Toho Kingdom (original) (raw)

November 15, 2024 0:08 AM

• Hey all, I'll be traveling out of country for a week. There will be an update that will appear at the top in a couple of days, although won't appear in the update ticker. In general, though, expect a gap here and there in updates until the 22nd when I return.
• Added a review for Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu: Official Mook Vol.19 - Gorath/Dogora (Kodansha) to the Books
• Added a second perspective review to Toho Movie Manga Story Charge of the Monsters (Kodansha) in the Comics

November 15, 2024 7:05 PM

• Added a reflection of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Event During Godzilla's 70th Anniversary; thanks goes out to Andrew Nguyen for this report

November 14, 2024 9:22 PM

• Added Kimagure Orange Road: Hearts on Fire, Love on the Stage! Birth of a Star (1990) to the Movies with trivia and a Japanese poster
• Added details to Rica: Juvenile's Lullaby (1973) in the Movies

November 13, 2024 1:00 AM

• Added a review for Monster - Motion Picture Soundtrack (Commons) to the Soundtracks

November 12, 2024 8:13 PM

• Added Kimagure Orange Road: Hearts on Fire, Love on the Stage! Springtime Idol (1990) to the Movies with trivia and a Japanese poster

November 11, 2024 9:36 PM

• Added two alternate images to Fire Rodan (Heisei) in the Monster Bios
• Added Kimagure Orange Road: Lovebirds in the Snow (1989) to the Movies with trivia and a Japanese poster
• Fixed some trivia for Destroy All Monsters (1969) in the Movies, thanks goes out to Les for pointing this out

November 10, 2024 5:13 PM

• In a unique and exciting development for Toho Kingdom, we're thrilled to announce that we've brought on two new members to our staff today. Please join me in welcoming Brian Elston and Jeremy Williams to the team!
  Both Brian and Jeremy were already making significant contributions to the site even before their official hires. They have been involved in writing toy reviews, conducting interviews, reviewing Blu-ray releases and providing coverage for TV shows. Now that they're part of the team, Brian and Jeremy are eager to expand their roles and take on even more responsibilities. They each plan to continue contributing to the areas they've already worked on, while also exploring new ways to support the site's content growth.
• Added a review for Kong: Survivor Instinct

November 9, 2024 2:10 PM

• Added Kimagure Orange Road (1987) to the Event/TV section with a poster and trivia that includes citing the Akira Ifukube music sources for the kaiju episode

November 8, 2024 10:36 PM

• Added Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex (2022) to the Event/TV section

November 7, 2024 9:32 PM

• Added Giant Monster Mid-Air Battle: Gamera vs. Gyaos, Gamera vs. Gyaos Collab Illustration, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Kiryu 2002 Special Signed Version and Mothra 1992 to the Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line
• Updated the patch notes for version 3.5.0 for Godzilla Battle Line
• Updated stats for Units and Monsters in Godzilla Battle Line (Gigan Rex, Gamera 1967 and Gyaos 1967 forth coming)

November 6, 2024 5:46 PM

• Added Character Bios for Godzilla Battle Line

November 5, 2024 8:05 PM

• Added Kong: Survivor Instinct (Playstation 4+5 / Xbox Series X+S / Steam) to the Video Games

November 4, 2024 6:18 AM

• Added an article for Godzilla Day 2024: 70th Godzilla Anniversary, consolidating some of the announced merchandise, related media, and other noteworthy activities from Godzilla's livestreamed anniversary

November 3, 2024 8:48 AM

• Around the start of October, Toho Kingdom invited fans to send their Birthday messages and what Godzilla means to them. Celebrating 70 years as of November 3rd, here is what everyone had to say.

November 2, 2024 1:36 PM

• Added Match 445: Godzilla (Reiwa) vs. Gamera (Heisei) to the K.W.C. (match by Matthew Freese and banner by Andrew Sudomerski)
• Revamped K.W.C. Match #83
• Completely revamped the images from the "Older Banners" gallery from the K.W.C. Studio Tour, now featuring all the original 256 banners pre-HD (and then some)

November 1, 2024 5:01 PM

• Added a review of the Godzilla Evolved Inflatable Costume to the Blog, review courtesy of Brian Elston
• In a surprise announcement, the latest Japanese Godzilla movie spearheaded by Takashi Yamazaki has been greenlit

October 31, 2024 5:45 PM

• Starting this week through to November 17th, a number of events commemorating Godzilla's 70th anniversary will be held in Los Angeles

October 30, 2024 8:51 PM

• Updated my review for Circus Caper with images and adjusting the copy to reflect the game was adapted from a very different Japanese title
• Merged the bosses into the Walkthrough for Circus Caper (Nintendo) in the Video Games
• Toho has annouced Godzilla Voxel Wars is headed for the Nintendo Switch

October 29, 2024 9:09 PM

• Updated the design for the front of Circus Caper (Nintendo) in the Video Games and added US box art

October 28, 2024 1:32 PM

• Added Match 444: MUTO Prime vs. Kamacuras (Universal) to the K.W.C. (match by Joshua Strittmatter and banner by Dao Zang Moua)
• Revamped K.W.C. Match #82 (credit to Brendan Sheehan for the restoration)

October 27, 2024 10:56 AM

• Added a US ScreenX poster to Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024) in the Movies
• Added a Japanese poster, details and trivia to Ballad: Song of Love Without a Name (2009) in the Movies
• Updated the Blu-ray release dates

October 26, 2024 7:40 PM

• Added GunCaeser, GunCaeser Warrior Mode, Dorcrus-Remls and GunCaeser-Tawlon concept art pieces to The Gransazers (2003) in the TV Section

October 25, 2024 0:00 AM

• Added H-Man (1958): Science Fiction and the Crime Drama to the Blog.

October 24, 2024 0:54 AM

• Added a review for Godzilla (1984) - Soundtrack (Universal Music) to the Soundtracks; thanks goes out to Robert Storch for sending this in for review
  Since this is the fourth time I've reviewed this specific soundtrack, decided to dive a bit deeper into the audio quality on this one
• Added trivia to Monster X (Millennium) in the Monster Bios

October 23, 2024 1:12 AM

• Added Gotengo 2004 to the Units and Monsters for Godzilla Battle Line
• Added more Leveling and Ranking data for Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line

October 22, 2024 0:38 AM

• Added a review for Godzilla (1984) - Soundtrack (Toshiba EMI) to the Soundtracks; a big thanks goes out to Jessica Stan for sending this in for review
• Added another Japanese poster and trivia to The End of Summer (1961) in the Movies

October 21, 2024 6:14 PM

• Added trivia to Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) in the Movies
• Added a review for Lupin the 3rd Jazz Plays the "Standards" (VAP) to the Soundtracks; thanks goes to Jessica Stan for sending this in for review
• Added a review for Antenna of the Heart (Sony) to the Soundtracks; thanks goes to Jessica Stan for sending this in for review

October 20, 2024 9:00 PM

• Added Godzilla Final Wars_2, Godzilla Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack and Manda 2004 to the Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line
• Updated the patch notes for version 3.4.5 for Godzilla Battle Line

October 19, 2024 6:30 PM

• Added a graphic review for Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #5 (IDW) to the Comics

October 18, 2024 8:18 PM

• In a surprise twist, Godzilla Minus One is returning back to theaters in North America on November 1st, 2024
• Added US re-release poster to Godzilla Minus One (2023) in the Movies
• Reminder: With Godzilla's 70th birthday next month, we invite everyone to send birthday messages and share what Godzilla means to you to have them published on the site!
  Send your message to: Godzilla_Birthday@hotmail.com
  Rules: Please keep messages to one paragraph. If you want to include a picture with your message, please keep it to just one.

October 17, 2024 10:28 PM

• Added an Italian poster and another Japanese poster to The War in Space (1977) in the Movies

October 16, 2024 6:15 PM

• Added a review for Godzilla - Toho Movie Original Soundtrack (King Record) to the Soundtracks; thanks goes to Jessica Stan for sending this in for review
• Updated the review for Godzilla: Perfect Collection 4 (Toho Music) in the Soundtracks

October 15, 2024 9:33 PM

• Today, Toho has annouced that they will be acquiring the North American distributor GKIDS, who has previously released a number of Toho films in the US

October 14, 2024 11:28 AM

• Added Match 443: Gamera (Showa) vs. Alien Baltan to the K.W.C. (match by Matthew Freese and Vincent Rodger, and banner by Matthew Freese), from the 2024 Match Request from earlier this year!
• Revamped K.W.C. Match #81 (credit to Brendan Sheehan for the restoration)

October 13, 2024 12:01 PM

• Updated the design for the front of Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash (Nintendo DS) in the Video Games

October 12, 2024 4:48 PM

• Added a US Game Manual page to Godzilla: Monster of Monsters! (Nintendo) in the Video Games

October 11, 2024 11:33 AM

• Updated the design for the front of King of the Monsters, Godzilla (Game Boy) in the Video Games

October 10, 2024 12:00 PM

• Updated Godzilla Movie Studio Tour (Windows/Mac) in the Video Games with the following:
  - 2 Japanese postcards
  - 1 Japanese advertisement
  - US CD-ROM case image
  - Walkthrough page in the new format, to include an image of the Skywalk and a new section covering "Jinjya"
  - Game Manuals page

October 9, 2024 5:13 PM

• Hey everyone! With Godzilla's 70th Birthday coming up next month, we thought it'd be fun to invite everyone to send Birthday messages and/or share what Godzilla means to you!
  Send your message to: Godzilla_Birthday@hotmail.com
  Rules: Please keep messages to one paragraph. If you want to include a picture with your message, please keep it to just one.
• Added 2 colored sketches of Goto and 4 various parasite concept sketches to Parasyte (2014) in the Movies

October 8, 2024 8:05 PM

• Added Hedorah 2004 and Godzilla 2004 Tokyo Final Battle Version to the Units and Monsters for Godzilla Battle Line
• Added more Leveling and Ranking data for Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line
• Updated Challenge Battles rewards for Godzilla Battle Line
• Added trivia to Godzilla the Ride (2021) in the Event/TV section

October 7, 2024 5:44 PM

• Added two Japanese covers to The Gransazers: Super Battle Memory (2005) in the Movies
• Added details, trivia and a stock footage listing to The Gransazers: Super Battle Memory (2005) in the Movies

October 6, 2024 3:16 PM

• Added Godzilla Final Wars, Godzilla Final Wars Season Celebration Illustration and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II to the Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line
• Updated the patch notes for version 3.3.5 and 3.4.2 for Godzilla Battle Line
• Updated stats for Units and Monsters in Godzilla Battle Line (Hedorah 2004 and Godzilla 2004 Tokyo Final Battle Version forth coming)

October 5, 2024 0:55 AM

• Added a review of Toho Movie Manga Story Charge of the Monsters (Kodansha) to the Comics

October 4, 2024 8:03 PM

• Updated the Cinema-kan Toho Soundtracks - News Roundup just to cover the previous two Toho releases that came out this year... sadly nothing upcoming to report

October 3, 2024 10:03 PM

• Added The Approach of Autumn (1960) to the Movies with trivia and a Japanese poster

October 2, 2024 9:21 PM

• Added a review for Frankenstein's Monsters: Sanda vs. Gaira (Toshiba EMI) to the Soundtracks; thanks goes to Jessica Stan for sending this in for review

October 1, 2024 5:03 PM

• Added Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) to the Movies, which includes a synopsis, titles, a listing of featured Monsters, the names of staff and cast, 3 posters, stock footage instances, a listing for DVDs and Blu-rays, and 70 pictures
• Updated Pokémon: Lord of the "Unknown" Tower (2000) in the Movies to the new format, to include a synopsis, a poster, and 62 pictures

September 30, 2024 4:55 PM

• Updated Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) in the Movies to the new format, to include a synopsis, a poster, an additional Blu-ray listing, and 81 pictures
• Added 65 pictures to Pokémon: Revelation Lugia (1999) in the Movies

September 29, 2024 12:33 PM

• Updated the design for the front of Godzilla Movie Studio Tour (Windows/Mac) in the Video Games and added the following:
  - Japanese staff credits
  - 2 Japanese box art images
  - 3 Japanese advertisement images
  - Renders of Bagan and Dogolas to the Model Images gallery

September 28, 2024 11:53 AM

• Due to scheduling concerns, no K.W.C. today. However, a few updates!
• Added the K.W.C. Announced Combatants, which was formerly on the Forums. It features all of our previously announced combatants, and the place for any future announced combatants
• Added a plethora of new and revised entries to the Forms, Assists & Enhancements page--have fun writing with them!
• Added new powers in the Combatant Statistics section, as well as new dedicated buttons that leads to the Announced Combatants
• Reminder that there are clickable images scattered throughout, with plenty of fun easter eggs!

September 27, 2024 8:36 PM

• Added a review for Godzilla vs. Kong - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (WaterTower Music)
• Added trivia to Varan (2nd Generation) (Showa) and Godzilla (Showa) in the Monster Bios

September 24, 2024 0:22 AM

• Head's up, I will be traveling out of country on Wednesday and Thursday so likely to be a slight pause in updates until I return Friday
• Added Ghidorah 2018 to the Facilities and Effects in Godzilla Battle Line
• Added a lot of trivia to Mecha-King Ghidorah (Heisei) in the Monster Bios

September 23, 2024 6:00 AM

• Added an interview with Angelo Cheng of Hiya Toys, with topics including Godzilla, Toho, the MonsterVerse, and more

September 22, 2024 11:30 AM

• Added a review of Yamato Takeru Vol. 2 (Shogakukan) to the Comics

September 21, 2024 10:18 AM

• To commemorate the upcoming release of Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus, high-quality images of all 15 Godzilla-themed variant covers from various Marvel titles are available in one gallery. Very special thanks to Dan Petraglia, Anthony Blackwood, David Gabriel and Andrew Griffo!

September 20, 2024 0:51 AM

• Added a review of Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre #1 (IDW) to the Comics

September 19, 2024 0:45 AM

• Updated Fire Rodan (Heisei) in the Monster Bios. This includes:
  - New larger main image
  - New description
  - Power listing
  - Trivia
  - Sound effect
  Hopefully the new main image for the bio is one most people haven't seen before.

September 18, 2024 7:17 PM

• Added trivia to Giant Slug (Showa) in the Monster Bios
• Updated the daily and weekly mission Achievements for Godzilla Battle Line

September 17, 2024 8:47 PM

• Diamond Select Toys has sent over images of their new Mechagodzilla 3D bust. Preorders start this Friday, September 20th, 2024.

September 16, 2024 9:22 PM

• Added Godzilla 1954, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla: The Planet Eater and The Animated Godzilla Season Celebration Illustration to the Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line

September 15, 2024 10:46 PM

• Added a review for Like Asura Original Soundtrack (Omagatoki) to the Soundtracks, thanks goes out to Jessica Stan for sending this in for review

September 14, 2024 12:50 PM

• Added Match 442: Destoroyah vs. Anguirus (Universal), Gabara, Godzilla Junior & Gomora to the K.W.C. (match and banner by Tyler Trieschock)
• Revamped K.W.C. Match #80 (credit to Brendan Sheehan for the restoration)

September 13, 2024 9:20 AM

• Added a review for SpaceGodzilla Metallic Green Ver.: Medium Size Series (CCP) to the Toys
• Added 77 pictures to Godzilla (1954) in the Movies
• Added 85 pictures to Godzilla Minus One (2023) in the Movies

September 12, 2024 9:28 AM

• Added 85 pictures to Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024) in the Movies
• Added 45 pictures to Suspect X (2008) in the Movies

September 11, 2024 3:21 AM

• Updated the design for the front of Super Godzilla (Super Nintendo) in the Video Games and added the following:
  - 1 unused Japanese box art
  - 4 Japanese advertisements
  - 1 Japanese release notice
  - 1 flat color sketch of Super Godzilla
  - 2 concept sketches of Bagan (1 full body, 1 head)
  - 1 flat color sketch of Bagan

September 10, 2024 6:39 AM

• Updated Godzilla Minus One (2023) in the Movies with the addition of the following:
  - 3 concept sketches of Godzilla (Odo Island Form)
  - 7 concept sketches of Godzilla
  - A sketch of Godzilla undergoing the side effects of decompression
  - 4 promotional pose sketches of Godzilla
  - 12 3D renders of Godzilla (Odo Island Form)
  - One piece of trivia
  - A synopsis

September 9, 2024 7:23 PM

• Added 5 concept sketches and 4 3D concept renders of Godzilla's head to Godzilla Minus One (2023) in the Movies, with an accompanying piece of trivia

September 7, 2024 1:12 PM

• Added a review for Titanosaurus Supersonic Waves Hot Sauce (Sriracha)

September 6, 2024 1:40 AM

• Added a graphic review for Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #4 (IDW) to the Comics
  Also a head's up, there will be a slight gap in updates - expect tomorrow's to appear at the top of the page although not in the update ticker here and then a couple days gap after that

September 5, 2024 8:31 PM

• Added poses for Jet Jaguar 2021 and Godzilla Ultima to Monster Skins for Godzilla Battle Line... which I'm realizing is now all of them
• Updated the patch notes for version 3.3.2 for Godzilla Battle Line

September 4, 2024 10:23 PM

• Added a review of Asian Monster and Science Fiction Poster Art: Cinema Posters from Europe and Other Countries 1956-2021 (Self-published) to the Books

September 3, 2024 9:40 PM

• Added a Japanese pamphlet to Half Human (1955) in the Movies
• Updated the patch notes for version 3.3.1 for Godzilla Battle Line
• Added more Leveling and Ranking data for Battle Memories for Godzilla Battle Line

September 2, 2024 9:17 PM

• Added Mechagodzilla Counter-Godzilla Super Heavy Mass Nanometal Decisive Battle Weapon to the Units and Monsters along with Leaders in Godzilla Battle Line

September 1, 2024 5:57 PM

• Online retailer Atsuko has sent over a few _Jujutsu Kaisen_-themed clothing items for a look