We're not talking mere dinosaurs or eagle-sized mosquitoes here; these monsters must be unreasonably huge -- larger than the laws of physics can comfortable accommodate. (You may, of course, be creative in your explanation as to how such creatures are possible within the context of your story. Or you need not explain at all.)
The term 'daikaiju' is Japanese in origin, and refers to a tradition of film story that began with the 1954 version of Gojira, better known in the West as 'Godzilla'.
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What is intended for this anthology is that contributors will create original giant monsters and original story lines featuring them, and develop their own viable and intriguing mythology in the process. These stories may be SF, fantasy or horror in approach, set in the present, the future or the past (alternative history), serious, humorous, satirical, romantic or adventurous in tone, feature one or many monsters, be written from any point-of-view, and be as 'complete' or 'episodic' as the author sees fit, provided that they offer a unified, satisfactory experience to the reader. Contributors should consider where the profound and seemingly limitless appeal of the most successful giant monster films and stories lies; let your imagination enter that playground and experiment with its tropes.
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While we do not plan to include illustrations or pictures throughout, we will consider including one comic-strip (manga-style) tale, should we be offered one that we like. Such a comic-strip tale should be in black-and-white, with frame sizes clearly viewable on an A5 page. Please contact us by email before submitting.
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