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lead=yes is a giant monster, or , that appeared in the 1972 film, Godzilla vs. Gigan. In Showa era, Gigan is a giant extraterrestrial monster, resembling a species of reptile, who was turned into a by the alien race known as the Nebulans. In Millennium era, Gigan is a created by the Xilliens and fought millennia ago before he was defeated by her and later awaken by the Xilliens in the present time. Gigan sports a huge in his frontal abdominal region, large metallic hooks for hands, and a bird-like beak.

(2025). 9780786409617, McFarland & Company. .
Gigan is considered one of 's most brutal and violent opponents, and the first kaiju in the Toho sci-fi series to make him noticeably bleed. Complex listed the character as No. 2 on its "The 15 Most Badass Kaiju Monsters of All Time" list.Josh Robertson, "The 15 Most Badass Kaiju Monsters of All Time", Complex (May 18, 2014)


Overview

Development and design
Gigan was created during the early 1970s, when the Godzilla films had undergone a comic book-like shift both in tone and special effects and were now purely science fiction fare, budgets were greatly reduced, so Gigan was designed as both a marketing ploy for children's toys and as a completely alien creature whose design would not have necessitated the same attention to detail needed for Godzilla's previously more earthly opponents.
(2025). 9780786447497, McFarland & Co..

The character was first conceived by in his script Godzilla vs. the Space Monsters – Earth Defense Directive, which contained elements that would later be incorporated into Godzilla vs. Gigan, including having a mind-controlled Gigan teaming up with , though the script also included and the mastermind behind the space monsters' actions was a living brain called Miko.

The first Gigan suit was designed by illustrator Takayoshi Mizuki, modeled by suitmaker Noboyuki Yasamaru, and was worn by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who had starred as 's suit actor in Godzilla vs. Hedorah the year previously. The two initially did not get on well during filming, as Yasamaru focused more on the suit's appearance than on its practicality, at one point making the character's hand-hooks out of pure , which made lifting them almost impossible. The Art of Suit Acting (2006) - Classic Media Godzilla Raids Again DVD featurette In portraying Gigan, Satsuma deliberately emphasized the character's destructive personality. For Gigan's appearance in Zone Fighter, Satsuma did not reprise the role.David Milner, "Kenpachiro Satsuma Interview I" , Kaiju Conversations (December 1993) Special effects director had initially wanted to give Gigan the ability to fire a laser beam from its forehead in homage to depicting the sporting a halo around his head, but the idea was scrapped, as Nakano felt that the character was already powerful enough. The beam was nevertheless included in some promotional stills, along with various Godzilla video games.David Milner, "Teruyoshi Nakano Interview" , Kaiju Conversations (July 1994)


Characteristics
Gigan possesses an integrated to fly, a in his abdomen, and hooked blades in place of hands.

In , the tips of the hooks were able to release an explosive charge on contact with an enemy.

The Godzilla: Final Wars version has in his arms, a plier at the end of his tail, and can shoot boomerang circular saw blades from his neck and a laser from his eyes. Later the Xiliens replaced his hooks with double-bladed .


Showa era (1972-1973)
Gigan debuts in the 1972 film Godzilla vs. Gigan, in which he and are summoned to Earth by the Nebulans, cockroach-like alien race whose planet had been ravaged by another race and wish to subjugate the Earth in order to create a of "perfect peace". However, the monsters are challenged and defeated by Godzilla and . Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972). Directed by Jun Fukuda. Toho

In the 1973 film, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Gigan is sent by the Nebulans to assist the Seatopian in their assault on humanity by aiding their god, , in a battle against Godzilla and Jet Jaguar. After having his arm broken by Jet Jaguar however, Gigan retreats into outer space, leaving Megalon to face Godzilla and Jet Jaguar alone. Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973). Directed by Jun Fukuda. Toho

In the same year, Gigan also makes an appearance in Toho's television series , after his battle with Godzilla and Jet Jaguar, Gigan is captured by alien race called the Garogans and sent back to Earth to prevent Godzilla from rescuing Zone Fighter. He was temporarily defeated by the former, but revived once Godzilla left and faced Zone Fighter, who eventually killed Gigan."By a Thread - The Roar of Godzilla!". . Directed by . June 11, 1973


Millennium era (2004)
After a 31-year absence, Gigan returned in the film . Millennia prior, Gigan is an ancient bioweapon created by the alien race called Xillien and had fought for the fate of the Earth and was defeated. In the present time, his mummified body is discovered in and Xilliens awaken Gigan to assist them in destroying Earth and destroy the to stop its human and mutant occupants from awakening Godzilla at . While Gigan disables the Gotengo, the crew succeed of freeing Godzilla. Gigan faces Godzilla in battle, but is defeated after Godzilla decapitates his head with atomic breath. The Xiliens recover and modify Gigan with chainsaw to assist Monster X in fighting Godzilla at Tokyo. However, Gigan battles Mothra once more, but inadvertently decapitates himself with his own razor disks after he attempts to kill Mothra before she destroys him once and for all. (2004). Directed by Ryūhei Kitamura. Toho


Reiwa era (2022-present)
Gigan returned in Gemstone's GvG and Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex, where Godzilla battles an army of soldiers known as Gigan Miles led by the elite red-colored Gigan Rex.

The chibi version of Gigan appears in Chibi Godzilla Raids Again is depicted as the cyborg who attempts to retrieve Chibi Mechagodzilla to destroy Monster Island. However, Chibi Gigan is always easily refuted and persuaded so he never achieves his goal.


Appearances

Films
  • Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
  • Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
  • (2004)


Television


Web content
  • Godziban (2019–present)
  • Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex (2022)
  • Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks (2022)
  • Godzilla vs. Megalon (2023)


Video games
  • (NES – 1988)
  • Kaijū-ō Godzilla / King of the Monsters, Godzilla ( – 1993)
  • ( – 1993)
  • / Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters ( – 1994)
  • ( – 1995)
  • Godzilla Trading Battle ( – 1998)
  • (, Xbox – 2002/2003)
  • (Xbox, PS2 – 2004)
  • ( – 2007) – The Millennium version is exclusive in the version.
  • (PS2 – 2007) – The Showa version is exclusive to the PlayStation 2 version.
  • (PS3, PS4)
  • Godzilla Defense Force (2019)
  • Godzilla Battle Line (2021)
  • (PS4, PS5, Steam, Epic Games - 2022)


Literature
  • Godzilla at World's End (novel – 1998)
  • (comic; 2011–2012)
  • (comic – 2012)
  • (comic; 2012–2013)
  • (comic; 2013–2015)
  • (comic – 2016)
  • Godzilla: Project Mechagodzilla (novel – 2018)


Music
  • Gigan (a.k.a. Zymeer) is a rapper from hip-hop group Monsta Island Czars also featured on the Take Me to Your Leader album.
  • Guitar virtuoso wrote a song called "Gigan", as well as another named "Mecha Gigan". They appear on his 2006 albums The Elephant Man's Alarm Clock and Crime Slunk Scene.


Cultural references
  • The character from Zatch Bell! has a toy that is similar in appearance to Gigan.
  • In Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure, a monster similar in appearance to Gigan appears, living on Monster Island.
  • In there are two tracks called Gigan Rocks and Gigan Device. Each has a statue of a birdlike creature with a sharp beak, which looks similar to Gigan himself.


Bibliography

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