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Icon-theThis article is about a character in the reboot film series, Kamen Rider The First and Kamen Rider The Next.

Katsuhiko Yano (矢野 克彦, Yano Katsuhiko) was the fiancé of Asuka Midorikawa. Katsuhiko was killed by the Shocker Inhumanoid Spider.

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Katsuhiko Yano was the fiancé of Asuka Midorikawa and a reporter for Weekly ABBA. He was helping Asuka investigate the Inhumanoid related incidents. In search of clues, Katsuhiko joined Asuka in following the only company employee who has been confirmed to be safe. However, the couple were attacked by Spider. Fearing for his life, he ran away and left Asuka behind, who had fainted.

While running, he was blocked by Hopper and Katsuhiko was grabbed by the neck. After Takeshi Hongo regained his memories, Katsuhiko took the opportunity to escape again, but was soon cornered by Spider and was killed. His corpse was later found by Asuka, who then accused Takeshi for murdering Katsuhiko after catching him flee the scene.

Later, a man with an identical appearance to Katsuhiko would emerge from Shocker's ranks as the second Hopper cyborg.

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Katsuhiko Yano was portrayed by Hassei Takano (高野 八誠, Takano Hassei). Hassei Takano previously played Hiroya FujimiyaIcon-crosswiki in Ultraman GaiaIcon-crosswiki and Miyuki Tezuka/Kamen Rider Raia in Kamen Rider Ryuki and later played Keisuke Okamura in Kamen Rider Drive.

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Icon-the Kamen Rider The First & The Next
Kamen Riders
Takeshi Hongo - Hayato Ichimonji - Shiro Kazami
Gear
Typhoon (Rider 1/Rider 2/Shocker Riders) - Double Typhoon - Cyclone (Cyclone I/Cyclone II) - Hurricane - Shocker Bikes
Allies
The First: Asuka Midorikawa - Tobei Tachibana
The Next: Kotomi Kikuma
Enemies
Shocker
Great Leader of Shocker
Shocker Staff (The First): Youth - Lady - Elderly Gentleman
Inhumanoids (The First): Spider - Bat - Haruhiko Mitamura - Miyoko Harada
Inhumanoids (The Next): Scissors Jaguar - Chainsaw Lizard
Henchmen: Shocker Combatmen - Shocker Riders
Other Enemies: Chiharu Kazami
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