TV-Series
Description
Inspector Juzo Megure is a veteran police officer serving as an Inspector, or警部 (Keibu), in the First Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Section. He is a staple presence at crime scenes throughout the series, acting as the commanding officer for a team that includes subordinates like Wataru Takagi, Miwako Sato, Ninzaburo Shiratori, and Kazunobu Chiba. Physically, he is a large, heavyset man, always seen wearing a distinctive orange overcoat and a matching fedora.
His constant wearing of a hat is rooted in a significant event from his past. Shortly after joining the police force, Megure was involved in a case where he met his future wife, Midori. During a confrontation with a serial killer who used a car to target victims, Megure pushed Midori out of the way and was struck himself, sustaining a prominent scar on his head. He wears the hat to conceal this scar and the personal memories associated with the incident. Midori later became his wife and hides her own scar from the same incident with her hair.
As a personality, Megure is a capable and experienced officer who holds a strong sense of justice. He is deeply committed to his work and cares for the well-being of his subordinates, though he can be prone to loud, impassioned outbursts when a case is proving difficult or when his temper gets the better of him. He has little patience for foolishness and can be somewhat conservative in his thinking, which can limit his flexibility as an investigator. Nonetheless, he possesses a high tolerance for pain and a resilient spirit in the face of danger.
In the story, Inspector Megure serves as the primary representative of official law enforcement. While his own deductive abilities are fairly standard, leading him to rely on the insights of others, his role is crucial in the execution of an investigation. He has a long history of collaborating with brilliant minds. He was a good friend of the mystery novelist Yusaku Kudo, often consulting him on difficult cases and allowing young Shinichi to observe. This evolved into a direct partnership with the teen detective Shinichi Kudo, where Megure would manage the on-the-ground police work and apprehension of suspects based on Shinichi's deductions. After Shinichi's disappearance, Megure continues this dynamic, albeit unknowingly, by working with Kogoro Mouri, not realizing that the deductions actually come from Conan Edogawa.
His relationships with other characters are well-defined. He harbors no high regard for Kogoro Mouri, his former subordinate from their days in the district police, and frequently teases him, believing that a murder case follows wherever Kogoro goes. In contrast, he has tremendous respect for the intellect of Shinichi Kudo and will readily extend trust and resources when he believes Shinichi is involved, even receiving unexplained requests for police action over the phone. While he initially dismisses Conan and the Detective Boys as meddlesome children, he comes to rely on their unexpected observations, even if he does not fully understand their role.
Over the course of the series, Megure shows a subtle development. He gradually comes to accept that he may not understand the full picture of the strange phenomena surrounding his cases, often muttering about how things are happening "like usual" without further comment. His trust in the Sleeping Kogoro grows as the detective maintains an unbroken record of solving homicides that appear at his feet.
As for notable abilities, Inspector Megure is a competent administrator and leader who can effectively manage a crime scene and mobilize his officers. He is physically brave and durable, having withstood significant injuries in the line of duty. However, he has distinct limitations. He is a self-proclaimed digital idiot, struggling with basic computer operations and modern technology, often requiring his younger subordinates to assist with simple tasks like using a computer or smartphone. He is also not proficient in English and is noted to have unremarkable marksmanship skills. His true strength lies not in brilliant deduction but in his unwavering dedication, experience, and ability to facilitate the work of the brilliant detectives around him.
His constant wearing of a hat is rooted in a significant event from his past. Shortly after joining the police force, Megure was involved in a case where he met his future wife, Midori. During a confrontation with a serial killer who used a car to target victims, Megure pushed Midori out of the way and was struck himself, sustaining a prominent scar on his head. He wears the hat to conceal this scar and the personal memories associated with the incident. Midori later became his wife and hides her own scar from the same incident with her hair.
As a personality, Megure is a capable and experienced officer who holds a strong sense of justice. He is deeply committed to his work and cares for the well-being of his subordinates, though he can be prone to loud, impassioned outbursts when a case is proving difficult or when his temper gets the better of him. He has little patience for foolishness and can be somewhat conservative in his thinking, which can limit his flexibility as an investigator. Nonetheless, he possesses a high tolerance for pain and a resilient spirit in the face of danger.
In the story, Inspector Megure serves as the primary representative of official law enforcement. While his own deductive abilities are fairly standard, leading him to rely on the insights of others, his role is crucial in the execution of an investigation. He has a long history of collaborating with brilliant minds. He was a good friend of the mystery novelist Yusaku Kudo, often consulting him on difficult cases and allowing young Shinichi to observe. This evolved into a direct partnership with the teen detective Shinichi Kudo, where Megure would manage the on-the-ground police work and apprehension of suspects based on Shinichi's deductions. After Shinichi's disappearance, Megure continues this dynamic, albeit unknowingly, by working with Kogoro Mouri, not realizing that the deductions actually come from Conan Edogawa.
His relationships with other characters are well-defined. He harbors no high regard for Kogoro Mouri, his former subordinate from their days in the district police, and frequently teases him, believing that a murder case follows wherever Kogoro goes. In contrast, he has tremendous respect for the intellect of Shinichi Kudo and will readily extend trust and resources when he believes Shinichi is involved, even receiving unexplained requests for police action over the phone. While he initially dismisses Conan and the Detective Boys as meddlesome children, he comes to rely on their unexpected observations, even if he does not fully understand their role.
Over the course of the series, Megure shows a subtle development. He gradually comes to accept that he may not understand the full picture of the strange phenomena surrounding his cases, often muttering about how things are happening "like usual" without further comment. His trust in the Sleeping Kogoro grows as the detective maintains an unbroken record of solving homicides that appear at his feet.
As for notable abilities, Inspector Megure is a competent administrator and leader who can effectively manage a crime scene and mobilize his officers. He is physically brave and durable, having withstood significant injuries in the line of duty. However, he has distinct limitations. He is a self-proclaimed digital idiot, struggling with basic computer operations and modern technology, often requiring his younger subordinates to assist with simple tasks like using a computer or smartphone. He is also not proficient in English and is noted to have unremarkable marksmanship skills. His true strength lies not in brilliant deduction but in his unwavering dedication, experience, and ability to facilitate the work of the brilliant detectives around him.