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Kingsaurus III is a dinosaur-like Kaiju that appeared in the TV series, Return of Ultraman. It first appeared in episode 4 of the series.
Subtitle: Ancient Monster
Conception
Etymology
Kingsaurus III is so named for being the third 'King monster' in the series, and is the third Kaiju to feature the term in its name, after Red King and Eleking. King Joe, while also being a 'King', wasn't counted by Tsuburaya Productions in the set, in part due to its status as a robot, but also due to the fact that King Joe's name is a pun, referencing the name of writer Tetsuo Kinjo.
History
Return of Ultraman
Kingsaurus III is an ancient dinosaur whose species survived the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period, and now feasts on nuclear energy and Uranium-235. Appearing on a mountain, it was quickly confronted by MAT and shot down Hideki Go's MAT Arrow 2 with its highly radioactive U-235 beam. Go called upon Ultraman Jack and a fight ensued. Kingsaurus III's barrier quickly reflected all of Jack's attacks, even the Cinerama Shot, said to be ten times more powerful than the Wide Shot. After the blocking, Kingsaurus advanced; using his horn flashes to blind Jack while stabbing his knee and his waist. Finally, exhausted, Jack collapsed, and Kingsaurus III escaped through burrowing.
In the hospital, Go became horrified of the beast and later escaped the hospital to train himself to jump over Kingsaurus III's barrier and attack it. After training several times with his broken leg, he finally managed to learn the Meteor Kick and was ready to put it in action. Meanwhile, MAT received a telegram signaling that Kingsaurus III appeared at a nuclear power factory. Go soon followed and tried to jump over the beast's barrier. Failing, he called upon Ultraman. Jack looked at the monster that had defeated him. Calculation led him to conclude that all of Kingsaurus's powers came from his horns. Realizing that, Jack used Go's jump to kick off Kingsaurus III's horns. A short beating later, Jack used his Spacium Beam to kill Kingsaurus III once and for all.Definite Kill! Comet Kick
Trivia
- Suit actor: Takanobu Toya
- Designer: Noriyoshi Ikeya
- Kingsaurus III's roar is a slowed down Dallie's roar.
- The head of Kingsaurus III was modified for the monster, Femigon.
- In an unused script for Return of Ultraman, it is revealed that Kingsaurus III is actually a monster from the sunken city of Atlantis.
- According to Ultraman Taro episode 40, the battle between Kingsaurus III and Jack happened on the 23rd of April 1971, the very day when episode 4 was aired.
- Kingsaurus III's soul, along with Astromons and Silverbloome's, was meant to make up Grand King but the monsters were dropped for unknown reasons.
- Kingsaurus III can be seen at the Monster Graveyard in episode 15 of Ultraman 80.
- In a Rebirth of Mothra picture book explaining the origins of the Kaiju Desghidorah, various dinosaurs can be seen charging at the three-headed dragon. Among them were Anguirus, Gorosaurus, Rodan and Gomora. In the distance, Kingsaurus III can be seen overlooking the battle.
- While confirming the monster's identity, Kingsaurus III made a cameo as a Document MAT recorded monster on Marina's Memory Display in Ultraman Mebius episode 13.
- Kingsaurus III is one of the monsters that makes up Belyudra's left hand in Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie. It can be seen as one of the fingers.
- In April 2020, a copy of Pokémon Blue's source code was leaked onto the internet. One of the files contained was a list of index names for the default cries. Cry number 36 (used by Vileplume and Aerodactyl) was given the name "kingthaurus". Playing the cry reveals it to be a recreation of Kingsaurus III's roar.
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Adventure NEO
When Vittorio time traveled to the past, an Alien Valky was a participant in the Reionics Battle on Planet Hammer, his in possession of Kingsaurus III. He and the monster were killed by the Reionics Hunter.
Ultraman Orb Chronicle Chapter 5: 'From Rusalka With Love' Arc
A distant relative of Kingsaurus III, called Kingsaurus II
appeared in chapter 5 of the Ultraman Orb Perfect Super Complete Works 10 Episode Plan.Sometime in 1908, the tundra area suffered from a large meltdown, foreshadowing the revival of the Lord Monsters. Kingsaurus II, a monster that was frozen beneath the ground escaped and made its way to the residential area of Lake Paikal. Gai, who was on his way to Rusalka encountered the monster and transformed into Ultraman Orb, fighting and destroying it. Gai was later photographed holding its tail by a local aristocrat while Juggler harvested its card to be used in unison with Super C.O.V. and Pris-Ma to unseal Maga-Zetton.
Trivia
- Gai's ancient photo in the TV series was also taken by the same aristocrat.
Data
- Stats
- Height: 45 m
- Length: 105 m
- Weight: 27,000 t
- Origin: Hakone mountains
- Weakness: If the horns on Kingsaurus's head are broken off, he becomes completely powerless. In addition, his Fence Light Wall forcefield is open at the top, and with enough effort, an opponent may be able to vault over the barrier.
- Powers and Weapons
- Horns: Kingsaurus III has three horns on his face. His two longest horns are sharp enough to stab through the skin of Ultras such as Jack.
- Shock Barbs: Kingsaurus III has barbs on his horns which discharge energy when touched, making attempting to grab them a dangerous act.
- Burrowing: Kingsaurus III can burrow at medium speeds underground.
- Blinding Flashes: Kingsaurus III can fire blue waves of energy that can repel or temporarily blind his foe.
- U-235 Beam: Kingsaurus III can fire a light red beam of energy from his mouth.
- Fence Light Wall : Kingsaurus III can create a Force field strong enough to stop the beams of Ultraman Jack.
- Stats
- Height: Unknown
- Length: Unknown
- Weight: Unknown
- Origin: Lake Paikal
- Powers and Weapons
- Unknown
Kingsaurus III was one of the many monsters to appear during the Kaiju Busters series. An alternate form appeared in this game called Kingsaurus III Ground Type
.- Stats
- Height: 45 m
- Length: 105 m
- Weight: 27,000 t
- Origin: TBA
- Weakness: If the horns on Kingsaurus's head are broken off, he becomes completely powerless.
- Powers and Weapons
- Borrowing: Kingsaurus III Ground Type can burrow at high speed.
- U-235 Beam: Kingsaurus III Ground Type can also use the U-235 Beam.
Other Media
Ultraman Story 0
Kingsaurus III appears in chapters 5 and 6 of the manga. In his first appearance, he is in a plesiosaur form with paddles instead of feet. Emerging from the sea, he attacked an aquatic human tribe but retreated after Jack's human form stabbed him in the left eye with a sharp branch.
Later, he regenerated his eye and evolved his paddles into feet. He emerged again from the sea and attacked the aquatic human's village. Jack transformed into his Ultra form and started to fight with Kingsaurus III in the sea. He is killed after with the Meteor Kick.
Kaiju Busters
Kingsaurus III was one of the many Kaiju to appear in this game. A subspecies also appeared. The subspecies' name is now called Kingsaurus III Ground Type
.Trivia
- By attacking Kingsaurus III's horn enough times, it will break, restricting him from its special moves.
Gallery
Return of Ultraman
Miscellaneous
Return of Ultraman Kaiju | |
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Takkong | Zazahn | Arstron | Sadola | Detton | Kingsaurus III | Gudon | Twin Tail | Gorbagos | Ghostron | Dangar | Stegon | Mognezun | Shugaron | Seamons | Seagorath | Eledortus | Terochilus | Bemstar | Sartan | Magnedon | Beacon | Gokinezura | Zanika | Vacuumon | Kupukupu | Kingstron | Zagoras | Nokogilin | Gronken | Varricane | Yadokarin | Oxter | Plooma | Alien Zelan | King Maimai | Alien Mates | Muruchi | Leogon | Pris-Ma | Draculas | Re-Seagorath | Re-Bemstar | Black King | Alien Nackle | Alien Varduck | Alien Black | Snowgon | Alien Baltan Jr. | Builgamo | Alien Stora | Paragon | Alien Grotes | Kodaigon | Granadas | Alien Centaurus | Robonez | Alien Cygnus-61 | Alien Messie | Alien Zoole | Red Killer | Femigon | Yametaranese | Sasahiller | Alien Ateria | Alien Mysteler | King Bockle | Alien Bat | Zetton II |
Ultraman Blazar Kaiju | |
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Ultraman Blazar | Bazanga | Gedos | Earth Garon | Taganular | Leviera | Dorgo | Alien Cannan | Nijikagachi | Garamon | Cicada Human | Baby Demaaga | Demaaga | Gebalga | Deltandal | Gavadon | Mogusion | Zangill | Zamsher | Irugo | Brood Gebalga | Firdran | Zugugan | Deltandal B | Red King II | Guigass | Alien Bado | Alien Pitt | Alien Ghose | Eleking | Pandon | Dada | Varallon | V99 |
Ultraman Blazar The Movie: Tokyo Kaiju Showdown | Earth Garon | Gongilgan | Alien Damuno | Taganular | Zugugan |
Manga | Tyrant | Earth Garon | Bazanga | Nijikagachi | Jaranga | King Joe | King Silvergon | King Guesra | Kingsaurus III |
Pre-series (Figure-Oh No.307) |
Extraterrestrial amorphous organism | Gakuma | Antlar | Mukadender | Silvergon | Kingsaurus III | Zumbolar | Goldon | Guesra | Leilons | Seagorath | Zonnel | Lagoras | Gokinezura | Majaba | Crescent | Cosmo Liquid | Pestar | Peguila | Magular | Red King |