Shuichi Aizawa

Detective of the Japanese Investigation Headquarters

Detective of the Japanese Investigation Headquarters with a strong sense of justice toward the Kira case. Has distinctive afro hair.

Quotes

  • The soul of a detective who pursues Kira at the risk of his life.
  • "Justice will surely prevail," he believes.
  • Even within the police, he never compromises.
  • An investigator who continues to question what justice is.

Trivia

  • His trademark is his distinctive afro hair, but he has short hair when in disguise.
  • In the investigation headquarters, he uses the alias "Aihara."
  • In the drama version, he has many comedic scenes as a mismatched duo with Matsuda.
  • In the live-action movie version, he is portrayed with a slightly different character setting as a contrast to Matsuda.
  • Voice actor Keiji Fujiwara is a renowned supporting actor in many popular works.

Alternate names

Aizawa Shuichi Aihara

Tags

DEATH_NOTE Detective Japanese Police Kira Case Sense of Justice Investigation Headquarters Afro Hair Mystery Suspense Police Officer

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 11
Birth year
1969

Appearance

Overall appearance
Japanese male with distinctive afro hair. Active in the First Investigation Division, sometimes disguises himself with short hair.
Height
Approximately 183cm
Weight
Approximately 70kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Afro hair
  • Scruffy beard (Part 2)
Iconic items
  • Detective's notebook
  • Handgun
  • Plainclothes investigation attire
  • Police badge

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sense of Justice
Detailed personality
Possesses a very strong sense of justice and responsibility, showing such determination in pursuing the Kira case that he conducts independent investigations. He can be emotional at times, but is a deeply compassionate person who cares for his colleagues and family.
Keywords
  • Diligent
  • Loyal
  • Strong Sense of Justice
  • Vigilant
  • Cooperative
Talents
  • Investigative ability
  • Detection skills
  • Endurance
  • Judgment
  • Insight
Skills
  • Shooting
  • Disguise
  • Investigation
  • Negotiation
  • Information gathering
Motivation
To solve the Kira case and eradicate crime.
Habits
Not very talkative, but sometimes argues intensely with Matsuda.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Investigation activities

History

Backstory
Became a police officer from a young age, participating in the Kira case investigation with extensive experience and a strong sense of justice. In the early investigation headquarters under the National Police Agency, he even served as the acting head of the headquarters. While harboring some distrust toward L, he advances the investigation together. Even after the Yotsuba incident, he conducts independent investigations, and toward the end, he strengthens his suspicions that Kira is Light.
Debut date
2003-12
Work title
DEATH NOTE
Media type
Manga

Independently intensified investigation during the Yotsuba incident

Significant event
Independently intensified investigation during the Yotsuba incident
Description
Resisted pressure from Kira-aligned politicians, left the investigation headquarters prepared to resign, but later returned.

Acting Head of Investigation Headquarters

Significant event
Acting Head of Investigation Headquarters
Description
When Soichiro Yagami temporarily resigned, he was nominally appointed as head of the investigation headquarters.

Strengthened suspicions of Kira = Light

Significant event
Strengthened suspicions of Kira = Light
Description
In the second part, after L's death, he deepened his conviction that Kira is Light and made unilateral contact with Near.

Activities driven by sense of justice

Significant event
Activities driven by sense of justice
Description
Devotes himself to the Kira investigation without regard for his life, and has notable moments in his family relationships.

Relationships

Eriko

Spouse

Wife. Good family relationships, but there are some mismatches due to work.

Yumi

Child

Daughter. Considers family above all else.

Touta Matsuda

Teammate

Often teams up with Matsuda, forming a mismatched duo who trust each other.

Kanzou Mogi

Teammate

Complements the calm and steady Mogi in the investigation headquarters.

Hideki Ide

Teammate

A comrade trusted by Aizawa.

Japanese Investigation Headquarters

Japanese Investigation Headquarters: leader

Kira Investigation Team

Kira Investigation Team: strategist

Media appearances

DEATH NOTE

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2003

DEATH NOTE

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV series

DEATH NOTE Live-Action Movie Version

Movie / Supporting

2006

DEATH NOTE TV Drama

Drama / Supporting

2015

DEATH NOTE -Death Note- Kira Game

Game / Supporting

2010s

Voice cast and creators

Keiji Fujiwara

Voice actor
Keiji Fujiwara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Tatsushi Okuda

Voice actor
Tatsushi Okuda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Tomohisa Yuge

Voice actor
Tomohisa Yuge
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV drama version

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name
Tsugumi Ohba
Role
Original author

Takeshi Obata

Creator name
Takeshi Obata
Role
Character designer

Tsugumi Ohba

Creator name
Tsugumi Ohba
Role
Writer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Figure (Police Officer Version)

Item name
Figure (Police Officer Version)
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Acrylic Stand

Item name
Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular