Scoutman Kimura

Sex industry scout in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

Works as a scout for sex workers in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and is shot with a handgun by the protagonist Hodaka Morishima in the film.

Trivia

  • He was shot at by Hodaka in the film but was not injured.
  • There are indications that he feels some guilt about his job.
  • It is revealed in the latter half of the film that he is married with children and has a family.
  • He claims that the scouting was done with consent.
  • The depiction of his escape is impressive, and he plays an important role as a party to the incident.

Alternate names

Scountman Kimura Kimura

Tags

Weathering with You Shinjuku Kabukicho Adult entertainment scout Handgun shooting Movie character Anime film Makoto Shinkai Criminal (suspected) Incident victim

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged man. There is little detailed description of his appearance in the work, but he gives a somewhat rough impression with a delinquent-like look.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Handgun
  • Cell phone
  • Business card used for scouting

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Vicious
Detailed personality
As a scout working in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, he is pushy in his business but claims that Hina was scouted with consent. He can become violent when in trouble with the protagonist. It is revealed in the latter half of the film that he has a family with wife and children.
Keywords
  • Vicious
  • Pushy
  • Rough
  • Family man
  • Dedicated to work
Talents
  • Negotiation skills
  • Scouting techniques
  • Knowledge of the area
Skills
  • Scouting sex workers
  • Persuasive speech
  • Crisis avoidance
Motivation
To continue his job in Kabukicho and make profits.

History

Backstory
Works as a scout for adult entertainment shops in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. He assaults the protagonist Hodaka Morishima in the film, becoming a party to the incident where he is shot with a handgun. There are depictions of him fleeing while being questioned by the police. After the incident, it is revealed that he has a wife and children, but details are unknown.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering with You
Media type
Movie

Incident of being shot with a handgun by the protagonist

Significant event
Incident of being shot with a handgun by the protagonist
Description
Scoutman Kimura is shot with the handgun held by the protagonist, and although he was not injured, he is pursued by the police due to that incident.

Attempts to scout Hina but is interfered with

Significant event
Attempts to scout Hina but is interfered with
Description
He comes to the store to scout Hina, but is hindered by the protagonist and assaulted.

Flees from police questioning

Significant event
Flees from police questioning
Description
After the incident, police questioning begins, and scenes of his flight are depicted.

Relationships

Kabukicho adult entertainment shops

Kabukicho adult entertainment shops: unknown

Media appearances

Weathering with You

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release in 2019

Voice cast and creators

Ryohei Kimura

Voice actor
Ryohei Kimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Makoto Shinkai

Creator name
Makoto Shinkai
Role
Original author

Masayoshi Tanaka

Creator name
Masayoshi Tanaka
Role
Character designer

Atsushi Tamura

Creator name
Atsushi Tamura
Role
Character designer

Comix Wave Films

Creator name
Comix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Publisher

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