Police Officer

The kind police officer who treated Seita protectively

The police officer who escorted the captured Seita to the koban, restrained the farmer who assaulted him, and treated him protectively. One of the few adults in the story who showed understanding towards Seita.

Quotes

  • Excessive violence is not permitted.
  • You seem to have injuries on your body. Are you okay?
  • Stealing is bad, but violence is even worse.

Trivia

  • It is a rare adult portrayal where the police officer immediately warned when Seita was assaulted.
  • In the setting, he is understanding and kind to local children.
  • One of the few understanding adults in the work.

Alternate names

Koban Officer Patrolman Guardian

Tags

Grave of the Fireflies War orphan Police officer Immediately after the end of the war War anime Moving work Isao Takahata Akiyuki Nosaka Japanese anime Child protection

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wearing a police uniform typical of a Japanese police officer shortly after the war, with a somewhat tired expression but a kind and devoted attitude.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Uniform appearance
  • Kind expression
Iconic items
  • Police ID
  • Service cap
  • Uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Calm and compassionate, performs duties such as arrest and restraint, while showing a caring attitude by admonishing those who use excessive violence against the boy victim.
Keywords
  • Compassion
  • Calm
  • Kind
  • Dedicated to duty
  • Sympathizer
Talents
  • Listens well to people
  • Communication skills
  • Situational judgment
Skills
  • Arrest and restraint techniques
  • Local security maintenance
  • Stopping violence
Motivation
Ensuring and protecting the safety of the town's children and residents
Person
Safety of local residents, Protecting children
Disliked situations
Unreasonable violence, Unfair treatment of the weak

History

Backstory
As a koban police officer, devoted efforts to maintaining order among local residents in the chaotic area after air raids. Stopped the farmer from assaulting Seita, who was caught stealing from the fields, and handled the situation protectively.
Debut date
April 16, 1988
Work title
Grave of the Fireflies
Media type
Anime

Seita's arrest and escort to the koban

Significant event
Seita's arrest and escort to the koban
Description
Seita was caught stealing vegetables from the field and assaulted, then escorted to the koban. The police officer showed concern for Seita's injuries and stopped the violence.

Warning to the farmer

Significant event
Warning to the farmer
Description
As a police officer, warned the farmer who used violence and prioritized Seita's protection.

Maintaining regional security

Significant event
Maintaining regional security
Description
Worked tirelessly to maintain order among local residents during the post-war chaotic period.

Relationships

Seita

Protector

The moment of escorting Seita to the koban while protecting him from violence

Farmer Man

Rival

Admonished by the police officer for assaulting Seita

Japanese Police

Japanese Police: unknown

Media appearances

Grave of the Fireflies

Anime / Supporting

Released on April 16, 1988

Voice cast and creators

Akiyuki Nosaka

Creator name
Akiyuki Nosaka
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Isao Takahata

Creator name
Isao Takahata
Role
Writer

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