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The Detective Conan series is one of the most beloved anime works among generations of children, alongside Doraemon and Dragon Ball.
Let's explore some of the characters in this series!
1. The Kudo Family
Kudo Shinichi (Edogawa Conan): This is the main character in the Conan series. Shinichi is Conan's real name when he was still a high school detective. After being drugged by the criminal organization, Shinichi was transformed into a child, and he took the name Conan to protect his identity and his loved ones.
Kudo Yusaku: is a famous detective novelist in Japan and the United States, and he is Shinichi's (Conan's) father.
Kudo Yukiko: is Shinichi's mother. She was a successful actress in her 20s but retired from acting after marrying Kudo Yusaku. Yukiko is nicknamed the 'Night Baroness' after her husband's successful detective novel series, the Night Baron.
2. Mori Family
Ran Mori: Is the second main character alongside Conan. She is also Shinichi's classmate and his romantic interest. After being shrunk, Conan lives with the Mori family, including Ran and Kogoro.
Kogoro Mori: Is Ran Mori's father and a single father after separating from Eri Kisaki. He used to be a police officer but was dismissed after being involved in gambling and alcohol scandals. Throughout the series, Conan often impersonates Kogoro to solve cases by drugging him and using a voice-changing bowtie. The nickname 'Sleeping Detective' is associated with Kogoro as a result.
Kisaki Eri: Is Ran Mori's mother and a renowned lawyer. She used to be close friends with Shinichi's mother during their teenage years and has since divorced Kogoro Mori.
3. Detective Boys of Class 1B
Ai Haibara (Miyano Shiho): Like Conan, Ai Haibara is an alias used after being shrunk by the APTX 4869 poison. Ai Haibara's real name is Miyano Shino, and she used to be a scientist serving a criminal organization, being the inventor of the APTX 4869 shrinking drug.
Yoshida Ayumi: Is a classmate of 1B with Conan. She is close friends with Haibara and admires Conan.
Tsuburaya Mitsuhiko: Is the smartest boy in the group besides Conan and Haibara. Mitsuhiko also has feelings for Ayumi and Haibara. His other skills include scientific reasoning.
Genta Kojima: With a chubby appearance, Genta is a big eater and always wants to be the leader of the Detective Boys of 1B.
4. The Hattori Family
Heiji Hattori: A close friend of Shinichi, Heiji is also a detective like Shinichi. Additionally, Heiji is proficient in Kendo and is one of the few who may know Conan's true identity.
Heizo Hattori: Heiji Hattori's father. His main job is serving as the chief of police in the Osaka Police Department.
Shizuka Hattori: Heiji Hattori's mother. She is also a skilled Kendo practitioner.
5. The Suzuki Family
Sonoko Suzuki: Born into a wealthy family, Sonoko is a close friend of Ran Mori.
Ayako Suzuki: Sonoko's older sister, but their personalities are quite contrasting.
Jirokichi Suzuki: Sonoko's uncle. He boasts a collection of medals and always flaunts his past achievements.
Shiro Suzuki: The chairman of the Suzuki conglomerate and the father of Sonoko and Ayako.
Tomoko Suzuki: The mother of Sonoko and Ayako.
6. The Police Officers of Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
Mergure Juzo: In the past, he was Kogoro Mori's superior. Mergure has cooperated with Conan and Kogoro multiple times to solve complex cases.
Sato Miwako: She is the female assistant inspector under Mergure's command. She is very interested in Conan's reasoning and contributions to cases, always regarding Conan as a member of the Tokyo police force.
Takagi Wataru: He is also a subordinate under Mergure. Takagi has feelings for Sato, but he struggles to express them. Despite his doubts about Conan's identity, he trusts Conan and considers him a member of the police force.
Matsuda Jinpei: Transferred from the bomb disposal squad to Mergure's team, Matsuda sacrificed himself after completing a bomb disposal mission.
Kazunobu Chiba: He is Takagi's colleague and close friend, always supporting the relationship between Takagi and Sato.
Miike Naeko: She is a new member of the police department and Chiba's first love.
Shiratori Ninzaburo:
Miyamoto Yumi: She is a close friend of Sato and Takagi, always helping and creating opportunities for Takagi and Sato to get closer.
7. Characters from the Osaka Police Department
Heizo Hattori: He serves as the police chief of the Osaka Police Department and is also Heiji Hattori's father.
Ginshiro Toyama: He works as a police officer under Heizo's command and is also Kazuha's father.
Goro Otaki: He is a close friend to both Heizo and Heiji, and also works at the Osaka Police Department.
8. Other police officers in the story
Yokomizo Sango: Is a great admirer of Kogoro Mori. He has collaborated with Kogoro and Conan on many mysterious cases.
Yokomizo Jugo: Is the younger twin brother of police officer Yokomizo Sango. His personality always contrasts with his older brother Sango.
Yamamura Misao: Is an inspector at the Gunma Prefectural Police. He is nicknamed 'Inspector Clumsy Chicken.' He is considered the least competent inspector in the story, and Conan often finds it frustrating to collaborate with him.
Nakamouri Ginzo: This police officer always leads the pursuit of the notorious phantom thief KID. Despite bearing a resemblance to Kogoro Mori, he and Kogoro always clash when solving cases together.
Shintaro Chaki: Belongs to the criminal investigation agency of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and is the superior of Inspector Nakamouri.
Yamato Kansuke: Is an inspector from Nagano Prefecture. He has a scar over one eye and always maintains a cold demeanor towards others.
Uehara Yui: Works at the Nagano Prefectural Police Department and is also subordinate to Yamato Kansuke.
Inspector Yuminaga: Is someone who always supports and trusts Conan's reasoning in solving cases. He is the captain of the firefighting squad.
Morofushi Takaaki: Is Kansuke's childhood friend. He also works at the Nagamo Police Department.
9. Characters in the Black Organization
The Boss (Karasuma Renya): Is the head of the Black Organization. The identity of this character is often shrouded in mystery and was first revealed in episode 30 of the series.
Gin: Is a high-ranking member of the organization. Gin is the one who personally targeted Shinichi and administered the shrinking drug to him.
Vodka: Is a member of the organization always close to Gin. However, he is quite slow and easily caught if not with Gin.
Vineyard (Vermouth): Is a girl with exceptional disguise skills. She is also someone who might know the true identities of Conan and Ai Haibara.
Miyano Akemi: Was killed by Gin for betraying the organization and is the sister of Shiho Miyano.
Miyano Atsushi: Is the father of Akemi and Shiho. He worked on researching various poisonous drugs for the Black Organization. In a failed experiment, he died along with his wife, Miyano Elena.
Miyano Elena: Is the mother of Miyano Akemi and Miyano Shiho. She is always quiet, reserved, and continues to work with her husband Atsushi despite knowing the risks associated with their work in this organization.
Chianti: Is a sniper assassin of the Black Organization. She also sports a butterfly tattoo under her left eye.
Korn: Is also a skilled sniper similar to Chianti.
Bourbon: Is a proficient information gatherer and adept at concealing his identity. He is dangerous, cunning, and used to work in Mori's detective agency.
Masuyama Kenzo: Is a close friend of Atsushi and Elena. He worked with them in researching and developing APTX 4869 but failed. Eventually, he was murdered by Gin to silence him.
Numabuchi Ki'ichiro: Is a dangerous criminal who was once arranged to work alongside Sherry by the Black Organization. He was eventually sentenced to death by the police.
Calvados: Is a masked assassin of the Black Organization. However, he committed suicide after a battle with Akai.
Hara Yoshiaki: Works within the Black Organization as an electronic engineer. He was also eliminated by Gin to silence him.
Curacao: She was the one gathering information about the mysteries of the Black Organization but later died protecting Conan's Detective Boys.
Rum: A high-ranking figure after boss Karasuma Renya, superior to Gin. The mystery surrounding Rum remains an enigma.
Scotch: Operated within the Black Organization to gather information. Eventually, he had to commit suicide before his identity was exposed by law enforcement.
10. Characters in the FBI investigation agency
Shuichi Akai: He is Gin's adversary and a foe of the Black Organization. He once infiltrated the Black Organization and ultimately had to go into hiding by faking his own funeral to avoid being exposed.
Jodie Starling: She is Ran Mori's English teacher. Additionally, she is tasked with a secret mission to counter the Black Organization while working as an FBI agent.
James Black: He is a high-ranking member of the FBI and Jodie's superior.
Andre Camel: He is tasked with protecting Rena Mizunashi and is also an FBI agent.
10. Characters in the CIA Intelligence Agency
Hondo Hidemi: She is an undercover member of the Black Organization embedded within the CIA. Eventually, she was captured by the FBI and died in an accident.
Hondo Eisuke: He is a friend of Ran Mori and Sonoko. Eisuke harbors feelings for Ran Mori and eventually goes to the United States to fulfill his dream of becoming a CIA agent.
Hondo Ethan: He is Eisuke and Hidemi's father. However, he sacrificed himself to protect the secrets of his two children.
11. Other Characters in the Story
Dr. Hiroshi Agasa: Often referred to as Dr. Agasa. Dr. Agasa is a close friend of Shinichi's parents and also lives next door to Conan in Japan. He is the only relative in Japan whom Shinichi trusts.
Kazuha Toyama: Kazuha is childhood friends with Heiji Hattori. She and Heiji often argue, similar to the relationship between Ran and Shinichi. She is also a close friend of Ran's and always hopes to meet Ran's childhood sweetheart, Shinichi.
Kaito Kid (The Phantom Thief): The name Kid is stylized from the number 1412 – International Criminal 1412. Kid is also one of the individuals who discovers Conan's true identity.
Toichi Kuroba: Is the father of the Phantom Thief Kid. He is a renowned magician beloved by many. Toichi taught Kaito many tricks and is a lovable father figure to him. He also taught disguise skills to Shinichi's mother, Yukiko.
Chikage Kuroba: Kaito Kid's mother. Kuroba's mother plays the role of a homemaker in the family. In the final episodes, her identity is revealed and she is considered the 'woman with 20 faces.'
Konosuke Jii: Supports Toichi Kuroba and the current Kaito Kid.
Tomoaki Araide: Is a doctor who once made Conan suspicious and jealous, thinking that he and Ran had feelings for each other.
Yoko Okino: Is a famous beautiful singer and actress. She is also the dream woman of Kogoro Mori.
Makoto Kyougoku: Is a dark-skinned young man with a calm voice and a very kind heart, but rather dry in personality. He is nicknamed the 'gentleman of kicks' and is the boyfriend of Sonoko Suzuki.
Saguru Hakuba: He is the rival of Shinichi and Heiji in solving cases. As the son of the director of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, he hopes to bring the Phantom Thief Kid to justice.
Aoko Nakamori: Is a friend of Kaito Kid. Kaito often teases her with playful pranks, and she chases him with objects like sticks and brooms, although she still likes Kid deep down.
Sumiko Kobayashi: Is the homeroom teacher of class 1B at Teitan Elementary School - the class of Conan and the junior detective team. She considers herself the manager of Conan's junior detective team.
Through this article, hope you have gained an overview of the main characters in the famous Detective Conan series. Wishing you enjoyable and informative moments of relaxation and entertainment. If you like this article, please leave your comments below the post!
