Toho History
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TRI-COLORED TERROR: The Fascinating History Behind Toho’s Original Ghidorah Design
BEHOLD! “Nothing the screen has ever seen before can surpass the thrills of GHIDRAH! THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER!” Such was the American trailer’s byline for GHIDORAH, THE THREE HEADED MONSTER during its stateside release in 1965. To fans of kaiju eiga, a truer tagline has never been uttered. This classic is regarded by…
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Yuriko Hoshi [星 由里子], Toho Golden Era Leading Lady, Passes at 74
![Yuriko Hoshi [星 由里子], Toho Golden Era Leading Lady, Passes at 74](https://skreeonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hoshi-san-banner-skreeonk.png)
We are terribly sad to report today that one of Japan’s most beloved classic film actresses, Yuriko Hoshi [星 由里子], has passed at the relatively young age of 74. She will be deeply missed by the tokusatsu fandom, and of course her friends and family. Hoshi-san is best known to Toho enthusiasts for her roles…
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Another Legend Lost: Prolific Toho Actor, Yoshio Tsuchiya-san [土屋 嘉男], Passes at 90
![Another Legend Lost: Prolific Toho Actor, Yoshio Tsuchiya-san [土屋 嘉男], Passes at 90](https://skreeonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ripskreeonk1-1.jpg)
We’re heartbroken to confirm that legendary Japanese actor and author Yoshio Tsuchiya, has passed at age 90. Although we are all grieving this tremendous loss, take comfort that Tsuchiya-san lived a long, rewarding life fulfilling his many passions. To science fiction fans across the globe, Tsuchiya-san will always be remembered as the Controller of Planet…