Kamakiras is the name used for Kamacuras, the giant praying mantis kaiju from Toho's Godzilla franchise, first introduced in Son of Godzilla in 1967. The creature first appeared as a giant mantis on Sollgel Island, and it later returned in other Godzilla films and games as a fast, swarming predator. Its sharp, insect-like cry helped it stand out from deeper, more familiar monster roars, and fans have since lifted it into soundboards, kaiju compilations and fan edits. It remains popular because that unusual screech instantly reads as a giant insect threat.