Isamu Kenmochi

Isamu Kenmochi (剣持 勇 Kenmochi Isamu) is a Tokyo homicide police inspector with unimpressive deduction skill who first met Hajime Kindaichi in the Opera House Murder Case. He is often the investigating officer on Kindaichi's cases and provides the official stamp of approval Kindaichi often needs to pursue his investigations. He believes fully in Kindaichi's ability.