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|type1 =Fighting | |type1 =Fighting | ||
|type2 = | |type2 =Cosmic | ||
|image =Taraba full body.png | |||
|image = | |caption =Taraba in Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka | ||
|caption = | |name =Taraba | ||
|name = | |subtitle =Crab Yokai {{Nihongo|カニ妖怪|Kani Yōkai}} | ||
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|allies =[[Coonjo]] | |allies =[[Coonjo]] | ||
|enemies =[[Kotaro Ushiwaka]], [[Nyudo]], [[Uragira]] | |enemies =[[Kotaro Ushiwaka]], [[Nyudo]], [[Uragira]] | ||
|firstappearance =''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'' | |firstappearance =''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]''<br>episode 149, "[[Crab Yokai Taraba (episode)|Crab Yokai Taraba]]" | ||
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'''Taraba''' {{Nihongo|タラバ}} is a crustacean [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]] created by [[Toho]] that appeared in episode 149 of the [[1974]] [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]] [[:Category:Television Series|series]], ''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'', titled "[[Crab Yokai Taraba (episode)|Crab Yokai Taraba]]." | |||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
Taraba's name is derived from either ''tarabagani'' {{Nihongo|たらば蟹 or タラバガニ}} or simply ''taraba'' {{Nihongo|鱈場}}, both Japanese terms for [[wikipedia:Red king crab|''Paralithodes camtschaticus'', | Taraba's name is derived from either ''tarabagani'' {{Nihongo|たらば蟹 or タラバガニ}} or simply ''taraba'' {{Nihongo|鱈場}}, both Japanese terms for [[wikipedia:Red king crab|''Paralithodes camtschaticus'', the red king crab]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]''=== | ===''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]''=== | ||
===="[[ | ===="[[Crab Yokai Taraba (episode)|Crab Yokai Taraba]]"==== | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Claws=== | |||
Taraba relies solely on his giant, lumbering claws during melee combat. He appeared immensely physically powerful, snatching Nyudo's club straight from his hands and knocking Kotaro around during their confrontation. | |||
===Mist=== | |||
Taraba is able to secrete a white paralyzing mist from his mouth, 'freezing' any affected areas of his opponents. This was used to completely halt Nyudo and impair Kotaro by paralyzing his leg. | |||
===Durability=== | |||
Taraba's midsection is covered with a thick shell, making him incredibly durable; he was able to withstand several slashes from Kotaro's naginata. | |||
===Weaknesses=== | ===Weaknesses=== | ||
Due to possessing a protective shell on only his front side, Taraba's back becomes something of a | Due to possessing a protective shell on only his front side, Taraba's back becomes something of a weak point. He was easily knocked down by a shove to his back, and was ultimately defeated by being struck on the back of the head by the removable blade of Kotaro's naginata. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Taraba/Gallery}} | ||
{{Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka}} | |||
{{Toho Monsters}} | {{Toho Monsters}} | ||
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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[[Category:Kotaro Ushiwaka Yokai]] | [[Category:Kotaro Ushiwaka Yokai]] | ||
[[Category:Villain | [[Category:Villain monsters]] | ||
[[Category:Crustacean | [[Category:Crustacean monsters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:47, 27 December 2023
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Taraba (タラバ) is a crustacean yokai created by Toho that appeared in episode 149 of the 1974 yokai series, Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka, titled "Crab Yokai Taraba."
Name
Taraba's name is derived from either tarabagani (たらば蟹 or タラバガニ) or simply taraba (鱈場), both Japanese terms for Paralithodes camtschaticus, the red king crab.
History
Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka
"Crab Yokai Taraba"
To be added.
Abilities
Claws
Taraba relies solely on his giant, lumbering claws during melee combat. He appeared immensely physically powerful, snatching Nyudo's club straight from his hands and knocking Kotaro around during their confrontation.
Mist
Taraba is able to secrete a white paralyzing mist from his mouth, 'freezing' any affected areas of his opponents. This was used to completely halt Nyudo and impair Kotaro by paralyzing his leg.
Durability
Taraba's midsection is covered with a thick shell, making him incredibly durable; he was able to withstand several slashes from Kotaro's naginata.
Weaknesses
Due to possessing a protective shell on only his front side, Taraba's back becomes something of a weak point. He was easily knocked down by a shove to his back, and was ultimately defeated by being struck on the back of the head by the removable blade of Kotaro's naginata.
Gallery
- Main article: Taraba/Gallery.
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