Vodka
| Vodka | |
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| English name: | Kaspar |
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| Age: | ? |
| Gender: | Male |
| 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 |
| 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.
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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
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. Conan looks on Vodka as a danger member as a Gin, but Conan knows that Gin is more dangerous and intelligent compared to Vodka. In a rare situations, Vodka was really dangerous and even a bit intelligent agent. On a bullet train's dining car, Vodka noticed a piece of gum with tracker in it that Conan plants it nearby where Gin and Vodka were sitting. But Vodka then confirmed it was just a piece of gum. Vodka seems to be very inconvenient in phone calls, when he was talking to Itakara (who seems to be Conan with his voice-changing bowtie), Vodka heard Agasa to be there with him, but Conan then told him it was just a wind. In the original Japanese versions, he refers to Gin as "aniki", which literally means "big brother" and is used as 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[2] 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".[3]
- Tequila
Vodka and Tequila are approximately equally ranked and both are Gin's subordinates.[4]
- Sherry
Vodka has met Shiho Miyano and they are acquaintances.[4]
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.[5]
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ウォッカ Wokka | |
 English |
Kaspar/Vodka[6] | Which is the name of one of the three Magi in Christian tradition |
 Spanish |
Vodka | |
 German |
Vodka | |
 Vietnamese |
Vodka | |
 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
- ^ 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
- ^ Vodka uses the word, "aniki", literally meaning "older brother", but in context means "one's senior".
- ^ Conan drill page 239: 出来の悪い弟分
- ^ a b Conan drill page 239
- ^ "『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.
- ^ Changed to Vodka in the Manga
