Tsutomu Akai
(Akai Tsutomu)
Tsutomu Akai (赤井 務武 Akai Tsutomu) is Mary's husband and the father of Shuichi Akai, Shukichi Haneda, and Masumi Sera.
Background
17 years prior to the current timeline, Tsutomu Akai was involved in the double murder of Kohji Haneda and Amanda Hughes. What happened to him during and after the incident is currently unknown. Tsutomu was believed to be deceased by his family, however, his body was never found. It was his involvement with the murder case that prompted his son Shuichi to join the FBI in order to investigate about him.
Before his apparent death, Tsutomu sends his wife a message telling them that he had encountered some "horrible" enemies. He also asked his family to come to Japan and think of him as someone who never existed.
Personality
Appearance
Tsutomu Akai looks quite similar to his second son Shukichi, having roughly the same hairstyle and facial design; although unlike his son, Tsutomu kept his beard and mustache on. In Mary's memory, he was wearing a large jacket, a loose white tie, and a cap which, along with his hair, concealed part of his face.
Abilities
Appellations
| Picture | Name | What they call Tsutomu | What Tsutomu calls them |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mary | Tsutomu-san[1] Master (Shujin)[2] |
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Shuichi Akai | Father (chichi)[2] | - |
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Subaru Okiya | Father (chichi) | - |
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Masumi Sera | Papa | - |
| Picture | Name | What they call Tsutomu | What Tsutomu calls them |
|---|---|---|---|
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Conan Edogawa | Akai-san's father (Akai-san no otōsan) | - |
Plot overview
Masumi Sera tells Conan Edogawa that her middle brother looks like Tsutomu.
Shukichi's Envelope Case (Manga: 945-947; Anime: TBA)
Kohji's Dying Message (Manga: 949; Anime: TBA)
A Chance Meeting at the Beach (Manga: 972-974; Anime: TBA)
Relationships analysis
Name origin
Trivia
- His name was first revealed via Shukichi's marriage registration in Volume 89. However, at the time, the exact pronunciation of the name was unknown.
- The kanji 務武 in his name can also be read as "Zumu". This is a possible reference to Zeon Zum Deikun (ジオン・ズム・ダイクン Jion Zumu Daikun), the father of Char Aznable.