Juuzo Megure
Inspector of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Division First Section
Inspector of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Division First Section and former boss of Kogoro Mouri. A veteran detective passionate about criminal investigations who cherishes his subordinates.
Quotes
- I am the Inspector. I will definitely solve the case.
- I will never forgive crime.
- Wherever you go, wherever you go, there's a dead body!
- You are the dubious detective!
- Looking forward to my wife Midori's homemade bento.
Trivia
- Name origin is Jules Maigret.
- Wears the soft hat to hide an old scar.
- Not very skilled with guns.
- Poor with machines and IT, extremely bad at computer operation.
- Vaguely aware of the relationship between subordinates Takagi and Sato.
- One of the few police officers who trusts Conan's deductions to a certain extent.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Slightly plump build with a protruding belly. Always wears a brown coat and soft hat while on duty. Wears the hat to hide an old scar.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Plump build
- Wearing soft hat
- Brown coat
- Somewhat round face
- Iconic items
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- Brown coat
- Soft hat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- Faces criminals with a strict and resolute attitude but shows compassion to subordinates and colleagues, and occasionally tells jokes. Despises crime and possesses pride and a sense of mission as a police officer. Has a doting side toward his wife Midori. Deductive ability is at the level of a typical detective and is occasionally corrected by Conan and others. Poor with machines and showbiz but approaches investigations earnestly.
- Keywords
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- Serious
- Resolute
- Devoted husband
- Veteran detective
- Joke lover
- Dense
- Strong sense of justice
- Mechanically inept
- Heavy drinker
- Police pride
- Talents
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- On-site investigation
- Resolute attitude
- Subordinate guidance
- Long years of detective experience
- Patience
- Negotiation skills
- Skills
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- Case investigation
- Interrogation
- Firearm use (poor)
- Judgment
- Crime scene examination
- Station coordination
- Motivation
- Wishes to eradicate crime and for his subordinates to grow, and to solve cases.
- Habits
- Always keeps the soft hat on. Poor with machines and often seeks help from Takagi and others.
- Favorite foods
- Wife's homemade bento, Marshmallows
- Disliked situations
- Innocent people being suspected, Crime, Unnecessary nuisances
History
- Backstory
- Inspector of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Division First Section Violent Crimes Investigation Third Squad. Former boss of Kogoro Mouri during his detective days. Injured in a decoy investigation when young, met his wife Midori during that incident, and married her. Possesses strong sense of justice against crime and pride as a police officer.
- Debut date
- January 19, 1994
- Work title
- Detective Conan
- Media type
- Manga
Injury in decoy investigation and meeting his wife
- Significant event
- Injury in decoy investigation and meeting his wife
- Description
- During his young detective days, injured in a decoy operation for serial high school girl hit-and-run cases, and this incident led to marriage with Midori.
Appearances in many theatrical films
- Significant event
- Appearances in many theatrical films
- Description
- Appears in nearly every theatrical film, active as a representative police figure.
Name revealed
- Significant event
- Name revealed
- Description
- Name revealed as 'Juuzo' in theatrical film No. 2 'The Fourteenth Target'.
Crossover appearances
- Significant event
- Crossover appearances
- Description
- Guest appearances in 'Magic Kaito' and 'Lupin III vs. Detective Conan'.
Relationships
Midori Megure
Spouse
His wife, known as a devoted husband. Lovey-dovey like newlyweds when alone together.
Kogoro Mouri
Former subordinate
Subordinate during detective days, and frequently cooperates on cases as the dubious detective.
Conan Edogawa
Trusted informant
Places certain trust in Conan's deductions but unaware of his true identity.
Wataru Takagi
Trusted subordinate
Subordinate and often relies on him. Good colleagues.
Miwako Sato
Trusted subordinate
Subordinate. Megure vaguely notices the relationship between the two.
Koichi Zenigata
Friend
Friendship with Inspector Zenigata from the separate series 'Lupin III' is revealed.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Division First Section
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Division First Section: leader
Media appearances
Detective Conan
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began in 1994
Detective Conan
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast began in 1996
Detective Conan Theatrical Series
Movie / Supporting
Appears in many theatrical films
Detective Conan TV Drama
Drama / Supporting
One-off appearances in 2006 and 2007
Voice cast and creators
Chafurin
- Voice actor
- Chafurin
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
- Notes
- Main voice actor
Masahiko Nishimura
- Voice actor
- Masahiko Nishimura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama Episode 1 One-off
Masato Ibu
- Voice actor
- Masato Ibu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama Episodes 2 and 3 One-offs
Gosho Aoyama
- Creator name
- Gosho Aoyama
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Inspector Megure Figure
- Item name
- Inspector Megure Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Detective Conan Soft Hat Keychain
- Item name
- Detective Conan Soft Hat Keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited