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Best Japanese 'kaiju' movies

By Tanvi Gupta

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Intro

From the iconic Godzilla franchise to lesser-known gems, here we list some of the best Japanese 'kaiju' films that showcase the awe-inspiring spectacle of giant creatures wreaking havoc. 

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'Godzilla'

Ishirō Honda's 'Godzilla' marked the birth of the iconic 'kaiju' genre. In this Japanese classic, nuclear testing awakens Godzilla, a colossal and destructive monster. 

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'The Mysterians'

'The Mysterians,' a classic Japanese 'kaiju' film directed by Honda, unfolds as Earth faces an extraterrestrial threat. This groundbreaking sci-fi thriller is celebrated for its special effects. 

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'Mothra'

When a giant egg appears on Infant Island, a team of explorers brings it to Japan. Soon, Mothra, a colossal, benevolent moth, emerges to rescue the tiny, mystical Shobijin fairies. 

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'Big Man Japan'

'Big Man Japan' is a unique Japanese 'kaiju' film blending satire and absurdity. Daisato, an ordinary man, transforms into a giant superhero to protect Japan from colossal monsters. 

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