Kamacuras

Dual-Sickle Monster

A giant praying mantis kaiju that appears in the Godzilla series. An insect kaiju that grew gigantic due to the failure of a weather control experiment and the influence of radiation.

Quotes

  • Kamacuras, here!
  • Sollgel Island's guardian, Kamacuras.
  • Slashes enemies with giant sickles!

Trivia

  • Suitmation used piano wire operated by about 20 people.
  • Eyes were lit with electric lights in night scenes.
  • Original suit used rigid urethane for bath mats as material.
  • Rock drop attack from the air used actual rocks instead of palm trees during filming.
  • Appeared in a dream in 'Godzilla's Revenge'.
  • Design in 'Godzilla: Final Wars' by Shinji Nishikawa.

Alternate names

Kamacuras Dual-Sickle Monster Praying Mantis Kaiju Mantis Kaiju

Tags

Godzilla Kaiju Praying Mantis Dual-Sickle Monster Tokusatsu Showa Kaiju Toho Monster Island Giant Insect

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Profile

Species
Giant Insect

Appearance

Overall appearance
Giant kaiju modeled after a praying mantis. Primarily reddish-brown body color, with green used on parts of the back and wings. Both arms are sickle-shaped, the right one spear-like and the left one shaped like a saw blade. Eyes glow yellow in the dark.
Height
50m (original Showa version), 90m (2004 version)
Weight
2800t (original Showa version), 20,000t (2004 version)
Eye color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Right forelimb is spear-shaped
  • Left forelimb is a saw-toothed sickle
  • Forward-facing protrusions on the back and chest
  • Yellow eyes that glow in the dark
  • Reddish-brown body color with green parts
Iconic items
  • Sickle-shaped forelimbs
  • Wings (can spread in a fan shape)
  • Eyes that glow yellow

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Savage
Detailed personality
Possesses a very cruel and aggressive personality, launching powerful attacks such as rock drops from the air or forelimb strikes in combat. Forms groups, showing sociality and intelligence.
Keywords
  • Savage
  • Cruel
  • Social
  • High Intelligence
  • Aggressive
Talents
  • Flight Ability
  • High Jumping Ability
  • Coordination
  • Powerful Attack Power
Skills
  • Rock Drop from the Air
  • Slicing with Sickles
  • Piston Attack
Motivation
Territory Defense, Attacking Enemy Kaiju
Habits
Glowing eyes in the dark to intimidate opponents
Favorite foods
Small Animals, Kaiju Eggs
Favorite places
Sollgel Island, Monster Island, Paris (FINAL WARS version)

History

Backstory
Large praying mantises inhabiting the fictional isolated island Sollgel Island in the South Seas grew gigantic and became kaiju due to high temperatures and radioactive substances resulting from a failed weather control experiment. They act in groups and possess high aggressiveness.
Debut date
March 11, 1967
Work title
Son of Godzilla
Media type
Movie

Debut in Son of Godzilla

Significant event
Debut in Son of Godzilla
Description
Confronted Minilla on Sollgel Island. Three formed a group and fought Godzilla. The last one was defeated by Kumonga.

Appearance in Godzilla's Revenge

Significant event
Appearance in Godzilla's Revenge
Description
Appeared alongside three kin in a dream and fought Godzilla but were defeated.

Reappearance in Godzilla: Final Wars

Significant event
Reappearance in Godzilla: Final Wars
Description
Appeared as a 90m giant kaiju in Paris, controlled by Xiliens, confronted the air battleship Eclair of the defense forces, and was defeated in the final battle with Godzilla.

Depiction in GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse

Significant event
Depiction in GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse
Description
Appeared in New York, America, displaying savage rampage. Raged for 72 hours until repelled by humanity, causing numerous casualties.

Relationships

Godzilla

Rival

Confrontation in 'Son of Godzilla'.

Minilla

Rival

Destroyed Minilla's egg and was later attacked by Minilla.

Kumonga

Rival

Captured by Kumonga in the final battle and defeated by its stinger.

Xiliens

Manipulator

Controlled in 'Godzilla: Final Wars' and rampaged in Paris.

Kamacuras Swarm

Kamacuras Swarm: leader

Media appearances

Son of Godzilla

Movie / Supporting

1967-03-11

Godzilla's Revenge

Movie / Supporting

1969

Godzilla: Final Wars

Movie / Supporting

2004

Godzilla Island

Series / Supporting

GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (including novel)

Anime / Supporting

2017 (novel)

Voice cast and creators

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Original author

Shinji Nishikawa

Creator name
Shinji Nishikawa
Role
Character designer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation studio

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Mini Battle G Godzilla Final Wars Kamacuras Figure

Item name
Mini Battle G Godzilla Final Wars Kamacuras Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Toho Kaiju Series Sofubi Kamacuras

Item name
Toho Kaiju Series Sofubi Kamacuras
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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