Giant monster

A giant monster is a creature of indeterminate origin or nature that is of immense size. Giant monsters are frequently seen in the science fiction and horror genres. Movies about giant monsters have become a cottage industry in Japan where they are often referred to as Kaiju. Kaiju is a Japanese word that means "strange beast," but often translated in English as "monster". Specifically, it is used to refer to a genre of film entertainment that began in the 1950s and gained popularity throughout the 1960s and 70s. Another phrase used in association with Kaijui is daikaiju, which means "giant monster". The most famous example of which is the Toho Productions staple, Godzilla. The popularity of Godzilla films has spawned a veritible legion of similar creatures including Mothra, Anguirus, Rodan, Gamera, King Ghidorah, Yongary, Mechani-Kong and many more.