Sasori is a giant scorpion from the 1997 book, Godzilla Invades America.
Name
Sasori is the Japanese word for "scorpion" (蠍 sasori?). It shares its name with the scrapped kaiju planned to appear in Godzilla vs. Mothra, who was also a scorpion-based monster.
Design
Appearance
Roar
Personality
Origins
Originally a normal scorpion, Sasori was mutated by an explosion that caused him to grow to Godzilla's size and gained strength in proportion.
History
Sasori first appeared in Blackstone, Nevada, and was videotaped by two boys named Len Avery and Terry Richmond. The tape was then sent to CNN. Sasori attacked Godzilla, but they soon joined forces to fend off a Kamacuras and Kumonga. After the fight, the two kaiju "played" with each other.
While Godzilla was sitting on a cliff, Sasori grabbed Godzilla's tail with his claw. Godzilla moved off the cliff just as it crumbled. They soon fought military vehicles, including tanks and a tunneling machine, called a grinder. The duo then went to Hollywood and did battle with the Kamacarus and Kumonga once more. After a grueling battle, Sasori was hit with a ray that shrunk him back down to regular size.
Abilities
Lightning bolts
Sasori gained the ability to fire lightning bolts from his tail.
List of appearances
- Godzilla Invades America (First appearance)
Trivia
References
