Kaiju Collaborations: Hondo and Toho

This chapter explores the directorial prowess of Hondo and his collaboration with Toho studios, focusing on iconic figures in the kaiju genre like Haruo Nakajima and Little Man Machin. The discussion further delves into character dynamics, highlighting Ichiro Miki’s whimsical friendship with toy maker Shinpei Inami, and the childhood themes that resonate within the Godzilla universe.