Yusaku Kudo
World-famous mystery novelist
Father of high school detective Shinichi Kudo and renowned mystery author. Possesses sharp insight and deductive abilities.
Quotes
- There is always only one truth!
- Deduction is a mirror reflecting the human heart.
- Family is the most precious treasure.
Trivia
- Yusaku Kudo is modeled after the archetype of a mystery novelist father.
- Appears only a few times in the anime but is a popular character with a strong presence.
- Possesses exceptionally high deductive abilities, just like his son Shinichi.
- Yusaku's opinions and deductions influence Shinichi's growth.
Alternate names
Yusaku Kudo
Professor Kudo
Yusaku
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man with a calm demeanor. His black hair is neatly styled, exuding an intellectual aura.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Mystery Novel
- Study Desk
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Intellectual
- Detailed personality
- Calm and rational, family-oriented, with sharp observational skills and deductive prowess. Excels in insight and uncovering the truth in complex cases.
- Keywords
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- Intellectual
- Calm
- Family-oriented
- Deductive Ability
- Insight
- Motto
- There is always only one truth
- Talents
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- Deduction
- Analysis
- Insight
- Skills
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- Writing
- Mystery Novel Writing
- Family Education
- Motivation
- To watch over his son Shinichi's growth while pursuing truth in the world of deduction himself.
- Favorite foods
- Coffee, Japanese Food, Black Tea
- Hobbies
- Mystery Novel Writing, Reading, Time with Family
- Favorite colors
- Blue, Black
- Disliked situations
- Lies, Betrayal, Injustice
History
- Backstory
- Yusaku Kudo is a world-famous mystery novelist and the father of detective Shinichi Kudo. Leveraging his exceptional deductive skills, he has been involved in solving numerous complex cases. He cherishes his family, holding particular deep affection and expectations for his son Shinichi.
- Debut date
- 1994
- Work title
- Detective Conan
- Media type
- Manga
Establishment of status as a mystery novelist
- Significant event
- Establishment of status as a mystery novelist
- Description
- Prior to the start of the Detective Conan story, he has received high acclaim domestically and internationally as a mystery novelist.
Son Shinichi's Isolation Incident
- Significant event
- Son Shinichi's Isolation Incident
- Description
- He grieves and supports his son during the incident where he becomes a child due to the APTX4869 drug.
Relationships
Shinichi Kudo
Child
Beloved son. Highly evaluates Shinichi's talents and supports him.
Yukiko Kudo
Spouse
Wife who supports the family alongside Yusaku.
Kogoro Mouri
Friend
Long-time acquaintances who occasionally solve cases together.
Media appearances
Detective Conan
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1994
Detective Conan
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast started in 1996
Detective Conan Movie Series
Movie / Supporting
1997 to present
Voice cast and creators
Hideyuki Ikeda
- Voice actor
- Hideyuki Ikeda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition / Movies
Kikuchi Midorikawa
- Voice actor
- Kikuchi Midorikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Some TV Anime Episodes
Gosho Aoyama
- Creator name
- Gosho Aoyama
- Role
- Original author
Gosho Aoyama
- Creator name
- Gosho Aoyama
- Role
- Character designer
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher
TMS Entertainment
- Creator name
- TMS Entertainment
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Yusaku Kudo Figure
- Item name
- Yusaku Kudo Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular