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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox character
| colour = #001
| name = Baragon
| name = Baragon
| series = [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla film series]]
| series = [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla film series]]
| image = Baragongmk01.jpg
| image = Baragongmk01.jpg
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| caption = Baragon as featured in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''
| caption =
| first = ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' (1965)
| first = ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'' (1965)
| last = ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' (2001)
| last =
| creator =
| creator =
| portrayer = {{Plainlist|
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| alias =
| alias =
| species = [[Dinosaur]]-like creature
| species = [[Dinosaur]] species or dinosaur-like creature
| data1 = [[Keizō Murase]]<ref name="Murase">{{Cite book|last1=Murase|first1=Keizo|title=Monster Maker: Keizo Murase - Treasured KAIJU Photobook|last2=Wakasa|first2=Shin'ichi|date=September 24, 2015 |publisher=Yosensha|pages=264–265|isbn=978-4800307569|publication-date=September 9, 2015|language=Japanese}}</ref>
| data1 = [[Keizō Murase]]<ref name="Murase">{{Cite book|last1=Murase|first1=Keizo|title=Monster Maker: Keizo Murase - Treasured KAIJU Photobook|last2=Wakasa|first2=Shin'ichi|date=September 24, 2015 |publisher=Yosensha|pages=264–265|isbn=978-4800307569|publication-date=September 9, 2015|language=Japanese}}</ref>
| lbl1 = Modeled by
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{{nihongo|'''Baragon'''|バラゴン|Baragon}} is a fictional monster, or ''[[kaiju]]'', which first appeared in [[Ishirō Honda]]'s 1965 film ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'', produced and distributed by [[Toho]]. Depicted as a four-legged, horned [[dinosaur]]-like creature with large ears,<ref name="gamespot">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-save-the-earth-monster-profile-baragon/1100-6109598/|title=Godzilla: Save the Earth Monster Profile - Baragon - GameSpot|publisher=gamespot.com|access-date=2014-05-31}}</ref> Baragon appeared alongside [[Godzilla]] and other monster characters in films in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise]], also produced by Toho, including ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' and ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bogue |first1=Mike |title=Apocalypse Then: American and Japanese Atomic Cinema, 1951-1967 |date=2017 |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=9781476668413 |pages=99–100}}</ref>
{{nihongo|'''Baragon'''|バラゴン|Baragon}} is a fictional monster, or ''[[kaiju]]'', which first appeared in [[Ishirō Honda]]'s 1965 film ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'', produced and distributed by [[Toho]]. Depicted as a burrowing, four-legged, horned [[dinosaur]]-like creature with large ears,<ref name="gamespot">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-save-the-earth-monster-profile-baragon/1100-6109598/|title=Godzilla: Save the Earth Monster Profile - Baragon - GameSpot|publisher=gamespot.com|access-date=2014-05-31}}</ref> Baragon appeared alongside [[Godzilla]] and other monster characters in films in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise]], also produced by Toho, including ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' (1968) and ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bogue |first1=Mike |title=Apocalypse Then: American and Japanese Atomic Cinema, 1951-1967 |date=2017 |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=9781476668413 |pages=99–100}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Showa series===
===Showa series===
In the film ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'', Baragon is depicted as a [[kaiju]] that evolved from the fictional dinosaur ''Baranosdragon'' and burrowed underground to escape the extinction of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. It adapted and survived over the years but when the sounds of a nearby factory disturb and awaken him during the events of the film, Baragon emerges from underground and attacks the factory. It later attacks and destroys a village and eats all of a farm's livestock. As Baragon was not sighted in the attacks, the mutant human [[Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein]] was blamed for them until a survivor of the factory attack came forward, citing a different monster attacked him. While searching for Frankenstein, a group of scientists set off explosives, which attracts Baragon. It attacks the scientists, but Frankenstein arrives to protect them. The two engage each other in battle, with the latter defeating Baragon by breaking its neck before a fissure opens and swallows both combatants.
In the film ''[[Frankenstein vs. Baragon]]'', Baragon is depicted as a [[kaiju]] that evolved from the fictional dinosaur ''Baranosdragon'', burrowed underground to escape the extinction of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, and adapted and survived over the years. When the sounds of a nearby factory disturb and awaken it during the events of the film, Baragon emerges to attack the factory. It later attacks and destroys a village and eats all of a farm's livestock. As Baragon was not sighted in the attacks, the mutant human [[Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein]] was blamed for them until a survivor of the factory attack came forward, citing a different monster attacked him. While searching for Frankenstein, a group of scientists set off explosives, which attracts Baragon. It attacks the scientists, but Frankenstein arrives to protect them. The two engage each other in battle, with the latter defeating Baragon by breaking its neck before a fissure opens and swallows both combatants.


In the film ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'', a different, smaller Baragon appears as one of several of Earth's monsters kept in captivity on [[Monsterland and Monster Island|Monster Island]]. They are later brainwashed by the alien Kilaaks and sent to destroy Earth's major cities as part of their invasion, but a group of human astronauts destroy the Kilaaks' control device. In retaliation, the aliens send [[King Ghidorah]] to kill Earth's monsters. Most of them engage and eventually kill the space dragon in combat, though Baragon did not take part in either. Following this, Earth's monsters returned to Monster Island to live in peace.
In the film ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'', a different, smaller Baragon appears as one of several of Earth's monsters kept in captivity on Monster Island. They are later brainwashed by the alien Kilaaks and sent to destroy Earth's major cities as part of their invasion, but a group of human astronauts destroy the Kilaaks' control device. In retaliation, the aliens send [[King Ghidorah]] to kill Earth's monsters. Most of them engage and eventually kill the space dragon in combat, though Baragon did not take part in either. Following this, Earth's monsters returned to Monster Island to live in peace.


===Millennium series===
===Millennium series===
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===Abilities===
===Abilities===
All incarnations of Baragon are adept burrowers, with the Millennium incarnation being referred to as the "God of the Earth". The aforementioned incarnation can also leap great distances. Additionally, the Showa version can fire a heat ray from its mouth, though in the Atari games, the beam comes from its horn.
All incarnations of Baragon are adept burrowers, with the Millennium incarnation being referred to as the "God of the Earth". The aforementioned incarnation can also leap great distances. Additionally, the Showa version can [[Fire-breathing monster|breathe fire]] or shoot a heat ray from its mouth. In the Atari video games, the heat ray comes from its horn.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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* ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004; stock footage cameo)
* ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004; stock footage cameo)
* ''[[Pacific Rim Uprising]]'' (2018; skull)


===Television===
===Television===
* ''[[Godzilla Island]]'' (1997-1998)
* ''[[Godzilla Island]]'' (1997-1998)
* ''Godziban'' (2019-present)
* ''Godziban'' (2019–present)
* ''[[Godzilland]]'' (1992-1993)


===Video games===
===Video games===
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===Cultural references===
===Cultural references===
* The costume used for Baragon was reused three times in the original ''[[Ultraman]]'', the suit was used to make both the monsters [[Neronga]], Magular and [[Gabora]], as well as being used once for Pagos in ''[[Ultra Q]]''.
* The costume used for Baragon was reused three times in the original ''[[Ultraman]]'', the suit was used to make both the monsters Neronga, Magular and Gabora, as well as being used once for Pagos in ''[[Ultra Q]]''.
* Baragon appears via stock footage in the 1978 Indian B-movie ''Aadi Yug''.<ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=http://diedangerdiediekill.blogspot.com/2010/06/aadi-yug-india-1978.html|title=Die, Danger, Die, Die, Kill!: Aadi Yug (India, 1978)|date=June 9, 2010 |publisher=diedangerdiediekill.blogspot.com|access-date=2014-05-31}}</ref>
* Baragon appears via stock footage in the 1978 Indian B-movie ''Aadi Yug''.<ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=http://diedangerdiediekill.blogspot.com/2010/06/aadi-yug-india-1978.html|title=Die, Danger, Die, Die, Kill!: Aadi Yug (India, 1978)|date=June 9, 2010 |publisher=diedangerdiediekill.blogspot.com|access-date=2014-05-31}}</ref>
*The Generation 1 [[Pokémon]] [[Nidoking]] is based on Baragon, and heavily resembles it.
*The Generation 1 [[Pokémon]] [[Nidoking]] is based on Baragon, and heavily resembles it.
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Latest revision as of 07:13, 11 December 2024

Not to be confused with Barragon or Gamera vs. Barugon.

Baragon
Godzilla film series character
Baragon as featured in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
First appearanceFrankenstein vs. Baragon (1965)
Last appearanceGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
Portrayed by
Modeled byKeizō Murase[1]
In-universe information
SpeciesDinosaur species or dinosaur-like creature

Baragon (バラゴン, Baragon) is a fictional monster, or kaiju, which first appeared in Ishirō Honda's 1965 film Frankenstein vs. Baragon, produced and distributed by Toho. Depicted as a burrowing, four-legged, horned dinosaur-like creature with large ears,[2] Baragon appeared alongside Godzilla and other monster characters in films in the Godzilla franchise, also produced by Toho, including Destroy All Monsters (1968) and Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).[3]

Overview

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Showa series

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In the film Frankenstein vs. Baragon, Baragon is depicted as a kaiju that evolved from the fictional dinosaur Baranosdragon, burrowed underground to escape the extinction of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, and adapted and survived over the years. When the sounds of a nearby factory disturb and awaken it during the events of the film, Baragon emerges to attack the factory. It later attacks and destroys a village and eats all of a farm's livestock. As Baragon was not sighted in the attacks, the mutant human Frankenstein was blamed for them until a survivor of the factory attack came forward, citing a different monster attacked him. While searching for Frankenstein, a group of scientists set off explosives, which attracts Baragon. It attacks the scientists, but Frankenstein arrives to protect them. The two engage each other in battle, with the latter defeating Baragon by breaking its neck before a fissure opens and swallows both combatants.

In the film Destroy All Monsters, a different, smaller Baragon appears as one of several of Earth's monsters kept in captivity on Monster Island. They are later brainwashed by the alien Kilaaks and sent to destroy Earth's major cities as part of their invasion, but a group of human astronauts destroy the Kilaaks' control device. In retaliation, the aliens send King Ghidorah to kill Earth's monsters. Most of them engage and eventually kill the space dragon in combat, though Baragon did not take part in either. Following this, Earth's monsters returned to Monster Island to live in peace.

Millennium series

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In the film Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Baragon is depicted as one of Japan's three ancient guardian monsters who were killed years prior by Japanese warriors, who prayed for them to return to save Japan. When Godzilla is revived by the vengeful souls of the people who died in World War II, Baragon and his fellow guardians Mothra and King Ghidorah are revived to confront him. While the three are ultimately killed in battle, they weaken Godzilla enough for Admiral Taizo Tachibana of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to kill it in turn.

Abilities

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All incarnations of Baragon are adept burrowers, with the Millennium incarnation being referred to as the "God of the Earth". The aforementioned incarnation can also leap great distances. Additionally, the Showa version can breathe fire or shoot a heat ray from its mouth. In the Atari video games, the heat ray comes from its horn.

Appearances

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Films

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Television

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Video games

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Literature

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Cultural references

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  • The costume used for Baragon was reused three times in the original Ultraman, the suit was used to make both the monsters Neronga, Magular and Gabora, as well as being used once for Pagos in Ultra Q.
  • Baragon appears via stock footage in the 1978 Indian B-movie Aadi Yug.[4]
  • The Generation 1 Pokémon Nidoking is based on Baragon, and heavily resembles it.

References

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  1. ^ Murase, Keizo; Wakasa, Shin'ichi (September 24, 2015). Monster Maker: Keizo Murase - Treasured KAIJU Photobook (in Japanese). Yosensha (published September 9, 2015). pp. 264–265. ISBN 978-4800307569.
  2. ^ "Godzilla: Save the Earth Monster Profile - Baragon - GameSpot". gamespot.com. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  3. ^ Bogue, Mike (2017). Apocalypse Then: American and Japanese Atomic Cinema, 1951-1967. McFarland & Co. pp. 99–100. ISBN 9781476668413.
  4. ^ "Die, Danger, Die, Die, Kill!: Aadi Yug (India, 1978)". diedangerdiediekill.blogspot.com. June 9, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
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