List of minor recurring anime characters
This is a list of recurring minor characters in Detective Conan who have multiple appearances in the anime but have not appeared in a manga case more than once. Most of these characters played a role in previous cases, such as former suspects, clients, or victims. This list excludes main characters, main law enforcement, the Black Organization, and mystery people related to the arc (e.g. Eisuke or Araide). Characters whose recurrent appearances occur only in the manga or manga-adapted episodes are listed here.
Friends and Acquaintances
Jun Omura
Jun Omura, age 35, is the manager of a hobby store and an old friend of Kogoro's. They attended Beika University together and are both former members of the Beika University Judo Team. He is not married. He appears twice:
- In the manga-based Episode 27-28 (Files 84-86).
- In the anime only Episode 66: Night Road Murder Case.
Reiko Kujo
Reiko Kujo (九条 玲子 Kujou Reiko) is Eri Kisaki's rival in those courtroom battles where the two meet on opposing sides. She has gathered a reputation as a successful prosecutor and, as a result of such, the nickname "Madonna of Prosecutors". She has appeared in four cases:
- Episodes 264-265: Courtroom Confrontation: Kisaki vs. Kogoro.
- Episodes 297-298: Courtroom Confrontation II: Kisaki vs. Kujo.
- Episode 489: Courtroom Confrontation: Prosecutor As Eyewitness.
- Episode 606: Courtroom Confrontation IV: Juror Sumiko Kobayashi.
Kujo first met Kisaki when the latter took up the defense of Shinji Usami, who was being accused of the murder of Hirasawa Tsuyoshi, who slew Usami's young son by thoughtlessness. She became determined to beat Kisaki's winning streak and thus further her reputation by defeating the one defender who had never lost a case. However, it turned out that while Usami was involved in the crime in question, he was actually providing a cover for the true culprit, his ex-wife, who was subsequently exposed and arrested.[1]
Despite this defeat, Kujo vowed to humble Kisaki whenever a chance would present itself. However, she was always foiled by Conan's brilliance as a detective. In addition, a useful side effect of the confrontations between Kujo and Kisaki was that the latter's separated husband, Kogoro Mouri, would prepare to jump to his wife's defense in whatever way he could, even to the point of testifying as a witness in court.
Kujo is rather rash and eager to proclaim a defendant's guilt even with scant evidence at hand; whether this stems from her personal drive to defeat Kisaki or from her profession is as yet unrevealed. Whenever a case brings them together as opponents in the courtroom, Eri Kisaki and Reiko Kujo deal with each other on a strictly professional basis despite their intense rivalry. Each of them respects the other for her skills, however, and whenever a case turns against her, Kujo is fair enough to accept defeat and bring the true culprit to justice.
Kujo has a habit of twirling her pen around her finger when tense or in thought.
She is voiced by Rika Matsumoto.
Police
Fumimaro Ayanokoji
Fumimaro Ayanokoji (綾小路 文麿 Ayanokouji Fumimaro) is a character in the anime version of Detective Conan. He appears in two movies:
He is known to be polite and snarky, as well as of noble descent as Officer Sato describes him in the 7th movie. He has no close friends, with the sole exception is the cute little chipmunk he takes everywhere with him.
He is voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu.
Toshiro Odagiri
Toshiro Odagiri (小田切 敏郎 Odagiri Toshirou), age 56, is known as Superintendent Osterman in the FUNimation dub. He is a Senior Superintendent in the Tokyo Police, and is the Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division. He appears in three movies:
Not much is known about Odagiri but he has a son, Toshiya Odagiri. Toshiro Odagiri seems to be a very strict person which may be because of his strict upbringing. He spares no hesitation in Movie 4 to suspect his son of murder, which shows he is very dedicated to his job. He is also a good swordsman as Conan notices his sword style in Movie 4.
He is voiced by Kouji Nakata in the Japanese version and Kent Williams in the FUNimation dub.
Officer Tome
Tome (トメ ), most commonly referred to as Officer Tome (and less commonly, Tome-san,) is a CSI member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, and is often seen investigating the crime scene during cases where Juzo Megure is the head inspector. Tome is an anime only character and, unlike Takagi, Shiratori, and Chiba, has never appeared in the manga. Up until 2008, he only made sporadic and scattered appearances in the show, but starting with the 17th season, Tome's role has increased heavily, appearing more frequently. Conan frequently asks him about forensic evidence he has collected, and Tome is often happy to answer.
He is voiced by Toshihiko Nakajima.
Detective Kobayashi
Detective Kobayashi (小林 Kobayashi) is a detective in the Tokyo MPD. He has appeared in at least six cases:
- Episodes 180-181: The Nocturne of Red Murderous Intent.
- Episode 184: A Cursed Mask Coldly Laughs.
- Movie 4: Captured in Her Eyes.
- Episode 231: The Mysterious Passenger (anime adaptation only of Files 287-289).
- Episode 273: Riddle Granny Disappearance Case.
- Episodes 321-322: The Kidnapper's Disappearing Getaway Car.
School
Ryujiro Uematsu
Ryujiro Uematsu, age 59, is the headmaster of Teitan Elementary School. He has been working at Teitan Elementary for at least thirty years, at least since the new school building was constructed. Although kind and supportive, he is also something of a shrewd jokester. He appears in:
- Manga-based Episode 112: The Seven Mysteries of Teitan Elementary School Case (Files 154-155).
- Anime-only (Episodes 606-607: Courtroom Confrontation IV: Juror Sumiko Kobayashi).
Nichiuri TV
Mikihiko Kamisuwa
Mikihiko Kamisuwa, age 52, is a Nichiuri TV producer. He has appeared in two cases:
- Episoes 594-595: The Seven Wonders Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima.
- Episodes 636-637: The Most Useful School in the World Case.
Kouji Yatsukawa
Kouji Yatsukawa, age 27, is an assistant director at Nichiuri TV. He has appeared in two cases:
- Episoes 594-595: The Seven Wonders Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima.
- Episodes 603-605: The Séance Double Locked Room Mystery Case.
Theater Troupe
Tamanosuke Ito
Tamanosuke Ito is the head of a theater troupe. Megumi is his little sister. He has appeared in three cases:
- Episodes 126-127: The Traveling Drama Troupe Murder Case.
- Episodes 409-410: The Simultaneous Stage Advance and Kidnapping.
- Episode 452: The Mysterious Person From the Konpira Troupe.
Megumi Ito
Megumi belongs to the theater troupe headed by her older brother, Tamonosuke. She has appeared in three cases:
- Episodes 126-127: The Traveling Drama Troupe Murder Case.
- Episodes 409-410: The Simultaneous Stage Advance and Kidnapping.
- Episode 452: The Mysterious Person From the Konpira Troupe.
Renge Kataoka
Renge Katoka is an actress of the theater troupe headed by Tamanosuke Ito. She has appeared in two cases:
- Episodes 409-410: The Simultaneous Stage Advance and Kidnapping.
- Episode 452: The Mysterious Person From the Konpira Troupe.
FBI
Unnamed FBI Agent
An unnamed black agent has appeared during the Kir and Cellphone arc. While there are two different men in the manga, the anime presents them as the same character. He wears the same outfit in all his appearances. He has not yet been given a name or any speaking roles, but has appeared in three cases:
- In Episode 425: Black Impact! The Moment the Black Organization Reaches Out, he appears during the motorcycle chase and is watching over Kir at the end of the episode.
- In Episodes 496-501 & 504: Clash of Red and Black, he appears alongside the other FBI agents. He is mostly seen with Jodie Starling and Shuichi Akai, or sometimes James Black.
- In Opening 22: "Ai wa Kurayami no Naka de" by ZARD (feat. Aya Kimiki), he is seen in the company of Jodie and James Black.