The Mysterians Collection

The Mysterians Collection is a two-film series from Japan released between 1957 and 1959. The collection centers on an invasion by scientifically advanced beings from the planet Mysteroid. These invaders initially cause the disappearance of an entire village before deploying a giant robot to attack a city at night. They subsequently request a small territory on Earth and the right to marry human women, presenting themselves as pacifists. This prompts a global response as the nations of Earth unite to defend against this extraterrestrial threat. The two films in the collection have a combined runtime of 179 minutes. The series was produced between 1957 and 1959, with individual film runtimes of 89 minutes and 90 minutes respectively. The Mysterians Collection has a total budget and revenue of zero. Titles within the collection include 地球防衛軍 (1957) and 宇宙大戦争 (1959). These films depict humanity's struggle against the invaders, as they grapple with the invaders’ unusual demands and the decision of whether to engage in conflict or attempt negotiation.