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Keisuke Itonokogiri, known as Dick Gumshoe in English localizations, is a homicide detective who serves as a primary law enforcement contact throughout the Ace Attorney series. Standing 182 centimeters tall and typically appearing with a bandage on his left cheek, he is easily recognized by his green jacket and orange tie.
His career in law enforcement stems from a lifelong aspiration to become a detective. Before joining the police force, he worked part-time as a mover. As a child, he demonstrated a natural aptitude for technology by building a functional bug detector, a device that later proved useful in police work. His early days as a detective were challenging; he mistakenly reported to his old post on his first day in homicide, resulting in a salary cut from a prosecutor. A formative event occurred when he was wrongfully accused of murder. The case was handled by a rookie prosecutor named Miles Edgeworth, who successfully proved Itonokogiri's innocence. This experience forged an intense and unwavering loyalty to Edgeworth that defines much of his professional conduct.
In terms of personality, Itonokogiri is fundamentally optimistic, hardworking, and takes great pride in his job. He is eager to please and genuinely enthusiastic about police work, even though his efforts do not always lead to success. He is notably sensitive and can be easily discouraged when his feelings are hurt or his competence is questioned. Despite a tendency toward clumsiness and a lack of sharpness compared to the lawyers and prosecutors he works with, he maintains a cheerful demeanor. His speech is distinctive, frequently ending sentences with "pal" in English versions, while in Japanese his dialogue features slurred, slang-filled speech patterns.
Itonokogiri's primary motivation is a sincere desire to see justice served, balanced with a personal dedication to supporting Prosecutor Edgeworth. He uses his persuasive abilities to get assigned to complicated murder cases, believing he can make a difference. Financially, he is perpetually struggling, as his eagerness and occasional mistakes lead to frequent salary cuts from his superiors. This hardship forces him to live frugally on instant noodles, though he has a well-known love for steak lunches when his budget allows.
Within the story, he serves as the investigating officer for most major cases. During investigations, he provides the defense with evidence and information, albeit sometimes reluctantly or with oversights. In court, he is frequently called as the first witness to present an overview of the crime and the initial evidence collected. His testimony often contains unintentional contradictions or missing details, not out of malice, but due to genuine error or missed clues.
His key relationship is with Miles Edgeworth, to whom he is fiercely loyal. He defends Edgeworth against criticism and risks his career to assist him, including providing unauthorized access to restricted files. He also develops a cooperative, if sometimes strained, working relationship with defense attorney Phoenix Wright. Despite being on opposite sides of the courtroom, Itonokogiri frequently becomes an ally, sharing critical information and providing help during emergencies, such as when he assisted in a kidnapping case. He has a known but unspoken crush on fellow officer Maggey Byrde. He bonds easily with children, such as Pearl Fey and Kay Faraday, showing a warm and gentle side.
Throughout the series, Itonokogiri shows notable development. While he often serves as comic relief as a bumbling but well-meaning detective, he consistently proves his worth in critical moments, earning the trust of those around him. He demonstrates hidden depths, particularly in his technical skill with gadgets and machinery, a trait that has been present since childhood. He has built equipment for the police, and his inventions, such as a metal detector, have directly helped solve cases. In later appearances, his competence is more consistently recognized, leading to moments where his salary is finally raised. He remains a steadfast figure in the police department, balancing his professional duties with a personal code of loyalty and optimism.
His career in law enforcement stems from a lifelong aspiration to become a detective. Before joining the police force, he worked part-time as a mover. As a child, he demonstrated a natural aptitude for technology by building a functional bug detector, a device that later proved useful in police work. His early days as a detective were challenging; he mistakenly reported to his old post on his first day in homicide, resulting in a salary cut from a prosecutor. A formative event occurred when he was wrongfully accused of murder. The case was handled by a rookie prosecutor named Miles Edgeworth, who successfully proved Itonokogiri's innocence. This experience forged an intense and unwavering loyalty to Edgeworth that defines much of his professional conduct.
In terms of personality, Itonokogiri is fundamentally optimistic, hardworking, and takes great pride in his job. He is eager to please and genuinely enthusiastic about police work, even though his efforts do not always lead to success. He is notably sensitive and can be easily discouraged when his feelings are hurt or his competence is questioned. Despite a tendency toward clumsiness and a lack of sharpness compared to the lawyers and prosecutors he works with, he maintains a cheerful demeanor. His speech is distinctive, frequently ending sentences with "pal" in English versions, while in Japanese his dialogue features slurred, slang-filled speech patterns.
Itonokogiri's primary motivation is a sincere desire to see justice served, balanced with a personal dedication to supporting Prosecutor Edgeworth. He uses his persuasive abilities to get assigned to complicated murder cases, believing he can make a difference. Financially, he is perpetually struggling, as his eagerness and occasional mistakes lead to frequent salary cuts from his superiors. This hardship forces him to live frugally on instant noodles, though he has a well-known love for steak lunches when his budget allows.
Within the story, he serves as the investigating officer for most major cases. During investigations, he provides the defense with evidence and information, albeit sometimes reluctantly or with oversights. In court, he is frequently called as the first witness to present an overview of the crime and the initial evidence collected. His testimony often contains unintentional contradictions or missing details, not out of malice, but due to genuine error or missed clues.
His key relationship is with Miles Edgeworth, to whom he is fiercely loyal. He defends Edgeworth against criticism and risks his career to assist him, including providing unauthorized access to restricted files. He also develops a cooperative, if sometimes strained, working relationship with defense attorney Phoenix Wright. Despite being on opposite sides of the courtroom, Itonokogiri frequently becomes an ally, sharing critical information and providing help during emergencies, such as when he assisted in a kidnapping case. He has a known but unspoken crush on fellow officer Maggey Byrde. He bonds easily with children, such as Pearl Fey and Kay Faraday, showing a warm and gentle side.
Throughout the series, Itonokogiri shows notable development. While he often serves as comic relief as a bumbling but well-meaning detective, he consistently proves his worth in critical moments, earning the trust of those around him. He demonstrates hidden depths, particularly in his technical skill with gadgets and machinery, a trait that has been present since childhood. He has built equipment for the police, and his inventions, such as a metal detector, have directly helped solve cases. In later appearances, his competence is more consistently recognized, leading to moments where his salary is finally raised. He remains a steadfast figure in the police department, balancing his professional duties with a personal code of loyalty and optimism.