Fans of kaiju can learn and discuss how the genre of film began and developed through Japan's Showa Era. We will begin with an introduction of the Showa Era. What was going on in Japan at the time? How did this influence the first kaiju films? How did the themes of the films change as the series continued? Connections will be made to how the mood, story-lines, and characters change and adapt to the culture of post-war Japan. Learners are not required to have watched each film, but a general...