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“	Well, let's see what it can do against the Gigan.	„
	~ X as he sends Gigan to kill Mothra.

Gigan is a supporting antagonist in the Godzilla franchise. Appearing as one of the two secondary antagonists (next to King Ghidorah) of Godzilla vs. Gigan, the supporting antagonist of Godzilla vs. Megalon and Godzilla: Final Wars and an antagonist of Zone Fighter. He is a cyber space monster built by the Xiliens, which has two large metal hooks in place of the hands (which were replaced by double long saws when it was renovated in Godzilla: Final Wars).

In the Showa series, he was very strong and was a difficult and brutal opponent as he can make the heroic Godzilla bleed rapidly, while in Godzilla: Final Wars, Godzilla defeated him in less than a minute without any allies, but returns later in the film and is killed by Mothra. Although not as famous as King Ghidorah, Godzilla, Rodan, Mechagodzilla or Mothra in the United States, he still remains popular to American fans who know him. Gigan has appeared in three Godzilla films (twice in the 1970's and returned in 2004).

In the Showa era, he was portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who previously portrayed Hedorah and would go on to play Godzilla in all seven Heisei films. In Godzilla: Final Wars, he was portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who also played Hedorah in the same film.

History

Godzilla vs. Gigan

Original Gigan 1972 — Gigan in the Showa series

Gigan and King Ghidorah were summoned to Earth by the Nebula M Spacehunters (or Nebulans as they are also called), so as to aid in the conquest of Earth, starting with Tokyo. The pair were challenged by Godzilla and Anguirus and were defeated after a long and hard battle.

Godzilla vs. Megalon

The Nebulans later sent Gigan to help Megalon, a monster controlled by a race known as the Seatopians, in his fight against Godzilla and Jet Jaguar. But yet again, Gigan met defeat and left his ally to flee back into space.

Zone Fighter

In a crossover between the TV series, Zone Fighter, and the Godzilla movies, Gigan was commanded to help the Garoga, another group of aliens, fight Godzilla and Zone Fighter. But, after receiving a severe pummeling from the King of the Monsters, Gigan fought and met his end at the hands of Zone Fighter.

Godzilla Island

Episode05 Fight18 — Gigan in *Godzilla Island*

Gigan appears in the 1997-1998 television series, Godzilla Island as the honorable main antagonist of Story 5. He also briefly appeared as a hero in the Story 12 episodes "Gigan Appears" and "Until That Day", where he helps Godzilla fight Destoroyah and Megalon. Gigan made one more appearance in Story 16 as an anti-hero.

Godzilla: Final Wars

In the Millenium era, Gigan was a cyborg that had been defeated over 10,000 years ago by the guardian kaiju, Mothra. The organic/cybernetic monster was revived by the Xilians' commander who activated him since Xillians can control kaiju such as Gigan that have the 5th blood type - M Base. Gigan then destroyed the Earth Defense Force Headquarters building with his eye-lasers and wreaked havoc on Tokyo killing several people in his destruction. The Gotengo crew, the last resistance for humanity's future, rushed to Antarctica to free Godzilla so he can fight all monsters controlled by the Xillians.

Hqdefault9595 — Gigan fighting Godzilla in *Final Wars*

Gigan was sent to the South Pole to destroy the Gotengo, only to find himself confronting the newly reawakened Godzilla. In the ensuing fight, Gigan's head was blasted off, but the Xilians repaired him so as to aid their other monster, Monster X. Gigan battled Godzilla alongside Monster X until his old enemy Mothra showed up. In the fight, the cybernetic monster set the guardian kaiju ablaze with his eyebeam and seemed to kill her. However, two of his razor discs, which he had fired during the battle, came back and cut his head off. Mothra then finished him by slamming her fiery body onto him, generating an enormous explosion.

Abilities

Gigan has high destructive capabilities, being a giant monster, and possess a pair of hooked claws/blades and a saw on his chests, which makes him even more deadly. Gigan can also fly at Mach 3 and fire energy beams from its visor and after being upgraded.

Godzilla: Unleashed

Gigan appears in the game Godzilla: Unleashed as a playable monster, who has sided with the Aliens faction. The Showa version is exclusive to the PS2 version of the game and the Millennium version is unique to the Wii version.

His bio states:

Height: 95 meters

Weight: 47,000 tons

“	Gigan is the vanguard of the Alien Invaders. He is the finest fighting monster the Vortaak have at their command. Gigan is a cyborg infused with Vortaak technology designed to augment his powerful natural combat abilities. This latest upgrade makes him faster, stronger, and more ferocious than ever. Gigan projects powerful alien energy from his single eye to engage opponents at range, though with quick footwork and lightning-fast edged attacks he is clearly designed with close combat in mind.	„
	~ Gigan's description in Godzilla Unleashed.

Gallery

Godzilla Unleashed Gigan's Theme

Trivia

WatchMojo.com listed Gigan as #4 on their "Top 10 Godzilla Villains" list.
Gigan, Destoroyah, King Ghidorah, Keizer Ghidorah, X, and SpaceGodzilla are the only Godzilla villains to be Pure Evil.
Gigan is the first villain who actually made Godzilla bleed.
Gigan's design was used for a prehistoric Pokémon known as Armaldo.
Gigan was portrayed as heroic not just in Godzilla Island but in the prequel novel that takes place before the anime series called GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla, where he is a sea monster enhanced with Exif and Bilusaludo technology used by the United Earth to fight the ongoing threat of Godzilla Earth. He engages in combat with the Big G, but loses many of his limbs, which are replaced each time with mechanic parts, making him a cyborg. Credited with saving the lives of many soldiers, he was eventually redeployed after the Bilusaludo injected him with Nanometal, making him heal from Godzilla’s attacks. However, a particularly powerful blast completely destroyed him. A United Earth medical officer later vowed to return one of his scales to Siberia as a sign of respect for the fallen monster.

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+{{PE Approved}}
 {{Villain Infobox
-|image = Godzilla.jp_-_Gigan_2004.jpg
+|image = Godzilla.jp - Gigan 2004.jpg
-|size = 300px
+|size = 300
 |fullname = Gigan
 |alias = The Gigan
 |origin = ''Godzilla vs. Gigan''
 |occupation = Servant of the Nebula M aliens and Xiliens
-|skills = Eye beams<br> Blade hands<br> Chest saw<br> Flight<br> Strength<br> Speed
+|skills = Eye beams<br>
+Blade hands<br>
+Chest saw<br>
+Flight<br>
+Strength<br>
+Speed
 |hobby = Destroying human-populated areas.
+|goals = Take over the Earth for its masters.<br>
-|goals = Take over the Earth for its masters.<br>Kill [[Godzilla]] and Anguirus alongside [[King Ghidorah]] (''Godzilla vs. Gigan'')<br>Kill Godzilla and Jet Jaguar alongside [[Megalon]] (''Godzilla vs. Megalon'')<br>Kill Godzilla and [[w:c:hero:Mothra|Mothra]] alongside [[Keizer Ghidorah]] (''Godzilla: Final Wars'')
+Kill [[Godzilla]] and Anguirus alongside [[King Ghidorah]] (''Godzilla vs. Gigan'').<br>
-|type of villain = Sadistic Mutilator}}
+Kill Godzilla and Jet Jaguar alongside [[Megalon]] (''Godzilla vs. Megalon'').<br>
-{{Quote|Well, let's see what it can do against the Gigan.|[[Controller X|X]] as he sends Gigan to kill Mothra}}
+Kill Godzilla and [[w:c:hero:Mothra|Mothra]] alongside [[Keizer Ghidorah]] (''Godzilla: Final Wars'').
+|crimes = Mass murder<br>
+Torture<br>
+Mutilation<br>
+Destruction<br>
+Vandalism
+|type of villain = Sadistic Mutilator}}
+{{Quote|Well, let's see what it can do against the Gigan.|[[Controller X|X]] as he sends Gigan to kill Mothra.}}
-'''Gigan''' is a cybernetic space monster who was created by aliens and a major antagonist of the ''Godzilla'' series. He first appeared in the 1972 Showa ''Godzilla'' film, ''Godzilla vs. Gigan'' before later appearing in the 1973 ''Godzilla vs. Megalon'' and then in ''Godzilla: Final Wars''.
+'''Gigan''' is a supporting antagonist in the ''Godzilla'' franchise. Appearing as one of the two secondary antagonists (next to '''''King Ghidorah''''') of ''Godzilla vs. Gigan'',  the supporting antagonist of ''Godzilla vs. Megalon'' and ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' and an antagonist of ''Zone Fighter''. He is a cyber space monster built by the Xiliens, which has two large metal hooks in place of the hands (which were replaced by double long saws when it was renovated in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'').
-In the Showa series, he was very strong and was a difficult and brutal opponent as he can make the heroic Godzilla bleed rapidly, while in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', [[Godzilla]] defeated him in less than a minute without any allies, but returns later in the film and is killed by Mothra. Although not as famous as [[King Ghidorah]], Godzilla, or Mothra in the United States, he still remains popular to American fans who know him. Gigan has appeared in three ''Godzilla'' films (twice in the 1970's and returned in 2004).
+In the Showa series, he was very strong and was a difficult and brutal opponent as he can make the heroic Godzilla bleed rapidly, while in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', [[Godzilla]] defeated him in less than a minute without any allies, but returns later in the film and is killed by Mothra. Although not as famous as [[King Ghidorah]], Godzilla, [[Rodan]], [[Mechagodzilla]] or Mothra in the United States, he still remains popular to American fans who know him. Gigan has appeared in three ''Godzilla'' films (twice in the 1970's and returned in 2004).
+In the Showa era, he was portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who previously portrayed [[Hedorah]] and would go on to play Godzilla in all seven Heisei films. In ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', he was portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who also played Hedorah in the same film.
-He served as the titular main antagonist of ''Godzilla vs. Gigan'','' ''the secondary antagonist in ''Godzilla vs. Megalon'' (with [[Megalon]] as the main antagonist) and the tertiary antagonist of ''Godzilla: Final Wars'' (with [[Controller X]] being the main antagonist and [[Keizer Ghidorah]] being the secondary antagonist).
 ==History==
 ===''Godzilla vs. Gigan''===
+[[File:Original Gigan 1972.jpg|thumb|right|Gigan in the Showa series]]
-[[File:Original_Gigan_1972.jpg|thumb|right|Gigan in the Showa series]]Gigan, along with King Ghidorah, was summoned to Earth by the Nebula M Spacehunters (or Nebulans as they are also called), so as to aid in the conquest of Earth, starting with Tokyo. The pair were challenged by Godzilla and Anguirus and were defeated after a long and hard battle.
+Gigan and King Ghidorah were summoned to Earth by the Nebula M Spacehunters (or Nebulans as they are also called), so as to aid in the conquest of Earth, starting with Tokyo. The pair were challenged by Godzilla and Anguirus and were defeated after a long and hard battle.
 ===''Godzilla vs. Megalon''===
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 ===''Zone Fighter''===
-In a crossover between the TV series, Zone Fighter, and the Godzilla movies, Gigan was commanded to help the Garoga, another group of aliens, fight Godzilla and Zone Fighter. But, after receiving a severe pummeling from the King of the Monsters, Gigan fought and met his end at the hands of Zone Fighter.
+In a crossover between the TV series, ''Zone Fighter'', and the ''Godzilla'' movies, Gigan was commanded to help the Garoga, another group of aliens, fight Godzilla and Zone Fighter. But, after receiving a severe pummeling from the King of the Monsters, Gigan fought and met his end at the hands of Zone Fighter.
 ===''Godzilla Island''===
+[[File:Episode05 Fight18.jpg|thumb|Gigan in ''Godzilla Island'']]
-[[File:Episode05_Fight18.jpg|thumb|Gigan in ''Godzilla Island'']]Gigan appears in the 1997-1998 television series, ''Godzilla Island'' as the honorable main antagonist of Story 5. He also briefly appeared in the Story 12 episodes "Gigan Appears" and "Until That Day" as a hero where he helps [[Godzilla]] fight [[Destoroyah]] and [[Megalon]]. Gigan made one more appearance in Story 16 as an anti-hero.
+Gigan appears in the 1997-1998 television series, ''Godzilla Island'' as the honorable main antagonist of Story 5. He also briefly appeared as a hero in the Story 12 episodes "Gigan Appears" and "Until That Day", where he helps [[Godzilla]] fight [[Destoroyah]] and [[Megalon]]. Gigan made one more appearance in Story 16 as an anti-hero.
 ===''Godzilla: Final Wars''===
+[[File:Gigan.JPG|thumb|left|Gigan in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'']]
-[[File:Gigan.JPG|thumb|left|Gigan in ''Godzilla: Final Wars'']]In the Millenium era, Gigan was a cyborg that had been defeated over 10,000 years ago by the guardian kaiju, Mothra. The organic/cybernetic monster was revived by the Xilians' commander who activated him since Xillians can control kaiju such as Gigan that have the 5th blood type - M Base. Gigan then destroyed the Earth Defense Force Headquarters building with his eye-lasers and wreaked havoc on Tokyo killing several people in his destruction. The Gotengo crew, the last resistance for humanity's future, rushed to Antarctica to free Godzilla so he can fight all monsters controlled by the Xillians.
+In the Millenium era, Gigan was a cyborg that had been defeated over 10,000 years ago by the guardian kaiju, Mothra. The organic/cybernetic monster was revived by the Xilians' commander who activated him since Xillians can control kaiju such as Gigan that have the 5th blood type - M Base. Gigan then destroyed the Earth Defense Force Headquarters building with his eye-lasers and wreaked havoc on Tokyo killing several people in his destruction. The Gotengo crew, the last resistance for humanity's future, rushed to Antarctica to free Godzilla so he can fight all monsters controlled by the Xillians.
+[[File:Hqdefault9595.jpg|thumb|Gigan fighting Godzilla in ''Final Wars'']]
-[[File:Hqdefault9595.jpg|thumb|Gigan fighting Godzilla in ''Final Wars'']]Gigan was sent to the South Pole to destroy the Gotengo, only to find himself confronting the newly reawakened Godzilla. In the ensuing fight, Gigan's head was blasted off, but the Xilians repaired him so as to aid their other monster, [[Keizer Ghidorah|Monster X]]. Gigan battled Godzilla alongside Monster X until his old enemy Mothra showed up. In the fight, the cybernetic monster set the guardian kaiju ablaze with his eyebeam and seemed to kill her. However two of his razor discs, which he had fired during the battle, came back and cut his head off. Mothra then finished him by slamming her fiery body onto him, generating an enormous explosion.
+Gigan was sent to the South Pole to destroy the Gotengo, only to find himself confronting the newly reawakened Godzilla. In the ensuing fight, Gigan's head was blasted off, but the Xilians repaired him so as to aid their other monster, [[Keizer Ghidorah|Monster X]]. Gigan battled Godzilla alongside Monster X until his old enemy Mothra showed up. In the fight, the cybernetic monster set the guardian kaiju ablaze with his eyebeam and seemed to kill her. However, two of his razor discs, which he had fired during the battle, came back and cut his head off. Mothra then finished him by slamming her fiery body onto him, generating an enormous explosion.
 ==Abilities==
-Gigan has high destructive capabilites, being a giant monster, and possess a pair of hooked claws/blades and a saw on his chests, which makes him even more deadly. Gigan can also fly at Mach 3 and fire energy beams from its visor and after being upgraded.
+Gigan has high destructive capabilities, being a giant monster, and possess a pair of hooked claws/blades and a saw on his chests, which makes him even more deadly. Gigan can also fly at Mach 3 and fire energy beams from its visor and after being upgraded.
 ==''Godzilla: Unleashed''==
-[[File:Download_(2).jpeg|thumb|Gigan (Wii)]]
+[[File:Download (2).jpeg|thumb|Gigan (Wii)]]
-Gigan appears in the game ''Godzilla: Unleashed'' as a playable monster. Although, the Showa version is exclusive to the PS2 version of the game and the Millennium version is exclusive to the Wii.
+Gigan appears in the game ''Godzilla: Unleashed'' as a playable monster, who has sided with the Aliens faction. The Showa version is exclusive to the PS2 version of the game and the Millennium version is unique to the Wii version.
 His bio states:
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 Weight: 47,000 tons
-"Gigan is the vanguard of the Alien Invaders. He is the finest fighting monster the Vortaak have at their command. Gigan is a cyborg infused with Vortaak technology designed to augment his powerful natural combat abilities. This latest upgrade makes him faster, stronger, and more ferocious than ever. Gigan projects powerful alien energy from his single eye to engage opponents at range, though with quick footwork and lightning-fast edged attacks he is clearly designed with close combat in mind."
+{{Quote|Gigan is the vanguard of the Alien Invaders. He is the finest fighting monster the Vortaak have at their command. Gigan is a cyborg infused with Vortaak technology designed to augment his powerful natural combat abilities. This latest upgrade makes him faster, stronger, and more ferocious than ever. Gigan projects powerful alien energy from his single eye to engage opponents at range, though with quick footwork and lightning-fast edged attacks he is clearly designed with close combat in mind.|Gigan's description in ''Godzilla Unleashed''.}}
-==Videos==
+==Gallery==
-<gallery widths="300" position="center">
+<gallery widths="300" position="center" bordercolor="green" captiontextcolor="#fcca00">
-Godzilla Unleashed Gigan's Theme|Gigan's Theme from Godzilla Unleashed
+Godzilla Unleashed Gigan's Theme|Gigan's Theme from ''Godzilla Unleashed''.
 </gallery>
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 *Gigan, [[Destoroyah]], [[King Ghidorah]], [[Keizer Ghidorah]], [[Controller X|X]], and [[SpaceGodzilla]] are the only Godzilla villains to be Pure Evil.
 *Gigan is the first villain who actually made Godzilla bleed.
+*Gigan's design was used for a prehistoric Pokémon known as Armaldo.
-*In both ''Godzilla vs. Gigan'' and ''Godzilla vs. Megalon'', Gigan was portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who previously portrayed [[Hedorah]] and would go on to play Godzilla in all seven Heisei films. In ''Godzilla: Final Wars'', Gigan was portrayed by Kenpachiro Satsuma, who also played Hedorah in the same film.
+*Gigan was portrayed as heroic not just in ''Godzilla Island'' but in the prequel novel that takes place before the anime series called ''GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla'', where he is a sea monster enhanced with Exif and Bilusaludo technology used by the United Earth to fight the ongoing threat of Godzilla Earth. He engages in combat with the Big G, but loses many of his limbs, which are replaced each time with mechanic parts, making him a cyborg. Credited with saving the lives of many soldiers, he was eventually redeployed after the Bilusaludo injected him with Nanometal, making him heal from Godzilla’s attacks. However, a particularly powerful blast completely destroyed him. A United Earth medical officer later vowed to return one of his scales to Siberia as a sign of respect for the fallen monster.
-[[pl:Gigan]]
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