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It’s the best show about Tokusatsu you‘ve probably never heard of! Join your hosts AJ, Jay, Phil and Chad as they explore the dizzying highs , solemn lows and creamy middles of the over 70+ years Tokusatsu has been around. All with in depth critiques and hilarious out looks on the wacky world that is Tokusatsu.
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In a world as vast as the kaiju genre, there needs to be a podcast that can tackle all things giant monster - from film to fandom, television to toys, Godzilla to Gamera. That podcast is YHS on Monster Island! From the world of Yes Have Some comes a new show dedicated to the spectacle and madness of the kaiju genre; one as fun as a trip to World Children's Land and as informative as a Dr. Yamane lecture. Piloting this ship will be "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" and YHS co-founder, Jacob W ...
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Join us as we review various Tokusatsu from around the world! Hosted by Hawkilles and Gem from Prawnhorn Heroes, two toku fans that are ready to dive a little deeper into the history of this crazy genre.
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In a future world where monsters run rampant, one hero must use relics from the past to protect the human population that still remains in a world of kaiju and kaijin. Toku King is an audio drama that pays homage to the tokusatsu and kaiju media of the past that has inspired so many creators. Created by Paul Kelly Jr. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tokuking/support
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Jake and Jay roadtripped it to Las Vegas for DesignerCon 2024 - and it was an epic trek! Our two daikaiju devotees share their favorite parts of the experience as well as an impressive roster of pickups from Marusan, Marmit, Bullmark, Mondo, Draculazer, Ressinblood, Sad Salesman, Creature Bazaar, and more!…
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Godzilla vs Mother is here! And its certainly a movie that happened and it is indeed a fun time....sort of. BUT LETS SEE WHY! Follow the boys! Aj https://twitter.com/AlbertJGarciaVA Jay https://twitter.com/BirdKingJay Phil https://twitter.com/KRokugoVA Chad https://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Get yourself a free book on us : http://www.audibletrial.c…
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Jake and Jay recap an eventful GODZILLA DAY 2024 that gave us huge news, amazing toy releases, another impressive short film (can you say "G-Claw"?), and much more! But it's not just Godzilla Day, as we saw more exclusives from Hobby Round 31, Hakaba Gallery, and the Tsuburaya Store. Plus, we have pickups! Have fun on Monster Island!…
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TODAY the boys review King Kong vs Godzilla! THE ONE TO RULE THEM ALL....or so they say. On their quest through the Showa era Godzilla movies they see if this one truly is the main event we've all been waiting for or...if its trounced by its successor! Aj https://twitter.com/AlbertJGarciaVA Jay https://twitter.com/BirdKingJay Phil https://twitter.c…
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Jake returns! On top of that, we're big-time overachievers getting this episode out a few days early! Don't you love us? Okay, don't answer that! This episode covers Jake's visit to New York Comic-Con and all of the kaiju sightings in the Big Apple; but that's not all...our hosts chat about a bevy of new releases from X-Plus/Star Ace, Marusan, Max …
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The gang is back! To review Godzilla Raids Again! A movie made with...intention? Featuring Godzillas first time fighting a new monster! Anguirus' first appearance! AND....nothing else... COMMENTARY HERE https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1368089 (Note please excuse the audio inconsistency, AJ moved very recently so a lot of the echo is still p…
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With Jake traveling to New York Comic-Con, toy designer and artist, Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!) joins Jay to not just talk kaiju and Godzilla toy pick-ups and recent tokusatsu viewing - but to engage in two awesome new segments: Questions by Chas and the first-ever game of Collect...Customize...or Cash Out!…
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It was it the first in a multi episode long marathon of Godzilla the boys come together to give you not one not two but EVERY SINGLE SHOWA ERA GODZILLA MOVIE. From the Original to Terror of Mechagodzilla! And as an added bonus you get the commentary AND review at the exact same time! So sit back relax and enjoy the SHOWA GOJI MARATHON! (Note please…
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You crazy kaiju kids and henshin heroes and heroines, it's time for another YHS on Monster Island - and this was is jam-packed with toys, news, and bouncy surf beats! Jay is joined by "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm (Collect All Monsters) and toy designer / artist Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!) to review the 1967 kaiju fl…
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YES! Part 3 of 3, the final part of our exciting mail bag trilogy extravaganza made for your viewing pleasure. No need to dilly dally, listen in and find out the forbidden knowledge. Aj https://twitter.com/MeatySentaiVA Jay https://twitter.com/BirdKingJay Phil https://twitter.com/KRokugoVA Chad https://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Discord server : htt…
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YES! Part 2 of 3 exciting mail bag episodes made for your viewing pleasure. No need to dilly dally, listen in and find out the forbidden knowledge. Ajhttps://twitter.com/MeatySentaiVAJayhttps://twitter.com/BirdKingJayPhilhttps://twitter.com/KRokugoVAChadhttps://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBFGet yourself a free…
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Hey there, listener...question...how come no one talks about Neo Ultra Q? We need to fix that. Jake and Jay breakdown the 12-episode sequel to the groundbreaking Ultra Q (1966) - released 47 years later after the original - but capturing the vibe better than it had any right to; but what did our hosts think? Also, it may be after the convention sea…
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YES! Part 1 of 3 exciting mail bag episodes made for your viewing pleasure. No need to dilly dally, listen in and find out the forbidden knowledge. Ajhttps://twitter.com/MeatySentaiVAJayhttps://twitter.com/BirdKingJayPhilhttps://twitter.com/KRokugoVAChadhttps://twitter.com/toku_photobiz Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBFGet yourself a free…
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Jake and Jay sit down to review what kaiju toy companies are trending up vs. down in 2024 - and what are some of the biggest toy trends. Be it Mondo or Max Toy, Marusan or Sarujirushi, the duo of daikaiju devotees have it covered in this episode!Also, a huge week of pickups...and they answer the question: what ever happened to the 2023 Kaiju Toy of…
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Jake and Jay survived Kaiju Go! 2024! And they came out of it with tons of new toys from amazing artists like Mark and Max Nagata, Ressinblood, Michael Morse - and big name sofubi players like Marusan, Marmit, and M1. The duo recap the weekend's festivities which included a trip to the sofubi/kaiju/horror hot spot, Leviathan Collectibles, and the f…
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Kamen Rider Ghost , you know it, I know it, its almost 10 years after it, so we decided to go through EVERYTHING. The show, the movies, the v cinema special, the Alain special and even the Saber special AND THE BOOK!! Join us on this MASSIVE 5+ hour review of what is considered the worst show in Kamen Rider history (and somewhat in Toku history) Aj…
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It's a wrap on another G-Fest - and this one was the biggest yet! Listen to Jay and Ryan chat about their experience - their second year of working the dealers room as Toku Toy Town - and review all of the great pick-ups from sellers like M1, U.S. Toys, Marusan, Tolzar Toy Co., Chibi Goji Toys, Last Bastion Studios, and more!…
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The boys are back with the first of many mailbag specials where we answer your burning questions on all things relevant and ancient in the world of Tokusatsu! Come join us to talk about what we think about Gavv! JOIN THE Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBFQuestion submission email : tokupodcastu@gmail.comFollow the boys!Ajhttps://twitter.co…
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Netflix's Ultraman: Rising (2024) - a partnership between the studio and Tsuburaya Productions, with animation from ILM - is making some waves with its heart-first approach, and excellent animation as it tries to finally get Ultraman to be a viable property with the American audience. But - as YHS on Monster Island host, Jacob Walsh, asks: is it ev…
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This is the second half of Jay's "Pair o' Parodies" and we finish it off with Nikkatsu's 2010 film, DEATH KAPPA! The Tomoo Haraguchi brain child is unique - even for low-budget kaiju parody films - but does it deliver? Bigger question: why aren't there any Hangylos toys? But Jake and Jay do more than talk about Death Kappa...they have a YHS on Mons…
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Join the boys are we go through Studio Gigas magnum opus WAKUSAVER!Now just what is it? What is Giga? What thou life? Well we oddly find the exact answers you are looking for without someone questioning you and your entire life. So dont say we never did anything for you! JOIN THE Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBFQuestion submission email …
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In this very special episode - Part I of a Pair o' Parodies - Jay is joined by "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm to discuss many things - but most of all the merits of the Minoru Kawasaki film, MONSTER SEAFOOD WARS (2020) and if Jumbo Cook is the greatest thing...in...ever. In ever. But the duo also talk about big events in the kai…
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Wait, were we wrong about the Godzilla anime trilogy? "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, of Toku Toy Town, discuss the much maligned anime trilogy - and if this most recent viewing changed their opinions. So join our daikaiju duo as they chat all things Haruo, Exif, Godzilla Earth, and a bunch of missed opportunities! In add…
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YHS on Monster Island loves toys. Like really loves them. And we spend the entire episode talking about the toy reveals and exclusives from Super Festival 88 and NeoPlayerOne's gallery show, My First One. In addition, Jake and Jay preview Hobby Round 30 and discuss a litany of recent toy drops and upcoming pre-orders from Medicom Toy, Anraku Ansaku…
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We took a bit to get this one out huh? ANYWAYS the boys are back and here talking about the latest insanity from the Legendaryverse Godzillaverse! GODZILLA X KONG! And we discuss plenty about this strange little movie, in ways more interesting than the plot itself. We also answer these insane questions like- Do Kongs dram of Kong Sheep?- Shhh Godzi…
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You heard it right, folks. Our beloved "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh is the first person to take the YHS on Monster Island "Kaiju Personality" Quiz. Will this new test deliver palatable results...or is this just a waste of time? Tune in to find out! Also, our hosts chat Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 2 renewal, the GXK box office s…
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#godzillaxkongthenewempire #godzilla #monsterverse Can something heading towards half a billion in global revenue be bad for the franchise? Are long-time Godzilla fans being too harsh on the MonsterVerse? And where can the MonsterVerse go from here?All of these questions and more are answered by our two hosts as they review GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW…
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We are mere hours away from GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE hitting theaters across the nation and Jake and Jay share their thoughts, hopes, and predictions on the latest installment of the MonsterVerse madness! Also, the duo discuss a ton of news items, including a lot of toy reveals and exclusives from Mondo, Medicom Toy x Anraku Ansaku, Marusan,…
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From the premier kaiju and tokusatsu podcast/YouTube show, YHS ON MONSTER ISLAND, comes this definitive ranking of the TOP 10 MOST UNDERRATED PERFORMANCES IN THE GODZILLA FRANCHISE. All kaiju fans know Dr. Serizawa and Miss Namakawa and Lt. Akane Yashiro - but what about those characters, unheralded by the masses, that bring substance and texture t…
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THE BOYS ARE BACK with Toshiki Inoues latest dive into this crazy world known as FAIZ. This time for the 20th anniversary of the show we get to see what all our friends have been up to since we last saw them all the way back in 2003. Will this movie answer all our questions? Will it question all our answers? Or will we be left with another annivers…
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Ninjas. Wizards. Giant Frogs. Yes, 1966's The Magic Serpent from Toei has them all - and a lot more! This film is said to have inspired George Lucas' Star Wars - and you actually can see why - but at the end up the day, it's just bonkers. Aside from this fun romp of a film, Jake and Jay have a litany of fun pick-ups, including items from Bandai, Ya…
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The boys are finally back to talk about Dino Fury! One of the last 3 Power Ranger seasons we may ever get? Perhaps! Join us to review the first season and see if it is a great start to a new era or something that falls into the same pits as the last era...We also answer-Do J Borgs dream of J Sheep?-Rathi? Raffi? Doffy??-Sponsored by Mucinex?-Voids?…
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Jake and Jay take a look at the amazing kaiju toy releases from Wonder Festival 2024 Winter edition, including new releases from X-Plus, M1, Sunguts Factory, Max Toy Company, PassionTank, One Up, Spiral Studio, and many more! On top of this, it's been a great week of pickups as Jay knocked two off his Top 10 Wishlist and Jake grabbed one of his new…
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FIRST EPISODE OF THE NEW YEAR FROM LAST YEAR!!! And we get to talk about the best of the best of 2023 and answering your burning questions! Did yours get answered? Hope so!COME ON IN AND LISTEN TO OVER AN HOUR OF TOKU KNOWLEDGE FROM YOUR FAVORITE BAND OF WACKOS! Join us an listen to our knowledge! JOIN THE Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqB…
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Kurt Russell, Apple, and Godzilla are an unlikely trio - but can they work together to produce a compelling MonsterVerse entry? Jake and Jay go through their overall thoughts on the series - was it necessary? Did the kaiju deliver? Would they watch a second season? In addition, the big news in G-dom is that Godzilla is up for an Oscar!!! It only to…
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Happy 2024! Jake and Jay are back reviewing Daiei's 1962 film, THE WHALE GOD, which was brought to North America for the first time (this year, by the way!) by SRS Cinema. We all know that the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" is an expert on "killer animal" films - but where does this Kojiro Hongo and Takashi Shimura-led entry land on his spectrum: is…
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No fancy text for this one folks! The boys are together for one final hurrah before the new year begins! We speak on our time in LA and the year for Tokusatsu as a whole! Join us an listen to our knowledge! JOIN THE Discord server : https://discord.gg/m25WqBFQuestion submission email : tokupodcastu@gmail.comFollow the boys!Ajhttps://twitter.com/Mea…
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It’s a YHS on Monster Island tradition – the HolidayWishlist! “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and “The Mayorof Toku Toy Town” Jay Key run down their top 10 kaiju collectibles they want to obtain for their personal stashes; and we get everything from vintage tin toys to rare sofubi. On top of the lists, they spend some time catching up…
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The boys are back with another mailbag of knowledge and DOOM!We answer all your burning questions about Tokusatsu and answer them the only way we know how, with knowledgeable cynicism!We answer hot button questions like-Where did they put that new Faiz gear?-Godzilla and Kong marathon runners?-Do Power Rangers dream of Power Sheep?-Where exactly do…
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It's a surprise YHS on Monster Island drop - and a very special presentation, at that! "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm joins Jay Key as they review Hideaki Anno's SHIN KAMEN RIDER! Does it deliver a compelling cinematic experience and respectfully pay homage to the source material...or is it a fan service-laden train wreck that d…
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Is Godzilla Minus One / Godzilla -1.0 the greatest Godzilla film ever made? One thing is for sure, the kaiju fandom and film critics alike are going crazy for this new Toho release – and its winning over fans and smashing records like no other film in the franchise. But – is it a perfect film? Our beloved hosts – “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” J…
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Happy Thanksgiving! What a time to be a kaiju fan? Not only do we get a show on Apple TV+ featuring A-listers like Kurt Russell and John Goodman, we also live in a world where companies like U.S. Toys, Marusan, One Up, and many more are releasing amazing sofubi and collectibles on a near weekly basis! In this installment of YHS on Monster Island, J…
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Godzilla Day 2023 has come and gone - but there's still so much to talk about! Our devoted daikaiju duo will attempt to go through an endless laundry list of topics from the two short films (Godzilla vs. Megalon 2023 and Fes Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar), the litany of toy releases from Bandai, Marusan, X-Plus, Titanic Creations, Mondo, and mor…
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YHS on Monster Island returns with the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh back at the helm - and its a jam-packed episode covering recent trailers, teasers, and toy releases! The boys review the full Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer - discuss some new possible titans - as well as the short teaser for the Gemstone short, Godzilla vs. Megal…
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Join Jay Key as he discussed some kaiju toy highlights from the recent Super Festival 86, Hobby Round 29, and Taipei Toy Fest events! There are some really cool releases from major players like Marusan, Sunguts Factory, OneUp, Sarujirushi, and more! In addition, Jay makes a pitch for an unusual "kaiju toy of the year" possibility!…
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TIME WARP TRILOGY PART 3: With all of time and space hanging in the balance as the Anti-Podcastu enacts the final stages of his plan, the gang must band together and fight in order to save all of reality, or be destroyed along with it.... Meanwhile, back in the episode archive, AJ and Jay come together to discuss the charming edutainment toku Ecoga…
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In this very special edition of YHS on Monster Island, famed artist and Senior Creative Director at Mondo, Attack Peter, joins Jay to talk about his recent Mechagodzilla sofubi release for Mondo that uses his trademark LinoPrint look to creative something totally new in the space!Also, Attack Peter and Jay talk about recent toy pick-ups, what they'…
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