Roz

CDA captain and office clerk slug-type monster

The office clerk at Monsters, Inc. who is actually the captain of the CDA (Child Detection Agency), a monster with a slug-like appearance. Unsociable but hardworking, she plays an important role in exposing misdeeds in the main story.

Quotes

  • "Submit your paperwork properly."
  • "Disinfect 2319!"
  • "You, shape up."
  • "I've been watching you all along."
  • "Don't slack on the job."

Trivia

  • Roz's true identity is the CDA captain, and she was the only one in the film who noticed Waternoose's conspiracy from the beginning.
  • Her name is said to derive from the English word 'Roz' meaning 'melt' or similar.
  • Roz's voice actor is Pixar staff member Bob Peterson.
  • In the main film, she barely moves, featuring direction where she speaks from nearly the same position, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
  • Her expression is almost blank, combined with slow speech, giving her a unique presence.

Alternate names

Roz CDA Captain Office Lady

Tags

Monsters, Inc. CIA Office Clerk Slug Monster Female Character Hidden Character Captain Horror Comedy Pixar Investigating Misdeeds

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Profile

Species
Slug-type Monster
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Her body is smooth and somewhat rounded like a slug, with white hair that stands on end. She has a middle-aged woman-like appearance wearing upturned glasses.
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Upturned glasses
  • Standing white hair
  • Slug-like smooth body
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • File Folders
  • CDA Uniform (in-movie setting)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Unsociable with slow speech, always calm, but characterized by being extremely strict about work. Her public face is the office clerk, but inwardly driven by her sense of mission as the captain of the secret organization CDA. She frequently warns Mike about his paperwork deficiencies and finds him difficult. Highly trusted with excellent insight.
Keywords
  • Unsociable
  • Hardworking
  • Secretive
  • Strict
  • Calm and Composed
  • Sharp Insight
  • Captain
  • Discerns Difficult Opponents
Motto
"Reliably carrying out work is the top priority"
Talents
  • Paperwork Management
  • Collection of Secret Information
  • Investigation Ability
  • Situation Analysis
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Monster Quarantine
  • Problem Solving
  • Covert Operations
  • Behavior Surveillance
  • Discernment
Motivation
Protecting the Monster World and the safety of human children. Exposing Waternoose's misdeeds and revealing the truth.
Habits
Takes a harsh attitude toward Mike while accurately completing work. Doesn't miss even minor changes with her sharp powers of observation.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Organizing Paperwork, Surveillance
Disliked situations
Paperwork Deficiencies, Idle Chatter, Sloppy Attitude

History

Backstory
Two and a half years before the story begins, she infiltrated Monsters, Inc. as the captain of the CDA (Child Detection Agency). Outwardly working as a female monster office clerk, she strictly checked company paperwork deficiencies while actually monitoring human child infection risks and continuing to investigate the conspiracy led by Waternoose. In the story's finale, she reveals her identity and plays a key role in exposing the misdeeds.
Debut date
November 2, 2001
Work title
Monsters, Inc.
Media type
Movie

Start of Infiltration Investigation

Significant event
Start of Infiltration Investigation
Description
Dispatched to Monsters, Inc. as CDA captain two and a half years prior, continuing infiltration investigation.

Exposing the Incident

Significant event
Exposing the Incident
Description
In the story's finale, revealed Waternoose's conspiracy and led to his arrest as CDA.

Revealing True Identity

Significant event
Revealing True Identity
Description
Revealed her true role as CDA captain hidden behind her clerk persona and formed a cooperative relationship with the protagonists.

Continued Investigation After Story

Significant event
Continued Investigation After Story
Description
Continuing her duties as CDA captain even after the incident's resolution.

Relationships

Mike Wazowski

Teammate

Strictly warns Mike about his paperwork deficiencies but acknowledges his work ethic.

Child Detection Agency

Child Detection Agency: leader

Media appearances

Monsters, Inc.

Movie / Supporting

2001 Theatrical Release

Monsters, Inc.

Anime / Supporting

Numerous TV Broadcasts

Voice cast and creators

Masako Isobe

Voice actor
Masako Isobe
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version

Bob Peterson

Voice actor
Bob Peterson
Language
English
Version or series
Original movie

Pete Docter

Creator name
Pete Docter
Role
Original author

Andrew Stanton

Creator name
Andrew Stanton
Role
Writer

Bob Peterson

Creator name
Bob Peterson
Role
Character designer

Pixar Animation Studios

Creator name
Pixar Animation Studios
Role
Animation studio

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Creator name
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Roz Figure

Item name
Roz Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Monsters, Inc. Classic Character Piggy Bank Roz

Item name
Monsters, Inc. Classic Character Piggy Bank Roz
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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