“52-year-old Daikichi fights space monsters as a giant but is mocked; his son Daichi vows to become a respected hero.”
Chikyuu no Kaijuu
地球の怪獣
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52-year-old Daikichi fights space monsters as a giant but is mocked; his son Daichi vows to become a respected hero.
To protect the Earth from space monster invasions, 52-year-old Daikichi Oogami must turn into a giant and fight the odd-looking creatures off. However, he has now become a laughingstock, and his battles are viewed as entertainment by many. His son, Daichi, is frustrated at how his father's struggles to safeguard humanity are belittled and underappreciated. Wishing for everyone else to take these battles seriously, Daichi resolves to become a hero.
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A Doujin Publication
- Format 1 vol ch × vol
- Published Aug 2013 – ongoing
- Source Doujin media type
- Ref. BS-M45925 catalog