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Rodan (ラドン Radon) is a giant pteranodon kaiju created by Toho that first appeared in the 1956 Toho film, Rodan, and made his first appearance alongside Godzilla in the 1964 Godzilla film, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster.
Name[]
Rodan's Japanese name, "Radon," is a truncation of "Pteranodon." It may also have been chosen to suggest radiation. The name was changed to "Rodan" in English-speaking markets in order to avoid confusion with the element Radon. Toho eventually trademarked the name "Rodan," making it the monster's official English name. However, the name "Radon" was used in English-language materials for Invasion of Astro-Monster, and in the English dubs for Terror of Mechagodzilla and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II.
Origins[]
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Appearence[]
The Millennium Rodan is made to closely resemble the 1956 Rodan design, with large wings, spiky armored plates on his chest, a long neck and two horns on the back of his head. Unique aspects of this Rodan's design include his orange-colored skin, especially long neck and legs, upward-slanted horns, and green eyes. This Rodan's body is considerably slimmer, and his armor chest plating is yellow in color and extends down to his legs. Rodan has pronounced fingers on his wings.
History[]
Domination[]
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Abilities[]
Supersonic Flight[]
Rodan's most noticeable trait is his flying speed, which has allowed him to effortlessly outmaneuver and outrun supersonic jets. Aside from his impressive speed and agility, Rodan possesses a variety of special abilities.