Pandon

Pandon (パンドン - Pandon) is a monster that appeared in the TV series, Ultra Seven. Pandon appeared in the final two episodes of the original Ultraseven.

Subtitle: Twin-headed Monster (双頭怪獣 - Sōtō Kaijū.)

Powers/Weapons

 * Flames : Pandon can spit fire from either of his beaks. It is hot enough to set deserts on fire.
 * Thick Skin : Pandon has a very thick skin, allowing him to catch weapons like Ultraseven's Eye Slugger without suffering any damage to his palm.
 * Burrowing : Pandon can burrow at low speeds.

History
Pandon was released by the Ghoth Aliens as a last resort against the Ultra Garrison. Pandon immobilized the Ultra Garrison by using his flames to scorch the entire battlefield. Just as Pandon was about to drop a rock on the Ultra Garrison and crush them to death, Ultra Seven arrived to fight him, even when knowing the battle could kill him due to that his time on Earth has ended. Ultra Seven managed to save the Ultra Garrison, but Pandon was too much for him to handle as he was weakened sharply due to the depletion of his energy, unable to even generate an Emerium Ray. Luckily with the help of the Ultra Garrison who distracted Pandon, Ultra Seven managed to use the Eye Slugger, cutting off Pandon's left arm and right leg, killing him.

Reconstructed Pandon
However knowing of Ultra Seven weakened state, the Ghoth Aliens resumed their assult on earth by reviving Pandon and replaced his severed arm and leg with metal, robotic appendages, thus turning Pandon into Reconstructed Pandon. After his masters were killed by the Ultra Garrison, Reconstructed Pandon returned to fight a rejuvenated Ultra Seven, where the battle was fought to a stand-still. As the battle went on Reconstructed Pandon catches Ultra Seven's Eye Slugger and taunts him with it. However before he could throw it, Reconstructed Pandon was temporarily distracted by the Ultra Garrison allowing Ultra Seven to charge up his Ultra willpower. Finally after throwing it, Ultra Seven re-took control of the Eye Slugger and turned it back around, decapitating Reconstructed Pandon and finally ending the threat of the Alien Ghoth and Pandon.

Trivia

 * The name of "Pandon" was inspired by the term "Pandora's box," as demonstrated when Pandon emerges from the Ghose Aliens' ship.


 * Pandon's earliest design before his current Showa design called for Pandon_original.png monster to have two separate heads that lacked any texture in his necks. It was eventually changed into its current design due to technical difficulties with operating two seperate heads at the same time from within the suit. The design would be incorporated into the design Pandon had used in the Heisei series and the 8 Brothers film.


 * Ultra Seven and Reconstructed Pandon's final battle features the classical music piece Concerto in A minor Op. 54 (first movement) by Robert Schumann. This choice was made both to make the climax more emotional and due to a short schedule and not enough time to make a music piece for the battle.
 * While not appearing in the series, Pandon's fire power would be used (along with Zetton's and Black End's fire power) to modify Windam into "Fire Windam" in Ultraman Mebius.
 * Pandon and alien Ghose were the last two -ultraman kaiju- made by EIJI Tsubaraya.
 * Although not physically seen in the film (save for his King Pandon incarnation,) Pandon is one of the monsters that makes up Beryudora's 2nd Support group in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie.

Ultra Super Fight
Pandon and Reconstructed Pandon reappeared in episodes 10, 12, and 14 of the series, Ultra Super Fight.

Heisei Ultraseven
Pandon reappeared in this series as Neo Pandon.

In this series, The Ghose Aliens return and enhance the body of the original Pandon that was killed and transform it into Neo Pandon. Neo Pandon surfaces and destroys a nearby city, Ultra Seven appears and the two battle to a standstill until Neo Pandon burrows away with the control of a man who uses the "Phantom Controller."

Neo Pandon later returns being called by the man wielding the Phantom Controller, but Ultraseven returns as well and the two resume battling. With the Phantom Controller, Neo Pandon easily beats down Ultra Seven until the Space Garrison get involved and destroys it, severely weakening Neo Pandon. With an opporitunity, Ultra Seven destroys Neo Pandon with a slicing attack.

Trivia

 * Neo Pandon was designed after the original Pandon design, hence why he looks different from the original Pandon.


 * Neo pandon possesses a modifyed Melba roar.
 * Although not physically seen in the film (save for his King Pandon incarnation,) Neo Pandon is one of the monsters that makes up Beryudora's Body group in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie.

Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers
Pandon reappeared in the movie Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers as King Pandon.

Powers/Abilities

 * Tornado : King Pandon can travel long distances in a tornado.
 * Fire Balls : King Pandon can launch explosive orange fire balls from either mouth, however they are very weak.
 * Heat Beams : King Pandon can spew a blue heat beam from his right mouth and a purple one from his left mouth.

History
Appearing from a Tornado that appeared out of nowhere, King Pandon was the second King Monster to appear after King Gesura was destroyed. King Pandon quickly began destroying a water front, but the beast would soon face Ultraman Mebius, who was brought to the real world for unknown reasons. The two seemed evenly matched, until King Pandon gained the upper hand using a barrage of beams. Thankfully, Mebius managed to recover and challenged the monster again. Finally, Mebius unleashed the Medium Shot, blowing King Pandon to bits.

Trivia

 * In this film, King Pandon possesses the ability to fire energy rays that are blue and purple from his mouths, as well as the ability to travel via a Tornado.
 * Like Neo Pandon, King Pandon was designed after Pandon's original appearance.


 * King Pandon's roar is a combination of Kiyla, Eleking, and King Goldras's roar.


 * During the film's climax, King Pandon’s heads formed the tails and hind feet of the Giga Chimera.

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie
King Pandon reappeared in the movie Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie as one of Ultraman Belial's 100 Monster Army.

Trivia

 * The King Pandon Suit from Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers was reused for King Pandon's appearance in the film.

Ultraman Retsuden
King Pandon reappeared in episode 39 of the special series, Ultraman Retsuden.

In a special episode showcasing certain events prior to the Ultraman Saga film, King Pandon is seen as one of the many monsters revived by Alien Bat and Gransphere to battle against the Ultra Brothers, with King Pandon battling with Ultra Seven. King Pandon fought with Seven for a short period of time, but was eventually killed by Ultra Seven's Eye Slugger.

Trivia

 * The King Pandon Suit from Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers was modifyed for King Pandon's appearance in the film.


 * In this film, King Pandon possesses the original Pandon's roar.