While some of the effects are dated, The Return of Godzilla reintroduces Japan’s legendary monster as the force of destruction he always was.

While it lacks the over-the-top charm of the previous installment, Terror of Mechagodzilla is still a decent monster movie.

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is one of the best of the 70s Godzilla movies with its catchy music, crazy effects, and decent human plot.

While slightly better than the last entry, Godzilla vs. Megalon still has the same issues as the other later Showa Era films.

With its overuse of stock footage, lack of monster action, and poor effects, Godzilla Vs. Gigan is another low point in the series.

While it’s a step-up from the previous installment, Godzilla vs. Hedorah is a mess of tonal dissonance and hamfisted environmentalism.

While not the worst film of the entire Godzilla franchise, All Monsters Attack is still a low point for the Showa Era.

Though an improvement over the last film, Destroy All Monsters doesn’t quite live up to what it promises in terms of monster action.