Safety first, style second! Japan's 84-year-old Honda engineer rocks anime-inspired hairstyle

In a world where age is just a number, Shotaro Odate, Honda's Chief Engineer, is a shining example of staying young at heart. At 84, Odate is still breaking barriers, not just with his incredible work in vehicle safety, but also with his signature spiky hairstyle that's reminiscent of Sasuke from Naruto.

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This legendary engineer has been pioneering automotive safety for decades and has the patents to prove it.

Odate's hairstyle has gone viral in Asia, with many fans and netizens praising his youthful energy and self-expression. With over 250 patents and nine published papers on cutting-edge safety features, Odate's contributions to the automotive industry are undeniable. He's best known for pioneering seatbelts with an electric system that adjusts tension based on crash impact and dynamics.

The internet has been buzzing with praise for Odate's unique style.

"We finally met the main character of Japan," one user commented. Another wrote, "Being that jacked at 84 is an achievement. Being a shounen protagonist at 84 is legendary."