Red King (Ultra monster)

Red King (レッドキング Reddo Kingu), also known as Redking, is a dinosaur-like monster originally featured in the 1966 tokusatsu television series, Ultraman. Its first appearance was in Episode # 8, "The Lawless Monster Zone." Red Kings' name comes from the fact that Ultraman's original name was "Red Man" and Red King is considered the "King" of Ultra monsters. Red King has been considered one of Ultraman's most popular foes by fans, and has appeared in countless subsequent Ultra Series, including the more recent Ultraman Mebius and Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle.

Red King's subtitle is "Skull Monster" (どくろ怪獣 Dokuro Kaijū).

Abilities

Red King has superstrength and is able to lift boulders the size of a large hill. ([1] 00:45)

Ultraman

Red King appeared in two incarnations in Ultraman. Presumably, these were two individuals from the same species. Redking's body appears much like a Tyrannosaurus Rex, with the long neck, and narrow, pointy head of a Brachiosaurus, and large bulky Gorilla-like arms. Its mouth is armed large dagger-like fangs. Redking's "Shparr!" cry is one of the most characteristic monster sounds from the series (its roars sound very similar to cries of both Godzilla (when he is injured) and it's mixed with the roar used for Gaila/Green Gargantua in War of the Gargantuas), and the monster's pompous forearm gestures foreshadow the showboating of future pro wrestlers and athletes. Redking accomplished little harm to Ultraman, and possesses no special powers, although he is considered by many fans to be one of the show's most powerful monsters.

The first Redking was discovered on a remote island with other monsters, where a small group of scientists had been terrorized and all but one were ultimately killed. In this episode, Redking appeared along with Magla and Chandrah, also known as Chandlar, and identified by some as Pegila (from the Ultraman series prequel, Ultra Q). This episode also featured the first appearance of Pigmon, a monster the size of a human child that was friendly toward humans.

Redking defeated Chandlar by tearing off a limb/wing and throwing the dismembered limb, as well as some rocks, at him as the monster fled, and was never seen or heard from again. Magla, a burrowing monster, apparently survived the episode almost unnoticed, but was eventually killed by the Science Patrol. Redking killed Pigmon by creating an avalanche of rock. Once Ultraman appeared, Redking was defeated without the need for the Spacium Ray; it is presumed that Ultraman broke Redking's neck after flipping the monster several times. Some suggest he was merely knocked out by the impact.

When Redking finally reappeared, he was as part of another trio of monsters, including Dorako and Gigas. Redking viciously tore Dorako's wings off, and Dorako died of its injuries soon afterward. Gigas was driven off by RedKing and fell victim to an experimental Science Patrol bomb. All three monsters apparently precipitated out of a fragment of comet debris, or were awakened by the comet's radiation; it is not entirely clear, but the comet somehow triggered their appearance. Apparently Redking now presented an extra danger, as it had swallowed a long-lost atomic weapon. Ultraman ultimately paralyzed Redking and raised it off the ground with one of his rarely used telekinesis powers. He then used two of his energy rings to slice Redking into thirds. Apparently the atomic weapon was resting in some sort of gullet in Redking's digestive tract, because Ultraman took the head and neck portion and flew away into space with it to allow the atomic device to detonate without harm.

The Ultraman

This monster re-appeared in the series The Ultraman.

Ultraman 80

This monster re-appeared in the series Ultraman 80 as Revived Red King,because it was brought back to life by Alien Marjin. The PlayStation 2 video game Ultraman: Fighting Evolution 3 has a scenario based on this episode.

After Marjin Seijin was freed from his jar prison he would have granted the wishes of his three rescuers, boys that were into monsters from old times such as Woo and Eleking. They wanted to revive a monster, but couldn't really decide except for one in mind. Red King III was revived by Marjin Seijin and the monster began to rampage through the city to tell the world he was back again. Ultraman 80 quickly came to the scene to stop Red King III from destroying the city. While Red King III landed a few hits and clamp his sharp teeth into the hero's left shoulder, he was of no match for 80. After 80 used the Moonsault Kick to stun Red King III, he was blown to pieces from the Sakcium Beam.

Ultraman Powered

Red King was reused in Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero, where he appeared in a valley inhabited by other monsters, including Chandrah and Pygmon. There were actually Red Kings in this version, male (colored red) and his mate (colored tan). The female was pushed off a cliff to her doom during a fight with Ultraman and Red King wandered away in sorrow. He appeared again near the end of the show but was quickly killed by their version of Dorako.

Ultraman Max

In Ultraman Max, Red King possessed a breath weapon consisting of impact-explosive rocks, not unlike Megalon, except Red King's were a barrage instead of Megalon's singular. Presumably these were a type of waste material expunged from the intestines, used as an offensive deterrent (much like monkeys throwing excrement) against an attacker.

In Ultraman Max, Red King's subtitle is "装甲怪獣"(Soukou Kaijū, Sōkō Kaijū)."装甲" means vehicle armour.

Ultraman Mebius

This monster appeared in Ultraman Mebius. This Red King can jump so high it seems like its flying. This Red King was later turned into Gomora by Gadiba.

After Red King was revived by Gadiba, he began kicking and thrashing the rocky area all around him. GUYS quickly detected it, and set out. As they arrived, Red King began tossing rocks at them, as it had no other means of attacking airborne foes. Their weapons proved useful, and Red King was soon out of rocks. But it quickly smashed a mountain and created more, which it continued to toss at the GUYS aircraft. As Red King raised a large boulder, GUYS managed to shot his hand, causing hi mto drop it out his foot! Red King screamed in pain, and kicked the offending boulder in frustration, but this only hurt his foot more. GUYS closed in, but Red King was not beat yet; using its thick tail and powerful legs, Red King launched himself into the air, straight at the GUYS main aircraft. Lucky for GUYS, Mirai was onboard that aircraft, and turned into Ultraman Mebius. He swiftly kicked Red King, still in mid-air, and the lumbering behemoth fell to the ground below. Red King got right back up, however, and the two titans battled. Although stronger than the original Red King, Mebius had little trouble dealing with this revived Red King, as he easily kncoked it into a mountainside, where its head became stuck. Red King eventually managed to free itself, but was too dizzy to continue fighting, and Mebius finished it off with his Mebium Beam. But the body was not destroyed, and suddenly, the gas monster Gadiba left Red King's body, and created a series of rings around it. Upon re-entering, Red King morphed into Gomola!

Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle

This Monster reappeared in the series.because he was seen on the poster.The show's web site also show him with Sadora and Telesdon,so he might appear with them.

After the destruction of Belargo city the monsters Red King and Earthtron began fighting as the last survivor, a young girl, watched in horror and saved a baby in the rubble. What happened later in the battle is a mystery, but it most likely ended in a draw as they both survived. After the ZAP SPACY crew crash landed on the mysterious planet of Bolias, they surveyed the area, searching for any sign of life. Unfortunately for them, this planet was home to countless monsters! It wasn't long until the monster Telesdon emerged from the Earth, but he was not interested in the humans, for the monster Sadora appeared soon after to do battle! The crew distanced themselves as the two beasts battled, with neither side giving an inch. Their fight, however, attracted the attention of yet another monster; Red King! This juggernaut of a monster easily beat down both Telesdon and Sadora at once, and wasted no time in killing Sadora by choking it to death. One of the ZAP SPACY members, Oki, cheered for Red King defeating the two monsters, but after a deadly glance from the monster, it was obvious he didn't intend to rescue them. Kicking a rock in their direction, nearly killing them, Red King then picked up one of their vehicles, attempting to cursh them with it. The crew quickly shot at it with their ray guns, causing it to explode in Red King's hands! But this only angered him, and he began stomping toward them; their ray guns proved uselss, as they barely made him flinch. That's when Telesdon blindsighted Red King with a powerful tackle; the fight was still on! However, after another beating, Telesdon gave up, and retreated underground, leaving Red King with no opponent....other than the ZAP SPACY crew! Making his way toward their downed airship, he was hit with all of their strongest cannons, missiles, and lasers, but nothing could stop him. That's when the young man Rei, who'd been discovered in the mummified corpse of the monster Pegila, ran up to the beast. Pulling out an odd, rectangular device, called the Battle Nizer , the monster Gomora was summoned straight out of it! As if he was his master, Rei commanded Gomora to fight Red King, and the monster...obeyed him! Now Red King was the one getting beat! Gomora dominated the fight; punching, kicking, tackling, and tossing Red King like he was a walking sandbag; he even put his mighty tail to use! Finally, Red King tried tossing a rock, but Gomora retaliated with the Super Oscillatory wave, a powerful energy attack released from his nasal horn! The rock was quickly destroyed, and Red King himself was blasted with it, falling over in pain. Gomora then charged at Red King, and pierced his belly with his horn! Upon doing do, Gomora let loose with another Oscillatory wave, sending it all through Red King's body! Gomora then heaved the dead weight up, and tossed him over his shoulder; Red King exploded on impact. However, when the monster Bullton appeared before ZAP SPACY, Red King was revived alongside Telesdon and Neronga. All three fought with Gomora and Litra. While Telesdon fought Litra, he accidentally killed Neronga with his flame breath, and then, Litra tricked him into attacking Bullton with his flames, which allowed ZAP SPACY to destroy Bullton with their Hyper Missiles. Telesdon was then killed by Gomora's Super Oscillatory Wave. Red King fought with Gomora again, and had the upperhand. But, Litra entered Pheonix mode and shot a blast of fire down his throat! His body began surging with fire, fit to burst, when Gomora attacked with his Super Oscillatory Wave, destroying Red King for good.

Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey

the monster works together with EX Gomora to destroy armored darkness. He can transformed into EX Red King.

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie

This Monster reappeared in the movie Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie.