Toshiro Odagiri
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| Japanese name: | 小田切 敏郎 (Odagiri Toshirō) |
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| English name: | Superintendent Osterman |
| Age: | 56 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Relatives: | Toshiya Odagiri (only son) |
| Occupation: | Chief Superintendent |
| First appearance: | Anime: Movie 4 |
| Appearances: | Movies: 4 |
| Cases solved: | 1 (partially) |
| Japanese voice: | Kouji Nakata |
| English voice: | Kent Williams |
Toshiro Odagiri (小田切 敏郎 Odagiri Toshirō) is a character in the movie franchise Detective Conan.
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Background
Toshiro Odagiri is the Chief Superintendent in the Tokyo MPD, Division One Investigations. He was the Chief Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Bureau when Kogoro worked there. He lives in a household with his only son and a maid. He has the power to impose a news blackout.
Personality
He is a very strict person, which is because of his strict upbringing. He spares no hesitation to suspect his own son of murder, which shows he is very dedicated to his job. He believes that it is the job of the police to reveal the truth. He is also a good swordsman, with proficiency in Iaijutsu, the art of drawing swords.
Appearance
Even though old, he still has a very strong body built and sharp movements. He has brown hair and relatively big eyelashes. He has a big mustache and always is frowning. He is left-handed.
Plot overview
Captured in Her Eyes (Movie: 4)
After two police officers were murdered, when his son shows up at the wedding ceremony of Shiratori's sister on which many policemen are present, he makes clear to him that he is unwanted, whereupon he leaves the celebration. After Sato is shot in the bathroom, he orders an ambulance to call and block all exits. He also causes every person, including him and all police members, to check for powder residues. Realizing that Conan also suspects him, he follows him. After the assassin is convicted by Conan, all the police officers go in Tropical Land and he has shortly his son interrogated for blackmail. Finally, he thanks and salutes Conan, because he first finds out the truth. Asking who he is, before reply to be just an elementary school student, Conan uses a typical police phrase to hide information: "Need not to know".
The Lost Ship in the Sky (Movie: 14)
When a microbiological laboratory is attacked, he calls a press conference along with Uno, but the gang simultaneously pronounce another threat. Due to the seriousness of this case, he will take full command. A week later, the perpetrators are on the airship of Jirokichi and threatens with bacteria and bombs, which irritates him. Informed by Megure in his office, just like Conan, he doubts about their actions. He instructs to observe the ship from a safe distance, while he informs the police in Osaka and the surrounding area.
Quarter of Silence (Movie: 15)
Along with Megure, Shiratori, and Kogoro, he presides the press conference about the Tokyo governor's attempt murder, saved by Conan. He helps Shinichi to keep his involvement hidden as requested.
Zero the Enforcer (Movie: 22)
During the police conference, he sits along with Megure, Kuroda, and another high-ranked officer. When the HQ is targeted by the criminal, he evacuates to safety with the other officers and detectives.
Appellations
Relationships analysis
Toshiya Odagiri
Toshiya Odagiri is his only son, a rock singer and band leader. Also left-handed, he is a boy who at first glance looks problematic and disobedient, always discusses with his father although they are in front of many people. He is usually selfish and ambitious, always looking for more money even if he has to be involved in drug problems. A year ago, he had blackmailed a heart surgeon who was involved in very dangerous drug issues. When he died, Toshiya was suspected of his death because they had before a great discussion, but finally the case was closed as suicide. He continued to investigate in secret and, due to the discussions they had stayed away, he snatched the lighter his son possessed with the victim's surname. At the wedding party, he gets angry with Toshiya because no one had invited him. Toshiya's intention is to continue fighting, but Sato manages to stop the discussion and ends with his son getting very angry. After the several attacks to police, Toshiya becomes one of the suspects, but Conan discovers the truth. Finally, he arrests his son for blackmail.
Different looks
Name origin
The name origin and model is Oda Nobunaga, a military commander in the Sengoku period.[1] Gosho Aoyama was in charge of the original character design.
References
- ^ "名探偵コナン 瞳の中の暗殺者". https://w.atwiki.jp/aniwotawiki/pages/30602.html. Retrieved on 2022-10-13.
