KVR Live 6: Regarding Nathan’s firing from Kaijuvision in August 2018
I received a question from a listener about the circumstances of this event, so I decided to answer it. If you're wondering why I am a littl...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsNews & Politics
Kaijuvision Radio
A podcast about the appreciation of kaiju and tokusatsu movies and discovering their historical and cultural value
Episodes
20 of 79 episodesKVR Live 5: The US: A Nation in Crisis, Honda War Crimes Video Recap
In this live, I outline the incredible threat to United States national security during this tumultuous time. With the election, a possible...
KVR Live 4: G-Fan Magazine Coronavirus Article, KVR’s third anniversary
In this live, I show you the new Gamera Blu-ray set that arrived, and I discuss the cancellation of G-Fest article in the newest G-Fan Magaz...
Episode 57: Ishiro Honda and Crimes Against Humanity
In this episode I tackle the issue of Ishiro Honda's time during World War II administering a comfort women camp. I was asked how he evaded...
KVR Live 3: Japan Sinks: 2020
In this live, I address the recently released Japan Sinks: 2020 anime series from Science Saru Studios and directed by Masaaki Yuasa. I give...
KVR Live 2: Fandom Discourse, Honda, War Crimes
In this live, I answer questions from listeners about some complex issues, such as fandom behavior online, Ishiro Honda's time in a command...
Episode 56: Shin Godzilla, GMK, and Japanese Nationalism
Staying on Shin Godzilla-related content, I give my opinion on the popular article “Shin Godzilla vs. GMK: The Battle Over Japanese National...
KVR Live 1: Charity Livestream – Covid-19 Pandemic, G-Fest, Olympics
This livestream was conducted for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Covid-19 Response Fund: http://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-fund/cdp-...
Episode 55: The Politics of Shin Godzilla
The final word on the politics of Shin Godzilla, from the podcast that covered it best. Is Shin Godzilla a “nationalist” movie? As an intern...
YouTube Channel Reintroduction
In this short video, I reintroduce KVR's YouTube channel. I'm here to say welcome to the show again! I say again about what Kaijuvision focu...
Behind-the-Scenes Bonus Feature 3: On Patriotism and Creating the Show’s Structure
In the latest Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Special Feature, I explain how I created the show's structure and the role my patriotism played. I put...
Episode 54 (complete version): The Submersion of Japan (1973) (The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake)
Here's the full version of Kaijuvision's episode on The Submersion of Japan – Toho's most successful movie of the 1970s. It's an epic episod...
Episode 54 (3/3): The Submersion of Japan (1973) – The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake
The related topic for this episode is The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. All tokusatsu fans should know about this event and just how signific...
Episode 54 (2/3): The Submersion of Japan (1973) – Opinion and Analysis
In part two of this episode, I present my opinion and analysis of The Submersion of Japan. I address the science behind the story, the Japan...
Episode 54 (1/3): The Submersion of Japan (1973) – Film Description/Reflections/John LeMay Interview
(Included in this third: Intro/Part 1 Film Description/Reflections on Disaster Movies/John LeMay Interview) The highest-grossing Japanese mo...
Episode 53: Space Amoeba (1970) (Japanese Colonialism in Oceania)
It's the last Toho classic kaiju movie, and there's so much to like! The engaging cinematography and Kenji Sahara's performance as Obata are...
Episode 52: Latitude Zero (1969) (The South China Sea Disputes)
Get into the bath of immunity, then put on your gold or vinyl outfit and prepare yourself for an overwhelmingly positive review of this humo...
G-Fest XXVI (2019): G-Fest Wrap-Up and Kevin Derendorf Interview
At G-Fest XXV, Brian interviewed kaiju author and podcaster Kevin Derendorf. His book is called "Kaiju for Hipsters: 101 'Alternative' Giant...
G-Fest XXVI (2019) Panel: Alien Invasions w/Giant Monster Messages
This is our G-Fest Conference panel, which took place at 12:00pm (CDT) on July 14, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. In...
Episode 51: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (US) (2019) (Eco-terrorism/Climate Change)
A lot of critics know and understand the basics of the 1954 Godzilla, but they have less of an understanding of what makes a great Godzilla...