TV-Series
Description
Rat is a young male operative of the Gentlemen Thief Empire in the anime Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai-Ni-Maku, where he appears as a recurring supporting antagonist. His thief name is Rat, and his civilian identity is Jiro Nezu. He belongs to a select group known as the Three Cards, loyal servants who work to carry out the plans of Lady Arsene, the leader of the thief organization. His usual method of operation involves infiltrating the detective academy environment under his civilian name, where he masquerades as an ordinary student alongside the main characters so that he can observe them and assist the empire's schemes from within.
In personality, Rat is energetic and quick-tempered. He is described as hot-headed and very active, with a level of restless energy comparable to Nero Yuzurizaki, one of the most exuberant members of the Milky Holmes detective team. He is also notably sensitive about his animal motif. When the detective Sherlock Shellingford mistakes rats for rabbits, Rat becomes visibly irritated, indicating that he takes pride in his rat-themed identity and dislikes having it confused with something else. This reaction is one of his defining running gags and adds a comedic edge to his encounters with the protagonists.
His motivation is tied to his duties within the Gentlemen Thief Empire. As one of the Three Cards, he is loyal to Arsene and works to further the organization's goals through infiltration, direct action, and cooperation with his fellow operatives. Because his cover places him in the same spaces as the young detective trainees, his activities in the second act frequently bring him into conflict with them, and these clashes are played mostly for humor rather than genuine menace.
In terms of abilities, Rat possesses a Flame Toy, a supernatural power that allows him to generate and control fire. This gives him an offensive capability and makes him a legitimate threat when battles escalate. His combat approach matches his personality, being direct, energetic, and easy to provoke.
Regarding relationships, his most significant connection is to Arsene, whom he serves faithfully as a member of the Three Cards. He also interacts regularly with the Milky Holmes members, particularly Sherlock and Nero, functioning as both an enemy operative and a familiar nuisance within the school setting. Rat does not undergo a major personal transformation over the course of the second season; instead, the narrative keeps his character consistent, using his short temper, his pride regarding rats, and his repeated failures as an antagonist to generate comedic situations.
In personality, Rat is energetic and quick-tempered. He is described as hot-headed and very active, with a level of restless energy comparable to Nero Yuzurizaki, one of the most exuberant members of the Milky Holmes detective team. He is also notably sensitive about his animal motif. When the detective Sherlock Shellingford mistakes rats for rabbits, Rat becomes visibly irritated, indicating that he takes pride in his rat-themed identity and dislikes having it confused with something else. This reaction is one of his defining running gags and adds a comedic edge to his encounters with the protagonists.
His motivation is tied to his duties within the Gentlemen Thief Empire. As one of the Three Cards, he is loyal to Arsene and works to further the organization's goals through infiltration, direct action, and cooperation with his fellow operatives. Because his cover places him in the same spaces as the young detective trainees, his activities in the second act frequently bring him into conflict with them, and these clashes are played mostly for humor rather than genuine menace.
In terms of abilities, Rat possesses a Flame Toy, a supernatural power that allows him to generate and control fire. This gives him an offensive capability and makes him a legitimate threat when battles escalate. His combat approach matches his personality, being direct, energetic, and easy to provoke.
Regarding relationships, his most significant connection is to Arsene, whom he serves faithfully as a member of the Three Cards. He also interacts regularly with the Milky Holmes members, particularly Sherlock and Nero, functioning as both an enemy operative and a familiar nuisance within the school setting. Rat does not undergo a major personal transformation over the course of the second season; instead, the narrative keeps his character consistent, using his short temper, his pride regarding rats, and his repeated failures as an antagonist to generate comedic situations.