Dr. Chen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Yuxin
Alias(es)	Dr. Chen; Dr. Chen Yuxin; “National Treasure”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Sakurajima Base; human research and expeditionary forces
Occupation/Role	Titan Beast researcher; creator and leading authority on Titan Beast theory; extraterrestrial-research expert
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 18

Background / History

Chen Yuxin is the daughter of Old Chen, a leading figure in mecha-development innovation. Rather than follow him into mecha manufacturing, she established herself through Titan Beast research, pioneering the theory of Titan Beasts, their ecological niches, and their food chains. Once this theory was proven, she became its foremost spokesperson and a leading academic authority. 51 311

She joins Sakurajima Base ahead of schedule after learning of the Beast King Godzilla’s activity, leaving her apprentices behind to personally pursue the research opportunity. Her initial work centers on determining whether Godzilla and Yamata no Orochi are native guardians of Earth or hostile invaders. 23 24 26

Dr. Chen’s research increasingly supports the conclusion that Titan Beasts are part of Earth’s natural regenerative system, while conventional monsters are extraterrestrial invaders. Yamata no Orochi’s submission to Godzilla strengthens her belief that the native Titans can coexist with humanity and oppose the monsters. 24 28 29

Her investigations later uncover evidence that Ghidorah is extraterrestrial, including non-Earth genetic material and technological components embedded in its skull. These discoveries expand her work from Titan ecology into alien biology, infiltration, and interstellar threats. 117 134 141 142

Appearance

Dr. Chen is described as a beautiful woman around thirty with a slender figure and distinctive facial features. She keeps her head shaved for convenience, usually covering it with brightly colored wigs. 23 24

• Naturally bald by choice; she considers hair maintenance wasted research time. 24 311
• Commonly wears a long blue wig, though she also appears in red, purple, and black wigs. 24 68 112 275
• Often wears practical white research attire while working. 267
• Was a national university-games sprint champion in her youth. 32

Personality

Dr. Chen is decisive, blunt, intensely pragmatic, and openly dismissive of conventions that interfere with her work. She treats research as her highest priority, readily overwhelms colleagues with demands for data and samples, and pursues fieldwork even when the risk is obvious. 24 25 70 113

Her fearlessness is paired with genuine scientific curiosity. When Godzilla approaches a populated base, she runs toward him to demand answers about Titan Beasts and the monsters; when evacuation orders are issued near a newly hatched Titan, she is excited by the prospect of close observation. 32 70

Despite her coldly rational manner, Dr. Chen is not indifferent to others. She worries about Luo Bing’s health, feels deep guilt over Bai Qingxin’s sacrifice, mourns Meng Ajiao, and ultimately places great trust in Luo Bing’s judgment during crises. 71 182 235 267

Her research obsession can also lead her into extreme conclusions. Fearing that knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea Monster could endanger Earth, she prepares to die alongside Luo Bing to take the secret with them, until Luo Bing convinces her that she has misunderstood the situation. 312 313 314

Abilities & Skills

Titan Beast Research

Dr. Chen created Titan Beast theory and is the principal authority on Titan ecology, behavior, and hierarchy.

• Identified Godzilla and Yamata no Orochi as likely Earth-native Titans rather than ordinary monsters. 24 28
• Proposed that Titan Beasts function as manifestations of Earth’s regenerative ability. 28
• Recognized Scylla as a cleaner Titan capable of purifying polluted environments. 46
• Advocated raising humanity’s threat rating for all Titan Beasts after observing their true strength. 44
• Studied Titan movement patterns and attempted to build mobile data models from tracking data. 46

Extraterrestrial Forensics

Her research becomes essential in identifying alien threats hidden behind the monster invasions.

• Determines that Ghidorah possesses extraterrestrial genetic material unlike any Earth organism. 117 141 142
• Identifies the crystal lodged in Ghidorah’s skull as extraterrestrial technology. 134
• Recognizes the humanoid steel-and-flesh Titan corpse as evidence of alien technology. 142
• Detects inconsistencies in Bai Qingxin’s behavior and investigates her possible connection to the extraterrestrial threat. 141 142
• Analyzes the green-skinned aliens’ replacement methods after surviving their impersonation scheme. 143 144

Mecha Assessment and Operations

Though not a pilot, Dr. Chen can evaluate mecha performance and translate research into operational standards.

• Attributes Crimson Thunder Blade’s agility to Luo Bing’s piloting skill rather than its limited speed increase. 35
• Explains the single-pilot system of the redesigned Crimson Thunder Blade, which redirects psychic-link loss into attack performance. 113
• Recommends a minimum Spiritual Connection Index of 98 for the new mecha, judging lower-scoring pilots unable to safely use it. 114
• Provides field observations and reports that influence base decisions on mecha deployment and Titan Beast policy. 36 114

Strategic Analysis

Dr. Chen applies her scientific reasoning to battlefield and political crises.

• Proposes a wired, remotely controlled exploration machine for investigating the world beyond an underwater trench. 140
• Recognizes Guobite minerals as a natural counter to conventional human weaponry. 244
• Keeps knowledge of Planet Channel technology restricted after learning of its destructive implications. 244 245 276
• Publicly frames Godzilla’s accidental attack as an accident to preserve stability between humanity and Godzilla. 275
• Defends Luo Bing’s authority during a battlefield dispute and orders the army to await his command. 235

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival at Sakurajima Base

Dr. Chen arrives to study Godzilla, immediately demands a laboratory, monster remains, and all available Yamata no Orochi data. She argues that Godzilla and Yamata no Orochi may be native Titans capable of becoming humanity’s allies. 23 24 25

Godzilla and the Titan Beasts

She witnesses Godzilla’s interactions with Yamata no Orochi, Rodan, and Mothra, using each encounter to refine her theories of Titan hierarchy and coexistence. Her enthusiasm repeatedly puts her in danger, particularly when she approaches Godzilla directly or insists on dangerous expeditions. 28 32 52 71 117

Ghidorah Investigation

After studying Ghidorah’s scale, skull, and embedded crystal, Dr. Chen confirms that Ghidorah is an extraterrestrial entity. She warns that Ghidorah’s defeat does not mean Earth is safe, as an alien civilization may stand behind it. 117 134

Alien Infiltration Incident

Dr. Chen’s suspicion of Bai Qingxin proves justified when alien impersonators infiltrate her laboratory. The real Dr. Chen is frozen and hidden in a refrigerator before Luo Bing rescues her and captures the impostors. After recovering, she immediately begins questioning the aliens about their origins, objectives, and other possible replacements. 142 143 144

Bai Qingxin and Gai Gang

Following Bai Qingxin’s conversion into a brain sustained in a medical tank, Dr. Chen struggles with the decision to ask her to pilot the living monster-mecha Gai Gang. She accepts responsibility for finding a way to create a body or shell that can preserve Bai Qingxin’s humanity outside of combat. 181 182 234

Counter-Invasion and Planet Channels

During the counter-invasion war, Dr. Chen works with Meng Ajiao to understand Guobite technology and supports Luo Bing’s decision to side with Godzilla rather than pursue resource exploitation. She suppresses information about the Deep Diver and Planet Channel technology to protect Earth from repeating the Guobites’ destruction. 244 245 248 250

Post-Disaster Research

After Luo Bing is presumed dead, Dr. Chen retreats into laboratory work and refuses to attend his memorial. She resolves to devote her life to researching Godzilla and finding the missing Titan Beasts, developing the Underground World theory after their disappearance. 361 362

When Luo Bing contacts her from his old number, she initially believes the call is a cruel impersonation. He convinces her by invoking their shared Mediterranean Sea secret, after which she agrees to return to Sakurajima Base and work with him again. 363 364

Relationships

• Luo Bing — Close friend, research partner, and the person who rescues her from alien impersonators. Dr. Chen grows to admire his character and repeatedly trusts his judgment in military crises. 143 235 290
• Godzilla / Beast King — Her central research subject and the Titan she considers humanity’s most reliable protector. She believes Godzilla has consistently been kind to humans. 117 125
• Old Luo / General Luo — Professional colleague and frequent counterbalance to her recklessness. He values her expertise but repeatedly worries about her safety during field research. 31 32 113
• Old Chen — Her father and a renowned mecha-development innovator. Their relationship is estranged because he failed to move his family to safety during the early Monster Invasion Era, leading to her mother’s death. 51 311 312
• Bai Qingxin — Research subject and later Gai Gang’s pilot. Dr. Chen feels responsible for the sacrifices forced upon Bai Qingxin and commits to finding a way to restore her quality of life. 141 142 181 182
• Meng Ajiao — Fellow researcher whose death leaves Dr. Chen with guilt and a duty to protect the secret he entrusted to her. 140 245 267
• Koizumi Junko — A Sakurajima pilot whom Dr. Chen observes alongside Luo Bing during the development and deployment of Crimson Thunder Blade. 35 113

Notable Quotes

“Growing hair is a waste of time, especially long hair. Washing it takes ten minutes every day. Wouldn't it be better to use that time to do two small experiments?” 24

“Men will only delay my research progress!” 24

“The manifestation of Earth's natural regenerative ability... it's them!” 28

“Godzilla, only Godzilla has always been kind to humans!” 117

Trivia

• Dr. Chen wears wigs partly because she still cares about her appearance despite shaving her head for research efficiency. 311
• She once tried to promote baldness as the ideal hairstyle for researchers, but other institutes rejected the idea. 24
• She normally considers social gatherings a waste of time, but attends Luo Bing’s gathering after being tempted by Luo Yun’s purple sweet potato strawberry cake. 115
• Her public credibility becomes influential enough that her statement about Godzilla’s “accident” reassures most of the population. 275