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The '''Pairans'''{{Nihongo|パイラ星人|Paira Seijin, lit. Paira Star People}} are a benevolent race of starfish-like aliens who first appear in the [[1958]] [[Daiei]] film, ''[[Warning from Space]]''.
The '''Pairans''' {{Nihongo|パイラ星人|Paira Seijin|lit. ''Paira Star People''}} are a benevolent race of starfish-like aliens who first appear in the [[1956]] [[Kadokawa|Daiei]] film, ''[[Warning from Space]]''.
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==Design==
==Design==
The Pairans are a race of creatures which resemble starfish. They have one massive eye in the centre of their bodies. When in their true forms, the Pairans are shown to be very large, with a height of at least 4 metres.
The Pairans are a race of creatures which resemble starfish. They have one massive eye in the center of their bodies. When in their true forms, the Pairans are shown to be very large, with a height of at least 4 meters.
==History==
==History==
===[[Showa era]]===
===[[Showa era]]===
====''[[Warning from Space]]''====
====''[[Warning from Space]]''====
A group of Pairans notice [[Planet R|a rogue planet]] threatening to collide with Earth, and travel to Earth to warn the humans of their impending tragedy. They send one of their kind to Earth, but not before giving her a human disguise through mutation. From this point onwards, the aliens endeavoured to warn the humans of their impending fate, all while struggling to keep the truth about them hidden from the humans, out of a fear of being confronted if they were revealed to be from outer space.
A spaceship travels through space and docks with a much larger one. Aboard the ship, the Pairan aliens discuss how to warn humanity of the oncoming threat of a [[Planet R|rogue planet]] they had just discovered. Some Pairans are sent to Earth, but fail at making contact with the humans, frightening them instead. The aliens hatch a plan to disguise one of their own as Hikari Aozora, a popular Japanese entertainer. Their leader, [[Ginko Amano]], volunteers for the task, stepping into an odd, circular device and taking on a human form. Ginko is found floating in a lake by Toru Isobe, believing himself to be rescuing her. As she goes about life on [[Earth]], Ginko begins to reveal superhuman traits, such as jumping 10 feet into the air or appearing in different places without making any sound. She was also able to completely understand Taeko Matsuda's work on a nuclear device, raising suspicion. Later, as a group of scientists discuss the phenomena, Ginko levitates towards them and reveals her true identity. She explains to them that she is from Planet Paira and that a rogue planet is on a collision course with the Earth. They appeal to the World Congress about the situation but are rejected. Though, the Congress soon realize the validity of Ginko's warnings, launching nuclear weapons at the fast-approaching planet in the hopes to destroy it. The Pairans create a nuclear weapon of their own using Matsuda's research, and destroy the rogue planet with it, saving the Earth. Ginko then returns to her spacecraft, shedding her human disguise.
==Abilities==
==Abilities==
*Pairans can take the form of a human being through mutation to avoid being detected.
===Transformation===
*When transformed into a human form, Pairans display various superhuman characteristics:
Pairans can take the form of a human being through mutation to avoid being detected.
**They are extraordinary jumpers, being able to leap to heights of ten feet.
===Physical Abilities===
**They can teleport and materialise in new locations without needing to walk.
When transformed into a human form, Pairans display various superhuman characteristics. They are extraordinary jumpers, being able to leap to heights of ten feet. They can also teleport and materialize in new locations without needing to walk.
==Comic Appearances==
===[[Telepathy]]===
===''[[Manga Boys Special Edition: Gamera]]''===
Pairans can communicate with other Pairans via telepathy.
[[File:MangaBoys_Pairan.png|thumb|The Giant Pairan escorts Gamera through space in ''[[Manga Boys Special Edition: Gamera]]'']]
 
In this [[1995]] manga featuring several Kaiju based on unmade Daiei monsters, the Pairans make their sole appearance outside of their debut film. A giant Pairan arrives and escorts Gamera through space.
==Gallery==
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===Screenshots===
====''[[Warning from Space]]''====
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Star ppl movie 2.png|A [[Pairan ship]]
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Star ppl movie 13.png
Star ppl movie 13.png
Star ppl movie 16.png
Star ppl movie 17.png
Star ppl movie 18.png
Star ppl movie 19.png|Pairan traces
Star ppl movie 22.png
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Star ppl movie 30.png|[[Ginko Amano]]
Star ppl movie 31.png
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Star ppl movie 33.png
Star ppl movie 34.png
Star ppl movie 35.png|[[Ginko Amano]], disguised as Hikari Aozora
Star ppl movie 36.png
Star ppl movie 37.png
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Planet R gif boom.gif|Pairans launch their nuclear weapon and destroy Planet R
</gallery>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Interestingly, The Paira Aliens were advertised as giant rampaging monsters in publicity stills for the 1958 release, even though no such scene takes place in the movie.
*Interestingly, the Paira aliens were advertised as giant rampaging monsters in publicity stills for the 1958 release, despite no such scene taking place in the movie.
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*A lone Pairan makes a cameo appearance in the [[Zigra]] anatomy artwork used for Shout! Factory's 2011 DVD release of ''[[Gamera vs. Zigra]]'' and ''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]'', trapped within one of the monster's three stomachs alongside various marine animals. The other two house [[Gamera]]'s child friends and a swarm of [[Nezura]].<ref>https://jolyonbyates.com/artwork/4015582_Zigra_close_up.html</ref>
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Revision as of 20:53, 18 November 2019

Pairans
A group of Pairans in Warning from Space
Leader Ginko Amano
Homeworld Planet Paira
First appearance Warning from Space

The Pairans (パイラ星人,   Paira Seijin, lit. Paira Star People) are a benevolent race of starfish-like aliens who first appear in the 1956 Daiei film, Warning from Space.

Design

The Pairans are a race of creatures which resemble starfish. They have one massive eye in the center of their bodies. When in their true forms, the Pairans are shown to be very large, with a height of at least 4 meters.

History

Showa era

Warning from Space

A spaceship travels through space and docks with a much larger one. Aboard the ship, the Pairan aliens discuss how to warn humanity of the oncoming threat of a rogue planet they had just discovered. Some Pairans are sent to Earth, but fail at making contact with the humans, frightening them instead. The aliens hatch a plan to disguise one of their own as Hikari Aozora, a popular Japanese entertainer. Their leader, Ginko Amano, volunteers for the task, stepping into an odd, circular device and taking on a human form. Ginko is found floating in a lake by Toru Isobe, believing himself to be rescuing her. As she goes about life on Earth, Ginko begins to reveal superhuman traits, such as jumping 10 feet into the air or appearing in different places without making any sound. She was also able to completely understand Taeko Matsuda's work on a nuclear device, raising suspicion. Later, as a group of scientists discuss the phenomena, Ginko levitates towards them and reveals her true identity. She explains to them that she is from Planet Paira and that a rogue planet is on a collision course with the Earth. They appeal to the World Congress about the situation but are rejected. Though, the Congress soon realize the validity of Ginko's warnings, launching nuclear weapons at the fast-approaching planet in the hopes to destroy it. The Pairans create a nuclear weapon of their own using Matsuda's research, and destroy the rogue planet with it, saving the Earth. Ginko then returns to her spacecraft, shedding her human disguise.

Abilities

Transformation

Pairans can take the form of a human being through mutation to avoid being detected.

Physical Abilities

When transformed into a human form, Pairans display various superhuman characteristics. They are extraordinary jumpers, being able to leap to heights of ten feet. They can also teleport and materialize in new locations without needing to walk.

Telepathy

Pairans can communicate with other Pairans via telepathy.

Gallery

Screenshots

Warning from Space

Trivia

  • Interestingly, the Paira aliens were advertised as giant rampaging monsters in publicity stills for the 1958 release, despite no such scene taking place in the movie.
  • A lone Pairan makes a cameo appearance in the Zigra anatomy artwork used for Shout! Factory's 2011 DVD release of Gamera vs. Zigra and Gamera: Super Monster, trapped within one of the monster's three stomachs alongside various marine animals. The other two house Gamera's child friends and a swarm of Nezura.[1]

References

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