Just to spare Scott of everyone that’s going to say (in nerd voice): “Actually, the swastika originated as a buddhist symbol for “all”, so in this context, it is not in reference to nazism.” ::snort and adjust glasses::
Look very closely at Hitler’s weapon, and you can see this engraved message: “This baton/thingie weapon was constructed by The Penguin. Aaaack ack ack .”
The Hindu swastika is usually shown at a right angle (like a square) while the Nazi swastika is usually shown at a 45 degree angle (like a diamond). Characterization asside, it’s obvious this was meant to be the Nazi swastika.
The Japanese are crazy, but you gotta love them for it.
Now all it needs is a couple of miniature girls singing in a nasal high pitch (in Japanese, of course) about how their island is the source of all love and peace in the world, and you’ve got the next Gojira!
actually, the buddhist symbol is a reversed swastika, going counter-clockwise, not clockwise :D:D:D:D I used to have trading cards for these guys when I was really little. I have no idea where I got them, though.
Who ever thought that this could be possibly be anything but a terrible idea, at what point, and why? And, more distressingly, why did the studio actually make it?
Much as I love the Japanese… They can be a bit messed up at times.
O.o
what the ._.
Japan: Producing 83% of the worlds weird crap since 1956.
Just to spare Scott of everyone that’s going to say (in nerd voice): “Actually, the swastika originated as a buddhist symbol for “all”, so in this context, it is not in reference to nazism.” ::snort and adjust glasses::
There’s, its said.
That given, it’s still a freaking weird video.
So why is the Buddhist starfish wearing a Hitler mask and hat?
^
Ya, he’s got that mustache too. o.O
I’m…in shock and awe.
I need to go to the supermarket now, I think my brain expired watching that.
Look very closely at Hitler’s weapon, and you can see this engraved message: “This baton/thingie weapon was constructed by The Penguin. Aaaack ack ack .”
The Hindu swastika is usually shown at a right angle (like a square) while the Nazi swastika is usually shown at a 45 degree angle (like a diamond). Characterization asside, it’s obvious this was meant to be the Nazi swastika.
The Japanese are crazy, but you gotta love them for it.
I loved the transformation sequence.
This made my day! Thanks…
JT,
yes the swastika is older than Hitler, but the guy is wearing a HITLER MASK! so “in this context” it IS a reference to Nazism.
Now all it needs is a couple of miniature girls singing in a nasal high pitch (in Japanese, of course) about how their island is the source of all love and peace in the world, and you’ve got the next Gojira!
Oh, Japan! You never disappoint!
They never did find his body…
My eyes…they are…bleeding….
I really like how when he is turning into “bugman” he has to put the breather/grill/cheesegrater on himself.
AHAHAHA! Your puny machine guns are no match for my… rope?
I love the cheesy jumping-in-the-air sound effects. Also, is he about to crap on that rock in the end of the clip?
Man, Hitler wusses out again. Just when things get tough he turns into a rock.
Kamen rider , some classic cheesy japan tv.
Weird huh =P
I like that a Japanese hero is fighting Nazi’s… it’s so accurate and historical.
After all the special effects to get him in the suit, only to have him put on his own face mask during the transformation… FAIL!!
brilliant!!!
@Jerk Yeah. I was thinking the same thing.
Japan was allied with Nazi Germany.
What?
Starfish is evolving!
Starfish evolved into Hitler!
Hitler attacks!
The Script.
–Jump–
–Inset Dialouge–
Kill it with fire?
actually, the buddhist symbol is a reversed swastika, going counter-clockwise, not clockwise
:D:D:D:D
I used to have trading cards for these guys when I was really little. I have no idea where I got them, though.
Nothing better than cheap Japanese entertainment to numb the brain. That’s why I watch anime.
WTFrickingF!!!
@Mark Actually, they did find the body…what was left of it, anyway. Russia confirmed they had his skull (pieces) the whole time in Moscow.
MUST BEAT BACK the NAZi HORDE!
What…
Nazis got you down? Don’t worry. Insect man is here to save the day with his piece of rope and terrible kung fu.
I think that Hitler Starfish also has a little Condor Man in the mix.
I love how “Hitler” shoots fireworks from his magic wand (??) Luckily the Nazi’s didn’t have such amazing technology back then!
Who ever thought that this could be possibly be anything but a terrible idea, at what point, and why? And, more distressingly, why did the studio actually make it?
Much as I love the Japanese… They can be a bit messed up at times.