Battra

Kaiju of Darkness

Giant kaiju with a dark image that appears as Mothra's rival and opposes environmental destruction.

Trivia

  • Battra was designed as Mothra's dark-side counterpart.
  • Mothra and Battra symbolize the contrast between light and darkness.
  • Dark monster that gained popularity in Godzilla vs. Mothra.
  • Battra is the Earth's guardian filled with anger toward environmental destruction.
  • A character that frequently interacts with Mothra in subsequent works.

Alternate names

Battra Dark Mothra Black Mothra

Tags

Godzilla series Tokusatsu kaiju Rival Dark fantasy Giant creature Environmental destruction Mothra Toho kaiju

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Profile

Species
Giant kaiju

Appearance

Overall appearance
Insect-type giant kaiju primarily in black and deep purple tones, with glossy hard exoskeleton. Wings are sharply angular and intimidating. Eyes glow red.
Height
Approximately 50 meters
Weight
unknown
Eye color
Red
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black exoskeleton
  • Red glowing eyes
  • Sharp-angled wings
  • Insect antennae
Iconic items
  • Sharp wings
  • Horns
  • Body shape similar to Mothra
  • Dark armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Protective
Detailed personality
Strong sense of mission as a guardian of nature and the planet, displaying a strict and combative side when angry at environmental destruction. Has a complex relationship with Mothra, being adversarial yet fighting for the same purpose.
Keywords
  • Guardian
  • Combative
  • Environment-focused
  • Rival
  • Dark
  • Proud
Motto
The wrath of nature is inevitable
Talents
  • Flight ability
  • Powerful energy attacks
  • High durability
  • Night combat ability
Skills
  • Aerial combat
  • Energy beam emission
  • Sense to read enemy's movements
Motivation
To prevent environmental destruction and protect the balance of the Earth.

History

Backstory
Dark-side guardian kaiju awakened to prevent the destruction of the planet's nature. Positioned as the antithesis to Mothra's light aspect, possessing destructive power.
Debut date
December 12, 1992
Work title
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Media type
Movie

Appearance in Godzilla vs. Mothra

Significant event
Appearance in Godzilla vs. Mothra
Description
Showed its figure fighting environmental destruction with dark power as Mothra's rival.

Scenes of cooperation

Significant event
Scenes of cooperation
Description
Sometimes cooperates with Godzilla or Mothra to protect the Earth.

Relationships

Mothra

Rival

While opposing each other as guardians of the environment, they sometimes cooperate for the sake of the Earth.

Media appearances

Godzilla vs. Mothra

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1992

Mothra 2: The Great Battle Under the Sea

Movie / Supporting

Released in 1997

Voice cast and creators

unknown

Voice actor
unknown
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Toho Film Production Team

Creator name
Toho Film Production Team
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

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