Dekon, Dr.
Also known as デコーン (Dekon)
Hello, My Name (in English) is…
In Japanese, deko means forehead. So, by elongating the “o” sound and ending with “n”, Osamu Tezuka makes is make it sound like a big protruding forehead.
Distinguishing Features
Unassuming with his short, small frame, he is remarkable for his large, protruding forehead, white whispy hair, and tiny spectacles.
Status: Minor Star (★)
Another of Tezuka’s scientists – in many ways similar to Dr. Hanamaru. Dr. Dekon’s kindly appearance belies his sharp intellect and iron will. Usually cast as a scientist or doctor, on occaision he has taken on other authority figure roles, such as a chief administrator, a teacher or someone’s father.
Notable Roles
Although he first appeared as the undercover government agent, Dr. Dekon in Mr. Cactus (1951-53), he also appeared in several other series, including a memorable role as Jiro’s father in Astro Boy (1952-68).
Manga Appearance List
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1952
The Cactus Kid (“Cactus, Get your Gun!”) as “Dr. Dekon”
1952
The Adventure of Rock as “Dr. Dekon, Rock‘s Mentor”
1956
Lion Books (“Space Airport”) as “the Airport Chief”
1957
The Earth War as “the doctor”
1958
The Three Who Glimpse the Future as “the teacher at Rock’s school”
1960
Astro Boy (“A Day to Remember”) as “Jiro’s Father”
1966
Flying Ben as “the doctor”
1972
Buddha as “a doctor”
1977
Black Jack (“A Hill for One”) as “the doctor”
1978
Black Jack (“Wildcat Boy”) as “Doctor Truffaut”
1980
Astro Boy (“The Beserk Robot”) as “the doctor”
1981
Rainbow Parakeet (“Cyrano de Bergerac”) as
1982
Rainbow Parakeet (“The Six Characters Who Look for the Author”) as “the doctor”
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