風間トオル
Cool boy with the qualities of a leader in the Kasukabe Defense Force
A leader figure in the Kasukabe Defense Force, a 5-year-old boy who is intelligent and meticulous. He has high pride and is a narcissist, but is kind at heart.
Quotes
- When I grow up, I'll become a detective like Holmes too.
- Kasukabe Defense Force, fire!
- You don't even know that?
- Kids these days are so advanced.
- I'm sensitive, you know!
Trivia
- Depicted as advancing to the University of Tokyo in future arcs.
- Big fan of girly anime 'Fushigi Mahōtsukai Marichan' and enjoys cosplay.
- Mama's boy who cherishes his parents greatly.
- Leader of Kasukabe Defense Force, but lacks an official captain leading to disputes.
- So close to Shinnosuke that they are called 'friends who know even the number of moles.'
- Weakness is prone to panicking.
Alternate names
風間くん
Kazama-kun
トオル
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black hair close to indigo in color, small build typical of a young child. Usually calm with a serious expression, but often blushes.
- Height
- 108.7cm
- Weight
- 20.7kg
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Cool and composed expression
- Meticulous appearance despite young age
- Condescending tone of calling others by name without honorifics
- Iconic items
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- Textbook
- Kasukabe Defense Force notebook
- Glasses (sometimes imagined but not used in the series)
- Cram school bag
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Meticulous
- Detailed personality
- Smart and polite, but a narcissist who brags and has high pride. A mama's boy who loves girly anime. Cares for friends but has a strong desire for self-display and vanity, and sometimes covers up failures. Has a complex towards Shinnosuke but acts as his best friend.
- Keywords
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- Polite
- Narcissist
- Genius child
- Mama's boy
- Vanity
- Shy
- Leadership
- Highly curious
- Motto
- When I grow up, I'll become a detective like Holmes too.
- Talents
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- High intelligence
- Well-read
- High spatial recognition ability
- Calculation ability
- Athletic ability (sprints, etc.)
- Dexterity
- Cosplay
- Thirst for knowledge
- Skills
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- Planning
- Brain battles
- Piano (influenced by Nene)
- Technical sports skills
- Logical thinking
- Motivation
- Wants to become a detective like Sherlock Holmes. To lead comrades as the leader of the Kasukabe Defense Force.
- Habits
- Calls Shinnosuke by name without honorifics in a condescending tone with barbs. A girly anime fan who secretly watches DVDs, collects goods, and does cosplay. Blushes bright red when emotions run high.
- Favorite colors
- Blue
- Hobbies
- Watching girly anime, Cosplay, Figure collecting, Reading (knowledge-related)
- Favorite foods
- Foods with mayonnaise, Moe P goods snacks
- Disliked foods
- Onions, Broccoli
History
- Backstory
- Raised in a wealthy family, attends many cram schools and extracurriculars under education-focused parents. Likes to show off his knowledge but is often outwitted by Shinnosuke. Shares a strong friendship with kindergarten classmate Nohara Shinnosuke despite frequent arguments. De facto leader of the Kasukabe Defense Force, but plans often lack detail leading to failures. Also a closet otaku who loves girly anime like 'Fushigi Mahōtsukai Marichan'.
- Debut date
- May 1, 1995
- Work title
- Crayon Shin-chan
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Anime Episode 130 'Kasukabe Defense Force zo'
Formation of Kasukabe Defense Force
- Significant event
- Formation of Kasukabe Defense Force
- Description
- Shinnosuke invites kindergarten friends and forms the 'Kasukabe Defense Force' under the pretext of protecting peace. Acts as the leader coordinating actions.
Appearance in the movie 'Explosion! Pig's Hoof Great Operation'
- Significant event
- Appearance in the movie 'Explosion! Pig's Hoof Great Operation'
- Description
- First movie appearance. Active alongside Shinnosuke as a Defense Force member.
Advancing to University of Tokyo in the future
- Significant event
- Advancing to University of Tokyo in the future
- Description
- Side stories and future arcs suggest he advances to the University of Tokyo.
Fan of girly anime 'Moe P'
- Significant event
- Fan of girly anime 'Moe P'
- Description
- Secretly collects girly anime goods, watches DVDs, and enjoys cosplay, revealing a maniacal side.
Relationships
野原しんのすけ
Best friend
Despite contrasting personalities, they are irreplaceable best friends with deep mutual trust.
桜田ネネ
Teammate
Plays together as Kasukabe Defense Force members, sometimes clashing.
佐藤マサオ
Teammate
Supports Masao as the team's voice of reason, sometimes playing the straight man.
ボーちゃん
Teammate
The team's silent healing presence, whom he trusts.
酢乙女あい
Rival
Kindergarten transfer student and rival, but sometimes cooperates.
Kasukabe Defense Force
Kasukabe Defense Force: leader
Media appearances
Crayon Shin-chan
Anime / Protagonist
TV series from 1995 onwards
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! Pig's Hoof Great Operation
Movie / Protagonist
6th movie (1998)
Crayon Shin-chan: Super Dimensional! Storm Called Oira's Bride
Movie / Protagonist
18th movie (2010)
Crayon Shin-chan
Manga / Protagonist
Original manga
Voice cast and creators
Mari Mashiba
- Voice actor
- Mari Mashiba
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Mari Mashiba
- Voice actor
- Mari Mashiba
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movies
Yoshito Usui
- Creator name
- Yoshito Usui
- Role
- Original author
Shin-Ei Animation
- Creator name
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Futabasha
- Creator name
- Futabasha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Kazama-kun figure
- Item name
- Kazama-kun figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kasukabe Defense Force goods set
- Item name
- Kasukabe Defense Force goods set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular