George Kojima is a member of the Detective Boys in Case Closed. He loves to eat, especially eel rice, and is much bigger and stronger than most first graders. He often calls himself the leader of the Detective Boys, but Conan Edogawa is the real leader. George is known for being funny and causing trouble, but deep down, he has a kind heart and cares about his friends. His most memorable trait is his huge appetite and his power to help in tough situations.
George Kojima is an unusually large boy for his age, weighing 40 kg.
He has a body that looks chubby and strong, and his head is shaped like a rice ball.
On the left side of his head, he has a small bald spot.
His ears stick out, and in the early episodes, his body looks even bigger compared to other kids.
He has short legs and a wide body.
His face is recognizable because of his triangular head and that bald spot.
George is cheerful and outgoing.
He is loud, has a rough way of speaking, and rarely uses polite words even with adults.
He often says things without thinking, and what he feels shows right on his face.
Sometimes he says mean or silly things by mistake, but he doesn’t mean any harm.
He is straightforward and quick to get angry, but he also laughs easily.
Despite being a tough guy at first, over time, George has become more of a funny mood-maker in the group.
He can be clueless and does not notice his own mistakes, but is quick to point out mistakes by others.
He is not good at studying and often mixes up words.
Even though he does silly things, he is honest and loyal, and when he realizes his mistakes, he feels bad and will apologize.
George Kojima attends Teitan Elementary School, Class 1-B.
He claims to be the leader of the Detective Boys, a club started by the kids.
Even though he says he is the leader, Conan Edogawa is the actual leader now.
George is very strong for a kid his age because of his bigger size.
He can carry heavy things and sometimes helps his friends with his strength.
However, he is not good at running or doing sports for long because of his weight; he gets tired quickly.
He has fast reflexes, and his big body sometimes helps him save his friends in dangerous situations.
George has a crush on Ayumi Yoshida, just like Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya.
He tries to act cool and impress her, like offering to carry her fishing gear.
He also admires pretty women and sometimes blushes or makes awkward comments.
He is easily embarrassed around Ai Haibara and finds her a bit scary.
George is close to Conan Edogawa and often calls him without honorifics.
He is friendly with everyone in the Detective Boys, and though he seems tough, he listens to adults when needed, especially Hershel Agasa.
He interacts a lot with Officer Takagi and sometimes helps him even without thinking about food.
George is a huge eater, especially loving eel rice.
He connects many things to food, and his appetite often leads to funny trouble.
He once made a mess with curry during one of Professor Agasa’s videos, making Ayumi angry.
In an anime-only episode, he was even kidnapped because of his love of food.
He tends not to learn from his mistakes and can be a bit of trouble, but he tries to make things right if he knows he did something wrong.
George has developed a shrimp allergy recently and complains about losing a favorite food.
He is known for shouting "Amazing!" at new buildings or vehicles in the movies, after which those things often get blown up, making fans tease that he can predict explosions.
His name was chosen by fans, and the true meaning is not known.
Comedian Yasushi Kawabata is teased for looking like George.
His voice actor is Wataru Takagi, who also voices Officer Takagi.
"My mom always said, even if you leave just one grain of rice, you'll be punished!"
Detective Boys and the Team
George Kojima is one of the core members of the Detective Boys, along with Conan Edogawa, Ayumi Yoshida, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya, and Ai Haibara.
He often claims to be their leader but is always overshadowed by Conan’s leadership and brains.
George brings strength and laughter to the group and supports his friends, especially during dangerous investigations.
Major Moments and Running Gags
George’s love for eel rice often creates funny and sometimes troublesome situations.
He sometimes lands the whole group into trouble because of his appetite, like spilling curry on Ayumi or getting kidnapped because of food.
Despite his tough behavior at first, George has a good heart and never bullies weaker people.
He is protective of his friends and can be brave in dangerous moments, using his big body to help rescue others.
He is very honest and will listen carefully when warned by Hershel Agasa or other adults, showing a respectful side.
Movie Scenes and Special Abilities
In the movie "Countdown to Heaven," George shows sharp observation by jokingly asking Conan and Ai if they are actually older than they look because they know so much.
He often shouts "Amazing!" when seeing big or cool things, and it became a tradition for those things to get blown up, making fans think he brings bad luck to buildings!
George is famous for making people laugh and bringing energy to every scene he is in.
Even though he is clumsy and sometimes causes trouble, his friends trust him and rely on his big heart.
His mix of strength, appetite, and loyalty makes him a memorable and loved character by fans.
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