Wataru Takagi

Quotes

This is Takagi.
I'm a man who gets serious when it's time.
Sato-san, you're late.
We have to solve the case...
Can't underestimate a child's opinion.

Trivia

Anime name directly uses the voice actor Wataru Takagi's name.
Anime Episode 66 'Dark Path Murder Case' is Detective Takagi's official debut.
Close with contemporary Detective Chiba, speaks casually to him.
Has a nephew, but details unknown.
Big pro wrestling fan, has been punched by Inspector Megure after showing off knowledge.
Was absent from original manga for a period but appears frequently in theatrical films.

Alternate names

Detective Takagi Takagi-kun Takagi-san Wataru Takagi

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birth year: Estimated early 1990s

Appearance

Overall appearance: Slightly tanned skin with short black hair, gentle eyes but also capable of serious expressions. Characterized by his police uniform; in early anime episodes, he had tanned skin and long bangs, which gradually changed to short black hair.
Height: 約175cm
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Tanned skin

Short hair

Gentle eyes
Iconic items: Police uniform

Handgun

Ring (symbolizing his feelings for his girlfriend Miwako Sato)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Kind
Detailed personality: A good-natured person who uses polite language without distinguishing between superiors or juniors and speaks kindly to children. Uses casual speech with his colleague Detective Chiba due to their closeness. Highly curious, a pro wrestling enthusiast, and knowledgeable about TV dramas and movies.
Keywords: Brave

Caring

Affectionate

Serious

Highly cooperative

Knowledgeable

Sense of humor

Strong sense of responsibility
Motto: Has the resolve to intuitively take on danger to protect what's important
Talents: Intuition for case investigations

Good interpersonal skills

Pro wrestling knowledge

Disguise

Handgun handling (skill level unknown, but has scenes of aiming)
Skills: Violent crimes investigation

Evidence collection

Interviews

Escort duties

Assistance in case deduction
Motivation: Fulfill his duties and build a happy relationship with his girlfriend Miwako Sato.
Habits: Suffers from the misfortune of interruptions during kisses with Sato but remains positive. Likes maracas.
Hobbies: Pro wrestling watching, Video collection, Movie watching, TV dramas, Music listening
Favorite foods: Ramen, Okonomiyaki, Curry, Coffee, Snack foods
Favorite colors: Blue, Black, White
Disliked foods: Cigarettes

History

Backstory: After graduating from the police academy, assigned to the Third Section of Violent Crimes Investigation, First Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Criminal Investigation Department. Handles many cases as a subordinate of Inspector Megure. His private life is shrouded in mystery; family composition unknown, but confirmed to have a nephew. Appears frequently in theatrical films and is an important character among police affiliates.
Debut date: December 7, 1998
Work title: Detective Conan
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Anime Episode 66 'Dark Path Murder Case'

Solving Detective Sato's Father's Line-of-Duty Death Case

Significant event: Solving Detective Sato's Father's Line-of-Duty Death Case
Description: Solved the 18-year unsolved line-of-duty death case of Detective Sato's father, rapidly advancing the relationship with Sato.

Main Character in Theatrical Film 'The Bride of Halloween'

Significant event: Main Character in Theatrical Film 'The Bride of Halloween'
Description: Played a central role in the 25th theatrical film.

First Appearance Aiming a Handgun

Significant event: First Appearance Aiming a Handgun
Description: Aimed a handgun in a case, but no shooting scene depicted.

Death of Contemporary Wataru Date

Significant event: Death of Contemporary Wataru Date
Description: Wataru Date, who he partnered with, died in a traffic accident, and Takagi faced crisis in a related case.

Multi-Media Appearances Including Drama

Significant event: Multi-Media Appearances Including Drama
Description: Played by Yuichi Tsuya in the TV drama version, voiced by voice actor Wataru Takagi in the anime.

Relationships

Miwako Sato

Sweetheart

Childhood friend and senior detective at work. Has shown affection since early on, becoming mutual through cases.

Tohru Megure

Mentor

Direct superior, strict yet reliable.

Kazunobu Chiba

Colleague

Contemporary detective and best friend. Uses casual speech only with Takagi.

Conan Edogawa

Confidant

Treats the child Conan with sincerity and they have a cooperative relationship.

Wataru Date

FormerPartner

Police academy contemporary, partnered together but died in a traffic accident.

Tokyo MPD Criminal Investigation Department First Division Violent Crimes Investigation Third Section

Tokyo MPD Criminal Investigation Department First Division Violent Crimes Investigation Third Section: unknown

Media appearances

Detective Conan

Anime / Supporting

1998 TV series onward

Detective Conan Theatrical Edition Series

Movie / Supporting

1997 onward

Detective Conan: Challenge Letter to Shinichi Kudo

Drama / Supporting

2006 TV drama

Voice cast and creators

Voice actor: Wataru Takagi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Anime Version
Notes: Original and current voice actor

Gosho Aoyama

Creator name: Gosho Aoyama
Role: Original author

TMS Entertainment

Creator name: TMS Entertainment
Role: Animation studio

Shogakukan

Creator name: Shogakukan
Role: Publisher

Related goods

Detective Takagi Figure

Item name: Detective Takagi Figure
Category: Figure
Availability: Limited

Detective Conan Character Goods - Wataru Takagi

Item name: Detective Conan Character Goods - Wataru Takagi
Category: Accessory
Availability: Regular