Detective Yasui

Mild-mannered middle-aged detective

A middle-aged detective who investigates Hodaka Morishima's case. Prioritizes persuasion and possesses a relatively mild-tempered personality.

Quotes

  • Persuasion is the best path.
  • I want to avoid unnecessary violence.

Trivia

  • He was the only one to lower his gun barrel at the Yoyogi abandoned building.
  • Voice actor Sei Hiraisumi voices the rugged middle-aged detective in this work.
  • Characterized as mild-mannered in contrast to Detective Takai.

Alternate names

Detective Yasui 安井

Tags

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Profile

Species
human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged male detective. Possesses a calm and composed atmosphere.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Detective notebook
  • Suit
  • Gun

Personality and abilities

Core personality
mild-mannered
Detailed personality
Prioritizes persuasion and rarely uses rough methods; middle-aged detective. Sincerely commits to case resolution but maintains a mild attitude compared to other detectives.
Keywords
  • calm
  • sincere
  • middle-aged
  • composure
  • tolerant
Talents
  • investigative ability
  • persuasiveness
  • legal knowledge
Skills
  • crime scene investigation
  • police questioning
  • negotiation skills
Motivation
Prioritizes uncovering the truth of the case and protecting those involved.

History

Backstory
Skilled middle-aged detective in investigations. Takes action to investigate the case involving Hodaka Morishima. Tries to handle matters amicably while also showing a strict stance from his position as the case develops.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering with You
Media type
Movie

Hodaka's case investigation

Significant event
Hodaka's case investigation
Description
Moves to amicably resolve the firearm discharge and disappearance incidents involving Hodaka Morishima but ultimately participates in the chase at the Yoyogi abandoned building.

Siege at Yoyogi abandoned building

Significant event
Siege at Yoyogi abandoned building
Description
Together with Detective Takai and others, surrounds Hodaka at the Yoyogi abandoned building. Maintains a mild-mannered stance by lowering his gun muzzle.

Relationships

Detective Takai

Partner

The two investigate Hodaka Morishima together, forming a duo with contrasting personalities.

Police station investigation team

Police station investigation team: unknown

Media appearances

Weathering with You

Movie / Supporting

2019 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

平泉成

Voice actor
平泉成
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

Comic Wave Films

Creator name
Comic Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Weathering with You Figure Set (Police Officer ver.)

Item name
Weathering with You Figure Set (Police Officer ver.)
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited