Gamaron
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Gamaron (ガマロン Gamaron) is a kaiju that was first created as a plastic model kit by Nitto in 1966. Amapro would later make their own figures of Gamaron and Wanigon, advertising them in the 2000 short film Wanigon vs. Gamaron.[2]
Development
Gamaron stems from Gamagon, a poisonous, villainous frog kaiju from a short serial story Death Battle: Gamagon vs. Ganiri on Weekly Shonen King,[3][4] while its design is also partially reminiscent of Gamera (as Wanigon was designed after Barugon).
Gamaron diverges heavily from the two kaiju it was based on, Gamagon and Gamera, while Gamaron's characteristics, abilities, personality, and size were altered from that of Gamagon.
Design
Gamaron is a round frog covered in tan and green skin adorned with dark warts. It has a pair of very large hind legs, a stubby tail, a tympanum which glows red when the monster's alive, and a wavy membrane running down its spine. Gamaron's mouth has two large fangs, as well as two smaller fangs on its lower jaw.
History
- Wanigon vs. Gamaron (2000)
Heisei era
Wanigon vs. Gamaron
Gamaron rose out of a construction site before Wanigon as the latter wandered through a city. Both monsters stared each other down and roared in each other's faces before Gamaron suddenly leaped in the air and crashed into a building, dazing it. Before Gamaron could recover, Wanigon charged and stabbed it in the stomach with its horn before knocking Gamaron over with a headbutt. Wanigon pinned Gamaron down and began biting its chest, pulling away with a line of intestines, which it promptly ate. Suddenly, Gamaron surged back to life and leaped up, biting Wanigon on the neck and not letting go despite the larger monster's struggles. Wanigon foamed at the mouth before collapsing into a building, dead. Immediately afterwards, Gamaron succumbed to its injuries, collapsing right next to Wanigon and dying.
Abilities
Laser
Gamaron is capable of firing lasers from its dorsal fins.[1]
Physical abilities
Gamaron is capable of launching itself 600 meters into the air with a single jump.[1] In Wanigon vs. Gamaron, Gamaron kept a firm bite on Wanigon's throat even as it repeatedly hit it.
Burrowing
Supported by its title, "Underground Monster", Gamaron can travel underground at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour.[1] In Wanigon vs. Gamaron, emerged from the ground under a construction site.
Amphibiousness
Gamaron can travel underwater at a speed of 100 knots.[1]
Revitalization
In Wanigon vs. Gamaron, Gamaron resuscitated after initially dying to Wanigon, allowing the smaller monster to kill its foe.
Weaknesses
In Wanigon vs. Gamaron, Gamaron was stunned from colliding with a building, which allowed Wanigon to close the distance and mortally wound the creature with melee attacks.
Gallery
- Main article: Gamaron/Gallery.
Trivia
- Gamaron loves to eat minerals such as uranium, cobalt, gold, and silver.[1]
- Gamaron's height and weight coincidentally correspond to that of the Heisei trilogy Gamera.
References
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