The Monster with 21 Faces

The Monster with 21 Faces

The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residential Building Arson, Attempted Extortion and many Postal Law Violations. They were never caught. The information gathered is presented in an 8 episode podcast, and is set to release on November 17th 2020 on all major podcast platforms and at www.TheMonsterWith21Faces.com as well as the website www.DarqArt.com. The RSS feed is: https://feeds.fireside.fm/themonsterwith21faces/rss Please look us up on all social media so you will be notified when the show begins airing. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcv1rfK39psLiYWxlTtlWg Twitter - @Monster21Faces Instagram - monster21faces - https://www.instagram.com/monster21faces/ Facebook - @TheMonsterWith21Faces - https://www.facebook.com/TheMonsterWith21Faces Or send any questions or info to me at 21monsterfaces@gmail.com

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Trailer - The Monster with 21 Faces

October 27, 2020 • 52 secs
Japan, land of the rising sun, birthplace and home to many monsters. Modern day terrors like Godzilla, lovable friends like Pokemon, urban legends like Teke Teke and ancient spirits like Kitsune. However, their most infamous offering, a criminal gang from the 1980's is a monster unlike any other. Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Extortion and Arson are just a few of the games The Monster with 21 Faces loved to play. But who were ...
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Episode 1: "We Are Holding A Hostage"

November 17, 2020 • 46 mins
In episode 1 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast we explore the 1984 abduction of Katsuhisa Ezaki, president of Japanese candy company Ezaki Glico. Who abducted him and why? The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residentia...
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Episode 2: "Do Not Show This To The Police"

November 24, 2020 • 46 mins
In episode 2 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast we explore the 1984 arson events at Glico as well as first poison scare by the criminal group. Who are they and what do they really want? The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, No...
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Episode 3: "Not Even Sherlock Holmes"

December 7, 2020 • 47 mins
In episode 3 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast we explore the extensive police operation at Daidomon Restaurant as well as the first sighting of the "Fox-Eyed Man" suspect. The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Res...
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Episode 4: "Mothers In Japan"

December 14, 2020 • 41 mins
In episode 4 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast we explore the poison attacks on Morinaga as well as the sighting of the "Video-Taped Man" suspect. The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residential Building Arson, A...
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Episode 5: "Neighborhood Kids"

December 21, 2020 • 44 mins
In episode 5 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast we explore the continued poison attacks on Morinaga. The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residential Building Arson, Attempted Extortion and many Postal Law Violations. They...
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Episode 6: "You Are Being Watched"

January 5, 2021 • 60 mins
In episode 6 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast the "Fox-Eyed Man" is spotted again and several other suspects elude capture. The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residential Building Arson, Attempted Extortion and...
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Episode 7: "Number One Evil"

January 27, 2021 • 52 mins
In episode 7 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast Fujiya receives several demands to throw cash from rooftops while Glico ignores a new extortion attempt. The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residential Building Arson, Atte...
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Episode 8: "It's Fun To Lead A Bad Man's Life"

February 15, 2021 • 44 mins
In episode 8 of The Monster with 21 Faces podcast a tragic turn in the investigation changes everything. The Monster with 21 Faces (かい人21面相, Kaijin Nijūichi Mensō) was a criminal group who terrorized Japan from March 1984 to August 1985 and well beyond. They committed many crimes including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping for Ransom, Burglary Injury, Non-Residential Building Arson, Attempted Extortion and many Postal Law Violations. Th...
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