Toho History
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In Memory of Kenpachiro Satsuma-san, the Soul of Heisei Godzilla
Satsuma Kenpachirō (薩摩剣八郎) was born on May 27, 1947. He passed away this December 16, 2023. Saturday, December 16 began with heartbreaking news. Our idol and friend, Kenpachiro Satsuma, the energy and soul behind the original Hedorah, Gigan, and Heisei Godzilla, has passed away. He was 76. No matter how many years would pass between…
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Beloved Toho Icon Tadao Takashima (高島 忠夫) Has Passed At Age 88
It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of beloved Toho actor, Tadao Takashima-san. His family announced his passing to Japanese news outlets on the 26th of June. Takashima-san was eighty-eight years old, and will long be remembered by tokusatsu fans for his stellar performances in classics like King Kong vs. Godzilla,…
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[Press Release] Toho Officially Launches Western Website – Godzilla.com!
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