: The resulting material is incredibly tough. In a demonstration, Kinro attempts to pierce a paper shield with his spear, only for the spear to shatter upon impact.
Watch the Science Kingdom build and test their technological marvel in this clip: (Dub) 5 : Steam Gorilla
Senku uses this "super paper" to upgrade the Steam Gorilla from a transport vehicle into a . Key Details of the Steam Gorilla's Armor: : The resulting material is incredibly tough
: The paper-shields serve as lightweight, bullet-resistant (or spear-resistant) armor for the vehicle, allowing the Science Kingdom to charge into Tsukasa's territory for the rescue of Chrome. Key Details of the Steam Gorilla's Armor: :
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In the context of the anime , the "paper" referred to in the episode titled " Steam Gorilla " (Season 2, Episode 5) is Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) , or more specifically, hardened paper armor .
: Senku creates a primitive but powerful composite material by layering paper and coating it with liquid plastic (formulated from coal tar and other chemicals).