Megumi odaka biography for kids

Megumi Odaka is a Japanese actress who accomplished a remarkable and unprecedented feat — she starred in six consecutive Godzilla movies, playing the same character in each film.

That character, the young psychic Miki Saegusa, would go on to become one of the series’ most iconic figures. Ms. Odaka’s first encounter with Godzilla happened in Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989), and she would make her final appearance in the series with Godzilla vs.

Destoroyah (1995).

Megumi odaka biography for kids

But what led to the role of Miki Saegusa in the first place? What about her role as Akeno the blind girl in Kon Ichikawa’s all-star fantasy Princess from the Moon (1987)? And how did Ms. Odaka join Toho? These are the questions addressed in this August 2021 interview with Megumi Odaka, conducted by Brett Homenick, and translated by Eri Hibino and Mao Watanabe.

Brett Homenick: Please talk about your early life. What were your hobbies?

Megumi Odaka: When I was two or thre