Harinezura

Harinezura Subtitle(s) Subterranean Monster (地底怪獣,   Chitei Kaijū) First appearance Manga Boys Special Edition: Gamera

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Harinezura (ハリネズラ) is a kaiju which first appeared in the manga Manga Boys Special Edition: Gamera.

Names

Harinezura's name is derived from the Japanese word for "hedgehog," harinezumi (針鼠 or ハリネズミ). Its name may also be a reference to the unmade Daiei monster Nezura, itself named after nezumi (鼠 or ネズミ), meaning "rat" or "mouse."

Design

Despite its name, Harinezura heavily resembles a mole.

History

Manga Boys Special Edition: Gamera

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Trivia

• Harinezura shares its subtitle of "Subterranean Monster" with the Toho monster Baragon.

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