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The Gaogao[1] (ガオガオ[2]?) is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, lion-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman.

Appearance[]

Gaogao

The Gaogaos are Badniks that are based on toy lions, having orange bodies, two wheels underneath them for movement, and a wind-up key on their back. The faces of these Badniks also heavily resemble masks as well.

Overview[]

The Gaogaos make their only appearance in Sonic Advance 3, where they appear exclusively in Toy Kingdom. In gameplay, the Gaogaos simply move back and forth. Howeverr, if the player attempts to attack the Gaogao's face with any frontal attack, they will bounce right off them. As such, the only way to destroy this Badnik is by attacking it from behind. Upon destruction, a Gaogao will release a Ring.

In other media[]

Books and comics[]

IDW Publishing[]

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A Gaogao, from Sonic the Hedgehog #51.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing, when Metal Sonic used his V. Maximum Overdrive Attack to damage Sonic, Tails, and Belle's stolen escape aircraft, a Gaogao was among the group of Badniks tossed aside by the crashing ship.[3]

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A Gaogao cheering, from Sonic the Hedgehog: Winter Jam.

Sometime later, the Gaogaos were among the many Badniks that attended Orbot and Cubot's Winter Jam reality show.[4]

Trivia[]

  • The Gaogao's name is derived from kao, meaning "face."

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References[]

  1. Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). "Sonic Advance 3". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 149. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Enemies - Gaogao"
  2. (in Japanese) ソニックアドバンス3最強攻略ガイド. Shogakukan. July 2004. p. 20. ISBN 978-4091061737.
  3. Sonic the Hedgehog #51, "Escaping the Empire"
  4. Sonic the Hedgehog: Winter Jam

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