Black King is a kaiju that appeared in Return of Ultraman. He appeared in Episodes 37 and 38 as the bodyguard of Alien Nackle.
- Subtitle: Bodyguard Monster
- Saga Edition subtitle: Monster Weapon
History
Return of Ultraman
Black King in The Return of Ultraman
After Seagoras and Bemstar were defeated, Alien Nackle sent out his own kaiju Black King, who acted as his bodyguard to distract MAT. MAT's weapons were no match for Black King's impenetrable skin, and after a while of fighting Black King soon fled the scene, using a white, gassy smokescreen he exhaled from his mouth. Hours later, Black King is summoned again as bait to trap an emotionally hurting Ultraman Jack, ( a disguised Alien Nackle had killed two of Go's best friends, including his girlfriend while MAT fought Black King.)
However like MAT before him, Ultraman Jack's superpowers were no match for Black King's incredible hide, and the kaiju beat down Jack. Alien Nackle appeared himself shortly afterwards and both the kaiju and the alien double-teamed Jack until finally Jack collapsed from his injures and was taken to Planet Nackle for execution.
Bu before Jack could be executed, Ultraman and Ultraseven arrived and rescued Ultraman Jack from his demise. Ultraman Jack thanked his comrades and returns to Earth to face off against both Black King and Alien Nackle once again. At first the battle is in favor of the combined forces of Black King and his Master, but Ultraman Jack fought back, and after tossing him up into the air, Ultraman Jack decapitated Black King before moving on to Nackle.
Trivia
- Black King was originally intended to be Red King's elder brother, but the idea was scrapped, but some sources still claim that he is the brother of Red King.
- Black King appears in the Japanese variety show, Takeshi's Castle in the special "Monster" episode. He participates in the games "Quake" (where is successful) and "Boulder Dash" (in which he fails.) In the U.S. variation of the show known as "MXC," he is called "Tupacashaft," and is the star of monsploitation films of the 1970s. During MXC's variation of the episode, Quake is not featured in it.
- During the climatic final battle of Episode 38 where Ultraman Jack defeats Black King and Alien Nackle, when Jack lifts Black King into the air, a wire used to hold up the Black King suit is visible for a few seconds.
- Black King's roar is a modified Mummy man roar.
- Black King is the 4th Kaiju that have "King" in his name.
- Black King is a playable character in the PSP game, Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0.
Andro Melos
Remodled Black King
Black King appeared again in the series of Andro Melos, working under Juda, as Remodeled Black King . He was created by Juda to fight the Andro warriors.
Ultraman Taro
Black King as part of the Monster Army
Although not physically seen, Black King was seen in a animated flashback as part of the Monster army lead by Alien Empera in Episode 25 of Ultraman Taro.
Trivia
- He is somehow gold instead of black in the picture.
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie
Black King in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie
Black King returned in the movie Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie.
Black King is the last kaiju borrowed by Alien Shaplay (whom in turn, both kaiju and alien are both controlled by Ultraman Belial) to stop Rei and the Ultra Brothers in their human forms. Rei summons Gomora to do battle and in no time, Black King is killed when Gomora impales him on his horn and then destroys him with a Super Oscillatory Wave at point blank.
Trivia
- The Femigon Suit from Ultraman Mebius was modified into Black King for his appearance in the Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends film.
- Black King is one of the kaiju that makes up Beryudora's 2nd Support group in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie.
Ultraman Saga/Ultraman Retsuden
Black King, as seen in Ultraman Retsuden.
Black King reappeared in episode 39 of the series, Ultraman Retsuden.
In a special episode showcasing certain events prior to the Ultraman Saga film, Black King is seen as one of the many kaiju revived by Alien Bat and Gransphere to battle against the Ultra Brothers, with Black King battling with Ultraman Jack. Black King fought with Jack for a short period of time, but was eventually killed by Jack's Ultra Bracelet impaling him as a spear.
Trivia
- In his original appearance, Black King beat Ultraman Jack with relative ease, but was killed with ease by Jack in this film, this is most likely due to Alien Bat's modifications.
Ultraman Ginga
Black King's Rise in Ultraman Ginga
Black King was one of the kaiju to be turned into a Spark Doll by Dark Lugiel. Hikaru finds Black King using his Ginga Spark. He then tests out the doll and transforms into Black King. After a few minutes of playing around with his new form, He soon encounters Thunder Darambia, and the two fight. During the fight, Black King is beaten down by Thunder Darambia, so Hikaru finds Ultraman Ginga's spark doll and switches Black King out for the hero, reverting the Kaiju back into its Spark Doll. In episode 7 Hikaru uses him to fight Dark Galberos, a wrestling match begins between the two but, Black King wasn't winning the fight and even had to ask for a break when he was down. He is later swapped out for Ultraman Ginga in round two and him and many other monsters are seen cheering Ginga on.
It is likely he returned to space in his original form after Ultraman Ginga defeated Dark Lugiel.
Trivia
- The Black King Suit from the Ultra Galaxy Legend film was reused for Black King's appearance in the Series.
- Besides Ultraman Taro, Black King is the first Spark Doll Hikaru finds but, is the first Spark Doll he uses in battle.
- Black King is the first kaiju to have a Henshin/transformation.
- Despite being under someone's control, this is first time Black King has as a hero rather than a villain.
Data
Stats
- Height: 65 m
- Weight: 60,000 t
- Origin: Planet Nackle
Powers and Weapons
- Energy Bolt: Black King can emit a thin, red energy bolt from his mouth. Average powered. Can only cause small explosions.
- Smokescreen: Black King can exhale a blinding, white gas from its mouth. Can cover an entire area in seconds. He uses this in order to escape from foes.
- Burrowing: Black King can burrow it's way underground at moderate speeds. He uses this in order to travel.
- Armored Hide: Thanks to Alien Nackle's research on Ultraman Jack, Black King's body is like a suit of armor; almost nothing can puncture his flesh.
Other media
Redman
Black King in Redman
Black King reappeared episodes 2 and 5 of the series, Redman. In episode 5, Black King teams with Arstron to fight Redman but are defeated.
Trivia
- In this series, Black King displays the ability to fire organic missiles from his fingers. An ability that he never used in his subsequent appearances. This however is most likely an example of the show's low budget.
- In this series, Black King possesses the roar of the Toho kaiju, Godzilla.
Monster Busters
Black King appeares in this video game as well as a subspecies called Black King Gold .
Trivia
- His golden subspecies may have been inspired by the picture with Alien Empera in Taro.
- Due to his golden color, Black King Gold resembles Red King more.
Ultraman Galaxy
Black King reappeared in the new puzzle role-playing game for mobile devices, Ultraman Galaxy as a UR (Ultra Rare) card that you can unlock him in a event called The Impenetrable Adversary with a rare chance of getting Black King.
New Ultraman Retsuden
Black King appeares as one of the hosts of New Ultraman Retsuden in the "Spark Doll Theatre" section. He appears alongside Ragon, Kemur Man, Thunder Darambia and King Pandon.
In episode 37, he, along with Ragon and Kemur Man, took on Chaos Ultraman and Chaosroids T and U. Black King took out Chaos Ultraman quickly with his Energy Bolt after he swatted away Chaos Ultraman's attack.
Figure Release Infomation
Black King is released many times in the Ultra Monster Series. He has 4 points of articulation and for most of the time the older figuers sport either more black than gold or the other way around untill the repaint version which gives it a more acurate look. In 2013 Black King is released as one of the Ultra Monster 500 series and is #8 and stands at 5in. He is also released by Bullmark and Popy.
Spark Doll
Black King Spark Doll
"UltraLive, Black King!"
- ―Black King UltraLived via Ginga Spark
Black King became a Spark Doll in the conclusion of the Dark Spark War due to the Darkness Spark's powers. His Spark doll fell to Mt. Furuboshi, and found by Hikaru Raido, who kept him as the first addition to his collection.
Stats
- Height: 14 cm
- Weight: 150 g
Usages
This Spark Doll has been used on two occasions by one person:
- In Episode 1, Hikaru accidentally UltraLived into Black King, but after being ambushed by Thunder Darambia, he was swapped out for Ultraman Ginga.
- In Episode 7, Hikaru lived into Black King again to combat Dark Galberos, but after a short boxing match that he lost, Black King was swapped out for Ginga.
After Dark Lugiel's defeat, Black King's Spark Doll is likely to have reverted back to its original form and depart Earth to return home.
Gallery
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| Redman | Darkron | Black King | Arstron | Garamon | Alien Icarus | Dorako | Peguila | Jirahs | Alien Baltan | Alien Goron | Gomora | Woo | Kanegon | Alien Mefilas | Sadola | Dangar | Ghostron | Gokinezura | Eleking | Telesdon | Nokogilin | King Maimai | Sartan | Bemstar | Beacon | Gronken | Zaurs | Kingstron | Stegon | Alien Mysteler | Zagoras | Kodaigon | Granadas | Plooma | Sasahiller | Alien Centaurus | Gudon | Red Killer | Draculas | Shugaron | Alien Bat | Zetton II |
| Unused Redman Kaiju | Big Liger | Graygas | Sufinga |
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| Andro Melos | Juda | Mold | Gina | Alien Magma | Dakumiran | Bazelia | Shizurun | Gyeronia | King Joegue | Bemzn | Zabiden | Mecha Baltan | Alien Epu Erupa | Edoras | Gua | Gua Soldiers |
| Ultra Super Legends | Remodeled Gora | Remodeled King Joe | Magma Trio | Remodeled Alien Magma | Remodeled Black King | Ace Killer | Remodeled Ace Killer | Alien Baltan | Mecha Baltan | Alien Nackle | Cyborg Juda | Boa | Cicada Human | Gigan | Nokogilin | Gomora | Alien Mefilas | Giradorus | Zumbolar | Alien Tsuruk | Alien Akumania | Alien Flip | Grand King |