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TokyoScope seeks out new trends in Japanese pop culture, along with celebrating the best of the past. Curated, written, and edited by Patrick Macias (who lives in Japan).

Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #66: GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Spoiler Free Review!

Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture from Japan

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Nov 8, 2023

In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, Matt Alt and Patrick Macias take a *spoiler-free* look at the kaiju movie event of the year: GODZILLA MINUS ONE directed, written, and with effects supervision by Takashi Yamazaki! Also, some chat about the Godzilla Day festivities and Japan and the all new Operation Jet Jaguar short film!

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Bonus Godzilla Minus One Gallery

IMAX poster for Godzilla Minus One

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Hot Spring Amusement Park x Godzilla Minus One Promotion

Doraichi “dorayaki” traditional Japanese snack x Godzilla Minus One promo

Yomiuri Giants Baseball Team x Godzilla Minus One promo

Godzilla Fest 4: Operation Jet Jaguar Short film!

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A guest post by

Matt Alt

Author of "Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World"