Henshin Time
We started in Tokusatsu—but the fandom multiverse is wide open now.
Henshin Time is your weekly dive into the legendary series, wild crossovers, and universe-spanning sagas that define fan culture. From Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Godzilla x Kong to anime icons, Stargate, Star Trek , and more—we break it down, one season at a time.
Expect full series rundowns, off-the-rails commentary, and the kind of chaotic, passionate fandom talk you’d hear between friends who’ve been geeking out since VHS days. No gatekeeping. No filler episodes. Just nonstop love for the stories, characters, and universes that shaped us.
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Godzilla (1998) & Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) – Two Visions, One King
In this episode, we compare two vastly different takes on the Godzilla legacy. Godzilla (1998), Hollywood’s first stab at the franchise, reimagines the monster as a giant mutated iguana wreaking havoc in New York—controversial among fans but undeniably a product of its blockbuster era. In contrast, Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) brings the focus back to tradition, with classic kaiju action as Godzilla battles Mothra and Mechagodzilla in a direct sequel to Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla. One is a radical departure; the other is a love letter to the Showa spirit. We break down how each film shaped the evolving myth of the King of the Monsters.
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*We started in Tokusatsu—but the fandom multiverse is wide open now!*
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