In case you missed it...

To anyone that still follows me, I thought that I should pop in and let you know that I’m still around. Unfortunately, I will not be reviving tokumonster anytime soon. Mainly because the hard drive that I stored the majority of my source footage on malfunctioned. So I lost several terabytes worth of tokusatsu videos. Also, I believe the blog ran its course.

That being said, I have created a new gifset blog that will feature some tokusatsu. So please feel free to follow me there if you are interested.

https://girl-fights.tumblr.com

I am also active at http://SailorMoonPedia.tumblr.com

xx

P.S. I’ll probably repost this again.

I regret to say that I am going on another break. When I’m not working full-time, I am the caretaker for a sick relative. I struggle to post something every day, and it’s finally gotten to the point where I need to cut some small stresses out of my hectic life. So for the time being, there will be no more updates for tokumonster and tokusequence.

I cannot make any guarantees that I will be back. These blogs have helped me get through some hard times; they are an escape from a reality that I don’t really like. I will still be on tumblr. I just need to cut back and focus on my health.

Thank you to everyone for following me. It felt a little less lonely knowing there are others out there who love tokusatsu as much as I do.

[MONSTER] Rhino Mozu & Rhino Kong.

Japanese name: サイモズー & サイコング Romanized name: Sai Mozuu & Sai Kongu

Alignment: Dark Science Empire Deathdark Type: Super Synthetic Beast Mozu (Rhino Mozu), Kong (Rhino Kong) Inspiration: Rhino Status: Both destroyed by Electron Galaxy Cut.

From: Dai Sentai Goggle-V - Episode 38

[MONSTER] Maguma.

Japanese name: マグマ Romanized name: Maguma

Alignment: None Type: Kaiju Inspiration: Walrus Status: Dead.

From: Gorath

Trivia

Its name is the gairaigo for the word “magma.”

Maguma’s roar was a modified elephant trumpeting sound.

The monster and its scenes were removed altogether from the English release.

Maguma was initially scheduled to appear in Destroy All Monsters, but it was left out of the actual movie.

The Maguma suit was used for Todora in episode 27 of Ultra Q.

[MONSTER] Quetzalcoatlus Dopant.

Japanese name: ケツァルコアトルス・ドーパント Romanized name: Ketsarukoatorusu Doopanto

Alignment: Shinkuro Isaka Type: Dopant Inspiration: Quetzalcoatlus Status: Killed by Bicker Charge Break.

From: Kamen Rider W - Episode 35

Trivia

A Quetzalcoatlus is a large pterosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. It is named after the Quetzalcoatl, a Mesoamerican deity that is said to resemble a feathered serpent.

[MONSTER] Desphias.

Japanese name: デスフィアス Romanized name: Desufiasu

Alignment: Space Pirates Balban Type: Majin Inspiration: Pharaoh, sphinx Status: Defeated.

From: Seijuu Sentai Gingaman - Episode 33 & Gingaman vs. Megaranger

Trivia

He is the younger brother of Iliess.

[MONSTER] Iguanodon.

Japanese name: イグアナドン Romanized name: Iguanadon

Alignment: Birdman Aliens Type: Dinosaur Inspiration: Iguanadon Status: Dead.

From: Kaiju Ouji - Episodes 19 & 20

[MONSTER] Laser Phantom Alien Virenus.

Japanese name: レーザー怪人 ヴィレナス星人 Romanized name: Reezaa Kaijin Virenasu Seijin

Alignment: None Type: Alien Inspiration: Alien Status: Killed by Fire Flash.

From: Fireman - Episode 25

[MONSTER] Grand King Ghidorah.

Japanese name: グランドキングギドラ Romanized name: Gurando Kingu Gidora

Alignment: None Type: Kaiju Inspiration: Dragon, hydra Status: Dead.

From: Mothra 3: King Ghidorah Attacks

Trivia

The name “Grand King Ghidorah” is not an official moniker. In Mothra 3, the monster was still referred to as “King Ghidorah.” This name might exist to help differentiate between Grand King Ghidorah and the prior incarnations of King Ghidorah. Its origins, powers, and motive all differed from those of the Ghidorah characters seen so far in the Godzilla franchise. However, Toho’s King Ghidorah logo appears on official merchandise packaging in regards to Mothra 3.

On the box for Bandai’s Ghidorah figure from Mothra 3, the subtitle “Super Dragon Monster” (超ドラゴン怪獣; Chou Doragon Kaijuu) is written above “King Ghidorah.” Some believe this was an early name for the creature before it was shortened to simply “King Ghidorah.”

At 60 meters, Grand King Ghidorah was smaller than the Showa (100 meters) and Heisei (150 meters) versions. It was larger than the Ghidorah (49 meters) seen in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, though.

[MONSTER] Inseki Zuno.

Japanese name: インセキヅノー Romanized name: Inseki Zunoo

Alignment: Armed Brain Army Volt Type: Brain Beast Inspiration: Meteorite Status: Killed by Miracle Big Blow.

From: Choujuu Sentai Liveman - Episode 39

Trivia

"Inseki” (隕石) is the Japanese word for a meteorite.

[MONSTER] Chamelezarugin.

Japanese name: カメレザルギン Romanized name: Kamerezarugin

Alignment: Silver Imperial Army Zone Type: Combined Galactic Warrior Inspiration: Ape, chameleon Status: Killed by the Star Gun.

From: Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman - Episode 41

Trivia

The “zaru” in its name is the rendaku reading of “saru” (猿), which means “monkey” or “ape.”

[VILLAIN] Victorious Saint Coolgin.

Japanese name: 凱聖クールギン Romanized name: Gaisei Kuurugin

Alignment: Neros Empire Villain Type: General, leader Inspiration: Knight Status: Dead.

From: Choujinki Metalder

[MONSTER] Kokakuchu.

Japanese name: 姑獲鳥 Romanized name: Kokakuchuu

Alignment: Moravia (Dyna episode 46) Type: Ultra Kaiju Inspiration: Ubume Status: Sent to another dimension.

From: Ultraman Dyna - Episode 21

Trivia

She was modeled after the ubume (lit. a woman on the point of giving birth), a youkai that was inspired by a supernatural Chinese creature that could take on the form of a bird-like monster.

Her ghost was part of Moravaia's Phantom Monster Army in episode 46.

[MONSTER] Thunder Ninja Unadaigo.

Japanese name: 雷忍者ウナダイゴ Romanized name: Kaminari Ninja Unadaigo

Alignment: Space Ninja Group Jakanja Type: Mechanin Corps Ninja Inspiration: Electric eel, drum Status: Killed by Crash Lance Stab.

From: Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger - Episode 24

[VILLAIN] Gashadokuro.

Japanese name: ガシャドクロ Romanized name: Gashadokuro

Alignment: Youkai Army Corps Villain Type: Leader Inspiration: Gashadokuro, punk rocker Status: Killed by Iron Fist Flying Finish.

From: Ninja Sentai Kakuranger

Trivia

He was Daimaoh’s son.

His human form was called Young Noble Junior (貴公子ジュニア; Kikoshi Junia).

In Japanese folklore, the gashadokuro (がしゃどくろ) or odokuro are giant skeleton youkai. They are said to be created from the bones of those that starved to death. The gashadokuro roam after midnight, preying on lone travelers. One can detect their presence by hearing a distinct ringing noise in their ears.

[VILLAIN] Sir Kauler.

Japanese name: サー・カウラー Romanized name: Saa Kauraa

Alignment: Reconstructive Experiment Empire Mess, Alien Hunters Villain Type: General, outcast Inspiration: Yoshio Harada Status: Dead.

From: Choushinsei Flashman

Trivia

Sir Kauler was based on the rebel characters portrayed by the late actor Yoshio Harada. Kauler’s costume was a simplified combination of armor and a space suit.

His actor, Joji Nakata, also played Great Professor Bias in Liveman.

[MONSTER] Oinogare.

Japanese name: オイノガレ Romanized name: Oinogare

Alignment: Gedoushuu Type: Ayakashi Inspiration: Abura-sumashi Status: Killed by Squid Flash.

From: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger - Episode 19

Trivia

He was based on the abura-sumashi (油すまし), a spirit that originated in Amakusa, Kumamoto. It was said to steal oil from travelers on the Kusazumigoe mountain pass.