Akira Yuki

Akira Yuki is a traumatised soldier appearing in Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla assisting the UNGCC’s anti-Godzilla efforts. He is also inventor of the “Yuki Special” which, in keeping with the film’s self-deprecating comedic flourishes, is no more than a bullet filled with blood coagulant fired at Godzilla from an ordinary rifle.

Shabby, gruff and disrespectful, Yuki is committed to the futile goal of single-handedly killing Godzilla, following the death of friend, Lieutenant Goro Gondo during Godzilla’s raid on Osaka (Godzilla vs Biollante.) To this end, he camps out on Birth Island waiting to attack Godzilla and where, much to his distaste, Little Godzilla befriends him. After Space Godzilla imprisons Little Godzilla, Yuki is sympathetic and briefly calls off his pursuit of Godzilla. When trusted to pilot Moguera against Space Godzilla, Yuki abuses the post to instead attack Godzilla. Nonetheless, he plays a vital role in saving Japan from both monsters and freeing Little Godzilla.

Yuki benefits from the friendships of Commander Takaki Aso of G Force and sister of Lieutenant Goro Gondo, Chinatsu Gondo, who both maintain respect for him.

To date, Akira Yuki is also the only character to have appeared nude in a Godzilla film.