Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: MBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
Kaiju Club
Overview
It’s the mid-1970s at a time before the TV recording function became commonplace. The Kaijuu Club is a group of youths that loves fancy special effects series such as Ultraman and Ultra Seven. They put everything into researching monsters which appear in these series from every possible angle and hold editorial meetings to publish a fan magazine on the monsters. The members of the club would gather at their usual coffee shop and have enthusiastic and heated discussions without being daunted by the chilly stares of the people around them.
This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Shôgo Yamaguchi
Nishi
Ryusei Yokohama
Katsuo
Toshimasa Komatsu
Master
Muga Tsukaji
Cap
Tokio Emoto
Jō
Ryo Kato
Yūsuke
Masato Yano
Shingo
Kanata Hongo
Ryōta
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 2017-06-06
One of the members of Kaiju Club is Nakajima Ryota, a young man who loves monsters with a passion. He is the only one who has a girlfriend Yuriko and is troubled by the ultimate choice he must make time and again – should the members or Yuriko be his priority? It is her birthday on Sunday. But that day is also an important deadline for the club. The alien Metron watches over Ryota as he agonises. What will his choice be in the end?
