Shagong

https://tsuburaya-prod.com/encyclopedia/shagonghttps://m-78.jp/character/arc-1/https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/news/feature/arc/n8msK is a species of underground Kaiju who first appeared in Ultraman Arc episode 1.
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==Conception==
===Design===
Shagong was designed by Toshimi Sakamoto.https://x.com/NichimaruDenki/status/1809394986645135609
ShagongConceptArt.jpg|Shagong as illustrated by Toshimi Sakamoto.
==History==
===Ultraman Arc===
A well-documented species of carnivorous cave-dwelling Kaiju native to Japan, Shagong typically live in groups under the surface and only emerge to lay their eggs during the spring season, where their voracious appetite prompts them to attack people and livestock. One such Shagong was parasitized by an Oo-ze, forcing it to ingest calcium carbonate found in limestones and supplying the parasitic organism with nutritional energy, enough for it to rapidly grow in size.
In search of more food, the Shagong emerged from Mt. Shishio and headed towards Hayama Chemical Industries, where more calcium carbonate could be found. When the GDF arrived to stop it, Shagong had already grown to an astounding height, and began to release Oo-ze that had proliferated within its body. Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Yuma Hize transformed into Ultraman Arc to fight the Kaiju.
The two giants exchanged blows, with Shagong using its acid spray and blinding flash to catch Arc off-guard. At first, it appeared that Shagong had the upper hand as it unleashed a barrage of energy slashes to bring down Arc from the skies. However, the Ultra countered with his barrier, and eventually managed to subdue the Kaiju by targeting its weak spot, the luminous organ on its chest. Momentarily stunned, Shagong was eventually defeated by Arc's Arc Finalize.
====Trivia====
*Suit actor: Hiroyuki Arai
==Data==
:;Stats
*Height: 5 ~ 54 m (listed as 5 ~ 50 m on SKIP's files)
*Weight: 3 ~ 47,000 t (listed as 3 ~ 48,000 t on SKIP's files)
*Origin: Underground
*Weakness: The luminous organ on its chest, when struck, deals great pain to Shagong.
:;Powers and Weapons
*Extendable Neck: Shagong is able to stretch out its neck.
*Carapace: Shagong's outer shell is strong enough to withstand conventional weaponry and physical attacks from Ultraman Arc.
*: A strong liquid acid sprayed from the nozzle-like organ within its mouth. It is thought to be an evolutionary feature developed to dissolve cave rock and iron underground.
*: A continuous barrage of purple crescent-shaped energy slashes fired from the back of its carapace.
*Shagon Flash: A blinding light emitted from the luminous organs on its shell.
*Shagon Spark: A series of lightning bolts unleashed from the luminous organs on its shell.
Shagong Extendable Neck .jpg|Extendable Neck
Shagong Acid.gif|Shagon Acid
Shagong Cutter.gif|Cutter Beam
Shagong Flash.gif|Shagon Flash
Shagong Electric.gif|Shagon Spark
==Merchandise==
===Ultra Monster Series (2016)===
*Shagong (2024)
**Release Date: July 6, 2024
**Price: 800 yen
**JAN/ISBN: 4570118242426
**Materials: PVC
:Ultra Monster Series (2016) Shagong is a small soft vinyl figure with 2 points of articulation at its arms.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Arc===
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Ultraman Arc E1.jpg
Shagong HD 007.png
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File:Ultraman Arc E6.png
===Miscellaneous===
Shagong SKIP File.png|Shagong's entry in SKIP's database
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==References==
Category:Kaiju
Category:Subterranean Kaiju
Category:Acid Kaiju
Category:Electric Kaiju
Category:Reptile Kaiju