Hideki Ide

Devoted young detective

A young detective in the Japanese Investigation Headquarters who devotes himself to the Kira investigation. Although he cannot trust L and sometimes conducts independent investigations, he ultimately entrusts command to Aizawa and others and contributes to solving the Kira case.

Quotes

  • Believe in Kira's justice and devote yourself to Kira.
  • I couldn't trust L.
  • Catching Kira is everything to me.
  • Sometimes it's necessary to act independently.
  • I want to be faithful to the truth.

Trivia

  • A rare detective with the distinctive feature of no eyebrows.
  • One of the few members who left the investigation headquarters due to distrust of L.
  • Has many interactions as an odd couple with Matsuda.
  • Fulfills his duties calmly and devotedly within the investigation headquarters.
  • Voice actor in the anime version is Hidehiro Ishikawa.

Alternate names

いで ひでき Hideki Ide

Tags

Japanese Police Kira Investigation Headquarters Detective Devoted DEATH-NOTE National Police Agency Kira Incident Independent Investigation Young Detective Odd Couple

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 29
Birth year
1972

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has the distinctive feature of no eyebrows, and is a Japanese man of average height and slightly slender build.
Height
約170cm
Weight
62kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • No eyebrows
Iconic items
  • Investigation patrol car
  • Police notebook

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Devoted
Detailed personality
A young detective with a strong sense of justice and devotion. He sticks to his beliefs, such as defecting from the investigation headquarters due to distrust of L or conducting independent investigations. On the other hand, he is sincere in his work, possesses calmness, and is driven by a strong sense of mission toward the Kira incident.
Keywords
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Devoted
  • Calm
  • Independent investigation
  • Belief-driven
  • Sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Investigative insight
  • Insight
  • Endurance
  • Law enforcement ability
  • Crisis management ability
Skills
  • Criminal investigation
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Interview investigation
  • Vehicle driving
  • Team coordination
Motivation
Capture Kira and uphold justice
Habits
Has a strong attachment to pursuing the truth of the investigation.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Reading, Investigation activities
Favorite places
Investigation sites
Disliked situations
Injustice, Betrayal, Ambiguous situations

History

Backstory
Detective affiliated with the National Police Agency. Participated in the investigation from the early stages of the Kira incident, tackling the case with his life on the line. Unable to trust L, he defected from the investigation headquarters and continued independent investigations with Aizawa and other trustworthy individuals. Played an important role in the Yotsuba incident and ultimately made a significant contribution to resolving the Kira case.
Debut date
2003-2004
Work title
DEATH NOTE
Media type
Manga

Participation in Kira investigation

Significant event
Participation in Kira investigation
Description
Participated in the Kira investigation as a member of the Japanese Police Investigation Headquarters. Began independent investigation due to distrust of L.

Involvement in Yotsuba incident

Significant event
Involvement in Yotsuba incident
Description
Contributed to the reunification and cooperation of the investigation headquarters in the investigation of Kira's next target, the Yotsuba Kira incident.

Activities in the final phase of the Kira case

Significant event
Activities in the final phase of the Kira case
Description
Cooperated with Aizawa and others to corner Kira and contributed to solving the case.

Relationships

Shuichi Aizawa

Teammate

Has a strong trust relationship with Aizawa, entrusting him with command of the Kira investigation and building a partner relationship.

Tota Matsuda

Teammate

Often forms an odd couple with Matsuda as the straight man to his behavior. Collaborated to advance investigations smoothly.

Japanese Investigation Headquarters

Japanese Investigation Headquarters: unknown

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE

Manga / Supporting

2003-2006

DEATH NOTE

Anime / Supporting

2006年TVシリーズ

DEATH NOTE Live-Action Movies

Movie

Voice cast and creators

Hidehiro Ishikawa

Voice actor
Hidehiro Ishikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name
Tsugumi Ohba
Role
Original author

Takeshi Obata

Creator name
Takeshi Obata
Role
Illustrator

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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