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| − | Has revealed in [[Volume 95]] in the Black Bunny Case, [[Yusaku Kudo]] suspects the boss to be in fact [[Renya Karasuma]] which is confirmed by Gosho. Renya is Japan's richest man although he has been dead for over 50 years but he could still be alive by using [[APTX 4869]] or any sort of drug | + | Has revealed in [[Volume 95]] in the Black Bunny Case, [[Yusaku Kudo]] suspects the boss to be in fact [[Renya Karasuma]] which is confirmed by Gosho. Renya is Japan's richest man although he has been dead for over 50 years but he could still be alive by using [[APTX 4869]] or any sort of drug . If we still use the theory Karasuma has taken a drug and rejuvenated, Renya could have disguised as Katsumata who is about 50 years old. Their body shape is similar since both are slightly big and Renya could use fake glasses or dye his hair brown. Another speculation is that if we interchange letters in Chikara's name, it can point to the boss: Chikara Katsumata = Hikkata Karasuma (in japanese meaning "The Great Karasuma"). Both are wise and quiet and Chikara is in some of [[APTX 4869]]'s victims vicinity since he knows [[Shukichi Haneda]], his direct rival who is ultimately related to [[Mary Sera]] and [[Kohji Haneda]]. More suspiciously, he is one of the only Rum Arc characters to not have been introduced in a suspects' box. It is unclear if he'll appear again since it has been at least 50 episodes he hasn't done so and Gosho hasn't yet revealed anything about him. |
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Revision as of 16:03, 6 February 2019
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| Japanese name: | 勝又 力 (Katsumata Chikara) |
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| Age: | Mid 50s |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date of birth: | unknown |
| Relatives: | unknown |
| Nicknames: | Meijin (Shukichi Haneda) |
| First appearance: | Manga: File 899 Anime: Episode 785 |
| Appearances: | Chapters: 7 Episodes: 5 |
| Cases solved: | 0 |
| Keyhole number: | Volume 85 |
| Japanese voice: | Minoru Inaba |
Chikara Katsumata (勝又 力 Katsumata Chikara) is a famous shogi player.
Contents
Background
Nothing is known about Chikara Katsumata's past prior to the current timeline. When first introduced, he was the holder of one of the seven most prestigious shogi titles, the Meijin,[1] which he lost to Shukichi Haneda. As of file 947, Chikara currently holds the Osho title, having usurped it from Shukichi in a title defense match.
Personality
Chikara Katsumata is a skilled shogi player with a cool, logical temperament. He is focused and speaks respectfully of Shukichi who is his rival. He is also fair, seen when he suggested an early adjournment for lunch after he noticed Shukichi was distracted.[2]
Appearance
Chikara is a bulky middle-aged-looking man with a clean-shaven strong jawline, short hair, and receding hairline. He wears glasses. In tournaments, he wears very traditional Japanese clothing: a wide-sleeved kimono covered by a dark colored haori with wide sleeves.
Appellations
Plot overview
Meijin Shogi Tournament (Manga: 899-902, Anime: 785-786)
Chikara is challenged by Shukichi Haneda who wishes to obtain the last of the seven Shogi titles he needs to becomes meijin. On the day of the final game, they are tied 3-3. Chikara is unaware that Shukichi's love, Yumi Miyamoto, has been kidnapped. Shukichi leaves the match and the building immediately, surprising Chikara, and spends almost all of his assigned thinking time looking for Yumi's whereabouts. Chikara waits patiently for Shukichi to return. Despite effectively having to play a one-sided speed match against Chikara, Shukichi wins and claims the seventh title.
Revenge Match (Manga: 946-947, Anime: 849-850)
Missing Envelope Case, Shukichi loses his title defense match for the Osho title against Chikara and subsequently only holds six titles at the moment.
Speculation
Rum
As a character who appeared in the Rum arc[3], Chikara is a potential candidate. As a male, he fits the liquors-for-men codename pattern, and he appears to be old enough that he could be involved in Kohji's murder 17 years ago. Traditional Japanese clothing for men is considered to be very old fashioned (versus the western suit) and would age him up in the eyes of those who do not know he wears a kimono because he plays shogi professionally.[4] Other shogi players such as Shukichi Haneda[5] and Koji Haneda[6] meticulously care for their appearance[7] because they are photographed often, and so they possess or carry beauty products more typically associated with women, like handmirrors and folding fans. Assuming Chikara possesses beauty items like his peers, someone who knew might assume he was feminine. It's unclear if Chikara has a fake eye due to his limited number of appearances. Chikara is conveniently linked to shogi which the dead Koji Haneda was interested in.
Ano Kata
Name origin
The kanji in Chikara Katsumata's name (勝又 力) literally mean 'win-again strength'.
Trivia
- Chikara was not introduced with a suspect box, so his age and other pertinent details are still unknown. He spoke his own name in one panel.
- In James Bond series, there was also a strong chess player named Tov Kronsteen working for a terrorist group, so Katsumata's connection to Black Organization is not unprecedented in fiction.
References
- ^ Manga Volume 85, File 7 (900), pg 5: "Check"
- ^ Manga Volume 89, File 9 (946), pg 5: "The True Married Couple"
- ^ Chapter 899 intro, Chapter 900 page 5 his name dropped.
- ^ Yumi mistook Shuukichi for a Rakugo performer because of his kimono
- ^ Glasses off, Attempted hair taming, Clean shaven, folding fan in 946
- ^ According to Ai, he likely carried the "Put on Mascara" handmirror
- ^ Ai said so. File 948, pg 5: "The clenched scissors"
See also
| Rum arc topics | ||
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| Main interest | Renya Karasuma • Rum • Case from 17 years ago | |
| Potential suspects | Hyoue Kuroda • Rumi Wakasa • Kanenori Wakita | |
| Connections | Kohji Haneda • Amanda Hughes • Tsutomu Akai • Asaka | |
| Related Articles | APTX 4869 • APTX 4869 Victim list • Rum arc timeline | |
| Cases of interest | The Scarlet Return • Three First Discoverers • Just Like a 17 Years Old Crime Scene • Soul Detective Murder Case • The Stage of Betrayal • Mystery of the Burning Tent • Search for Maria-chan! • The 36-Cell Perfect Game • The Spark That Fell on the Ranch • Yusaku Kudo's Detective Show • The Black Organization's Scheme • Akemi Miyano's Time Capsule • Kaitou Kid and the Siren Splash • Chess Tournament Murder Case | |
