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|header ={{Daiei}} {{Kaijup}} | |header ={{Daiei}} {{Kaijup}} | ||
|image =Human-Sized_Viras,_Kaijusaurus.jpg | |image =Human-Sized_Viras,_Kaijusaurus.jpg | ||
|caption =Viras in Gamera vs. Viras | |caption =Viras in Gamera vs. Viras | ||
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|subtitle =Space Monster {{Nihongo|宇宙怪獣|Uchū Kaijū}} | |subtitle =Space Monster {{Nihongo|宇宙怪獣|Uchū Kaijū}} | ||
|species =Giant [[Virasians|Virasian]] | |species =Giant [[Virasians|Virasian]] | ||
|nicknames =Virus, Biras, Bairus, Bairas, Vairas, [[Zanon]]{{sup|[[Gamera: Super Monster|G:SM]]}} | |nicknames =Virus, Biras, Bairus,<br>Bairas, Vairas, [[Zanon]]{{sup|[[Gamera: Super Monster|G:SM]]}} | ||
|height =~96 meters | |height =~96 meters | ||
|length =~96 meters | |length =~96 meters | ||
|weight =~120 metric tons | |weight =~120 metric tons | ||
|forms =[[Virasians|Virasian]] Leader, | |forms =[[Virasians|Virasian]] Leader, Viras | ||
|controlled =[[Zanon]]{{sup|[[Gamera: Super Monster|G:SM]]}} | |controlled =[[Zanon]]{{sup|[[Gamera: Super Monster|G:SM]]}} | ||
|relationships =[[Virasians]] {{small2|(Fusees)}} | |relationships =[[Virasians]] {{small2|(Fusees)}} | ||
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|enemies =[[Gamera]] | |enemies =[[Gamera]] | ||
|created =Nisan Takahashi | |created =Nisan Takahashi | ||
| | |firstappearance =''[[Gamera vs. Viras]]'' | ||
|roar =[[File:Viras_Roar.ogg|180px|center|noicon]]{{More Roars}} | |roar =[[File:Viras_Roar.ogg|180px|center|noicon]]{{More Roars}} | ||
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'''Viras''' {{Nihongo|バイラス|Bairasu}} is an alien [[kaiju]] created by [[Daiei]] that first appeared in the [[1968]] [[:Category:Gamera Films|Gamera]] [[:Category:Films|film]], ''[[Gamera vs. Viras]]''. | '''Viras''' {{Nihongo|バイラス|Bairasu}} is an alien [[kaiju]] created by [[Kadokawa|Daiei]] that first appeared in the [[1968]] [[:Category:Gamera Films|Gamera]] [[:Category:Films|film]], ''[[Gamera vs. Viras]]''. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===[[Showa era|Showa Series]]=== | ===[[Showa era|Showa Series]]=== | ||
====''[[Gamera vs. Viras]]''==== | ====''[[Gamera vs. Viras]]''==== | ||
Viras was the leader of an expedition force of [[Virasians]], set upon conquering the [[Earth]] who chose not to disguise himself. An earlier attempt by his kind was easily thwarted by Gamera, so Viras employed a mind probe to discover Gamera's weaknesses. Viras discovered Gamera's kindness to children, and exploited it by kidnapping two Boy Scouts and using them as hostages, coercing Gamera to get into perfect position for the launching of the [[Virasian Mind | Viras was the leader of an expedition force of [[Virasians]], set upon conquering the [[Earth]] who chose not to disguise himself. An earlier attempt by his kind was easily thwarted by Gamera, so Viras employed a mind probe to discover Gamera's weaknesses. Viras discovered Gamera's kindness to children, and exploited it by kidnapping two Boy Scouts and using them as hostages, coercing Gamera to get into perfect position for the launching of the [[Virasian Mind Control Device|mind-control device]]. Gamera was then made to rampage through Japan, with the targets being the [[Okomasashi Dam]] and eventually [[Tokyo]]. | ||
When the two boys were able to escape, Gamera attacked, and Viras fused with the other Virasians to become a giant. After a fierce battle, Viras was defeated when Gamera flew with him up into the atmosphere, where he froze solid. Gamera then dropped Viras, and he exploded violently after colliding with the ocean. | When the two boys were able to escape, Gamera attacked, and Viras fused with the other Virasians to become a giant. After a fierce battle, Viras was defeated when Gamera flew with him up into the atmosphere, where he froze solid. Gamera then dropped Viras, and he exploded violently after colliding with the ocean. | ||
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===Weaknesses=== | ===Weaknesses=== | ||
Viras is susceptible to being frozen. Gamera kills him by flying him up in to the atmosphere and freezing him solid. | Viras is susceptible to being frozen. Gamera kills him by flying him up in to the atmosphere and freezing him solid. | ||
==Filmography== | |||
*''[[Gamera vs. Viras]]'' ([[1968]]) | |||
*''[[Gamera: Super Monster]]'' ([[1980]]) [stock footage] | |||
==Video Games== | ==Video Games== | ||
*''[[CR Gamera]]'' | *''[[CR Gamera]]'' | ||
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[[File:Virascomic.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Viras in the Dark Horse Gamera comics]]Viras made an appearance in the short-lived Gamera comic series by Dark Horse that was based on the Heisei Gamera movies. In this series, he was the product of experimentation with Gyaos DNA. He'd eventually face off against Gamera amidst the streets of Paris, France. In said comic series he looked relatively the same, except for more Octopus/Squid-like features. | [[File:Virascomic.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Viras in the Dark Horse Gamera comics]]Viras made an appearance in the short-lived Gamera comic series by Dark Horse that was based on the Heisei Gamera movies. In this series, he was the product of experimentation with Gyaos DNA. He'd eventually face off against Gamera amidst the streets of Paris, France. In said comic series he looked relatively the same, except for more Octopus/Squid-like features. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main|Viras/Gallery}} | {{Main|Viras/Gallery}} | ||
==Roars== | ==Roars== | ||
{{videos| | {{videos| | ||
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_tjLeZZ8ac</youtube>|Viras' roars}} | {{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_tjLeZZ8ac</youtube>|Viras' roars}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Viras is the first space monster to fight [[Gamera]], followed by [[Guiron]]. | *Viras is the first space monster to fight [[Gamera]], followed by [[Guiron]]. | ||
*Viras is the first (and so far, only) monster in the ''Gamera'' franchise to be a [[:Category:Superorganisms|superorganism]], a creature comprised of numerous independent units. | *Viras is the first (and so far, only) monster in the ''Gamera'' franchise to be a [[:Category:Superorganisms|superorganism]], a creature comprised of numerous independent units. | ||
*Viras is among the first examples of an alien who grows into a monster by combining with more of his kind. Other examples of this include [[Hedorah]] and the large [[ | *Viras is among the first examples of an alien who grows into a monster by combining with more of his kind. Other examples of this include [[Hedorah]] and the large [[Millennian]]. | ||
{{Monsters}} | {{Monsters}} | ||
{{Era|DAI|SHO|KAI|VIR}} | {{Era|DAI|SHO|KAI|VIR}} | ||
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Viras (バイラス Bairasu) is an alien kaiju created by Daiei that first appeared in the 1968 Gamera film, Gamera vs. Viras.
History
Showa Series
Gamera vs. Viras
Viras was the leader of an expedition force of Virasians, set upon conquering the Earth who chose not to disguise himself. An earlier attempt by his kind was easily thwarted by Gamera, so Viras employed a mind probe to discover Gamera's weaknesses. Viras discovered Gamera's kindness to children, and exploited it by kidnapping two Boy Scouts and using them as hostages, coercing Gamera to get into perfect position for the launching of the mind-control device. Gamera was then made to rampage through Japan, with the targets being the Okomasashi Dam and eventually Tokyo.
When the two boys were able to escape, Gamera attacked, and Viras fused with the other Virasians to become a giant. After a fierce battle, Viras was defeated when Gamera flew with him up into the atmosphere, where he froze solid. Gamera then dropped Viras, and he exploded violently after colliding with the ocean.
Gamera: Super Monster
Like most of his fellow Showa era monsters, Viras has not appeared in any movies since his initial movie debut, save for a stock footage appearance in the film Gamera: Super Monster. In this film, he is one of Zanon's pawns. Inexplicably, the evil spacewoman Giruge refers to Viras as Zanon, despite the fact that this is both the same name as the alien controlling him, and the ship the alien pilots. Onscreen text, however, still refers to the monster as "Space Monster Viras."
Abilities
Viras' main attack is his constricting tentacles on both his body and head. He possesses a sharp beak and can make the tentacles on his head form into a spear-like point. He has no projectile weapons to speak of. He also has the ability to breath underwater and the ability to talk through telepathy.
Weaknesses
Viras is susceptible to being frozen. Gamera kills him by flying him up in to the atmosphere and freezing him solid.
Filmography
- Gamera vs. Viras (1968)
- Gamera: Super Monster (1980) [stock footage]
Video Games
Comics
Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe
Viras made an appearance in the short-lived Gamera comic series by Dark Horse that was based on the Heisei Gamera movies. In this series, he was the product of experimentation with Gyaos DNA. He'd eventually face off against Gamera amidst the streets of Paris, France. In said comic series he looked relatively the same, except for more Octopus/Squid-like features.
Gallery
- Main article: Viras/Gallery.
Roars
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Trivia
- Viras is the first space monster to fight Gamera, followed by Guiron.
- Viras is the first (and so far, only) monster in the Gamera franchise to be a superorganism, a creature comprised of numerous independent units.
- Viras is among the first examples of an alien who grows into a monster by combining with more of his kind. Other examples of this include Hedorah and the large Millennian.
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