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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
 
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Genta Kojima was a student in [[Teitan Elementary]] when [[Shinichi Kudo|Shinichi]] was enlisted into his class [[Conan Edogawa|after he had been shrunk]] by the drug [[APTX 4869]]. Shortly afterwards, he and his classmate [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]] had the idea of investigating an apparently haunted mansion. They persuaded Conan to come along, and Genta also personally drafted [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]] when the latter expressed his criticism about supernatural hauntings.
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Genta Kojima is a student in [[Teitan Elementary]] when [[Shinichi Kudo|Shinichi]] joins his class as [[Conan Edogawa]]. Shortly afterwards, he and his classmate [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]] decide to investigate an apparently haunted mansion, and they persuade Conan to come along. When their friend and classmate [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]] expresses his skepticism about supernatural hauntings, Genta forcefully 'persuades' him to tag along as well. As it turns out, the haunting is a cover-up for an old homicide case.  
  
As it turned out, the haunting served as a cover-up for an old homicide case. Following its resolution, the foursome decided to stay together and form the nucleus of what would become the [[Detective Boys]]. Genta was quick to pronounce himself the leader of the group, but his lackadaisical leadership abilities are commonly neglected in the field, and in fact everyone (even Genta) unanimously views Conan as the group's actual leader. His school shoe locker is used as a mailbox for any of their fellow students who can present them with a case.
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Soon after, the accidental acquisition of a treasure map leads Ayumi, Genta, Mistuhiko and Conan on a hunt for a cache of stolen Italian gold coins, during which Conan saves them from getting killed by the mafia members who are also after the gold. After the case is resolved, Mitsuhiko joins Genta and Ayumi in forming the nucleus of an amateur detective group, the [[Detective Boys]].<ref>Manga Chapter 39: Code Sheet Case: The Shining Fish's True Form</ref> Genta is quick to pronounce himself the leader of the group, but his lackadaisical leadership abilities are commonly neglected in the field, and in fact everyone (even Genta) unconsciously views Conan as the group's actual leader. Genta's school shoe locker is used as a mailbox for any of their fellow students to present them with a case to solve.
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Genta is apparently an only child living with his parents, who run a liquor store called "Kojima Liquors".
 
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== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
Genta is the overweight, self-proclaimed leader of the Detective Boys. He loves food, especially braised eel on rice, and can eat more than all the other Detective Boys members combined. He also tends to mess up certain Japanese terms with similar-sounding words (especially if the latter are related to food) and is quite inept in reading even the most common Kanji, which on occasion evicts some ridicule from his classmates and friends. His brash personality, ignorance of his surroundings, and tendency of not thinking before leaping often lands the Detective Boys (or at least himself) in sticky situations.  
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Genta is the self-proclaimed leader of the Detective Boys. He loves food, especially braised eel on rice, and can eat more than all the other Detective Boys members combined. When discussions of money come up, Genta tends to think about it in terms of how many eel bowls he could buy. He also tends to mess up certain Japanese terms with similar-sounding words (especially if the latter are related to food) and sometimes has trouble reading even the most common Kanji, which on occasion causes some ridicule from his classmates and friends. His brash personality, lack of awareness of his surroundings, and tendency to not think before acting often lands the Detective Boys (or at least himself) in sticky situations.  
  
Even though he is brash, ignorant and outspoken and can be intimidating, Genta is actually very kind and dependable. He is a good friend of [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]] and [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]], and has been shown to admire his father, who owns a liquor store.
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Even though he is brash, outspoken and can be intimidating, Genta is actually very kind and dependable. He is a good friend of [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]] and [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]], and has been shown to greatly admire his father, who owns a liquor store and is considered to be a classic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edokko "Child of Edo"].
  
 
== Plot overview ==
 
== Plot overview ==
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=== Detective Boys ===
 
=== Detective Boys ===
 
==== Ayumi Yoshida ====
 
==== Ayumi Yoshida ====
Genta clearly has a crush on his teammate [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]], and as a result he - along with Mitsuhiko - is rather jealous of Conan because she likes him the most.
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Genta clearly has a crush on his teammate [[Ayumi Yoshida|Ayumi]], and as a result he - along with Mitsuhiko - is rather jealous of Conan because she likes him the most. He an Ayumi have been friends since pre-school.
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==== Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya ====
 
==== Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya ====
Genta and [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]] are generally on very good terms with each other, and are also just as mutually jealous of Conan whenever Ayumi decides to give him her full romantic attention. However, somehow the two fail to realize that they both like Ayumi and therefore should also be rivals with each other.<ref>Anime episode 418: ''[[Home of Beika's Grenier]]''</ref>
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Genta and [[Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya|Mitsuhiko]] are generally on very good terms with each other, and are also just as mutually jealous of Conan whenever Ayumi decides to give him her full romantic attention. However, the two do not feel rivalry with each other, likely because Ayumi treats them both only as friends.<ref>Anime episode 418: ''[[Home of Beika's Grenier]]''</ref>
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====Conan Edogawa====
 
====Conan Edogawa====
Genta's relationship with [[Conan Edogawa|Conan]] is a bit of a two-faced matter. While he generally admires Conan for his intelligence, courage and expertise, in his brashness he frequently attempts to promote himself as the leader of the [[Detective Boys]]. He also tends to become very jealous of Conan whenever Ayumi has set her romantic intents on him.
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Genta's relationship with [[Conan Edogawa|Conan]] is multi-faceted. While he generally admires Conan for his intelligence, courage and expertise, in his brashness he frequently attempts to promote himself as the leader of the [[Detective Boys]]. He also tends to become very jealous of Conan whenever Ayumi has set her romantic intents on him.
  
 
====Ai Haibara====
 
====Ai Haibara====
Genta has also intially expressed some interest in [[Ai Haibara]], their newest member. While his interest has cooled off somewhat because of her adult-like manner, the two generally remain on a good standing with each other.
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Genta intially expressed some interest in [[Ai Haibara]], but while his interest has cooled off somewhat because of her adult-like manner, the two generally remain on a good standing with each other.
  
 
== Character popularity ==
 
== Character popularity ==
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*Genta's residence is also a liquor store owned by his father called "Kojima Liquors".
 
  
 
==In other languages==
 
==In other languages==

Revision as of 19:52, 6 April 2013

Genta Kojima

Genta Kojima Profile.jpg

Profile
Japanese name: 小嶋 元太
(Kojima Genta)
English name: George Kaminski
Age: 6-7[1]
Gender: Male
Weight: 40 kg[2] (80 lbs)
Date of birth: Unknown[3]
Relatives: Genji Kojima (father)
Mother (unnamed)
Grandmother (unnamed)
Statistics
First appearance: Manga: File 17
Anime: Episode 1
Appearances: Chapters: 358
Episodes: 420
Movies: 28
OVAs: 16
Specials: 4
Openings: 45
Closings: 16
Keyhole number: Volume 9
Actors
Japanese voice: Wataru Takagi
English voice: Dameon Clarke (Episode 1-86)
Mike McFarland (Episode 91-123)

Genta Kojima (小嶋 元太 Kojima Genta?), also known as George Kaminski in the Funimation dub, is a character in the manga and anime franchise Detective Conan.

Background

Genta

Genta Kojima is a student in Teitan Elementary when Shinichi joins his class as Conan Edogawa. Shortly afterwards, he and his classmate Ayumi decide to investigate an apparently haunted mansion, and they persuade Conan to come along. When their friend and classmate Mitsuhiko expresses his skepticism about supernatural hauntings, Genta forcefully 'persuades' him to tag along as well. As it turns out, the haunting is a cover-up for an old homicide case.

Soon after, the accidental acquisition of a treasure map leads Ayumi, Genta, Mistuhiko and Conan on a hunt for a cache of stolen Italian gold coins, during which Conan saves them from getting killed by the mafia members who are also after the gold. After the case is resolved, Mitsuhiko joins Genta and Ayumi in forming the nucleus of an amateur detective group, the Detective Boys.[4] Genta is quick to pronounce himself the leader of the group, but his lackadaisical leadership abilities are commonly neglected in the field, and in fact everyone (even Genta) unconsciously views Conan as the group's actual leader. Genta's school shoe locker is used as a mailbox for any of their fellow students to present them with a case to solve.

Genta is apparently an only child living with his parents, who run a liquor store called "Kojima Liquors".

Personality

Genta is the self-proclaimed leader of the Detective Boys. He loves food, especially braised eel on rice, and can eat more than all the other Detective Boys members combined. When discussions of money come up, Genta tends to think about it in terms of how many eel bowls he could buy. He also tends to mess up certain Japanese terms with similar-sounding words (especially if the latter are related to food) and sometimes has trouble reading even the most common Kanji, which on occasion causes some ridicule from his classmates and friends. His brash personality, lack of awareness of his surroundings, and tendency to not think before acting often lands the Detective Boys (or at least himself) in sticky situations.

Even though he is brash, outspoken and can be intimidating, Genta is actually very kind and dependable. He is a good friend of Ayumi and Mitsuhiko, and has been shown to greatly admire his father, who owns a liquor store and is considered to be a classic "Child of Edo".

Plot overview

Relationship analysis

Detective Boys

Ayumi Yoshida

Genta clearly has a crush on his teammate Ayumi, and as a result he - along with Mitsuhiko - is rather jealous of Conan because she likes him the most. He an Ayumi have been friends since pre-school.

Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya

Genta and Mitsuhiko are generally on very good terms with each other, and are also just as mutually jealous of Conan whenever Ayumi decides to give him her full romantic attention. However, the two do not feel rivalry with each other, likely because Ayumi treats them both only as friends.[5]

Conan Edogawa

Genta's relationship with Conan is multi-faceted. While he generally admires Conan for his intelligence, courage and expertise, in his brashness he frequently attempts to promote himself as the leader of the Detective Boys. He also tends to become very jealous of Conan whenever Ayumi has set her romantic intents on him.

Ai Haibara

Genta intially expressed some interest in Ai Haibara, but while his interest has cooled off somewhat because of her adult-like manner, the two generally remain on a good standing with each other.

Character popularity

eBookJapan held a character popularity poll from April 12, 2011 to May 12, 2011 in which readers of Detective Conan (international included) could vote for their favorite character. Genta placed 23rd in the poll with 19 votes out of the 5,883 that were cast.[6]

Name origin

Genta's name (小嶋 元太) comes from mystery writer Hajime Komine (小峰 元 Komine Hajime?).

Different looks

Genta's "Before" Appearance (Episode 1)
Genta's "After" Appearance (Episode 631)

Quotes

Trivia

In other languages

Language Given Name Family Name
Flag of Japan Japanese 元太Genta 小島Kojima
Flag of US English George Kamiski/Kojima[7]
Flag of Catalonia Catalan Genta Kojima
Flag of Spain Spanish Genta Kojima
Flag of US Spanish Latin America Beto - - -
Flag of France French Genta Kojima
Flag of Germany German Genta Kojima
Flag of Malaysia Malay Genta Kojima
Flag of Vietnam Vietnamese Genta Kojima
Flag of Saudi Arabia Arabic جينتا Jinta Kojima كوجيما
Flag of North KoreaFlag of South Korea Korean 뭉치 Moong Chi 고 Ko
Flag of Thailand Thai เก็นตะ โคจิมะ
Flag of Finland Finnish Genta Kojima

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ^ Conan Drill Page 52
  2. ^ Conan Drill Page 52
  3. ^ Conan Drill Page 52
  4. ^ Manga Chapter 39: Code Sheet Case: The Shining Fish's True Form
  5. ^ Anime episode 418: Home of Beika's Grenier
  6. ^ "『名探偵コナン』 人気投票結". eBookJapan. 2011-05-12. http://www.ebookjapan.jp/ebj/special/conan/vote_kekka2.asp. Retrieved on 2011-05-15. 
  7. ^ in the manga
Main Characters
Protagonists Shinichi KudoConan EdogawaRan MouriKogoro Mouri
Detective Boys Ai HaibaraAyumi YoshidaMitsuhiko TsuburayaGenta Kojima
Family & Friends Hiroshi AgasaSonoko SuzukiEri KisakiYusaku KudoYukiko KudoHeiji HattoriKazuha ToyamaYoko OkinoSumiko KobayashiTomoaki AraideMakoto KyogokuShizuka HattoriJirokichi SuzukiEisuke HondouAzusa EnomotoSubaru OkiyaMasumi SeraShukichi HanedaSakurako YoneharaRumi WakasaMomiji OokaMuga Iori
Tokyo Metropolitan Police District Juzo MegureWataru TakagiMiwako SatoNinzaburo ShiratoriYumi MiyamotoKazunobu ChibaNaeko MiikeKiyonaga MatsumotoInspector YuminagaShintaro ChakiHyoue KurodaKenji HagiwaraJinpei MatsudaWataru Date
Osaka Police District Heizo HattoriGinshiro ToyamaGoro Otaki
Nagano Police District Kansuke YamatoYui UeharaTaka'aki Morofushi
Other police districts Sango YokomizoMisao YamamuraJugo YokomizoChihaya HagiwaraFumimaro Ayanokoji
NPA and Public Security Bureau Rei Furuya (Bourbon)Hiromitsu MorofushiYuya Kazami
FBI Shuichi AkaiJodie StarlingJames BlackAndre Camel
CIA Hidemi Hondou (Kir)Ethan Hondou
MI6 Mary SeraTsutomu Akai
Black Organization The BossRumGinVodkaVermouthChiantiKornShiho MiyanoAkemi MiyanoElena MiyanoAtsushi MiyanoTequilaPiscoCalvadosRikumichi KusudaKi'ichiro Numabuchi
Magic Kaito Kaito KurobaKaitou KidAoko NakamoriGinzo NakamoriMidoriko NakamoriToichi KurobaChikage KurobaKonosuke JiiKeiko MomoiAkako KoizumiSaguru HakubaSnakeKaitou Corbeau
Others "The Criminal"Hideo AkagiRyusuke HigoTakahiro SanadaScar AkaiKohji HanedaKamen YaibaAmanda Hughes
Detective Boys
Members Conan EdogawaAi HaibaraAyumi YoshidaMitsuhiko TsuburayaGenta Kojima
Guardians Hiroshi AgasaSumiko KobayashiRumi Wakasa
Gadgets Detective Boys BadgeWristwatch Flashlight