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[[Image:vodka_calls.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Vodka phones Itakura, but instead of him Agasa and Conan were in Itakura's cottage.]]
 
While just as ruthless a killer as his partner Gin, Vodka is more easy-going and trusting, thus more susceptible to traps Conan sets to apprehend the Organization. He also tends to not perform well under duress without guidance from Gin or other characters, exemplified in [[Sherry's Return]] when, distracted by Gin being sedated, fails to notice and stop Shiho from escaping before it is too late. He speaks and acts like a typical mafia or Yakuza type gangster. While his astuteness is largely overshadowed by Gin, Vodka occasionally notices things that prove dangerous to Conan. On the bullet train's dining car,<ref>Note that in the anime, Vodka and Gin's appearance was changed to some generic lookalikes.</ref> Vodka noticed a piece of gum with tracker in it that Conan planted in the armrest cigarette disposal where Gin and Vodka were sitting; however, Vodka then confirmed it was just a piece of gum. In another example, Vodka heard the click of [[Agasa]] turning on the lights in the background while Conan was on the phone with him impersonating the Organization contact Itakura with his [[voice changing bowtie]]. Conan alleviates Vodka's suspicion by telling him it was just the wind.<br />
 
While just as ruthless a killer as his partner Gin, Vodka is more easy-going and trusting, thus more susceptible to traps Conan sets to apprehend the Organization. He also tends to not perform well under duress without guidance from Gin or other characters, exemplified in [[Sherry's Return]] when, distracted by Gin being sedated, fails to notice and stop Shiho from escaping before it is too late. He speaks and acts like a typical mafia or Yakuza type gangster. While his astuteness is largely overshadowed by Gin, Vodka occasionally notices things that prove dangerous to Conan. On the bullet train's dining car,<ref>Note that in the anime, Vodka and Gin's appearance was changed to some generic lookalikes.</ref> Vodka noticed a piece of gum with tracker in it that Conan planted in the armrest cigarette disposal where Gin and Vodka were sitting; however, Vodka then confirmed it was just a piece of gum. In another example, Vodka heard the click of [[Agasa]] turning on the lights in the background while Conan was on the phone with him impersonating the Organization contact Itakura with his [[voice changing bowtie]]. Conan alleviates Vodka's suspicion by telling him it was just the wind.<br />
 
In the original Japanese versions, he refers to Gin as "aniki", which literally means "big brother" and is used by yakuza-types to respectfully refer to their bosses but it is also a quasi-affectionate term within a tight social circle as well.
 
In the original Japanese versions, he refers to Gin as "aniki", which literally means "big brother" and is used by yakuza-types to respectfully refer to their bosses but it is also a quasi-affectionate term within a tight social circle as well.

Revision as of 18:51, 12 September 2011

Vodka

Vodka Profile.jpg

Profile
English name: Kaspar
Age: ?
Gender: Male
Statistics
First appearance: Manga: Chapter 1
Anime: Episode 1
Appearances: Chapters: 101
Chapters: 7
Chapters: 1
Episodes: 64
Episodes: 1
Movies: 4
OVAs: 1
Specials: 1
Openings: 27
Closings: 4
Keyhole number: Volume 38
Actors
Japanese voice: Fumihiko Tachiki
English voice: Kyle Hebert
Christopher Sabat (currently)
Drama actor: Taro Okada

Vodka (ウォッカ Wokka?) is a character in the manga and anime franchise Detective Conan. He is Gin's secretary[1] and assistant. Like Gin, he was first introduced under the name of Kaspar in the English manga, but then was later renamed to Vodka.

Background

Vodka is a member of the Black Organization who is often seen by Gin's side. His official position is Gin's secretary[1], so he handles most of the research and information for the duo, such as setting up meetings (309-311), and relaying information to other members (54, 345).

Personality

Vodka phones Itakura, but instead of him Agasa and Conan were in Itakura's cottage.

While just as ruthless a killer as his partner Gin, Vodka is more easy-going and trusting, thus more susceptible to traps Conan sets to apprehend the Organization. He also tends to not perform well under duress without guidance from Gin or other characters, exemplified in Sherry's Return when, distracted by Gin being sedated, fails to notice and stop Shiho from escaping before it is too late. He speaks and acts like a typical mafia or Yakuza type gangster. While his astuteness is largely overshadowed by Gin, Vodka occasionally notices things that prove dangerous to Conan. On the bullet train's dining car,[2] Vodka noticed a piece of gum with tracker in it that Conan planted in the armrest cigarette disposal where Gin and Vodka were sitting; however, Vodka then confirmed it was just a piece of gum. In another example, Vodka heard the click of Agasa turning on the lights in the background while Conan was on the phone with him impersonating the Organization contact Itakura with his voice changing bowtie. Conan alleviates Vodka's suspicion by telling him it was just the wind.
In the original Japanese versions, he refers to Gin as "aniki", which literally means "big brother" and is used by yakuza-types to respectfully refer to their bosses but it is also a quasi-affectionate term within a tight social circle as well.

Plot overview

Vodka was the first two Black Organization members introduced to the series.

Relationships analysis

The Black Organization

  • Gin

Vodka is a subordinate of Gin's and they frequently work together as a team, or are seen communicating with one another by phone. Vodka shows Gin absolute respect, using honorifics[3] while speaking with Gin rather than just simply using his codename. Gin in turn values Vodka for his obedience. Gin views and treats Vodka as an "inexperienced little brother".[4]

  • Tequila

Vodka and Tequila are approximately equally ranked and both are Gin's subordinates.[5]

  • Sherry

Vodka has met Shiho Miyano and they are acquaintances.[5]

  • Vermouth

Through the series Vodka didn't show any negative emotions to Vermouth unlike the other members such as Chianti and Korn. Vodka and Vermouth are seeing along on missions sometimes, but they don't pay attention each other.

Character popularity

  • eBookJapan held a character popularity poll from April 12, 2011 to May 12, 2011 in which readers of Detective Conan (international included) could vote for their favorite character. Vodka placed 25th in the poll with 10 votes out of the 5,883 that were cast.[6]

Name origin

  • Vodka's English name, Kaspar, is the name of one of the three Magi in Christian tradition. Gin's English name, Melchior, is also one of the Magi. The third name is Balthazar.

Quotes

In other languages

Language Name Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese ウォッカ Wokka
Flag of US English Kaspar/Vodka[7] Which is the name of one of the three Magi in Christian tradition
Flag of Spain Spanish Vodka
Flag of Germany German Vodka
Flag of Vietnam Vietnamese Vodka
Flag of Saudi Arabia Arabic فودكا/فوكا Fowka/Fodka

Trivia

  • Vodka was actually the first Black Organization member to appear and speak. In the anime during the first episode, he rushed towards the roller coaster yelling, "Move it! Move it! We were here first!". His bulky body blocked Gin from view for a few seconds, who was walking right behind Vodka. Gin remained silent as they boarded the roller coaster and only uttered his first words after the murder took place.
  • Vodka never seen taking off his hat or sunglasses. His eyes were shown only during episode 345.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Conan Drill page 237. Vodka's position is 全体監視役秘書係 which roughly translates to General Oversight division secretary
  2. ^ Note that in the anime, Vodka and Gin's appearance was changed to some generic lookalikes.
  3. ^ Vodka uses the word, "aniki", literally meaning "older brother", but in context means "one's senior".
  4. ^ Conan drill page 239: 出来の悪い弟分
  5. ^ a b Conan drill page 239
  6. ^ "『名探偵コナン』 人気投票結". eBookJapan. 2011-05-12. http://www.ebookjapan.jp/ebj/special/conan/vote_kekka2.asp. Retrieved on 2011-05-15. 
  7. ^ Changed to Vodka in the Manga
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Others "The Criminal"Hideo AkagiRyusuke HigoTakahiro SanadaScar AkaiKohji HanedaKamen YaibaAmanda Hughes
Black Organization
High ranking The BossRumGinVermouth
Other agents VodkaKir (undercover) • ChiantiKornBourbon (undercover)
Deceased agents Akemi MiyanoTequilaKenzo Masuyama/PiscoAtsushi MiyanoElena MiyanoCalvadosRikumichi KusudaEthan Hondou (undercover) • Hiromitsu Morofushi/Scotch (undercover)
Former agents Shiho Miyano/Sherry (Ai Haibara) • Shuichi Akai/Dai Moroboshi/Rye (undercover) • Ki'ichiro Numabuchi
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