)
New Patron, Fan-art, and iTunes review!
Mothra Vs Godzilla Discussion! (33:06)
The Tokyo lives crew investigate this eggcellent mystery and hope to return the egg peacefully to Infant Island.
Credits
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Special Report - Godzilla: The Planet Eater
The Exif plan has come to fruition and King Ghidorah has arrived to kill Godzilla! Can we survive this cosmic terror? Check out our review of the final film in the Godzilla anime trilogy.
The Exif plan has come to fruition and King Ghidorah has arrived to kill Godzilla! Can we survive this cosmic terror? Check out our review of the final film in the Godzilla anime trilogy.
SHOWNOTES
Spoiler Free Reviews (0:42)
The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the film!
SPOILERS!! (15:25)
They get into the nitty gritty details of the film!
Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.
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