Matango (Showa)

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==Summary==
Matango (マタンゴ Matango) are mutant fungus kaiju that appeared in the 1963 Toho film, Matango.
A species of fungus native to a remote island in the South Pacific, the Matango were mutated by the radiation from nuclear tests conducted in the area. Their growth accelerated, the Matango overran the entire island. The crew of a fishing boat which crashed on the island fell victim to the Matango after eating it, transformed into grotesque creatures covered in spores. When a yacht crashed on the island not long after, the passengers found the older shipwreck and discovered a log warning about the dangers of consuming the fungus. However, one-by-one the crash survivors gave in and ate the fungus, and were themselves transformed into Matango zombies. Only one survivor managed to escape back to Japan, but still ended up being infected by exposure to the Matango spores.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least 
Name: Matango
Origin: Godzilla
Gender: Hermaphrodite
Age: Unknown
Classification: Parasitic mutated fungi
Powers and Abilities: Peak Human Physical Characteristics, Disease Manipulation (Through their bite), Limited Enhanced Senses (Zombies can identify other members of their species through their smell), Immortality (Types 2 and 7), Stealth Mastery (Zombies can move extremely silently while hunting and hiding in unexpected places), Resistance to Pain and Fear
Attack Potency: At least Street level (Matango Zombies are extremely strong, capable of overpowering humans with little effortMatango (1963). Can generate this much energy by moving) 
Speed: At least Average Human travel, reactions and combat speed 
Lifting Strength: Peak Human (Can lift up to 300 kilograms)
Striking Strength: At least Street level 
Durability: At least Street levelMatango (1963) 
Stamina: Superhuman (Has shown to be able to run and fight for long periods of time)
Range: Standard Melee Range 
Standard Equipment: Teeth
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: Fully and partially assimilated Matango hosts appear to be somewhat vulnerable to gunfire, though they can withstand several shots without visible injury. Matango is also somewhat physically frail, as one's arm was severed instantly simply due to Murai striking it with his rifle.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Godzilla (Toho)
Category:Zombies
Category:Undead
Category:Kaiju
Category:Mutants
Category:Monsters
Category:Movie Characters
Category:TV Characters
Category:Stealth Masters
Category:Disease Users
Category:Primary Antagonists
Category:Large Sized Characters
Category:Life Users
Category:Radiation Users
Category:Immortals