Gorosaurus (ゴロザウルス, Gorozaurusu?) of the IDW Publishing continuity is a dinosaur kaiju. He appears in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth.
Name
Gorosaurus' name might be derived from the Japanese word "gorogoro," meaning "thunder," and the Greek word saurus, meaning lizard or reptile. Another possible explanation may be that it's an intentionally corrupted form of Gorgosaurus, as both names are extremely similar in both English and Japanese; however, no official word has confirmed the origin of the name.
Design
Appearance
Gorosaurus is an indigo theropod-like kaiju, and has skin with pronounced scaly bumps. He has a row of triangular plates running down his back, as well as a bipedal stance, strong legs, fairly but muscular short arms, and a big head. He also sports a form of bludgeon on the tip of his tail.
Roar
Origins
History
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth
Gorosaurus has seen in a flashback that the Mothra Fairies told Lucy in an attempt to explain the origins of all monsters. Gorosaurus was seen devouring two full-grown dinosaurs, a Tyrannosaurus, and a Spinosaurus, which were about to fight over a downed Triceratops.
Before he could eat his meal, Megaguirus attacked him, but the Allosaurus-like monster kicked the dragonfly beast and knocked her out of the sky. Gorosaurus was later seen frozen next to Anguirus. He is also present in the 'Land' monsters section of a cave mural.
Later, Gorosaurus battles a horde of Trilopods who invade his home and manages to hold them off. However, he is beaten down, and a Beta Trilopod gains some of his blood, taking on some of the dinosaur's characteristics. Gorosaurus is then subdued, and taken to the Trilopod Hive, where he remains until King Caesar arrives and breaks him and the other monsters out. Gorosaurus assists in the fight with Magita and then travels to the ocean with Godzilla and the others after Magita is defeated.
Abilities
Kangaroo Kick
Aside from the usual tooth and claw, Gorosaurus has been noted for using a "kangaroo kick" against foes. Perhaps his most popular trait, via leaning back on his tail, Gorosaurus can deliver a quick, very powerful kangaroo kick that is able to topple and wound even the strongest of opponents.
Bite
Due to his short arms, Gorosaurus uses his massive jaws to bite down on opponents. Other than his kangaroo kick, this is his most powerful ability.
Tail Spike
Gorosaurus possesses a massive spike on the end of his tail. This spike is assumed to be used to stab enemies.
