Ken Yano

{{{name}}} Species Human Nationality Japanese Occupation None Related to Toru Yano (Father), Toshi Yano (Mother), Yukio Keuchi Uncle First appearance Godzilla vs. Hedorah Played by Hiroyuki Kawase

Ken Yano is a young boy who is able to sense Godzilla in the 1971 film, Godzilla vs. Hedorah.

History

Showa Series

Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Ken is attacked by a Hedorah during his father's dive, giving him a scar on his right hand. When a news crew comes to his house, he mentions that he named the monster Hedorah, and the name spreads through the press. He has a dream about Godzilla attacking a pile of pollution and believes that Godzilla will save them from Hedorah. He spots Godzilla from a rollercoaster at an amusement park when Hedorah first appears in his flying form. He later attends a party on Mount Fuji and is nearly killed by Hedorah, but is saved by Godzilla. He later says goodbye to him when he returns to the sea, and Godzilla gazes back.

Gallery

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  Ken playing with Godzilla toys

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  Ken on a roller coaster with Miki Fujiyama and Yukio Keuchi

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  Ken and Miki bidding farewell to Godzilla