Chibi Rodan
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Chibi Rodan (ちびラドン is a juvenile Chibi Radon)kaiju who first appeared in the 2018 children's book Do Your Best, Chibi Godzilla. A winged monster with the ability to soar through the sky, Chibi Rodan is a close friend of Chibi Godzilla and his other friends. He is featured in all three Chibi Godzilla picture books as well as the web anime I'm Home! Chibi Godzilla and the TV anime series Chibi Godzilla Raids Again.
Name
Chibi Rodan's name comes from placing chibi (ちび), a Japanese word meaning "little," in front of Rodan's name.
Design
Chibi Rodan is a pterosaur with orange skin, a yellow, beak and a white belly. He has yellow claws on his wings and feet and two spikes on the back of his head.
Personality
Chibi Rodan is a friend of Chibi Godzilla, Chibi Ghidorah, Chibi Mothra, Chibi Anguirus, and the Chibi Mechagodzilla Brothers. In Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, Chibi Rodan is depicted as a narcissist proud of his ability to fly, but comes crashing down to the ground whenever his ego is bruised.
History
- I'm Home! Chibi Godzilla (web 2020-2021) [episodes 8-9, 16, 20, 22, and 24-25]
- Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (TV 2023) [episodes 4-5, 8, 12-13]
"The Ruler of the Skies, Chibi Rodan"
While hiking up a mountain on Monster Island, Chibi Godzilla, Chibi Mothra, and Chibi Mechagodzilla encountered the narcissistic Chibi Rodan, whose vanity quickly wore on Chibi Mechagodzilla. Though Chibi Rodan argued that he had the best wings, Chibi Mechagodzilla insisted that Chibi Mothra’s wings looked nicer, causing Chibi Rodan to plummet to the ground. Chibi Godzilla explained that Chibi Rodan would fall whenever he loses an argument and that he simply wanted to be liked while Chibi Mothra revitalized Chibi Rodan through shallow compliments, explaining that he perks up when girls praise him. Chibi Godzilla then suggested that Chibi Rodan could give them rides up the mountain on his back, but Chibi Rodan rudely declined before attempting to defend his narcissism. However, he began to worry that he was being a bother mid-argument and plummeted to the ground yet again.
Abilities
Flight
Chibi Rodan can fly through the air using his wings.
Winds
As seen in the first Chibi Godzilla theater promo, Chibi Rodan can generate strong winds by clapping his wings together.
Books
- Do Your Best, Chibi Godzilla (2018)
- Close Friends, Chibi Godzilla (2019)
- Sticker Picture Book: Chibi Godzilla and Friends (2020)
Do Your Best, Chibi Godzilla
Chibi Rodan and Chibi Ghidorah bested Chibi Godzilla in a footrace, causing him to cry. However, every time Chibi Godzilla cried he breathed fire, which delighted both Chibi Rodan and Chibi Ghidorah.
Close Friends, Chibi Godzilla
When feeling lonely, Chibi Godzilla set out to look for friends, encountering Chibi Rodan along with Chibi Mothra, Chibi Anguirus, and Chibi Ghidorah. Chibi Godzilla remarked that Chibi Rodan could fly through the sky. When the other monsters asked what Chibi Godzilla could do, he responded saying he could breathe fire and exhaled a blast of fire at them, prompting them to flee. While running after them, Chibi Godzilla's fire breath caused fruit to fall out of a nearby tree. He asked the other monsters to share the fruit with him, and they all ate until they were full. Chibi Godzilla was no longer lonely as he befriended the other monsters.
Gallery
Internet
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again
Merchandise
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