Gigan is a recurring cyborg kaiju in the Godzilla franchise, first appearing in Godzilla vs. Gigan in 1972 and returning in later films including Godzilla: Final Wars. With its hook hands, visor eye and buzzsaw chest, the monster became a fan favourite for its alien, mechanical design rather than a purely animal roar. Short clips of its entrances circulate among kaiju fans and editors, who reuse them to give fan edits, reaction videos and gaming moments the same towering, otherworldly menace.