Tokyo Lives: A Giant Monsters Podcast

The Signals are coming in strong this week! Beaming to you deep from the frozen heart of Texas. But don’t worry! We’ve got excellent company to our spirits up! That’s right, it’s Lisa Naffziger! Kaiju’s very own cupid! Find out more about her work here: https://lisanaffziger.crevado.com/So join us as we talk about Anime’s most iconic tsundere, on this episode of Tokyo Signals!

A young man travels to a mysterious forbidden realm in order to revive a woman that he loves. Will he find salvation or will his quest to revive the dead going to end the world as we know it?

SHOWNOTESToday we talked about:1. GvK Merch, Release, and trailer numbers2. Skull Island animation 3. Rumble Delay 4.ShinUltraman trailer 5. HBO Max coming to other countries 6. Cloverfield Sequel 7. G-Fest canceled 8. Pacific Rim The Black9. Singular Point trailer 2

SHOWNOTESSpoiler Free Reviews (18:49) The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the show!SPOILERS!! (27:50)They get into the nitty gritty details of the show!

SHOWNOTESBowser’s Fury (2:39)Kaiju Bowser? Yes please!Godzilla: Monsters and Protectors (6:22) We get our first glimpse at the new IDW comic series coming in MarchGodzilla Vs Kong Smoargasborg (12:03)Viral sites, posters, and trailers…OH MY!Godzilla Vs Kong Trailer SPOILER Talk (45:41)There’s a huge thing that’s “hidden” in the trailer. If you want to stay spoiler free skip to the episode.Yongary discussion (1:00:32)They’re going to hit Yongary any minute. They’ll be using guided missiles. You’d better go.

Freshly released from my clone vat, and that means it’s time for this me to talk about more Evangelion! So let’s talk about the First Child, and an evil D8. This time, joining me from parts unknow, is Chis from Gargantucast! Check out his podcast here: https://gargantucast.libsyn.com/And his newest article here: https://www.somethingghoulish.com/what-kaiju-fans-can-learn-from-horror-fans

SHOWNOTESWB and Legendary close to a deal (2:10)GvK looks to be finally on track for it’s scheduled May release.SRS Cinema gets the rights to Konga TNT and Monster Seafood Wars (16:18) Two smaller budget Kaiju films heading our way!GvK Prequel Graphic Novels get release dates (19:15)Comics are on track for a end of March release.Dinosaur War Izenborg Comic images revealed (23:20)We get a glimpse of the art style for this new comic.Wave 2 of Godzilla Vs Kong Toys Revealed! (24:24)Got some cool gimmick toys on the way!Showa Soundtracks released on vinyl! (27:22)Waxwork reveals a very expensive box set!Singular Point Godzilla design revealed (29:11)We get a better look at our brand new anime GojiGodzilla 2014 4K release is imminent (34:39)Maybe we’ll be able to see this time.Monstrum discussion (39:03)Yup the monster is definitely real.

SHOWNOTESNo Monster Hunter Review…FOR NOW! (7:26)Hooray studios ignoring a pandemic…SSSS DYNAZENON trailer! (11:11) This time we got some glimpses of Kaiju!3 seconds of GvK footage and the CCXP debacle (15:28)I wasted my entire Sunday for this!?!?!Trouble brewing between WB and Legendary? (21:36)WB probably should’ve given a bit more notice.Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Season 2 trailer and release date! (39:31)January 22nd here we come!Godzilla Singular Point characters breakdown! (43:40)Check them out here!Godzilla And Mothra Battle For Earth discussion (51:21)You do plan on having Godzilla in your Godzilla movie right? Uh hello?

Get in the Podcast Shinji! Because it's time for season 2 of Tokyo Signals! Join Cameron and I as we break down the first two episodes of the show.

SHOWNOTESCCXP panel and footprint tease (5:15)No trailer but we did get 3 seconds of footage hahaha. Trailer on Xmas? Clifford Teaser Trailer (12:21) The puppy of death approaches.Ultraman Chronicle Z coming soon (18:55)Next Ultra series is on it’s way.Hero Within merch! (21:29)Cool jacket!IDW IS BACK BABY! (23:20)IDW is back with more Godzilla stuff!WB releasing their entire 2021 on HBO Max same day as theaters (28:35)This is huge news!Q The Winged Serpent discussion (55:08)Zippity zap zoop zorp!

SHOWNOTESWB’s got jokes (1:20)Turns out GvK did release… Alien Awakening trailer (3:16) New movie from China. Getting some Lovecraftian stuff coming our way.New Monster Hunter trailers (6:37)Gives us a much better look at what to expect. Also Palicos!American Kaiju Returns! (13:44)YUUU ESS AYYY!Giganatosaurus is in Jurassic World Dominion! (18:10)Very cool to see this dinosaur finally show up!Project Nemesis discussion (25:59)Nemesis can sense that WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY…

Alpha! Bring me five salarymen with attitude! What? I already did that bit? Oh… well in that case bring me 2 podcasters with charm! That’s right, on this episode of Signals I’m joined by the hosts of Mostly Speakin’ Sentai / Darling Homebody! And this time we will be diving into my favorite comedy anime OVA ever: Shinesman!

SHOWNOTESPower Rangers shared universe (2:50)New movies and TV shows are on the way! MEG 2 gets a Director (7:58) Interesting choice to say the leastFall Guys Goji (16:23)The crossover that we always wanted.Godzilla Singular Point trailer! (19:17)Well that was fast!Pacific Rim The Black (41:32)Wait, this still exists?Gridman on Youtube! (45:30)The OG Gridman is back!Gamera Japan 4K release and Arrow set re-release (46:28)In case you missed it.GvK prequel comics art revealed (49:03)New art from the comics featuring our main kaiju.GojiFes (53:56)Lots of cool Tokyo Tidbits revealed for Godzilla’s 66th birthday celebration.Shin Ultraman statue revealed (59:22)New look at the new Ultra design.KaijuScore comic revealed (59:58)Heist during a kaiju attack goes wrong.Lake Placid discussion (01:03:11)I'm rooting for the crocodile. I hope he swallows your friends whole. You might want to arrest me for that too. Is that a crime? To wish the chewing of law enforcement?

SHOWNOTESSSSS Dynazenon (3:25)Are you ready for a chill tour through someone’s traumatic mind palace? Well, fortunately we have a giant robot dragon to help us through!A new Godzilla Anime, Godzilla Singular Point (14:50)Wow, I sure hope a trailer hasn’t dropped since we recorded this episode! OH! WAIT! OK! https://youtu.be/_IFObXJabk4A Dinosaur War? Great! (30:13) Attack of the Super Monsters is getting a… COMIC!? THat’s right! The Great Dinosaur War!Jurassic Bonanza! (34:03)A new Poster, a new release date, and a new… not dinosaur!? Oh my…Zipline right into my heart, Godzilla-Kun. (40:37)The attraction is officially open! Sure… sure wish we weren’t landlocked.Godzilla vinyl release (43:03)Waxwork is releasing a new Godzilla album, we aren’t sure what it is but we have high hopes!Camp Cretatious is BACK.. already? (49:40)Season 2 is locked in for 2021 and the trailer is live!We’re on the Hunt! … for a decent trailer (52:55)Monster Hunter has a trailer and… look just don’t watch the American version of the tr

SHOWNOTESSpoiler Free Reviews (0:42)The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the movie!SPOILERS!! (14:15)They get into the nitty gritty details of the movie!

All good things come to a season finale…The airwaves are being hijacked by a fleshy menace from out of this world! Join Cameron and I as we try and make sense of it all. Will Godzilla save the day? Will this be the end of our heroes? Will we learn why Cameron is telling me about a My Little Pony/Transformer crossover? Nah. Join us for the last episode of Season 1 of Godzilla the Series!Music composed by the excellent Pirates of the High Frequencies: https://phftapes.bandcamp.com

Well it’s finally happened, the Tokyo Lives crew has gotten lost in the woods. I’ll admit, I should have brought a map… or a compass… or a tent… or even just some food. But what’s done is done! All we can do now is ignore the carcass in the tree and review this movie!SHOWNOTESFast and The Furious 9 coming out the week after GvK now! (1:43)Aw Vin, how could you do this to me!? Obviously I’m going to see both films, but this looks bad for GvK’s box office. This truly is our Tokyo Drift.Monster Hunter: The Movie: The Teaser Trailer (5:44)Something BIG is coming! It’s a monster… Diablos from Monster Hunter. Sure hope this goes better than Resident Evil 2 through 18!Girls who Love Monsters (10:43)This looks really fun! From my understanding it’s an anthology book and I’m pretty excited!Brush of the God (12:21)Ok so this movie looks interesting but I just NEED to address how amazing Keizo Murase’s sense of fashion is! Check it out!The Ritual discussion (19:14)Anyone else smell smoke? Oh! Look! A cabin! Finally a sa

SHOWNOTESTrailer for Love and Monsters released (1:37)A Special Report for October? Yes please!Junkie XL talks Godzilla Versus Kong (5:44)That’s a big drum!Shin Godzilla attraction is almost ready (10:57)Ready for that hot zipline action!?Black Widow sneaks up on GvK (13:30)Hopefully this movie won’t affect the Box Office too much.Giant Fish and Giant Octopi? (19:20)More giant monster movies from China are rearing their heads.Giant Sea Spider movie is coverable! (20:32)Rob and I are gonna be traumatized.Override 2 has Ultraman! (24:24)Anime Ultras are playable characters!Tremors special edition release from Arrow! (27:07)Looks like the same love and affection was given to this that was given to the Gamera set.Kaiju Masterclass (28:05)Really cool online convention with a bunch of awesome guests.Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie discussion (19:14)Man that’s a really long title!

SHOWNOTESSpoiler Free Reviews (0:42)The hosts all give their brief Spoiler free reactions to the show!SPOILERS!! (29:16)They get into the nitty gritty details of the show!

Did you know that if all the spiders in the world worked together they could eat the entire human race in a year? I didn’t, but now I do, and the thought consumes my every waking moment… Oh! Also Eric joins me to talk about the Godzilla Series! I wonder what this episode is about, sure hope it isn’t related to my first sentence!Find out more about Eric on his Twitter.Music composed by the excellent Pirates of the High Frequencies: https://phftapes.bandcamp.com