June 4, 2017 (2017-06-04) (MBS) June 6, 2017 (2017-06-06) (TBS)[1]
Kaiju Club (怪獣倶楽部〜空想特撮青春記〜, Kaijū Kurabu Kūsō Tokusatsu Seishunki, lt. "Monster Club: Fictional Special Effects Youth Chronicle")[1] is a four-episode late night Japanese television drama series.[3] The series received collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions for the production and appearance of Ultra Monsters in the series.[1]
The series takes place in mid-1970s and focuses on club members who are devoted to the Kaiju of Tokusatsu shows while trying to self-publish a magazine that deals with the topic. Each episodes feature the guest appearance of monsters from Ultra Series.[1][3]
Characters
Ryōta (リョウタ):[2] The main protagonist. A 22 years old college student and an ace member of Kaiju Club.
Katsuo (カツオ):[2] 17 years old. A high school student who is rather mature despite his age.
Yuriko (ユリコ):[2] 22 years old. An honorable college student.
Shingo (シンゴ):[2] 22 years old. An otaku who has a habit of fixing other's mistake.
Yūsuke (ユウスケ):[2] 24 years old. An artistic member of Kaiju Club who can draw monsters.
Nishi (ニシ):[2] 33 years old. A salaryman who supports the Kaiju Club. He is also knowledgeable in musics.
Jō (ジョー):[2] 33 years old. Number 2 member of Kaiju Club who often gave ideas to others. He is also a magazine writer.
Cap (キャップ, Kyappu):[2] Age unknown, he is the mysterious founder of the Kaiju Club.