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Gorou Ootaki serves as the head inspector of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, a position that places him in charge of criminal investigations within the district. His physical appearance is notable for a sturdy build and a distinctive scar located on his right eyebrow, which gives him a somewhat intimidating or gangster-like first impression that contrasts sharply with his true nature. In reality, he is known to be a gentle and kind-hearted individual.
Ootaki maintains a close and longstanding friendship with Heizo Hattori, the head of the Osaka police, as well as with Ginshiro Toyama, the public prosecutor. This connection extends to Heizo's son, the high school detective Heiji Hattori. Heiji frequently calls upon Ootaki for assistance, often relying on him to gather crucial information for difficult cases. His exceptional ability to find and compile necessary investigative data has earned him the informal nickname of being a search engine just for Heiji. Ootaki is a reliable ally who has repeatedly provided significant help to both Heiji and Conan Edogawa as they work to solve mysteries.
In his youth, Ootaki harbored a strong desire to become a professional baseball player and played as a catcher, with his high school team once reaching the top eight in the prestigious national Koshien tournament. This past interest remains with him, as he continues to be a fan of high school baseball and attends the national championships even as a police officer. He also has a fondness for the local cuisine, listing takoyaki as a favorite food. Heiji addresses him with the affectionate nickname Otaki-han, reflecting their close working relationship and mutual respect. While his age is not specified, his extensive experience and his history as a childhood friend of Heizo Hattori and Ginshiro Toyama establish him as a veteran figure in the Osaka police force. Gorou Ootaki appears in multiple films within the series, and his role as a supportive Osaka police contact is firmly established by the time of The Crimson Love Letter.
Ootaki maintains a close and longstanding friendship with Heizo Hattori, the head of the Osaka police, as well as with Ginshiro Toyama, the public prosecutor. This connection extends to Heizo's son, the high school detective Heiji Hattori. Heiji frequently calls upon Ootaki for assistance, often relying on him to gather crucial information for difficult cases. His exceptional ability to find and compile necessary investigative data has earned him the informal nickname of being a search engine just for Heiji. Ootaki is a reliable ally who has repeatedly provided significant help to both Heiji and Conan Edogawa as they work to solve mysteries.
In his youth, Ootaki harbored a strong desire to become a professional baseball player and played as a catcher, with his high school team once reaching the top eight in the prestigious national Koshien tournament. This past interest remains with him, as he continues to be a fan of high school baseball and attends the national championships even as a police officer. He also has a fondness for the local cuisine, listing takoyaki as a favorite food. Heiji addresses him with the affectionate nickname Otaki-han, reflecting their close working relationship and mutual respect. While his age is not specified, his extensive experience and his history as a childhood friend of Heizo Hattori and Ginshiro Toyama establish him as a veteran figure in the Osaka police force. Gorou Ootaki appears in multiple films within the series, and his role as a supportive Osaka police contact is firmly established by the time of The Crimson Love Letter.