Gigan (Showa)

==Summary==
Gigan (ガイガン, Gaigan) is an alien cyborg kaiju created by Toho that first appeared in the 1972 Godzilla film, Godzilla vs. Gigan.
In the Showa series, Gigan is a type of space dinosaur that was transformed into a cyborg by the M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens in order to be used in their attempted invasion of Earth. He is often considered to be Godzilla's most brutal foe during the Showa era and was the first kaiju to make the Monster King visibly bleed.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least 
Name: Gigan, Borodan, Galien, Monster Zero, Savini
Origin: Godzilla
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown 
Classification: Cybernetic Space Dinosaur
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Large Size (Type 1; he's 65 meters tall), Immortality (Type 4), Resurrection (With Ninja Revival Technique), Self-Sustenance (Type 1; can survive in the vacuum of space), Spaceflight/Flight, Cyborgization (A pair of large metal hooks and a Buzzsaw), Infrared Vision, Explosion Manipulation (In Zone Fighter Gigan's hooks can release an explosive charge upon impact), Transformation (Diamond form), Energy Manipulation, Energy Projection and Temperature Manipulation (According data books Gigan could emit a five thousand degree heat ray from its mouth and a high-powered laser cannon was built into the area above the monster's eye), Resistance to Radiations and Cold
Attack Potency: At least Large Star level (Can casually attack with this much energy. His eye lasers can dry up Lake Biwa in ten seconds. Comparable to Showa King Ghidorah, fought and overpowered GodzillaGodzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Ghidorah, Garoga Nukes, and was the first monster to cause Godzilla to bleed profusely, completely overpowered Anguirus,Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) and defeated Jet Jaguar.Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) After Gigan was upgraded by the Garogas, he was able to fight a stronger Godzilla Showa and Zone FighterZone Fighter Episode 11) 
Speed: Subsonic+ travel speed (Outpaced Anguirus and Godzilla) with Massively FTL attack speed, combat speed and reactions (Scaling from Godzilla) and Massively FTL+ flight speed in Diamond Form (Traveled from the Space Hunter M Nebula to Earth within minutes on more than one occasion) 
Lifting Strength: Class E (, can push Godzilla Showa) 
Striking Strength: At least Large Star level (Physical strikes made Godzilla and Anguirus bleed profusely. Overpowered Jet Jaguar; likely comparable to King Ghidorah) 
Durability: Large Star level (Comparable to Showa King GhidorahGodzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Took hits from Godzilla and Jet JaguarGodzilla vs. Megalon (1973))
Stamina: Superhuman (Has shown to be able to run and fight for long periods)
Range: Tens of Meters by sheer size, Hundreds of Meters with ranged attacks
Standard Equipment: Buzzsaw, blades etc
Intelligence: Average (Capable of communicating and planning with other monsters, celebrated two opponents being stuck temporarily)
Weaknesses: Striking his eye visor will either short out his eye lasers; or blind him.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Gigan 1972 hammer.jpg|HAMMER-CLAW HANDS
Gigan 1972 cutter.jpg|UNIVERSAL CUTTER
Gigan 1972 explosive.jpg|EXPLOSIVE HAMMER-CLAWS
Gigan 1972 revive.jpg|NINJA ART OF REVIVAL TECHNIQUE
Gigan 1972 infra red.jpg|INFRA-RED VISION
Gigan Showa laser.jpg|LASER KNIFE
Gigan 1972 diamond.jpg|DIAMOND TRANSFORMATION
Gigan 1973 flight.jpg|FLIGHT
Gigan 1972 space.jpg|SPACEFLIGHT
*Flight/Spaceflight: Gigan could fly at a speed of mach 3. The cyborg was able to use its flight in combination with its Universal Cutter to do strafing attacks against its enemies. When Gigan was used by the Garoga aliens, the creature was outfitted with parachutes for his decent from the Terror-Beast Missile. However, there is no indication that the cyborg's flight capabilities had been compromised. Despite appearances, Gigan's wings were not used for aerial travel but rather as a cooling system. The cyborg's ability to travel in space is actually due to rockets located behind the wings. This is why the creature leaves a smoke trail from this area, even in space.
*Claw Hands: Gigan had two hammer-claw hands, which could be used to inflict blunt trauma attacks against foes. The tips could also be used to dig into objects as well, able to dry blood after repeated strikes to Godzilla's forehead. The claws were built from cosmo steel, making the creature's hands as hard as diamonds. They were sturdy enough to withstand a blast from Zone Fighter's Proton Beam as well.
*Universal Cutter: The Space Hunter Nebula M monster was equipped with a buzzsaw in its abdomen. The high-speed rotating blades could be used to rip, slash and cut through targets. The weapon was used both from a standing position and while flying, hitting targets from above.
*Diamond Transformation: Able to incase itself in diamond, Gigan could travel through space for longer voyages. Once in this state, the cyborg could violently explode in its diamond form to revert to its normal form.
*Infra-Red Vision: The alien, machine hybrid was equipped with a large, infra-red eye. This allowed the creature to see in very dark situations.
*Laser Knife: A high-powered laser cannon was built into the area above the monster's eye. The beam was capable of shattering solid rock. The cyborg's laser cannon was never used. However, after being struck by a rock in the head, the cannon does flash briefly.
*Explosive Claws: When used by the Garoga aliens, Gigan was equipped with powerful explosive charges on top of its hammer-claw hands. This was strong enough to detonate and floor Zone Fighter with a single strike. The power appeared to only be usable once on each claw. After being struck with one, Zone Fighter used his Proton Beam to detonate the other explosive before it could be used offensively.
*Ninja Revival Technique: Another enhancement bestowed on him by the Garoga aliens, after being beaten the cyborg was able to almost "reboot". When using the ability, Gigan's body would get dark as he recharged himself. This power was utilized after Godzilla used his tail to beat down the cyborg. Once the King of the Monsters left, the previously defeated Gigan revived himself to attack Zone Fighter.
*Heat Ray: Gigan could emit a five thousand degree heat ray from its mouth. The ray was strong enough to melt steel, and was generated from an internal nuclear reactor. This attack was never used by the cyborg.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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