Kaito Kid, known in Japanese as Kaitō Kiddo (怪盗キッド), and in English as Kid the Phantom Thief, is also translated as “Kaito Kiddo” or “Kid the Magician.” He is the protagonist of the Japanese manga series “Magic Kaito” and a guest character in “Detective Conan.” Below is a detailed breakdown of Kaito Kid’s information:
I. Basic Information
- Original Name: Kuroba Kaito (second generation), Kuroba Touichi (first generation, deceased)
- Birthday: June 21st
- Age: 17 years old (second generation)
- Height: 174cm
- Weight: 58kg in the manga, changed to 50kg in the anime
- Blood Type: B
- IQ: 400
- Occupation: High school student (second generation), Magician (first generation)
- Voice Actor: Yamaguchi Kappei (second generation), Ikeda Shuuichi (first generation)
II. Character Background
- Identity: The second-generation Kaito Kid is a student in Class 2-B of Koganeda High School and the son of the world-renowned and respected genius magician Kuroba Touichi. To uncover the truth behind his father’s death, Kaito inherits his father’s identity as the Phantom Thief.
- Family: Father – Kuroba Touichi (deceased), Mother – Kuroba Chikage (formerly an active Phantom Lady thief, now retired).
- Childhood Friend: Nakamori Aoko, a classmate who is unaware of Kaito’s true identity.
III. Character Traits
- Appearance: Wears a white tuxedo, a monocle over his right eye, and a cape that can transform into a glider.
- Skills: Proficient in disguise, voice impersonation, and escape techniques. Possesses exceptional intelligence and memory. Can mimic anyone’s voice without aids, making his disguises flawless.
- Style: Elegant in demeanor (especially towards women), humorous, gentlemanly, and occasionally mischievous.
- Principles: Never kills, often returns stolen items to their rightful owners or gives them to those in need.
IV. Crime Techniques
- Pre-Crime Letter: Sends a pre-crime letter to the target before each heist, announcing the time and target.
- Tools: Utilizes a variety of gadgets such as a magic card gun, flash grenades, gliders, and bugging devices to aid in his crimes.
- Method: Commits crimes with intricate and spectacular magic tricks, appearing and disappearing like a ghost, and toying with the police.
V. Relationships
- Main Opponents: Nakamori Ginzo (Aoko’s father, a police inspector eager to capture Kaito Kid), Conan Edogawa/Shinichi Kudo, Suzuki Jirou, Hakuba Kento, etc.
- Allies: Terai Kounosuke (official assistant to both generations of Kaito Kid), Koizumi Akako (secretly aids Kaito but is not accepted by him).
VI. Character Inspiration
- The character of Kaito Kid is inspired by Arsène Lupin (known as Rupan in Japanese), the gentleman thief created by French author Maurice Leblanc.
In conclusion, Kaito Kid is a legendary phantom thief character deeply loved by audiences for his exquisite magic skills and elegant gentlemanly demeanor.
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