Abilities: Powerful head-butt attack that is stronger than most attacks and can break destroyable blocks.
Special weapon: Power ring, one bullet per use. High damage and capable of breaking destroyable blocks.

Moai are common enemies in the Gradius series and also a playable character in Moai-Kun. He is found in the Kaijū stage.

Little is known about the Moai. Although thought to originate from and be restricted to Easter Island, the Gradius force discovered thousands more of them put to use in outer space as a defense system by a malevolent being. This particular Moai has sprouted legs, and has gained mobility as a result. He has a devastating head-butt attack that is capable of crushing bricks. If he is reunited with the Power Ring, he gains the ability that other Moai have to fire destructive rings of energy from his mouth. This rings can also cut through blocks.