Gelworm Ultraman Cosmos. Two individuals - one male and one female - appeared in episode 23, "Luna vs. Luna".
is a species of spacefaring Kaiju that appeared in the TV series,Subtitle: Protean Life Form
History[]
Ultraman Cosmos[]
Gelworm was a Kaiju whom had lived its life on a tiny meteorite with its mate. When the gelworms were separated, The mate was trapped on the meteorite, which was then transferred to a university, where it was being tested with special radiation that was causing her great pain. The male Gelworm tried many times to reunite with its mate on the meteor, taking on the forms of several people to infiltrate the university and steal the meteorite back. Upon taking the form of a scientist, Gelworm nearly managed to complete the task, but was discovered by Keisuke and the shopkeeper and was forced to run away until he ran into a laboratory and accidentally exposed himself to a freezing gas. Once the gas started to somehow electrify the replica, Gelworm turned into his larger form.
Once Gelworm grew larger EYES arrived on the scene only for him to evade their attacks. Once an energy net was dropped everything seemed fine until Gelworm's meteorite reacted, making him react and shake off the net. Musashi turned into Ultraman Cosmos to save the fighter before fighting Gelworm. Gelworm continued trying to make his way towards his meteorite, but Cosmos managed to hold him off until the creature used its pincers to turn itself into Imit-Ultraman Cosmos. Imit-Cosmos then fought Ultraman Cosmos. For a full minute neither of them could gain an upper hand on one another until Imit-Cosmos attempted the Full Moon Rect only to realize he could not. Once Cosmos used the Full Moon Rect, Imit-Cosmos reverted back into Gelworm. Once he turned back into his normal form he turned into his smaller form once he was near his meteorite. On returning to its meteorite it was discovered that he had a mate and would able to live peacefully for the rest of his days.
Trivia[]
- Suit actor: Kazunori Yokoo
- Gelworm's roar is a reused Gazort roar.
- Imit-Ultraman Cosmos' suit is reused from the backup Luna Mode suit.
- Imit-Ultraman Cosmos' grunts are low pitched Cosmos Luna Mode grunts.
- The Gelworm suit is notorious for its poor maintenance and weight during the filming.[1]
Data[]
- Stats
- Height: 17 cm
- Weight: 8 g
- Origin: Katra meteorite
- Weaknesses: If Gelworm M is exposed to radiation, it will cause him great pain. Also, sensing his mate in pain will agonize Gelworm.
- Powers and Weapons
- DNA Absorption: Gelworm M can absorb the DNA of others by biting them with its pincers.
- Transformation: Gelworm M can transform into any form after absorbing the DNA of its host, though only for a limited time. It can also transform into its giant form.
- Stats
- Height: 16.5 cm ~ 65 m
- Weight: 8 g ~ 67,000 t
- Origin: Katra meteorite
- Weakness: If Gelworm is exposed to radiation, it will cause him great pain.
- Powers and Weapons
- DNA Absorption: Gelworm can absorb the DNA of others (and gain their powers) by biting them with its pincers.
- Transformation: Gelworm can change into any form after absorbing the DNA of its host, including Imit-Ultraman Cosmos.
Imit-Ultraman Cosmos
is the form that Gelworm takes while battling Ultraman Cosmos. Thanks to Gelworm absorbing Cosmos's DNA, the monster is able to perfectly replicate Cosmos's appearance in this form, though he is unable to replicate Cosmos's different forms, and appears to lack the vast majority of Cosmos's techniques.- Stats
- Height: 47 m
- Weight: 42,000 t
- Techniques
- Acceleration: Like Ultraman Cosmos, Imit-Cosmos can move at blinding speeds.
- Extraordinary Jumper: Imit-Cosmos can jump extremely high into the air.
- Stats
- Height: 17 cm
- Weight: 8 g
- Origin: Katra meteorite
- Weaknesses: If Gelworm P is exposed to radiation, it will cause her great pain.
- Powers and Weapons
- None
Merchandise[]
NOTE: Every Ultraman Cosmos' Luna Mode toys also doubles as Imit-Ultraman Cosmos. See this page for more info. |
- Ultraman Cosmos - Luna Mode (2001)
- Release Date: 2001
- Price: 700 Yen
- Materials: PVC
- JAN/ISBN: 4543112001788
- Molded in blue soft vinyl plastic, this figure features silver paint operations on most of the body, and features a pair of knife-hands on each arm. The packaging & data card represents an image of Cosmos Luna Mode fighting Basical.
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