Hotarunga

is a Terrible-Monster that appeared in Ultraman Ace episode 17, created by combining a firefly with a space monster.
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==Conception==
===Etymology===
"Hotaru" means "firefly" in Japanese, which is fitting considering this Terrible-Monster's default form.
==History==
===Ultraman Ace===
A girl named Tamiko was approached by Yapool, who promised her that she would see her mother. She was then hired to become the She-Devil. TAC wondered if this act was to stop their V7 missile plan. The fireflies which appeared to weaken Seiji Hokuto and Yuko Minami were drawn by the She-Devil. Minami befriended Tamiko and tried to watch over the paraplegic girl. One night, Minami was suffering under the fireflies. Minami broke the bond between the She-Devil and Tamiko. Tamiko was able to walk and told Minami that Yapool can let her see her mother. Yapool told Hotarunga to come to his orignal size and stop TAC's V7 plan. 
Hotarunga did so and sucked Tamiko and Minami in his abdomen. TAC saw Hotarunga and began attacking. After TAC sprayed a gas on Hotarunga, he ejected Minami and Tamiko. Hokuto and Minami became Ultraman Ace and decided to fight Hotarunga. The acid that the Terrible-Monster sprayed seemed to take effect at first, but Ace managed to get the upper hand. After a lengthy battle, the TAC fired their missile straight at the giant firefly's forehead. Hotarunga was finished off by Ace's Metalium Beam.
====Trivia====
*Hotarunga has a slowed down Antlar's roar.
*The Hotarunga suit is a heavily modified Aribunta suit.
==Data==
:;Stats
*Height: 80 cm ~ 72.2 m
*Weight: 90 g ~ 23,000 t
*Origin: Yapool's Alternate Dimension → Hotarugahara
:;Powers and Weapons
*Thorax Flashes: Hotarunga can emit flashes from his thorax that blind and stun opponents for a short period of time.
*Acidic Mist: Hotarunga can emit acidic mist from the hole on his head. This mist can be highly explosive and can cause suffocation.
Media 231126 170454.gif|Thorax Flashes
HotarungaAcidicMist.gif|Acidic Mist
==Gallery==
Hotarunga (Esu!).jpg
17 - hotarunga 2.jpg
Hotarunga-1.png
Hotarunga V Ultraman Ace.png
Acidic Mist.jpg
Hotarunga figure.jpg|A figure of Hotarunga
Hotarunga_eraser.png|A Hotarunga eraser
Category:Terrible-Monsters
Category:Modified Kaiju Suits
Category:Acid Kaiju
Category:Insect Kaiju
Category:Kaiju