Battra (Adult/Dark Form)

Mothra's Nemesis, Dark Guardian

Battra's adult form known as Mothra's rival species, the dark form. Possessing powerful and sharp wings, it is a giant kaiju existing between the destruction and protection of nature.

Trivia

  • Battra was designed as Mothra's rival species within the Godzilla series.
  • While appearing as a dark species, it possesses a complex character that is not entirely evil.
  • Its adult form is powerful and intimidating, and highly popular among fans.

Alternate names

Battra (Imperial Form) Battra (Dark Form) Dark Battra

Tags

Battra Mothra Kaiju Toho Godzilla series Tokusatsu Dark Hero Adult Form

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Profile

Species
Giant Insectoid Kaiju

Appearance

Overall appearance
A large insect-type kaiju primarily black in color, with a scale-like hard exoskeleton and golden eyes. Its wings are powerful, exuding an intimidating presence unique to the dark form.
Height
Approximately 80 meters
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp and large wings
  • Hard scale-like exoskeleton
  • Yellow eyes
  • Well-developed clawed forelegs
Iconic items
  • Wings unique to the dark form
  • Pointed horns
  • Energy beams

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Guardian
Detailed personality
While seeking to protect the harmony of nature, its power is destructive and cold-hearted. It is in an adversarial relationship with Mothra, but not absolute evil, possessing a strong sense of mission as a guardian.
Keywords
  • Resilient
  • Calm
  • Guardian
  • Destructive
  • Antagonistic
Motto
No mercy to those who destroy the harmony of nature
Talents
  • Aerial combat capabilities
  • Energy emission
  • High durability
  • Superior sensory organs
Skills
  • Flight proficiency
  • Combat strategy
  • Energy wave attacks
  • Darkness manipulation abilities
Motivation
To protect the balance of the natural world and maintain the harmony of the world while opposing Mothra.

History

Backstory
Battra appears as one of the dark species opposing the guardian of nature, Mothra. In its adult form, it brings chaos to the natural world with its immense power and intimidating presence, but fundamentally, it carries a mission to preserve the harmony of nature.
Debut date
December 12, 1992
Work title
Mothra 2: Battle Under the Sea
Media type
Movie

Fierce Battle with Mothra

Significant event
Fierce Battle with Mothra
Description
Possessing immense power as the dark form, it engaged in an epic battle with Mothra.

Relationships

Dark Battra

Dark Battra: leader

Media appearances

Mothra 2: Battle Under the Sea

Movie / Supporting

1992 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Battra Adult Figure

Item name
Battra Adult Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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