Monster Puppet Show Godziban (2021)
Godzilla-kun spends time with his brothers Minilla and Little Godzilla and a girl befriends Shin Godzilla's second evolution, all while Hedoji and his grandson Hedochi trek through a seemingly endless wasteland. An entry for GEMSTONE's Creators Audition, a collaborative project between Toho Co., Ltd. and AlphaBoat in which Japanese artists and filmmakers competed in a challenge to create new works inspired by the Godzilla series. This short would be chosen as one of the winners, serving as a pilot to the Godziban web-series.
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Episode 1 - We Are the Three Godzilla Brothers!
Release Date: 2021-08-20★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ① ★ - "We Are the Three Godzilla Brothers!" The three brothers, Godzilla-kun, Minilla, and Little, are hard at work training to be great monsters. Can they breathe cool flames like Godzilla?
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Episode 2 - Parting Lovers
Release Date: 2021-08-27★ Attention! Godzilla ① ★ - "Parting Lovers" Two lovers part ways on an overpass. Who appears before the forlorn office lady offering comfort?! "Grandpa Hedo" returns with more wisdom!
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Episode 3 - Smack it, Godzilla Brothers!
Release Date: 2021-09-03★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ② ★ - "Smack it, Godzilla Brothers!" The three brothers, Godzilla-kun, Minilla, and Little, are back at work training to be great monsters. An unexpected companion decides to join them...
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Episode 4 - The Sad Ballerina
Release Date: 2021-09-10★ Attention! Godzilla ② ★ - "The Sad Ballerina" A ballerina practicing for the big recital is struggling to find her rhythm. Will her tears end in failure, or will they summon the gurgling, hissing strength to go on...?!
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Episode 5 - Secret Training Dojo
Release Date: 2021-09-17★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ③ ★ - "Secret Training Dojo" The three brothers, Godzilla-kun, Minilla, and Little, are training hard again at a secret dojo deep in the mountains. Grandpa Hedo shares more nuggets of wisdom.
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Episode 6 - Secret Move: Dropkick!
Release Date: 2021-09-24★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ④ ★ - "Secret Move: Dropkick!" The three Godzilla brothers are back at the secret dojo trying to master a new super move! Grandpa Hedo delivers two helpings of wisdom, and a little snarling love and attention cures all ills in the third installment of "Attention! Godzilla."
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Episode 7 - Run On, Godzilla Brothers!
Release Date: 2021-10-01★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑤ ★ - "Run On, Godzilla Brothers!" The three Godzilla brothers are training hard to be speedy monsters this week with the help of some friends. Who will be the fastest?! Grandpa Hedo and Young Hedo continue their journey of learning.
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Episode 8 - A Godziban Tale: The Tortoise and the Hare
Release Date: 2021-10-08★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑥ ★ - "A Godziban Tale: The Tortoise and the Hare" An episode full of stories awaits! The three Godzilla brothers act out a monstrous fable, a robot pre-loaded with justice makes his debut in "Go! Jet Jaguar ①," and a tragic yarn of warring childhood friends that tugs on the heartstrings (and limbs) follows in "Attention! Godzilla ④"!
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Episode 9 - Moshu-Moshu Telephone
Release Date: 2021-10-15★ Moshi Moth ① ★ - "Moshu-Moshu Telephone" The cutest game of telephone ever suddenly turns mysterious as someone picks up the other line. Who could it be?! In "Go! Jet Jaguar ②" the ultra-cool robot with a will finally downloads his hero programming, and Grandpa Hedo returns to answer the greatest question of all...
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Episode 10 - Land of Fire: Aso, Kumamoto Edition
Release Date: 2021-10-22★ Grandpa Hedo's Travels ① ★ - "Land of Fire: Aso, Kumamoto Edition" Epiphanies erupt in this special segment as Grandpa Hedo and Young Hedo continue their journey of learning by visiting sites from all over Japan and answering viewer questions.
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Episode 11 - Go! Jet Jaguar! / Grandpa Hedo Recap
Release Date: 2021-10-29★ Episode Recap ★ - "Go! Jet Jaguar! / Grandpa Hedo Recap" Happy Halloween!
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Episode 12 - Fly to the Cliff!
Release Date: 2021-11-05★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑦ ★ - "Fly to the Cliff!" For today's special training, the three Godzilla brothers and their buddy Anguirus investigate a mysterious egg. Can they rescue it from its clifftop perch before it falls?!
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Episode 13 - Smack it, Godzilla Brothers! English Dub
Release Date: 2021-11-12★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ② ★ - "Smack it, Godzilla Brothers! English Dub" Today's program is in English! The three brothers, Godzilla-kun, Minilla, and Little, are back at work training to be great monsters. An unexpected companion decides to join them...
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Episode 14 - Godzilla Fest 2019 Show
Release Date: 2021-11-22★ Special ★ - "Godzilla Fest 2019 Show" This week's training is extra special as the brothers are joined by the eldest Godzilla family member and original King of the Monsters in a scramble to save an egg in front of a live audience at Godzilla Fest 2019. A deadly and iconic foe makes an appearance!
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Episode 15 - Red Balloon
Release Date: 2021-11-26★ Go! Jet Jaguar ④ - Original English ★ - "Red Balloon" In today's installment of Go! Jet Jaguar, the ultra-cool robot with a will completes a very special mission. Wanting to be ultra-cool too, Little and Minilla ponder the secret power of their hero. Will they learn what makes the heart of justice swell so big?!
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Episode 16 - A Stubborn Father's Longest Day
Release Date: 2021-12-03★ Attention! Godzilla ⑤ ★ - "A Stubborn Father's Longest Day" A beloved daughter, a father's love...a new boyfriend?! Will stubborn dad Tetsugoro be able to look past the gurgling--and sometimes drooling--fear of his only child dating and accept Miyoko's partner into the family?
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Episode 17 - Son of Minilla
Release Date: 2021-12-17★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑧ ★ - "Son of Minilla" The story of the mysterious egg from Episode 12 continues, as a trio of time-tripping troublemakers arrive in search of a good meal. Will Minilla be able to protect his new friend, or is sunny-side up on the menu today?!
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Episode 18 - He Came From Outer Space
Release Date: 2021-12-26★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑨ ★ - "He Came From Outer Space" A fireball from the sky, a mysterious visitor from outer space... Who is Gigan? And what are his intentions on Earth?!
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Episode 19 - I Am Godzilla-kun!
Release Date: 2021-12-31★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑩ ★ - "G vs G / I Am Godzilla-kun!" Gigan continues his search for a worthy opponent to prove that he is the strongest in the universe. When he comes across Little training, the vicious monster spies his next opponent. The fate of one of the Godzilla brothers hangs in the balance...!
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Episode 20 - The Godzilla Who Came on Christmas Eve!
Release Date: 2022-01-07★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑪ ★ - "The Godzilla Who Came on Christmas Eve!" Merry Godzi and Happy Hedokie! It's a holiday special full of presents and cheer, but one little monster is missing his home on this cold night. The Godzilla family rides to the rescue on a monster-drawn sleigh!
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Episode 21 - Fly Towards the Future!
Release Date: 2022-01-15★ Go! Go! Godzilla-kun ⑫ ★ - "Fly Towards the Future!" Minilla works hard to be a good mommy to baby Radon, but three egg-loving time travelers reappear with only one thing on their minds: lunch. Minilla shows his mettle, Radon soars to the rescue, and the Dorats reveal a new super form. It's going to take teamwork to defeat this foe!