Ryusei Ningen Zon

This is a superhero TV-series produced by Toho Studios, which is responsible for making the Godzilla films.

It tells about the Zone family, which battles the Garoga Army to save Earth - after their own planet was destroyed. The superheros battle a horde of strange and wacky looking monsters. Godzilla villains King Ghidorah and Gigan, who make guest appearances, look normal by comparison.

It's a perfect TV series for children who look up to superheros and for cheesy entertainment value. But, it's one of those heroic films reminiscence of the very childish Gamera movies, but in a more delightful way. Godzilla makes guest appearances in this series as well, furthering his defender-of-the-Earth status among the people of Japan.

Fun times here, and it's part of the Godzilla Showa Series canon.

Grade B