Gango[1][2][3][4] is an ephemeral Kaiju created by the Wishing Stone. After getting up to mischief when the human who came into possession of the Wishing Stone was knocked unconscious and left unable to control him, Gango disappeared when the man came to his senses and willed the monster out of existence. Ultraman then carried the wishing stone away for safe keeping, where it could be kept away from others who would use its incredible powers to wreak havoc.
Subtitle: Brain Wave Monster
Conception[]
Etymology[]
Gango's name originates from the English word "Gang," which recaps the fact that Gango's rock was stolen by a gangster.
History[]
Ultraman[]
Originally a small space rock capable of granting any wish, Gango was created after a criminal got his hands on the space rock. Wanting the rock to do his dirty work, the thief wished for a Kaiju to do his bidding, creating Gango. After using Gango to scare people for his enjoyment, the criminal wished for Gango to grow to a gigantic size, and that it did! The Kaiju smashed through the walls and ceiling, causing the structure to collapse and unintentionally injuring the man, sending him into a coma. With the criminal unable to tell the Kaiju to stop, Gango began a relentless assault!
It was met by the SDF and the Science Patrol, but all their weapons could do was sever one of its radar-like ears, which sent Gango in an enraged frenzy. Finally Shin Hayata transformed into Ultraman, to stop the kaiju, but Gango's cowardly nature took the "fight" long enough for Ultraman to weaken. As it saw that Ultraman was running out a time, the criminal awoke from his coma. Seeing what his creation was doing, he wished the creature away. The towering Kaiju turned back into the softball-sized space rock, which was then obtained by Ultraman and taken with him to be kept safe, away from those who would use it for harmful purposes.
Trivia[]
- Suit actor: Teruo Aragaki.
- Gango's suit is a modified Bemular suit.
- Gango uses Gamera's roars, reversed then fading back to normal, sped up, and speed ramped. His roars were also reused for the monster, Telesdon.
- Gango's screeching (as well as Red King's, briefly) are re-used as dragon roars at the climax of the 1998 anime film, Crimson Wolf.
- Gango is one of the Kaiju that makes up Belyudra's right horn in Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie.
- The Kaiju Encyclopedia on the Ultraman complete collection DVD says that Gango can summon any type of metal with his claws, but this never happens.
- On July 21, 2011, Gango and Ultraman Taro were featured in a PSA about helping others in need to support the flood victims of March 2011. This PSA can be viewed here. Gango and Taro fight, but midway Gango starts gesturing towards his leg, before continuing to attempt to battle Taro. Taro realizes Gango has a branch stuck in his foot like a thorn. Eventually, Gango falls down, giving Taro a chance to remove the branch and heal Gango's injured foot, calming the Kaiju. Gango, thankful for Taro's intervention, thanks Taro as Mother of Ultra and Father of Ultra watch.
- Despite not actually dying, Gango's spirit is seen in the Monster Graveyard in episode 35. It is possible that his spirit remained after the stone was reverted to normal, and simply went to the Monster Graveyard as if he had been defeated and died in a more conventional way.
- In an episode of the original Powerpuff Girls series, monsters that bear similarities to Gango and King Ghidorah attack the city.
- Type 66 Maser Cannons from War of the Gargantuas are seen being deployed to fight Gango though not seen in action.
- In Battle of Dream Noa, Gango was part of Dark Zagi's monster army, teaming with Giant Yapool and Oni-on to capture Ultraseven on a crucifix.
Ultraman Ginga[]
Gango was seen cheering Ultraman Ginga as he fights Dark Galberos.
It is likely that he returned to space in his original form after Ultraman Ginga defeated Dark Lugiel.
Ultraman Orb Chronicle Chapter 3: 'The Man Who Stole The Black Hole' Arc[]
Gango was a monster which Biranki summoned via her brain waves to destroy an alien city, resulting in her imprisonment on Planet 484 in the first place.
After Jugglus Juggler freed her from prison, Biranki summoned Gango again, along with 5 other unknown monsters, and they were all destroyed with a single Orb Ground Calibur from Ultraman Orb.
Trivia[]
- In an interesting sense, Gango was summoned by Biranki, who is also a criminal like the summoner from the original series.
Jugglus Juggler Chronicle: Ja no Michi wa Hebi[]
"A king sees his own delusion in his dream... everyone is powerless before the king himself!"
- ―Biranki
Another Gango is summoned by Biranki after her plan to get rescued by Jugglus Juggler fails, with Phalaris' constant meddling with their reunion further worsening the matters. Gango appears from its meteorite form and initially rampages at Phalaris' Gigan Castle before it engages in a fight against Sagittari/Grigio Raiden. The two monsters fight to a standstill, as Gango's invulnerability is able to shrug off whatever forms of weaponry that Raiden had to offer. When Biranki's memory is erased through Phalaris' device, Gango disappears into a puff of smoke.Jugglus Juggler Chronicle: Ja no Michi wa Hebi
Data[]
- Stats
- Height: 2.2 ~ 50 m
- Weight: 60 ~ 60,000 t
- Origin: Tokyo suburbs, alternate dimension (Biranki's Gango)
- Weaknesses: The Gango under Biranki's control can only maintain its existence for as long as it is controlled by the latter. Should anything happen to her, then Gango will disappear instantly.
- Powers and Weapons
- Sheer Strength: Though he doesn't have any special techniques other than being able to summon metal, Gango is reasonably strong, being able to shove and strike opponents with ease using his muscular limbs. He can also prevent opponents from getting up by sitting atop them, effectively pinning the opponent down.
- Metal Summon: Gango can summon any type of metal using his claws. This power was not used in the show.
- Transformation: Gango can transform into whatever a nearby human wishes for.
- Ja no Michi wa Hebi
- Meteorite Form: Gango's initial form is a massive meteorite with active energy surges. It can transform into its default monster form through Biranki's command.
- Invulnerability: Since its powers revolve around brainwaves, Gango can use it to protect itself from even the strongest attacks, such as Grigio Raiden's Raiden Destroy Cannon.
Other Media[]
Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man[]
Gango appears in this series, possessing the ability to respond to brainwaves and endlessly manifest the images created by the mind. Due to this power, Gango once destroyed an entire planet, wiping out more than 80% of its life. Under the influence of Alien Mefilas, Gango was resurrected in the Monster Graveyard in the form of a meteorite. Alien Mefilas believed that Gango could deal a decisive blow to both Ultraman and Spider-Man, so he sent it to Earth.
Gango was later discovered by a boy named Tatsuya Onida, who had a disability that made him a target for bullying by his classmates. Responding to Onita’s brainwave request for "power to use freely for himself," Gango transformed into a humanoid form, becoming an ally to Onita. When Onita’s classmate Ono bullied him, Gango transformed into a giant spider-like creature, capturing Ono and Onita’s parents with webs and creating imposters to replace them. Later, Gango even healed Onita's legs, granting him superhuman jumping abilities. However, this also caused Gango's distinctive markings to appear on Onita's legs.Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man
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Ultraman Kaiju | |
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The Birth of Ultraman | Kanegon | Garamon | M1 | Red King | Alien Baltan | Antlar | Chandlar |
Ultraman | Bemular | Alien Baltan | Neronga | Ragon | Greenmons | Guesra | Antlar | Red King | Chandlar | Magular | Suflan | Pigmon | Gabora | Jirahs | Gango | Mummy Man | Dodongo | Pestar | Gamakugira | Gavadon | Alien Baltan II | Bullton | Alien Zarab | Aboras | Banila | Hydra | Kemular | Underground People | Telesdon | Jamila | Gubila | Guigass | Dorako | Red King II | Suflan II | Gomora | Dada | Goldon | Woo | Keronia | Zumbolar | Alien Mefilas | Giant Member Fuji | Alien Baltan III | Kemur II | Alien Zarab II | Skydon | Seabozu | Zaragas | Re-Pigmon | Re-Dorako | Re-Telesdon | Geronimon | Keylla | Saigo | Alien Zetton | Zetton |