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Comment: Please consider expanding the "development" section and/or adding a section about the character's cultural impact or critical reception. The Kindaichi Case Files is notable enough to have a Wikipedia article, but in order for specific characters to have full articles, they need to have more in-depth coverage, not just a list of media they've appeared in. Vanilla Wizard 💙 22:01, 29 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Does this character have independent notability to be included in Wikipedia? -Lemonaka 11:23, 25 June 2025 (UTC)
| Hajime Kindaichi | |
|---|---|
| 'Kindaichi Case Files' character | |
| First appearance | The Opera House Murder Case (1992) |
| Created by | Yōzaburō Kanari and Fumiya Satō |
| Portrayed by | Tsuyoshi Dōmoto, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryosuke Yamada, Shunsuke Michieda (live-action adaptations) |
| Voiced by | Taiki Matsuno (anime) Kappei Yamaguchi (drama CD) |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | High school student Amateur detective |
| Spouse | Miyuki Nanase |
| Children | Tsukumo |
| Relatives | Kosuke Kindaichi (grandfather) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
Hajime Kindaichi (Japanese: 金田一 一, Kindaichi Hajime) is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Japanese mystery manga series The Kindaichi Case Files (Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo), created by writer Yōzaburō Kanari and illustrator Fumiya Satō. The series was first serialized in 1992 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine published by Kodansha.
Character overview
[edit]Hajime Kindaichi is depicted as a slacker and underachieving high school student at Fudō High School. Despite his lack of academic motivation and lazy demeanor, Hajime possesses a genius-level intellect and sharp deductive reasoning skills,[1] which he often uses to solve gruesome and complex murder cases.[2] He is the grandson of the famous fictional detective Kosuke Kindaichi, a nod to the classic detective created by Seishi Yokomizo.[3][4]
Development and themes
[edit]Hajime was introduced in 1992,[5] and the character quickly became iconic within the detective genre in manga and anime.[6] The stories involving Kindaichi are known for their intricate plots, locked-room mysteries, and the psychological depth of the criminals. He is often accompanied by his childhood friend Miyuki Nanase and Inspector Kenmochi.[7]
Media appearances
[edit]Manga
[edit]The Kindaichi Case Files manga has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling mystery manga series.[8]
Anime
[edit]An anime adaptation of the series aired from 1997 to 2000, with Hajime Kindaichi depicted solving various murder cases. It was produced by Toei Animation and broadcast on Yomiuri TV. The character of Hajime was voiced by Taiki Matsuno.[9] In January 2025, a new installment titled Kindaichi Papa no Jikenbo was released, portraying Hajime as a married father who operates his own detective agency while raising his son, Tsukumo.[10] The characters continue to use their familiar nicknames from earlier series, including "Papa" and "Mama," in their new roles.[11]
Live-action drama
[edit]Hajime Kindaichi has been portrayed by several actors in Japanese television dramas, including:
- Tsuyoshi Dōmoto (1995)
- Kazuya Kamenashi (2005)
- Ryosuke Yamada (2013–2014)[12]
- Shunsuke Michieda (2022)[13]
Video games
[edit]Kindaichi has appeared in multiple mystery adventure video games released on platforms such as PlayStation and Nintendo DS.
References
[edit]- ^ Taguiam, Rhenn (2022-02-10). "10 Best Anime Detectives, Ranked". Game Rant. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Brady, Shannon (2023-01-17). "10 Best Manga Characters Inspired By Sherlock Holmes". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Jonathan Clements, Helen McCarthy (2015). The Anime Encyclopedia: A Century of Japanese Animation. Stone Bridge Press. ISBN 9781611729092.
- ^ Hinduja, Soniya (2023-08-16). "The 10 Smartest Anime Detectives". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "The Case Files of Kindaichi Shounen". www.ex.org. Archived from the original on 1998-05-22. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Hajime Kindaichi Becomes a Father in Kindaichi Papa no Jikenbo: Special Feature in Morning Magazine". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "The Kindaichi Case Files". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "The Top Selling Manga in Japan 2017". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "The Kindaichi Case Files (TV)". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "Kindaichi & Miyuki Are Married! What Do They Call Each Other?". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Kindaichi & Miyuki's Divorce Papers?! 'Kindaichi Papa no Jikenbo' Premiere Shocks Fans". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Kindaichi Case Files Gets Live-Action Special Set in Malaysia". Anime News Network. 2025-06-22. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "New Kindaichi Files Drama Stars Shunsuke Michieda". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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