Human Vapor / Mizuno

Human Vapor Human VaporMizuno Alternate names Human Vapour, Vapor Man, Gas Man, Gas Man Mizuno Subtitle(s) Gas Kaijin (気体怪人,   Kitai Kaijin) Species Genetically Altered Human Height 1.7 meters Weight 60 kilograms Forms Humanoid, Gaseous Relations Fujichiyo (love interest) Allies Fujichiyo Played by Yoshio Tsuchiya First appearance The Human Vapor Roar(s)

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The Human Vapor (ガス人間水野,   Gasu Ningen Mizuno, lit. Gas Man Mizuno) is a gaseous kaijin who first appeared in the 1960 Toho tokusatsu film The Human Vapor. The character also returned in a stage adaptation of the film.

Design

The Human Vapor, in his humanoid form simply resembles a Japanese man, enveloped in a blue glow.

History

The Human Vapor

Mizuno was a former test pilot for the JASDF, but retired after he was diagnosed with cancer cells and confined to a sanatorium for an extended period of time as a result. After his discharge, he gained employment as a school librarian, until a man by the name of Dr. Sano offered Mizuno to become a "test subject" for scientist's projects. However, the tests backfired and Mizuno became an indestructible vapor man. He then began a life of crime in an attempt to support his girlfriend Fujichiyo Kasuga.

Abilities

The Human Vapor is able to convert his entire body to a gaseous state at will. When in this form, he can wrap himself around people's heads, causing them to die of asphyxiation. He is also able to disappear into thin air. The Human Vapor is invulnerable to any physical damage (including bullets), but was killed by an explosion.

Gallery

Main article: Human Vapor/Gallery.

Trivia

• The Ultraman Gaia monster Wolf Gas is a partial homage to The Human Vapor, combining that character's gaseous transforming abilities with a more obvious werewolf motif

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