Varan
Giant Lizard Kaiju
Giant lizard kaiju appearing in Toho's tokusatsu film 'Giant Monster Varan' released in 1958. It rampages while freely moving across land, sea, and air.
Trivia
- Varan is a kaiju from a standalone film released in 1958, unusual for the era in possessing wings.
- One of the early representative examples among kaiju with flight capabilities.
- The film was shot using hand-drawn miniature backgrounds and suit actors.
- Varan's design is unique, combining reptiles and pterosaurs.
- Giant Monster Varan was created as a kaiju from a standalone work distinct from the Godzilla series.
Alternate names
Varan
Giant Lizard Kaiju
Profile
- Species
- Kaiju
- Birth year
- Late 1950s
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Large lizard-type kaiju covered entirely in scales. It has large wings and can also fly in the air. Its body is primarily tan-brown with a sturdy build.
- Height
- Approximately 30 meters
- Weight
- Several thousand tons
- Eye color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Large wings
- Lizard-like scales
- Long tail
- Iconic items
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- Wings
- Scales
- Tail
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Feral
- Detailed personality
- Possesses an instinctive and ferocious personality, attacking humans and structures. It has a strong defensive instinct and seeks to protect its territory.
- Keywords
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- Feral
- Ferocious
- Instinctive
- Solitary
- Destructive
- Talents
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- High-speed land movement
- Flight
- Underwater diving
- Tough durability
- Attacks with tail and claws
- Skills
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- Flight ability
- Quick movements
- High aggressiveness
- Motivation
- Protects its territory and acts according to its survival instincts.
History
- Backstory
- Mysterious giant monster discovered on a southern island. Said to have inhabited underground or underwater areas, it attacked the city as a giant monster.
- Debut date
- April 19, 1958
- Work title
- Giant Monster Varan
- Media type
- Movie
Release of the film 'Giant Monster Varan'
- Significant event
- Release of the film 'Giant Monster Varan'
- Description
- First appeared in the tokusatsu film released by Toho in 1958. Starred as the protagonist kaiju.
Connection to the Godzilla series
- Significant event
- Connection to the Godzilla series
- Description
- As a member of the Toho kaiju roster, it is sometimes referenced in derivative media from past Godzilla works, though official co-appearances are rare.
Relationships
Toho Kaiju
Toho Kaiju: unknown
Media appearances
Giant Monster Varan
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 1958
Varan Figure
Merchandise
Released in various years
Voice cast and creators
Toho
- Creator name
- Toho
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Varan Sofubi Figure
- Item name
- Varan Sofubi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited