When you think of Detective Conan's heroines, you think of Ran. When you think of the Detective Boys' idol, you think of Ayumi. When you think of the heroines of the west, you think of Toyama Kazuha. Detective Conan has heroines and idols appearing in various places, but when you think of the idol of the First Investigative Division, it's of course Sato Miwako! The enthusiasm for her within the police station is even greater than for any other heroine. What is it about her charm that captivates the male police officers? Today, we'll introduce 10 characteristics of Sato Miwako!
Characteristic #1: Miwako Sato's Title
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Detective Sato's title is "Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division, First Investigation Section, Violent Crimes Unit 3, Detective Inspector." Incidentally, Detective Takagi, who is always with him, holds the title of "Sergeant." Being two years older, Detective Takagi is always the one being ordered around by Detective Sato, but in reality there isn't much difference in rank between them.
Characteristic #2: Miwako Sato is a total idol in the First Investigative Division
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Detective Sato's best friend is Yumi Miyamoto. And her junior colleague, Naeko Miike. In Detective Conan, there are other beautiful police officers besides Detective Sato. They are in the Traffic Enforcement Division of the Traffic Department, which is a different department from Detective Sato, but they often meet when they are involved in a case. However, the detectives in the First Investigative Division are avid fans of Detective Sato! Most of the detectives are devoted to Detective Sato and don't even look at anyone else.
She may look like an idol, but inside she's a tomboy
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Detective Sato may be popular for her beautiful appearance, but inside she's quite the tomboy. If the person is the culprit, he will perform a merciless back drop, and when Detective Takagi tries to ask for a homemade lunch, he misheard it as a "convenience store bento" and said, "Anything will do as long as it fills me up," asking him to buy one for himself as well.
Feature #3: After a Long Time, Detective Takagi and Satou Become Lovers
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The two never quite managed to become lovers, as they were always interrupted just before the two could finally get together. However, when Detective Sato came to visit Takagi while he was hospitalized, with the help of the Detective Boys, they finally kissed. And the second kiss was also initiated by Detective Sato... He kissed her because he thought no one would see, but it was clearly caught on camera and other police officers saw it.
Detective Sato and Detective Takagi's love scene infuriated fans at the police station!
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The fans within the police station have repeatedly interfered with the two. At times, they even resorted to large-scale operations, using radios and other means to stop the two from getting close. Then, a kiss between the two appeared on the monitor in front of them. And it was Detective Sato! Up until that point, I had been working together to rescue Detective Takagi, but I even found myself saying, "I wish he'd died."
Characteristic #4: Miwako Sato's Face Looks Just Like Sumiko Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi, a graduate of Teitan Elementary School, where Conan and his friends attend, is currently Conan's homeroom teacher. While her hairstyle is slightly different, her face is identical to Detective Sato's! Even his best friend Yumi mistakes him for the newly-changed Detective Sato, even when they're standing close together. Incidentally, Detective Takagi says of Kobayashi-sensei, "His way of speaking and personality are the complete opposite of Sato-san," which leads to Detective Sato pinching him on the cheek.
Inspector Shiratori, who mistook Detective Sato for Professor Kobayashi and fell in love with him
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You may know that Inspector Shiratori was one of Detective Sato's biggest fans, but his feelings for Sato were sparked by an incident from his childhood. A commotion occurs when a girl resembling Detective Sato tries to catch a high school student shoplifting at a bookstore, and during this incident, Inspector Shiratori falls in love for the first time...but he later finds out that the girl he fell in love with was not Detective Sato, but Kobayashi-sensei, and the two have now grown much closer.
Characteristic #5: In the movie, Miwako Sato is mortally injured while protecting Ran.
Characteristic #6: Miwako Sato, a Highly Skilled Detective
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To put it bluntly, the police are a pretty useless bunch. They're constantly falling into the criminal's traps and almost making a false arrest, but Detective Sato is a particularly talented detective. Not only does he have the ability to make quick decisions and take action, but unlike Inspector Megure, who doesn't seem to mind Kogoro's strange sleeping poses, he also pinches his face to make sure he's really awake.
Characteristic #7: Miwako Sato's Martial Arts Skills
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It's not surprising that a police officer would have some martial arts skills, but Detective Sato's skills are first-rate. She corners criminals with sharp joint locks. He also has exceptional motor skills, demonstrating superhuman athleticism by jumping out of a helicopter, jumping from a footbridge onto the roof of a car passing below while chasing a criminal, and jumping out of a moving car to chase after the criminal.
Detective Sato's sniping skills are also quite impressive.
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Detective Conan rarely features scenes of police officers firing their guns, but this is a rare scene in which Detective Sato fires his gun. He seems to be quite confident in his accuracy, and when Detective Takagi was held captive near a time bomb, he once used his pistol to cut through the rope and free him, rescuing him.
Characteristic #8: Detective Sato is the Silver Witch!?
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Detective Sato's beloved car is a Mazda FD, but it's this car that has earned her the nickname "Silver Witch"... The reason for this is an incident that occurred while she was frequently visiting Fuyuna Pass to visit a young girl whose family had been killed in an accident. The approaching car couldn't keep up with Detective Sato and spun out. When it drifted without pulling on the side of the car, it let out a horrible scream, which is likely why it was nicknamed the "Silver Witch."
Characteristic #9: Miwako Sato's first love was Lupin the Third!
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Detective Conan and Lupin III also collaborated in the movie, and Detective Sato's first love was none other than Lupin III! When he finds out Lupin is coming in the movie, he is assigned to arrest Lupin under Inspector Zenigata. He manages to handcuff Lupin, but then falls into Lupin's trap and is subjected to a comical "electric shock."
Characteristic #10: Miwako Sato's Father is a Former Police Officer
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Detective Sato's father, Masayoshi Sato, was a former police inspector who died in the line of duty 18 years prior to the story. Detective Sato carries the handcuffs he received as a keepsake with him as a good luck charm. Detective Takagi is aware of this, and when the criminal chained him to iron bars with the handcuffs, even though a fire was starting and his life was in danger, he managed to escape by shooting the handcuffs with his gun without breaking them, and instead removed the bars.
A true natural idol! Summary of Miwako Sato
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Detective Sato's charm lies in her naivety and insensitivity. The men at the police station are completely smitten with her. However, unlike the high school girls Ran and her friends, Detective Sato is around 28 years old and has the air of a mature woman. This contrast is also the secret to Detective Sato's charm.
