+**Kaiju** (怪獣, 'strange beast') are colossal creatures, often ancient or mutated, that emerge to challenge humanity in Japanese [film](/wiki/film) and [media](/wiki/media). These epic monsters embody forces of nature or societal fears, bringing both widespread destruction and awe-inspiring spectacle.
+## See also
+- [Godzilla](/wiki/godzilla)
+- [Giant Monster](/wiki/giant_monster)
+- [Tokusatsu](/wiki/tokusatsu)
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