Shinya Kogami

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Shinya Kogami (狡噛 慎也 Kougami Shinya) is a Special Investigator within the Suppressing Action Department (SAD) of the Foreign Affairs Operations Department. Prior to this, he roams Southeast Asia serving as a mercenary in foreign countries, like Shambala Float, helping oppressed populations gain autonomy. Prior to his sojourn, he is an Inspector within Division 01 of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Public Safety Bureau until the Specimen Case, then an Enforcer before his illegal actions against Shogo Makishima and his escape from the PSB force him into exile. He is a skilled detective, his ability to solve cases quickly making him a valuable asset to Division 01. As an Enforcer, he is subordinate to his childhood best friend, Nobuchika Ginoza, who is an Inspector and lead officer. Although the two often seem at odds, they respect one another's judgment regarding police work. Kogami is cool-headed and detached while working a case with sharp instincts and insight into the criminal mind. The way he deals with investigations leaves even the best Enforcers impressed and appalled, as he usually uses risky methods to solve them. However, despite his mostly serious personality, Kogami has a sense of humor and finds it amusing to tease rookie Inspector, Akane Tsunemori, especially about how she once shot him with a Dominator during her first assignment with Division 01.