Grandpa Hedo and Young Hedo
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Hedoji (ヘドじい and his grandson Hedochi Hedoji, lit. Old Man Hedo) (ヘドち are characters featured in the Hedochi)2019 web series Godziban, and the focus of its Master of Monsters: Hedoji segment.
Name
Hedoji and Hedochi's names both come from Hedorah, the monster upon which they are based. Hedoji's name translates roughly to "Old Man Hedo" in English. In the English-subtitled episodes of Godziban, Hedochi's name is spelled Hedchi.
Development
Hedoji and Hedochi's puppets were modeled by Hideyuki Kobayashi and his company, Studio Koganemushi. Kobayashi, the director of Godziban, also serves as the voice of Hedochi.
Design
Hedoji and Hedochi closely resemble Hedorah, being obviously based on him. Hedoji is taller than Hedochi and uses a walking stick, while Hedochi is very short and possesses eyes which point in different directions.
History
Godziban
- Master of Monsters: Hedoji
Hedoji and Hedochi wandered a seemingly endless wasteland together, with Hedochi occassionally asking his grandfather a random question. After Hedoji responded to his questions, Hedochi always replied "Okie Hedokie!" As their trek went on, the two monsters eventually reached Japan and neared human civilization.
- Hedoji Adventures
Hedoji and Hedochi wandered through different locations in Japan to answer questions submitted by viewers of Godziban.
Filmography
- Godziban (TV 2019-2020) [episodes 1-21, special]
Gallery
- Main article: Hedoji and Hedochi/Gallery.
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