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|name =Gappa | |name =Gappa | ||
|subtitle =Colossal Beast{{Nihongo|大巨獣|Dai Kyojū}} | |subtitle =Colossal Beast{{Nihongo|大巨獣|Dai Kyojū}} | ||
|species =Ancient Giant | |species =Ancient Giant Monster | ||
|height =60 meters {{Small|(Male)}}<br>55 meters {{Small|(Female)}} | |height =60 meters {{Small|(Male)}}<br>55 meters {{Small|(Female)}} | ||
|length =80 meters<ref name="DVDJP" /> | |||
|weight =6,000 metric tons {{Small|(Male)}}<br>5,000 metric tons {{Small|(Female)}} | |weight =6,000 metric tons {{Small|(Male)}}<br>5,000 metric tons {{Small|(Female)}} | ||
|enemies =Humans | |enemies =Humans | ||
|relationships =[[Baby Gappa]] {{Small|(Son)}} | |relationships =[[Baby Gappa]] {{Small|(Son)}}, inhabitants on Obelisk Island{{Small|(Being worshiped)}} | ||
|created =Iwao Yamazaki, <br>Ryuzo Nakanishi | |created =Iwao Yamazaki, <br>Ryuzo Nakanishi | ||
|portrayed =Atami Hiroshita, <br>Takashi Konagai {{Small|(Male)}}<br>Ken Misugi, <br>Shiro Tonami {{Small|(Female)}} | |portrayed =Atami Hiroshita, <br>Takashi Konagai {{Small|(Male)}}<br>Ken Misugi, <br>Shiro Tonami {{Small|(Female)}} | ||
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|last =''[[Gappa (film)|Gappa]]'' | |last =''[[Gappa (film)|Gappa]]'' | ||
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The '''Gappas''' {{Nihongo|ガッパ|Gappa}} are a species of ancient | The '''Gappas''' {{Nihongo|ガッパ|Gappa}} are a species of ancient monsters created by [[Nikkatsu Corporation|Nikkatsu]]. Two adult Gappas, male {{Nihongo|雄ガッパ|Osu Gappa}} and female {{Nihongo|雌ガッパ|Mesu Gappa}}, and their [[Baby Gappa|juvenile son]] first appear in the [[1967]] [[Nikkatsu Corporation|Nikkatsu]] [[kaiju]] film, ''[[Gappa (film)|Gappa]]''. | ||
{{Nihongo}} | {{Nihongo}} | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
In ancient times, the Gappas would fight other monsters for survival. | In ancient times, the Gappas would fight other monsters for survival. They were already present when the Earth was still an interstellar cloud. This suggests Gappas originate in outer space.<ref name="DVDJP">大巨獣ガッパ DVDコレクターズBOX, 2000, ASIN: B00005FBSE</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
All three of the Gappas share common characteristics, being based on various reptiles | All three of the Gappas share common characteristics, being based on various reptiles and birds, such as eagles and hawks. Overall, they resemble enormous bipedal Griffins. As seen with the two adults seen in the film, the species is sexually dimorphic. The male is 60 meters in height and female is 55 meters. The female has a smaller head crest and has a flatter face compared to her mate. Their scales are triangle-shaped, and their eyelids are reverse to that of humans. Gappas' wings are unlike those of birds; these wings are actually evolved ribs.<ref name="DVDJP" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===[[Showa era|Showa Series]]=== | ===[[Showa era|Showa Series]]=== | ||
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The parents storm across Japan, destroying all in their wake, but their assault ceases once they recover their child. Mercifully, they relent, and depart to return to Obelisk Island. | The parents storm across Japan, destroying all in their wake, but their assault ceases once they recover their child. Mercifully, they relent, and depart to return to Obelisk Island. | ||
==Abilities== | ==Biology== | ||
*The Gappas can fly at | The Gappas are very ancient species. They were already present when the Earth was still an interstellar cloud. They have fought many monsters since that time and this indicates there have been various monsters including Gappas capable of surviving in space and during planet formations,<ref name="DVDJP" /> and Gappas are, if not, one of the most powerful of those. The fact that female Gappa preyed on a [[Giant Octopus|giant octopus]] when the pair appeared on [[Atami Castle|Atami]] indicates Gappas might feed on other monsters. Female Gappa hunted the octopus to feed the juvenile, and the juvenile have never feasted on the meats humans had prepared. | ||
Their influences on planet Earth and life forms including humans were vast; base elements from Gappas' internal organs for charging electricity melted into the sea water during Earth's formation, and this caused today's sea water salty.<ref name="DVDJP" /> | |||
Despite their destructive capabilities, Gappas are sentient, intelligent, and generous species by nature and would not attack meaninglessly. They deeply cares their families and will do anything to take back their children. Although the pair caused severe destruction on civilization in Japan, that was for taking back their child. | |||
The Gappas are more sensitive to sounds than other known reptiles. | |||
===Abilities=== | |||
*The Gappas can fly at mach 6. | |||
*The Gappas have an underwater speed of 150 knots. | *The Gappas have an underwater speed of 150 knots. | ||
*The Gappas can perform a destructive force of 2 million hps.<ref name="DVDJP" /> | |||
*The Gappas' wings can emit hurricane-force winds. | *The Gappas' wings can emit hurricane-force winds. | ||
* | *The Gappas can cause tsunamis or storm surges by their wing powers. | ||
*Adult Gappas can fire a breath attack (either heat beam or flame, being described as "equals to death ray" in the film) from their mouths that can burn and melt anything it touches. This ability makes Gappas immune to poisons. | |||
*The Gappas emit bioluminescence from eyes (blue-white underwater and yellow on land). | |||
*Female Gappa has pearl-like substances likely within her legs. This substances will cause humans blind.<ref name="DVDJP" /> | |||
*Juvenile Gappa's body is electrified and causes electric arcs/sparks whenever metals are attached to the body. | |||
**This indicates that adult Gappas can possibly emit electricity. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main|Gappa/Gallery}} | {{Main|Gappa/Gallery}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Gappa was based on a famous yokai '''[[Kappa]]''' and images of Karura aka [[Garuda]] and Karasu Tengu were added. | |||
*The film story was partially based on [[1961]] film ''[[Gorgo (film)|Gorgo]]'' with some similarities with [[Toho]]'s [[1961]] film ''[[Mothra (1961 film)|Mothra]]'' and [[Kadokawa|Daiei]]'s [[Gamera]] and [[Daimajin]]. | |||
*[[File:Old_Idea_bemlar.png|right|150px|thumb|Early [[w:c:ultra:Bemular|Bemular]] concept]]Tsuburaya Productions originally had an idea of a space bird monster that protected Earth in times of need, called [[w:c:ultra:Bemular|Bemular]]. The 'Bemular Birdman' shares many traits with the Gappa, and caused rumors of being sold to [[Nikkatsu Corporation]]. However these rumors are false, as the design was recycled for another Tsuburaya monster called [[w:c:ultra:Hydra|Hydra]]. Thus, Hydra bears a resemblance to the Gappas as well, although he is completely feathered. | *[[File:Old_Idea_bemlar.png|right|150px|thumb|Early [[w:c:ultra:Bemular|Bemular]] concept]]Tsuburaya Productions originally had an idea of a space bird monster that protected Earth in times of need, called [[w:c:ultra:Bemular|Bemular]]. The 'Bemular Birdman' shares many traits with the Gappa, and caused rumors of being sold to [[Nikkatsu Corporation]]. However these rumors are false, as the design was recycled for another Tsuburaya monster called [[w:c:ultra:Hydra|Hydra]]. Thus, Hydra bears a resemblance to the Gappas as well, although he is completely feathered. | ||
*English version of the DVD cover shows a monster with drastically different appearance from real Gappas while this "Gappa" partially fits to the legends of kappas at least on general appearance. | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
{{Monsters}} | {{Monsters}} | ||
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The Gappas (ガッパ Gappa) are a species of ancient monsters created by Nikkatsu. Two adult Gappas, male (雄ガッパ Osu Gappa) and female (雌ガッパ Mesu Gappa), and their juvenile son first appear in the 1967 Nikkatsu kaiju film, Gappa.
Origins
In ancient times, the Gappas would fight other monsters for survival. They were already present when the Earth was still an interstellar cloud. This suggests Gappas originate in outer space.[1]
Design
All three of the Gappas share common characteristics, being based on various reptiles and birds, such as eagles and hawks. Overall, they resemble enormous bipedal Griffins. As seen with the two adults seen in the film, the species is sexually dimorphic. The male is 60 meters in height and female is 55 meters. The female has a smaller head crest and has a flatter face compared to her mate. Their scales are triangle-shaped, and their eyelids are reverse to that of humans. Gappas' wings are unlike those of birds; these wings are actually evolved ribs.[1]
History
Showa Series
Gappa
An expedition to Obelisk Island by Mr. Funazu uncovers a baby monster, who hatches from an egg near a sacred temple. The natives plead with the skeptical scientists not to take the baby away, lest it anger the baby's parents. Sure enough, they take the baby away, and soon, inside the caverns, its two parents rise from the underground waters beneath the volcano, destroying everything in their path. Saki, the only survivor, is rescued by an American navy fleet and brought back to Japan.
The parents storm across Japan, destroying all in their wake, but their assault ceases once they recover their child. Mercifully, they relent, and depart to return to Obelisk Island.
Biology
The Gappas are very ancient species. They were already present when the Earth was still an interstellar cloud. They have fought many monsters since that time and this indicates there have been various monsters including Gappas capable of surviving in space and during planet formations,[1] and Gappas are, if not, one of the most powerful of those. The fact that female Gappa preyed on a giant octopus when the pair appeared on Atami indicates Gappas might feed on other monsters. Female Gappa hunted the octopus to feed the juvenile, and the juvenile have never feasted on the meats humans had prepared.
Their influences on planet Earth and life forms including humans were vast; base elements from Gappas' internal organs for charging electricity melted into the sea water during Earth's formation, and this caused today's sea water salty.[1]
Despite their destructive capabilities, Gappas are sentient, intelligent, and generous species by nature and would not attack meaninglessly. They deeply cares their families and will do anything to take back their children. Although the pair caused severe destruction on civilization in Japan, that was for taking back their child.
The Gappas are more sensitive to sounds than other known reptiles.
Abilities
- The Gappas can fly at mach 6.
- The Gappas have an underwater speed of 150 knots.
- The Gappas can perform a destructive force of 2 million hps.[1]
- The Gappas' wings can emit hurricane-force winds.
- The Gappas can cause tsunamis or storm surges by their wing powers.
- Adult Gappas can fire a breath attack (either heat beam or flame, being described as "equals to death ray" in the film) from their mouths that can burn and melt anything it touches. This ability makes Gappas immune to poisons.
- The Gappas emit bioluminescence from eyes (blue-white underwater and yellow on land).
- Female Gappa has pearl-like substances likely within her legs. This substances will cause humans blind.[1]
- Juvenile Gappa's body is electrified and causes electric arcs/sparks whenever metals are attached to the body.
- This indicates that adult Gappas can possibly emit electricity.
Gallery
- Main article: Gappa/Gallery.
Trivia
- Gappa was based on a famous yokai Kappa and images of Karura aka Garuda and Karasu Tengu were added.
- The film story was partially based on 1961 film Gorgo with some similarities with Toho's 1961 film Mothra and Daiei's Gamera and Daimajin.
- Tsuburaya Productions originally had an idea of a space bird monster that protected Earth in times of need, called Bemular. The 'Bemular Birdman' shares many traits with the Gappa, and caused rumors of being sold to Nikkatsu Corporation. However these rumors are false, as the design was recycled for another Tsuburaya monster called Hydra. Thus, Hydra bears a resemblance to the Gappas as well, although he is completely feathered.
Early Bemular concept - English version of the DVD cover shows a monster with drastically different appearance from real Gappas while this "Gappa" partially fits to the legends of kappas at least on general appearance.
References
This is a list of references for Gappa. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
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