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Zetton
Ultra Series character
First appearanceUltraman (1966)
Last appearanceShin Ultraman (2022)
Created by
Designed byTohl Narita
Portrayed byTeruo Aragaki
In-universe information
Alias
  • Space Dinosaur
  • Z-ton
SpeciesAlien Monster
OriginPlanet Zetton

Zetton (Japanese: ゼットン, Hepburn: Zetton) is a fictional alien monster or kaiju that first appeared in the final episode of Tsuburaya Productions' 1966 series Ultraman.

Overview

Name

Zetton name comes from the Japanese word, Zetto.[1]

Development

When Ultraman was in production, Eiji Tsuburaya originally wanted to have Saigo to be Ultraman final opponent but due to a tight schedule Tsuburaya and his company decided to make a new monster instead. Zetton was designed by Tohl Narita, Zetton's suit bears a resemblance to western gladiator armor and insects (mainly beetles and cockroaches). Zetton's carapace design is based on that of an Asian long-horned beetle.[1]

Appearances

Film

Television


References

  1. ^ a b https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/encyclopedia/zetton
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