The Mysterians story
The film begins with a giant fissure destorying an entire village. This leads to an investigation whereby the source is discovered to be Moguera, a giant robot, who is then destroyed by the military. The remains are analyzed and discovered to be of alien origin. Shortly after, an alien race known as the Mysterians arrive, declaring they have taken some Earth women captive and that they demand both land and the right to marry women of Earth.
11 total · 6 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| attack from outer space by a powerful conquering enemy | major | The Mysterians came to Earth to colonize it and mate with the Human females. |
| factions joining forces against a common enemy | major | All the nations of Earth united to prevent the Mysterians from taking over the Earth |
| giant monster | major | There was a giant robot going around destroying things. |
| nuclear holocaust | major | The Mysterians homeworld was destroyed in a nuclear holocaust and they came to Earth seeking a new home. Astrophysicist Ryoichi Shiraishi joined the Mysterians with the intention of ruling the Earth and preventing Humans from destroying themselves with nuclear weapons. |
| science for war or peace | major | Astrophysicist Ryoichi Shiraishi explained to humanity at the film's conclusion that science can be used for good or evil and that the Mysterians had used it for evil, but that in the future humanity must learn how to use it for good. |
| the dangers of radioactivity | major | Fallout from a nuclear holocaust left the Mysterians infertile and looking to mate with Human females to keep from dying out. |
| brother and sister | minor | Ryoichi Shiraishi and Etsuko. |
| engaged couple | minor | Astrophysicist Ryoichi Shiraishi broke off his engagement with his fiancee Hiroko. |
| flying saucer | minor | The Mysterians flew in a flying saucer. |
| humanoid robot | minor | The Mysterians unleashed a giant robot on a Japanese village. |