Kaito Kid - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Everything is for the sake of art.
You're nothing more than a nitpicking critic.
The match is one-on-one; that's a gentleman's way.
I'm an artist; stealing is proof of beauty.
Jewels are not stolen, but have their shine restored.

Trivia

Rumored to have an IQ of 400, but not explicitly stated in the work.
His father is Toichi Kuroba, the first Kaito Kid, and he's pursuing the truth of his death.
His resemblance to Shinichi Kudo is because they are cousins, revealed in the movies.
Despite being a high school student, he wields advanced techniques like lockpicking and appraisal.
His disguises are highly perfected regardless of age or gender, and he can perform as a magician on stage.
He has the unusual trait of not knowing about Valentine's Day.

Alternate names

Kaito Kuroba Kaito Kid Second Generation Kaito Kid Second Kaito Kid

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: June 21

Appearance

Overall appearance: Height 174cm, weight 58kg. Well-proportioned features with curly black hair. As Kaito Kid, wears a white silk hat, tuxedo, cape, monocle (unique nose-bridge style), and pink or orange tie. Normally has black curly hair.
Height: About 174cm
Weight: 58kg
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Curly black hair

Wears a monocle (pince-nez)

Face identical to Shinichi's
Iconic items: White silk hat

White tuxedo

White cape

Monocle

Tie (pink or orange)

Full set of magic props

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Cheerful
Detailed personality: A cheerful, mischievous, cheeky high school student, but highly intelligent and a dexterous magician. As Kaito Kid, maintains a poker face and acts gentlemanly, but normally is the mood maker at school. Shows some arrogance due to exhibitionism and immaturity, and shares a rivalry with Conan that pushes each other to improve.
Keywords: Cheerful

Curious

Dexterous

Slight arrogance

Sharp-minded

Mood maker

Puzzle enthusiast

Poker face

Gentlemanly

Rivalry awareness
Motto: Performs perfect thefts as an artist and calls detectives critics.
Talents: High IQ (estimated 400)

Master of disguise

Ventriloquism

Talent in all magic

Memory

Appraisal eye

Air mobility (hang glider, etc.)
Skills: Lockpicking

Voice imitation

Magic show performance

Disguise application to others

Physical ability

Foreign languages (English)
Motivation: To uncover the truth behind his father's death and avenge him.
Habits: Often engages in delinquent behavior like running around during class.
Favorite foods: Chocolate, Ice cream
Hobbies: Magic, Disguise
Disliked foods: Fish
Hobby: Ice skating
Disliked people: Akako Koizumi (witch)

History

Backstory: Son of Toichi Kuroba, who disappeared while active as the first Kaito Kid. Kaito assumes the mantle of the second Kaito Kid to pursue the mystery of his father's death, acting as an elusive thief leveraging his talents. His mother is Chikage Kuroba, a former female thief. Inherits his father's activities and legacy, targeting jewels and artworks, but thefts are primarily for avenging his father or returning items to rightful owners.
Debut date: December 1, 1994
Work title: Magic Kaito
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Appears as the lead protagonist in the opening chapter

Father Toichi's disappearance

Significant event: Father Toichi's disappearance
Description: Father Toichi Kuroba disappears, becoming the trigger for Kaito to become the second Kaito Kid.

Kaito Kid's identity revealed (anime)

Significant event: Kaito Kid's identity revealed (anime)
Description: In the Detective Conan anime, Kaito Kid's true identity is revealed.

Movie collaborations

Significant event: Movie collaborations
Description: Appears in numerous movies, depicted as Conan's powerful rival and ally.

Developments in 'The Million-dollar Pentagram'

Significant event: Developments in 'The Million-dollar Pentagram'
Description: In the 2024 movie release, it's revealed that Kaito and Shinichi are cousins, ushering in new developments.

Relationships

Chikage Kuroba

Mother

Former phantom thief lady and Kaito's mother. Supports Kaito's phantom thief activities and shares secrets.

Toichi Kuroba

Father

First Kaito Kid. Surviving as Phantom Thief Corbeau after disappearance. Kaito's idol and goal.

Kosuke Terai

Mentor

Father Toichi's attendant, shares secrets, and assists with Kaito's phantom thief techniques.

Aoko Nakamori

ChildhoodFriend

Childhood friend and inseparable companion. Harbors complex feelings and is sometimes used for scouting crime scenes.

Saguru Hakuba

Rival

Excellent high school detective. Rivals who mutually acknowledge each other's abilities.

Akako Koizumi

Rival

Classmate and witch. Finds Kaito troublesome but cares for him.

Kaito Kid's companions

Kaito Kid's companions: unknown

Media appearances

Magic Kaito

Manga / Protagonist

Manga serialization started in 1994

Magic Kaito Anime Series

Anime / Protagonist

2010s TV anime version

Detective Conan

Anime / Supporting

From 1996 ~ Irregular appearances

Detective Conan Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

Appears in multiple works

Detective Conan related games

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Kappei Yamaguchi

Voice actor: Kappei Yamaguchi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV anime and movies
Notes: Voice actor from the first to the present

Gosho Aoyama

Creator name: Gosho Aoyama
Role: Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name: TMS Entertainment
Role: Animation studio

Shogakukan

Creator name: Shogakukan
Role: Publisher

Yomiuri TV

Creator name: Yomiuri TV
Role: Licensee

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