Don Ron , also known as Don Dragon , is a Kaiju who appeared in the films Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact and Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle.
Subtitle: Legendary Drug Klesha-beast
Conception[]
Design[]
Don Ron was designed by Hiroshi Maruyama, with its appearance inspired by the concept of a komainu. The design drew inspiration from the traditional Japanese lion dance. In the initial concept, elements of crystals and rocks were incorporated, but ultimately, the lion dance became the primary feature. Additionally, early design drafts considered incorporating inspiration from catfish and moles.[1]
History[]
Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact[]
An ancient monster from Japan's past, Don Ron was awakened when Basical arrived on Earth to ensure his species' survival. Revered as a servant of "the medicine god," Don Ron, now awakened, wandered through the park where he had been hibernating. Although not malicious, his enormous size caused significant damage.
His movements quickly caught the attention of the SRC, who launched an attack using their jets. They repeatedly struck Don Ron's face with the jet's arm and then exposed him to an ice mist, freezing him completely after a few seconds. Just as Don Ron was nearly contained, the Corps Sharks intervened unnecessarily, bombarding the frozen giant with missiles. This provoked Don Ron into a full-blown rampage, during which he leaped around, destroying buildings and spewing fire.
Fatally wounded, Don Ron eventually revealed Baltan emerging from his body. Baltan seemingly avenged Don Ron by laying waste to the Sharks. However, during the ending credits, Team SRC is seen carrying Don Ron's body for burial. Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact
Trivia[]
- Suit actors: Daisuke Terai, Satoshi Yamamoto, Ryuki Kitaoka
- Don Ron is one of the few monsters to never fight an Ultra, despite going on a rampage.
- An actual reason for Basical to possess Don Ron was never presented. It was far too passive and reactive to be a tool of conquest or destruction.
Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle[]
Fifteen years later, another Don Ron appeared when several Gloker Pawns attacked Japan. Don Ron joined forces with the monsters Bolgils, Golmede, and Lidorias to counter the alien threat, following Musashi Haruno/Ultraman Cosmos's defeat at the hands of the invaders and Ultraman Justice. Together, they managed to destroy a few of the Gloker Pawns. However, the remaining two combined to form a Gloker Rook, a powerful opponent that even their combined strength couldn't overcome, forcing them to retreat. Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle
Trivia[]
- Suit actor: Daisuke Terai
Data[]
- Stats
- Height: 67 m
- Weight: 67,000 t
- Origin: Archeological Park
- Powers and Weapons
- Burrowing: Don Ron can burrow underground despite neither having arms nor extra legs.
- Burning Fire : Don Ron can emit deadly streams of fire from his mouth.
- Healing Scales: A civilian stated that, as a servant of a medicine god, tea made from Don Ron's scales can cure tuberculosis.
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Gallery[]
Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact[]
Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle[]
References[]
- ↑ Ultraman Design Works Hiroshi Maruyama pg 206-207