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Big Man Japan is a 2007 Japanese kaiju film written, directed, and led by comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto. Presented as a mockumentary, it follows Masaru Daisatou, a middle-aged man who grows to enormous size and is called upon to fight monsters threatening Japan. The film uses the routines of interviews, public appearances, and monster battles to examine the ordinary pressures surrounding a public superhero.
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What is Big Man Japan about?
Big Man Japan follows Masaru Daisatou, a middle-aged man who grows to enormous size and fights monsters threatening Japan. The 2007 Japanese film presents his life and battles as a mockumentary.
Who created Big Man Japan?
Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto wrote, directed, and led the film. He plays the central character, Masaru Daisatou.
What kind of kaiju film is Big Man Japan?
It is a mockumentary-style kaiju film rather than a straightforward monster adventure. The format uses documentary-like treatment to satirize the giant-monster hero concept.
When was Big Man Japan released?
Big Man Japan was released in 2007. It is a Japanese film centered on a giant human defender and the monsters he confronts.
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