Kaijuly Raids Again!

In the wintry mountains of Japan, a corrupt Lord kidnaps peasants of a nearby village, forcing them to toil in the treacherous sulphur mines. A band of young boys decide to rescue their enslaved fathers, aided by a violent divine spirit trapped inside a colossal statue.

Wrath of Daimajin sets itself far apart from other Kaiju contemporaries with a snow-laden samurai-era setting focusing on corrupt lords and an underclass uprising. The titular divine spirt Daimajin, meaning ‘Giant Demon God’, is a colossal living statue capable of defeating entire armies in a single swipe and crushing impenetrable forces beneath its stone boot. The creature is more often referred to as a Kaijin, the ‘jin’ referencing the creature’s human appearance.

We’re very excited to show Wrath of Daimajin as part of our second-year celebration of all things Kaiju. Strangely, period piece Kaiju films are still a rarity. The stunning mountain landscape photography, and unique creature design make this a must watch for fans of the genre.

Part of the KaiJuly Raids Again! season running at Showroom Cinema throughout July 2025. For Kaijuly’s second year, we are celebrating a double Gamera-versary, the 60th year of Gamera, The Giant Monster and the 30th year of the first film in the much celebrated Heisei trilogy, Guardian of the Universe.

Director Kazuo Mori
Year 1964
Duration 1h 27m
Language Japanese with English Subtitles
Cast Hiroshi Nawa, Tanie Kitabayashi, Yukio Horikita
Genre Action