King Caesar
Kaiju modeled after Okinawa's guardian deity Shisa
Appears in Toho tokusatsu kaiju films in the Godzilla series, a legendary kaiju modeled after Okinawa's guardian deity Shisa. Sometimes teams up with Godzilla.
Trivia
- King Caesar's name is sometimes written as King Seasar or SEASAR in materials.
- Its eyes have concentric circle patterns and glow red when awakened.
- Setting where combat abilities are enhanced by ears standing on end.
- Possesses the unique ability to absorb enemy beams with the right eye, amplify them, and fire back from the left eye.
- Modeled after the large stone lion sculpture in Tomeshi, Yaese Town, Okinawa.
- Suit fur material used mohair and Boston company's fiber.
Alternate names
King Caesar
Legendary kaiju
King Ceasar
Profile
- Species
- Kaiju
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Giant kaiju modeled after a lion (Shisa). It has the exact body shape of a standing Shisa, with long fur on the upper body and vermilion copper-colored square scales covering the lower body. It has a green gem on its forehead, and its eyes have concentric circle patterns that glow red when awakened. It has large ears that stand on end when its fighting spirit rises. Its hands and feet have three fingers with large claws. Its tail is always erect.
- Height
- 50m (first generation) / 100m (FINAL WARS version)
- Weight
- 30,000 tons (first generation) / 50,000 tons (FINAL WARS version)
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
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- Green gem on the forehead
- Glowing eyes with concentric circle patterns
- Large ears that stand on end
- Three-fingered hands and feet
- Vermilion copper-colored scales
- Iconic items
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- Forehead gem
- Ears that stand on end
- Prism beam (special ability)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Protective
- Detailed personality
- Holds the legend as Okinawa's guardian deity, with a strong will to protect regional peace. Fights bravely against enemies, but fundamentally has a strong role as a protector. Agile with superior combat abilities, and said to possess mysterious mystical powers.
- Keywords
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- Guardian deity
- Brave
- Mysterious
- Supporter
- Combat-oriented
- Motto
- Protects Ryukyu and wields the power of appeasement of spirits.
- Talents
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- Superior agility
- Jump height of 1,000m
- Sharp hearing
- Prism beam output amplification ability
- Physical tackle techniques
- Skills
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- Attack tackle (Tackle Break)
- Flying kick (Flying Shisa Attack)
- Ability enhancement by erecting ears during combat
- Beam absorption, amplification, and reflection attacks
- Motivation
- Protecting the peace of Okinawa and Earth.
- Habits
- Ears stand on end when fighting spirit rises.
- Favorite places
- Okinawa, Cape Manzamo, Cape Manza
History
- Backstory
- Legendary kaiju passed down as the guardian deity of the ancient Ryukyu Ande royal family. Sleeps in Okinawa's rock walls and is said to awaken when crisis befalls Ryukyu. In its debut, it challenged Mechagodzilla, and later teamed up with Godzilla. The first generation appeared in the Showa era's Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and the second in Godzilla: Final Wars.
- Debut date
- March 21, 1974
- Work title
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
- Media type
- Movie
Appearance in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
- Significant event
- Appearance in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
- Description
- Awakens from slumber to protect Okinawa, fights Mechagodzilla, and ultimately teams up with Godzilla to defeat the enemy.
Appearance in Godzilla: Final Wars
- Significant event
- Appearance in Godzilla: Final Wars
- Description
- Appears as Okinawa's guardian deity. Fights alongside other kaiju against the Xiliens and engages in fierce battle with Godzilla.
Appearance in Godzilla Island
- Significant event
- Appearance in Godzilla Island
- Description
- Serves as the elder of the island's kaiju with mystical powers and also guards the kaiju shrine.
Relationships
Media appearances
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Movie / Supporting
1974
Godzilla: Final Wars
Movie / Supporting
2004
Godzilla Island
Series / Supporting
1997
Voice cast and creators
Mamoru Kusumi
- Voice actor
- Mamoru Kusumi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- First generation (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla)
- Notes
- Suit actor
Soshu Nakagawa
- Voice actor
- Soshu Nakagawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Godzilla: Final Wars
- Notes
- Suit actor
Akihiko Yiguchi
- Creator name
- Akihiko Yiguchi
- Role
- Original author
Akihiko Yiguchi
- Creator name
- Akihiko Yiguchi
- Role
- Character designer
Shinji Nishikawa
- Creator name
- Shinji Nishikawa
- Role
- Character designer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Illustrator
Toho
- Creator name
- Toho
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
King Caesar sofubi figure
- Item name
- King Caesar sofubi figure
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular