While never becoming as popular as the “Godzilla” franchise, the “Gamera” movies provided plenty of giant monster action. As you would expect with a film series about a giant turtle saving the world, things can get pretty ridiculous. Here is a list of some of the funniest moments from the franchise.
- Insulting The King – Gamera: Super Monster
Let’s kick things off with a brief moment from debatably the worst of the “Gamera” films. “Gamera: Super Monster” was little more than a glorified clip show but it did feature a great gag when we see a poster of the ‘King of the Monsters’ Godzilla get knocked down. That’s one way to mock the competition.
- The Bikini Disguise – Gamera vs. Zigra
A evil alien woman comes to Earth and tries to blend in by stealing some clothes. However, the first people she meets are dressed for the beach. This means she spends a while wandering the streets in a pretty tight bikini. One man cannot help but stare. It’s just so funny and out of nowhere in a film that’s otherwise aimed at young kids.
- Flying Baby Gamera – Gamera The Brave
Seeing the giant rocket-powered turtle fly around is great but it’s even funnier when you see the baby Gamera in “Gamera The Brave” fly around in a young boy’s home. It’s just so cute and so ridiculous.
- Playing The Xylophone – Gamera vs. Zigra
Another hilarious moment from “Gamera vs. Zigra”. In the final battle, Gamera ends up playing the monstrous Zigra like he’s a musical instrument. It’s like something out of a “Looney Tunes” cartoon but this is with guys in a rubber monster suits.
- The Gymnast – Gamera vs. Guiron
There is perhaps no more absurd moment in the entire “Gamera” franchise than when he swings around a metal bar, flips off it and lands just like a gymnast in the Olympics. The gold medal has to go to this classic moment.