Heiji Hattori
Western High School Detective
High school detective from Osaka and Shinichi's rival. A hot-blooded man who speaks in Kansai dialect and has excellent kendo skills.
Quotes
- There's always only one truth!
- The culprit's an idiot, ya fool!
- What're ya doin' to my Kazuha?!
- Deduction ain't about winnin' or losin'. But I wanna solve it fast!
- I love ya, Kazuha.
Trivia
- He toggles his deduction switch by flipping the brim of his cap.
- Voice actor Ryo Horikawa holds an Eiken Pre-1 certificate.
- Name derived from Detective Hattori in the TV drama 'Tantei Monogatari' and the jidaigeki 'Zenkigata Heiji'.
- Has knocked out a culprit with a Japanese sword scabbard.
- Heiji was set as a kendo club member from Neyagawa City because the mangaka's editor was from there and a kendo enthusiast.
- Often appears paired with Kazuha in theatrical films.
Alternate names
Western High School Detective
Heiji-chan
Heiji
Hattori-kun
Heiji-niichan
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- High school student with tanned skin and naturally perked-up bangs as distinctive features. He favors his gakuran uniform and a baseball cap with the 'SAX' logo.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Naturally perked-up bangs
- Tanned skin
- Iconic items
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- Baseball cap (SAX logo)
- Gakuran uniform
- Motorcycle (Kawasaki KLX250)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- He has a strong sense of justice and a competitive personality; he sometimes lacks calmness during deduction contests but is loyal and compassionate. He also has a shy side regarding romance.
- Keywords
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- Competitive
- Hot-blooded
- Loyal
- Short-tempered
- Dense in romance
- Strong sense of justice
- Competitive
- Kansai dialect
- Talents
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- Excellent kendo skills
- Excellent deductive ability
- Excellent English conversation skills
- Knowledge of law and forensic medicine
- Motorcycle riding skills
- Skills
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- Detective work
- Kendo (swordsman)
- Swimming and diving
- English conversation
- Martial arts
- Motivation
- Competing with Kudo Shinichi as a detective and uncovering the truth. Confessing his feelings to Kazuha and protecting her.
- Habits
- Catchphrases include 'aho' and 'boke'. He switches deduction mode by flipping the brim of his cap.
- Hobbies
- Kendo, Detective work
- Favorite places
- Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka
- Person
- Toyama Kazuha, Kudo Shinichi
- Disliked situations
- Kazuha being endangered in cases
History
- Backstory
- Second-year student at Kaikata Private High School in Osaka and kendo club member. His father is Heizo Hattori, superintendent of the Osaka Prefectural Police. He harbors secret feelings for his childhood friend Toyama Kazuha. He shares a strong rivalry with Kudo Shinichi as detectives.
- Debut date
- June 17, 1996
- Work title
- Detective Conan
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 10 File.2 'The Detective from the West' / Anime Episode 48 'Diplomat Murder Case (Part 1)'
First confrontation with Shinichi
- Significant event
- First confrontation with Shinichi
- Description
- Confronted Shinichi at the Mori Detective Agency, lost the deduction contest, and learned that deduction has no winners or hierarchy.
Realizing Conan's identity
- Significant event
- Realizing Conan's identity
- Description
- In the Holmes Otaku Murder Case, realized that Shinichi is Conan.
Awakening to feelings for Kazuha
- Significant event
- Awakening to feelings for Kazuha
- Description
- While calling Kazuha his sidekick, he feels jealousy and gradually becomes aware of his romantic feelings.
Live-action drama appearance
- Significant event
- Live-action drama appearance
- Description
- Appeared in the drama version portrayed by actor Tori Matsuzaka in costume.
First theatrical film appearance
- Significant event
- First theatrical film appearance
- Description
- First appeared in the 3rd theatrical film 'The Last Wizard of the Century' and has since appeared in many theatrical films.
Relationships
Heizo Hattori
Father
Superintendent of the Osaka Prefectural Police. Strict but affectionate father.
Shizuka Hattori
Mother
Mother who prioritizes academics.
Kudo Shinichi
Rival
Became rivals after a deduction contest in their first confrontation.
Toyama Kazuha
Best friend
Childhood friend and long-time love interest. They have officially become a couple.
Kaikata High School Kendo Club
Kaikata High School Kendo Club: member
Media appearances
Detective Conan
Anime / Supporting
Ongoing since 1996
Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
Movie / Supporting
3rd theatrical film
Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital
Movie / Supporting
7th theatrical film
Detective Conan: Requiem of the Detectives
Movie / Supporting
10th theatrical film
Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser
Movie / Supporting
13th theatrical film
Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky
Movie / Supporting
14th theatrical film
Detective Conan: Strategy Above the Depths
Movie / Supporting
17th theatrical film
Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter
Movie / Supporting
21st theatrical film
Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram
Movie / Supporting
27th theatrical film
Detective Conan Drama Special
Drama / Protagonist
Starring Tori Matsuzaka
Voice cast and creators
Ryo Horikawa
- Voice actor
- Ryo Horikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Kumiko Higa
- Voice actor
- Kumiko Higa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Childhood voice
Tori Matsuzaka
- Voice actor
- Tori Matsuzaka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama version
Gosho Aoyama
- Creator name
- Gosho Aoyama
- Role
- Original author
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher
TMS Entertainment
- Creator name
- TMS Entertainment
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Heiji Hattori Figure
- Item name
- Heiji Hattori Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Heiji Hattori Motorcycle Model
- Item name
- Heiji Hattori Motorcycle Model
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited