Toho Monster No.1 Godzilla (東宝かいじゅう絵本4 かいじゅう No.1 ゴジラ)

Toho Monster No.1 Godzilla

Toho Monster Picture Book 4

10.3.2026

Are there Godzilla collectibles that you will never stop looking for? I’m in endless pursuit of books from the Toho Kaiju Picture Book Series. It is a 10-volume book set that showcases stories about Toho’s greatest Showa monsters: Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah, Sanda, Manda and more. Each book includes an 8mm film and flexi-disc set in a yellow vinyl storage case. They were published by Osawa Shokai Co., Ltd in March 1972. A complete set is nearly impossible to come by. But the books, films and discs are a worthy find. The set is a treasure chest of kaiju illustrations, short films, and nostalgia. It is a portfolio of illustrations by Tadanobu Watagashiki, Takeaki Tsukada, Yoshio Ishii, Tadashi Kawana and Seiji Tani. Over the last several years, I was found two loose books for Book 4: No.1 Monster Godzilla (東宝かいじゅう絵本 4 怪獣 No.1 ゴジラ) and Book 6: Space Monster King Ghidorah (東宝かいじゅう絵本6 宇宙怪獣キングギドラ). But recently, I won at auction a tattered but complete Book 4: “Monster No. 1 Godzilla.” Now I can share it with you.

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Flexi-disc jacket: 東宝オール怪獣総出演!★このソノシートで 音付怪獣8ミリ映 写会をひらこう★ All Toho Monsters Assemble! ★ Host a monster 8mm movie screening with sound using this flexi-disc! ★ | Flexi-disc: 東宝 No.1 ゴジラ Toho Monster No.1 Godzilla; 怪獣8ミリ映画 Monster 8mm Movie | 331/2 RPM おとつきえいしゃ 専用ソノシート Sound-equipped filmstrip projector Dedicated flexi-disc; 製作/東宝株式会社 • 東宝映像株式会社 • 発売元/株式会社大沢商会 Production: Toho Co., Ltd. • Toho Eizo Co., Ltd. • Distributor: Osawa Shokai Co., Ltd. | Back Case: 東宝 Toho, 怪獣8ミリ映画 Monster 8mm Movie, ねだん¥4,900えん Price: ¥4,900 | 製作/東宝株式会社 • 東宝映像株式会社 • 発売/株式会社大沢商 Production: Toho Co., Ltd. • Toho Eizo Co., Ltd. • Distributor: Osawa Shō Co., Ltd. | 8mm Instructions: 怪獣8ミリシリーズ(全10巻)1. マッハ怪数ラドン; 2. モスラアタック東京!; 3. 怪獣ジャイアントサンダ; 4. 怪獣No. 1 ゴジラ; 5. 巨竜マンダ; 6. 宇宙怪獣キングギドラ; 7. ゴジラ宇宙へ行く!; 8. オール怪獣集合せよ!; 9. ジャンボ怪獣島; 10. 怪獣オリンピック Kaiju 8mm Series (10 Volumes Total) 1. Mach Monster Rodan; 2. Mothra Attacks Tokyo!; 3. Giant Monster Sanda; 4. Monster No. 1: Godzilla; 5. Giant Dragon Manda; 6. Space Monster King Ghidorah; 7. Godzilla Goes to Space!; 8. All Monsters Assemble!; 9. Jumbo Monster Island; 10. Monster Olympics; | 全スーパー:カラー/23m, 監修/田中友幸, 監督/高橋煮明, 絵構成/谷清次 | All Super-8 footage: Color / 23m, Supervisor: Tomoyuki Tanaka, Director: Nio Takahashi, Storyboard: Seiji Tani | やさしいトキー映画(おとつきえいが)のしかた An Easy Guide to Watching Movies: ● この怪間8ミリ映降は、次のようにしてすばらしいトーキー映会を楽しむことができます。You can enjoy a wonderful “talkie” movie experience with this 8mm film in the following way. ● じゆんびするもの一8ミリえいしゃき、スクリーン、レコードプレーヤー。Items needed: 8mm projector, screen, record player.; (1) えいしゃきにフィルムをかけて①がうつしだされたらそこでえいしゃきをとめる。(1) Load the film into the projector, and when ① is projected, stop the projector.; (2) つぎにソノシートをブレーヤにかけてまわす。「よーい、スタート」のこえをきいたら、えいしゃをはじめる。 ーこれでおとつきえいしゃがはじめられます。(2) Next, place the sound sheet on the player and start it spinning. When you hear the voice say “Ready, start,” begin the projection. —This allows you to start the projection with sound;〔ご父兄さまに〕お子さまが映写する際、映写機の速度を毎秒18コマで回転するようコントロールして下さい。ソノシートの音は、18コマ映写に同調するよう製作してあります。(註 このフィルムさん8専用映写機にはかかりません)[To Parents] When projecting the film, please adjust the projector speed to 18 frames per second. The audio on the flexi-disc is designed to synchronize with projection at this speed. (Note: This film cannot be used with “San-8” projectors.) | Illustration Bubbles: ストップ Stop; よーいスタート Ready, set, go!; グアーオ (Godzilla’s roar) | Spine: 怪獣シリーズ8ミリカラー映画 Monster series 8mm color movie, 怪獣 No1 ゴジラ Monster No.1 Godzilla, ソノシート豪華絵本付 Includes a deluxe picture book on a flexi disc | Flex-disc sleeve: ソノシートを楽しく聞くために・・・・ • ソノシートの材質は塩化ビニールです。爪を立てたり、折り曲げたりして盤面を傷つけないよう注意して下さい。• 火気、日光に直接あてると軟化して音溝が崩れる事があります。60度以上の高温をさけて下さい。• LPレコードと同様、ほこりは大敵、音溝を傷つけ、雑音の原因になります。 ほこりがついた場合はLPシャワーか濡れたガーゼでふきとって御使用下さい。Tips for enjoying your Sonosheet: • Sonosheets are made of vinyl chloride. Please handle with care to avoid scratching the surface with your fingernails or bending the disc. • Exposure to open flames or direct sunlight can cause the material to soften and the sound grooves to deform; please avoid temperatures above 60°C. • As with standard LP records, dust is a major enemy; it can damage the grooves and cause noise. If dust accumulates, please wipe it off using an LP cleaning spray or a damp piece of gauze before use.

Although this book is complete, the cover of the plastic case is separated from the back cover and spine. Portion of the top back cover storybook peeled off onto the inside plastic of the front cover. The pages of the book, the flexi-disc with jacket, and the 8mm film are in perfect condition. I digitized and combined the film and audio below. Please enjoy! The covers and inside spreads are provided with the Japanese text and translations. The illustrations are gorgeous showing the Showa monsters in all their glory..

Toho Kaiju Picture Book 4: Toho Monster No.1 Godzilla 8mm film with flexi-disc audio

Flex-disc audio translation

Provided by Google Gemini

Intro Announcement “Position for Projector 1… Start!”

Narration On an unknown island in the South Seas, Godzilla lived all by himself. Day after day, he threw rocks… Kicking them like a soccer ball—gasp! As expected, what incredible power! Playing around by breathing fire… Lately, since the world has become peaceful, he’s been feeling a bit bored.

Narration: However, it seems the neighboring island is getting a bit noisy.

Narration Huh? It’s Kumonga! And it’s a territorial dispute with Kamacuras! If you go look, it’s a huge fight! Ah, you see this kind of thing everywhere, don’t you?

Godzilla’s Perspective On the other hand, Godzilla: “Ah, so noisy! I can’t even get a peaceful afternoon nap! What on earth are they clattering and making a fuss about?” Godzilla sets off to go check on things. With a “Hup!”, he leaps right into the sea.

Narration Oh! An opponent has appeared out in the open sea! Huh? It’s Ebirah! The lobster monster, Ebirah, stands in front of Godzilla! Taking on Godzilla with full force! Rippp! In an instant, Godzilla snaps off one of Ebirah’s claws! Godzilla is snapping the claw like castanets! Ebirah, terrified, flees back into the ocean.

Godzilla / Narration: “Who is it? Who’s the noisy one?” Godzilla goes searching for the noisy troublemaker. The Kamacuras of the jungle are lying in wait. They jump straight at Godzilla! However, wham—a single blast of fire finishes the match! Brilliant—he doesn’t let the opponent get anywhere near him!

Narration: Godzilla proceeds even deeper into the island. Oh! That was a surprise! A formidable bad guy at a single glance—Kumonga! It has sharp poison fangs. They glare at each other. Ah! Godzilla got struck in the eye! Next, Kumonga fires its terrifying magic rope! Godzilla gets completely tied up! Godzilla is in a pinch!

Narration: Will he fall victim to Kumonga here? Godzilla somehow holds out and keeps trying! Ah, fire blast launched! Did that work? Kumonga flinches for a moment! Godzilla breaks free! Godzilla recovers his strength! Another blow! With full force, right into the weakened spot! Unable to stand it, Kumonga falls down into the valley.

Narration Ah! Yet another tough opponent has appeared! Without even a moment to rest, the one who appeared is Gabara! This time, it’s a powerful foe! Thrown with a single hip toss, but… Gabara, even while falling down, charges up electricity! Ah, you can’t drop your guard! What kind of trick will he use next? Godzilla snaps right onto his neck! Alright! An arm-lock / body slam! However, Gabara numbs Godzilla with 100,000 volts of electricity! The electric monster Gabara numbs Godzilla completely! Godzilla is helpless!

Narration: Wait, Gabara ran out of power from overusing his battery! Here’s the chance! Godzilla finishes him off! His signature mid-air shoulder throw! That did it—it’s over, it’s decided! Gabara realizes: “I guess I’m just a second-rate monster after all… I’m no match for Godzilla,” and retreats with his tail between his legs.

Godzilla / Narration: “Is that all? Just a minor nuisance! The peace of this southern island is mine to protect. Is there no strong opponent around?” Godzilla is indeed Number 1—the King of Monsters in the world, isn’t he!

Cover

東宝かいじゅう絵本4
Toho Monster Picture Book 4
怪獣 No.1 ゴジラ
Monster No.1 Godzilla

東宝 Toho

Obi

すごいぞ!東宝オール怪獣が8ミリ映画になった。
東宝gミリカラー映画(獣シリーズ)
全10巻・豪華絵本・ソノシート付¥4,900

It’s amazing! Toho’s all-star monsters are now 8mm movies.
Toho 8mm Color Films (Monster Series)
Complete 10-volume set; includes deluxe picture book and flexi-disc — ¥4,900

だいいちラウンド。
ゴジラ、パンチをおくさせた
おこったぞ、キングギドラ、
ならのだいぶつでんをこわして
なおも、おおあげれ。
せがいさいだの
もくぞうけんちくも
バラバラになってしまった!

Round One
Godzilla landed a punch.
King Ghidorah is furious;
he smashed the Great Buddha Hall at Nara
and is still rampaging wildly.
The world’s largest wooden structure
has been reduced to rubble!

だいにラウンド
おおさかにあらわれたモスラ。
しょうげきはて、
おしろがくずれる!
やっちまえ!
ゴジラがかまえた、
ウオーン!

Round Two
Mothra has appeared in Osaka.
The impact is massive—
the castle is crumbling!
Take it down!
Godzilla readies himself…
ROAR!

だいさんラウンド。
ラドンのはねチョンプが、
ゴジラのおでこに、
パシッ! いてえ!
ひろしまのげんばくドームが、
ばくはつした。
ギェーッ、ギェーッ、
ラドンがくいつくぞ。

Round three.
Rodan’s wing-slap
strikes Godzilla right on the forehead—
*Whack!* Ouch!
The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima
explodes.
*Skree! Skree!*
Rodan is sinking its teeth in.

だいよんラウンドは、
よこすかおきだ。
モスラ、ギドラが、
ゴジラめがけてびかかる。
あ、ヘッドハック
ギドラくろしそう。
ババーン!ふねが、ちんぼつした。

Round four,
takes place off the coast of Yokosuka.
Mothra and Ghidorah
lunge at Godzilla.
Oh, a head-butt—
Ghidorah looks like he’s in trouble.
“Crash!” A ship sinks.

いよいよ、だいごラウンドは
きょうとではじまった。
バリバリッ!
きよみずのぶたいがふっとんだ。
めだまにきをつけろ!
どくのこなをかけてやる!

The fifth round has finally begun in Kyoto.
“Crack!”
The stage at Kiyomizu-dera has been blown apart.
Watch out for your eyes!
He’s going to sprinkle poisonous dust on you!

だいろくラウンド
くろベダムがこわされた
ドドドド!
だいこうずいがくるぞ!
カモン、ギドラめ!
ゴジラとラドンがあいてだ。
はつでんしょがあぶない!

Round 6
Kurobe Dam has been destroyed.
“Rumble, rumble!”
A massive flood is coming!
Come on, Ghidorah!
Godzilla and Rodan are the opponents.
The power plant is in danger!

だいななラウンド
あきの、みやじまに
モスラがきた、
つなみだ!
ゴウーッ、モスラがとぶ、
でっかいめだな。

Round Seven
Mothra has come
to Miyajima in autumn—
It’s a tsunami!
Whoosh—Mothra takes flight;
what huge eyes she has.

だいはちラウンド、
かいめつするぞ、
よっかいちのコンビナート。
ギドラのしゅうげきに、
ラドンかたちはたかった。
かえれ、ギドラ、
うちゅうえかえれ!
うるさい、キェーッ。

Round eight,
The Yokkaichi industrial complex
Faces total destruction.
Rodan joins the fray
To counter Ghidorah’s assault.
“Go back, Ghidorah!
Return to space!”
“Shut up! “Kieee!”

さいしゅうかいの
ゴジラがなった。
ふじさんをはいけいに
はなはなしい、
それゆけ、ゴジラ、
かいじゅうたちの
ナンバーワン。

In the final episode,
Godzilla roared.
With Mount Fuji in the background—
A spectacular sight!
Go forth, Godzilla—
Number one
among all the monsters.

構成 • 谷 清次
絵 • 川名 正

Composition: Seiji Tani
Illustrations: Tadashi Kawana

Back cover

Obi

世界一の特撮を駆使して作った東宝の怪獣映画がはじめて8ミリ映画になりました。ゴジラ、キングギドラ、モスラなどが大あばれです。お友だちと怪獣映画大会をひらいて下さい。

Toho’s monster movies, created using the world’s best special effects, are now available on 8mm film for the first time. Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra, and others go on a wild rampage. Host a monster movie marathon with your friends!