Gigantron

is a flying kaiju who first debuted in Ultraman: Rising. She is the mother of Emi, and after their separation was forcibly mechanized into the fearsome Mecha Gigantron, a tool of the Kaiju Defense Force.
Subtitles: 
*Gigantron: Queen of All Kaijuhttps://tsuburaya-prod.com/encyclopedia/gigantron
*Mecha Gigantron: Mechanical Dragonhttps://tsuburaya-prod.com/encyclopedia/mecha-gigantron
== Conception ==
=== Design ===
According to Tindle, Gigantron's design incorporates the essence of a European dragon (such as the Maleficent dragon from Disney's Sleeping Beauty)https://x.com/ShannonTindle_1/status/1803809939644891614, but its fundamental structure was still inspired by King Ghidorah.https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/how-ultra-man-rising-found-a-fresh-take-on-tokusatsu-and-kaiju-genres-241469.html
In the art department's detailed breakdown on how to create Gigantron, animation visual developer Nacho Molina categorized it into six main types, including normal state, inner design, translucent skin, bioluminescent patterns, and abyss form.
The inner design is based on the skeletal structure and organs, allowing animators to gain a deep understanding of Gigantron's internal structure. These skeletal structures share similarities with T-REX, elephants, reptiles, birds, and humans, and are inspired by a blend of classic kaiju anatomy illustrations and real animals. Based on these bones and organs, an "X-ray bones" rendering was also created to help animators understand the flow of energy from the chest to the mouth. This allows the audience to see parts of the bones and body outlines. Reference designs included X-ray images of birds, as they look particularly terrifying.
On top of the X-ray, animators wanted some parts of the body to present a tile-like color. The skin becomes translucent or transparent depending on the area, allowing viewers to see the skeletal structure from the previous step. Certain parts of Gigantron's body would also glow, revealing some patterns on her body.
When Gigantron releases an energy blast, she takes on the "abyss form." The so-called "abyss form" is a combination of translucent skin, X-ray bones, and bioluminescent patterns. To achieve the translucent effect and final look, the production team drew inspiration from some abyssal fish and creatures.
Once Gigantron's Abyss form was approved, concept designer Nacho Molina created a proof-of-concept illustration showing the specific moment in the film where this form would be used. However, the team quickly realized that considering the short screen time of the Abyss form, achieving this scene would require a significant amount of time and resources. For the overall benefit of the film, different solutions needed to be considered.
Ultimately, the concept of the Abyss form was applied to the creature's bioluminescent form and the visual aspect of Emi's egg.https://www.instagram.com/p/C8wpGknoZE9/
== History ==
=== Ultraman: Rising ===
20 years ago, Gigantron was the main instigator of a kaiju incident which drove a wedge in the relationship between Ken Sato and his father, and is implied to have been responsible for the death of Dr. Onda's wife and daughter that same night.
In the present day, Gigantron was first seen pursuing KDF gunships, which had abducted her egg, into the Tokyo skyline, inadvertently interrupting Ken's first match in Japan. As Ultraman, Ken attempted to fight off Gigantron but struggled against her Chemiluminescent Blast, giving the kaiju a window of opportunity to snatch back her offspring before turning to the skies. With the KDF out for the kill, Gigantron attempted to flee and maneuvered past the gunfire. Unfortunately, she could not avoid the explosive ordnance and got caught up in the blast, diving headfirst into the sea. With one last look at her unhatched offspring, Gigantron fell unconscious as it succumbed to its injuries. 
Later, Gigantron was transported to a secret location and refitted with mechanical parts so that she would do the bidding of the KDF under Project Surrogate led by Dr. Onda. As Mecha Gigantron, it approached the Sato's mansion to lure out Emi, its newborn child, who led it in the direction of Kaiju Island. Fortunately, Ultraman stepped in to save the day, engaging in battle against what he presumed to be a fake recreation of Emi's mother. After Dr. Onda ordered a missile attack and Emi was struck, an enraged Ultraman dealt his biggest blows against the mecha, and would have ended its life if not for the revelation that it was Gigantron under all the armor.
Shocked, Ultraman took a step back as Emi tried to communicate with her mother. While still under Dr. Onda's directives, Mecha Gigantron took this moment of vulnerability to seize and defeat Ultraman. Fortunately, the timely intervention of Ultradad gave Emi a chance to break her mother out of the KDF's control, returning Gigantron back to her senses. The two then joined Ultraman and Ultradad in the climatic fight against the Destroyer.
In the epilogue, she is seen alongside Emi, Ken, and Professor Sato, as the newfound family headed to Kaiju Island.
====Trivia====
*According to Shannon Tindle's AMA question, Gigantron does not actually lay eggs on Kaiju Island. In an early draft that was not used in the film, it was described that the KDF discovered their nest, leading to the theft of Gigantron's egg.https://x.com/ShannonTindle_1/status/1803996843426353594
*In the design process of Gigantron and Emi, Shannon Tindle initially created Emi and then envisioned Gigantron based on how he imagined Emi would look as she grew older. He drew inspiration from the stages of transformation in the life cycle of a bird, from chick to adult.https://x.com/ShannonTindle_1/status/1804542824014344494
*Gigantron’s roar is different in the trailer than in the film. It was reused from the Toho kaiju, Megalon.
==Data==
==Gallery==
===Ultraman: Rising===
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===Concept Art===
:;Made in Japan/Gamma Man
Gamma man.jpg|Concept art from "Made in Japan", by Ovi Nedelcuhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8Urn_aJyAA/
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Mecha Gigantron design 1.jpg|Mecha Gigantron, by Andy Bialkhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8VivwHPttP/
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Santa Monica Pier.png|Santa Monica Pier, by Emil Mitevhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8gKihExkgb/
:;Ultraman: Rising
Gigantron Shannon Tindle.jpg|Concept art by Shannon Tindlehttps://x.com/ShannonTindle_1/status/1802500121575465196
Gigantron art 111.jpg|Concept art by Sunmin Innhttps://x.com/sunmininn/status/1805763489773818059
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Nacho Molina Gigantron 1.png|Concept art by Nacho Molinahttps://www.nachomolinaart.com/ultraman
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Nacho Molina Gigantron 4.png|Skeleton, by Nacho Molina
Nacho Molina Gigantron 21.jpg|Skeleton, by Nacho Molinahttps://x.com/nachomolinaart/status/1805963649221112281/
Nacho Molina Gigantron 6.png|Organs, by Nacho Molina
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Keiko Murayama Gigantron 1.jpg|Concept art by Keiko Murayamahttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8kJfUwpJ-G/?img_index=3
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Marcos Mateu-Mestre Ultraman 1.jpg|Concept art by Marcos Mateu-Mestrehttps://www.instagram.com/mmateumestre/
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Gigantron Kaitlyn Cavanagh.png|Concept art by Kaitlyn Cavanaghhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8P8dAHyZzD/
Marion Louw Ultraman Rising 4.png|Concept art by Marion Louwhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8SaYe6xsN2/
Nacho Molina Ultraman 12.jpg|Concept art by Nacho Molinahttps://x.com/nachomolinaart/status/1803334378254196809/
Nacho Molina Gigantron 20.jpg|Concept art by Nacho Molina
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Mecha Gigantron 011.png|Concept art by Gabriel Gomezhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C8uxxSbylj6/
===Miscellaneous===
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Gigantron's Live-Action Suit 1.jpg|Gigantron's live-action suit at TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2023https://tsubu-con.com/2023/news/post-1946/
Gigantron's Live-Action Suit 2.jpg|Gigantron and Yuki Yamada
==References==
Category:Kaiju
Category:Kaiju Allies
Category:Female Kaiju
Category:Movie Kaiju
Category:Dragon Kaiju
Category:Bird Kaiju
Category:Reptile Kaiju
Category:Cyborgs