As The Gatchaman, Ken is the flashy one—a super spy, martial artist, and ninja rolled into one. He's got the charm and quick reflexes to back up his showman persona, though those big blue eyes hide a genuine hell-raiser who constantly tempts fate with reckless decisions. When it comes to romance, he's a total disaster: either way too pushy or completely oblivious to what a girl is actually feeling. Whether that's because he thinks relationships would derail his mission or because he's just genuinely clueless remains up for debate.
Ken's in his element in the air. Give him a small plane or some new flying machine to test and he's happiest. He spends most of his downtime at the Snack Jun, where he's accumulated a tab he conveniently never settles.
His mission is straightforward enough—bring peace to the world—though early on he's driven partly by a need to avenge his father's death. As the team's leader, he carries that weight visibly, especially as the series builds toward its climax.
Cover Occupation: Test pilot. He also picks up work delivering airmail to remote locations and taking on various jobs that need a small aircraft. He lives in a modest shack next to a private airstrip on land his father left him.
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