Kaiju (Japanese: 怪獣 かいじゅう, Hepburn: kaijū; lit. 'strange beast'; Japanese pronunciation: [kai (d)ʑɯː]) is a Japanese term that is commonly associated with media involving giant monsters. Kaiju (怪 かい 獣 じゅう , Kaijū, lit. "Strange Beast") [1] are mysterious monsters that attack cities and people all over the world. [1] Kaiju are monstrous creatures that come in different sizes and shapes. All of them have different features, some more humanoid than others. In Japan, the land of Kaiju, Kafka tries to join the Defense Force but turns into a Kaiju himself. Learn what kaiju means, how it evolved from King Kong to Godzilla, and how it differs from other monsters. Explore the theory and biology of kaiju based on their unique features and abilities.
