Monster Island Buddies

Monster Island Buddies (abbreviated as MIB) is an American YouTube channel that mainly focuses on sketch comedy videos using Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman figures. The channel mostly known for his skit comedy series of the same name. There is also a variety of other content on the channel which include reviews and commentaries by the creator of the channel.
==History==
===2010-2017 ===
At the end of 2010, Monster Island Buddies at some point shot 3 episodes of a sketch show that he thought would not go anywhere. But after seeing traction with the episodes, he began to make the focus on the series more. This show would be called Monster Island Buddies based off his channel name. At first, It was a simple show following the crazy and left field adventures of Godzilla, Rodan, Jet Jaguar, and all their other crazy kaiju friends. From late December 2010 all the way to April 2017, his entire channel was about uploading these episodes and nothing else, gaining him about 43,000 subscribers. Until he attempted a grand finale on episode 100 World War G, and just like that the series was supposedly over and the only type of content Monster Island Buddies was posting was now gone.
===2017-present===
After taking about a 2 month break from YouTube, he came back on Independence Day and he came back uploading four videos. He went on to create a Kickstarter to a new series, one about review comic books, one reviewing books and collectibles, and one about movie reviews using the 4th wall breaking Orga. The fourth one was a new episode of Monster Island Buddies.
The show had returned and the channel had returned. With the series currently going onward with a new storyline with the main change being the main trio Godzilla, Rodan, and Jet Jaguar going their own different storylines.
==Content==
=== Monster Island Buddies===
Monster Island Buddies is the main series of the YouTube channel. An adult themed comedy series, it is a parody/Godzilla fan series this episodic show tends to revolve around Godzilla and his allies and enemies facing life issues in a parodied way. While it is very comedic in some elements, it sometimes centers around large episodic arcs and character development. Most of the comedy is similar to adult shows such as Beavis and Butthead and South Park. The series originally began in 2010 in which there are a total of 136 episodes with 9 seasons. 
====Main Characters====
*Godzilla: The main character of the series. He at first was laziness, with a laid back persona and has a very pessimistic view for life. Godzilla's also known for many girfriends and wives almost always ending up in a messy break up, notably Jirass. Overtime he does become a more responsible father and a leader when his allies are at their lowest.
*Rodan: The secondary protagonist of the series. Rodan is loyal to his friends but has pent up rage since his proposed girlfriend, Mothra has hooked up with King Ghidorah. He briefly became Fire Rodan after absorbing energy from Mecha King Ghidorah.
*Jet Jaguar: The other secondary protagonist of Monster Island Buddies. Unlike the other characters, he's presented as optimistic and a voice of reason. However, there are moments when he does reveal moments of rage or depression. He was originally a birthday but has since bonded with Godzilla and Rodan.
*Minilla: The son and current ruler of Monster Island. He was a very naive, unintelligent, and lonely as his father neglected him. He would share a bond with his friend Anguirus and his other siblings. As he grew up, he became more responsible and smarter, eventually winning over the hearts over the monsters.
*Mothra: The wife of Rodan and a divine moth species. She was known for having a love triangle with Rodan and King Ghidorah. She's presented as caring and sympathetic towards others. She would also go through multiple forms as the show progressed.
*King Ghidorah: The former general of the evil monsters and former antagonist. He used to rule the evil monsters, under the rule of his father and grand father, Keizer Ghidorah and Grand King Ghidorah. He was resentful on taking over the monsters and is good at heart. This would eventually change after the two sides made up with a truce.
*Gigan: One of the minions for the LESBIANS who usually acts kind and optimistic, but will annoy his friends unintentionally. He'll sometimes be seen hanging out with the good guys.
*Gojira: A main antagonist and leader of the LESBIANS. He was originally a Godzillasaurus before getting killed by a nuke. He makes a deal with Cthulhu to be revived as the King of the Monsters and to lead Cthulhu's army. He's shown to be neglectful and apathetic to his son and only cared about being king. He eventually comes back twice attempting to take over the world. He does redeem himself in the end by apologizing to his son.
===MIB's Top 5===
A top 5 list series which it's hosted by MIB and her host, Clickbait. Most of the episodes are Godzilla related which presented strange and unusual Godzilla trivia. The first top 5 list was made in 2018 and there are currently 9 episodes. Sometimes a guest will star in the episodes, such as Brendan Tenold and Teddy Rubskin. 
===MIB Reviews===
The channel hosts a number of review shows which include MIB Video Game Reviews, MIB Play Time, and MIB Comic Reviews. He started creating review shows after the 100th episode of Monster Island Buddies, which was a review of Godzilla Half Century War. Most of these episodes either have MIB represented as himself or his hands on a table. 
===Orga Reviews===
Unlike his other series, this review show is hosted by the Godzilla character, Orga. This series has Orga review several films and tv shows based on Godzilla or kaiju films. The series began in July 2017 in which he reviewed the 2014 Godzilla film. There are over 15 episodes and is still ongoing. 
===Monster Island Babble===
Monster Island Babble is a podcast series hosted by MIB. He usually talks about topics relating to Godzilla or topics relating to his channel. He created the first episode in January 2021 and there are over eights videos. 
==Trivia==
*The character of King Caesar was voiced by MIB's friend, Ron. However, in 2019, he would pass away due to medical complications, which lead to King Caesar to be retired from the series.
*The first and third episode of Monster Island Buddies were created before being uploaded to YouTube.
*He originally intended to have the series in stop motion, as the first few episodes had the characters head turn. However, he would scrap this idea.
*At the time, he only owned a limited number of Godzilla figures which included Godzilla, Rodan, Jet Jaguar, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Gigan. However, after the positive reception of the series, he went on to buy more figures.
*The logo on the drum of the Destroy All Monsters band was actually misspelled, as it said "Destory All Monsters".
*The only time MIB used a roar from the films was in the 12th episode, A Major Character Dies.
*MIB's first physical appearance was in episode 13 where he wore a hoodie and a Godzilla mask.
*Gigan was originally going to appear in the title card in Season 2, however he decided to scrap it.
*Throughout Season 2, one of the leaders of the LESBIANS, Destoroyah was hidden in secret places.
*MIB almost lost his Megalon figure when filming episode 27, which costed him $80 to purchase.
* Baragon and King Kong's first appearance was in episode 25, "Minilla's Video Camera" where he originally served as King Kong's minion until he became a struggling actor.
*In season 3, QR codes are present at the end of each episode. Decoding them reveals a message from Mechagodzilla documenting him stuck in prehistoric times.
*The first review he posted onto the channel was in episode 41, which was an April Fools video where he reviewed the Monster Island Frog.
*He created Orga's personality to break the fourth wall since he thought by season 4, the show's plot became overarching. So he wanted a character to point out the amature production of the show in contrast with the story.
*Unlike other episode's productions which are written, episode 48 was improvised as he and his brother spent time in G-Fest.
* Episode 50 was the final episode to be filmed in MIB's old apartment before moving out.
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