Geronga

Geronga (ゲロンガ - Geronga) is a monster who appeared in the TV series, Ultraman Max. He appeared in episode 29.

Subtitle: Cattle Demon Monster (牛鬼怪獣 - Gyūki kaijū)

Powers/Abilities

 * Flames : Geronga can emit a deadly stream of fire from his mouth.


 * Extraordinary Jumper : Geronga can jump high and far through the air.
 * Burrowing : Geronga can burrow at moderate speeds

Weaknesses
The fangs on Geronga’s mouth are his weak spot.

History
Forty years ago, the TV crew for the upcoming show Ultra Q had discovered Geronga within an old tunnel system. When it attacked the members of the shoot, three brave actors and crewmen fought it off, successfully breaking off one of its fangs. The beast, filled with such pain, burrowed away and vanished from both mind and sight.

Decades later, Geronga rose again even larger than before and still missing its on fang. The monster rampaged through the city, but DASH managed to drive it into the park and press their assault. When it was obvious normal firepower was not enough, Kaito summoned Ultraman Max and fought the blue monster. Geronga fought back hard, using its jumping skills to pound on Max and eventually tackle him. As Max’s power began to run low, he sealed its mouth with his hand, preventing it from launching anymore of its deadly fire. Remembering the story the old man had told Kaito, Max pulled out his Maxium Sword and swiped it through the last remaining fang.

In great pain, Geronga stumbled back and began crying over the loss of his fangs. Feeling sympatheitc for the monster, Max gathered up the monster and flew into the air, taking it to its home in the Okutama Mountains, where it would sleep again, away from humanity.

Trivia

 * Originally Pagos was too appear in Geronga's place in his episde, but after the death of scriptwriter Masahiro Yamada in 2005, Geronga was created due to issues with the usage of Pagos.
 * Geronga's appearance and episode were to pay tribute to the series, Ultra Q.
 * Geronga's suit would later be used to make Neronga in the series, Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle.
 * Geronga's roar is a heavily modifyed Magular roar.