What types of relationships exist in Karate Cop?

Karate Cop features 9 relationships including Conflict, Social, Family, Professional — all analyzed by AI.

How are characters connected in Karate Cop?

The 13 characters in Karate Cop form a network of alliances, conflicts, and complex dynamics. Explore the interactive relationship map to see how each character connects.

Karate Cop (1982) Character Relationships & Connections Map

Name: Karate Cop
Genre: action, comedy, romance
Released: 1982
Rating: 9
Cast: Tetsuya Takeda, Hisayo Ariga, Kirin Kiki, Toshiyuki Nishida, Noboru Nakaya

Karate Cop (1982) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Hajime Katayama (played by Tetsuya Takeda) — protagonist
Martial arts master detective who solves murders and protects the innocent.
Hisako (played by Hisayo Ariga) — supporting
Deaf bathhouse attendant rescued and aided by Katayama during investigations.
Sumi Yashiro (played by Kirin Kiki) — supporting
Police officer assisting Katayama in murder investigations and field operations.
Asst Chief Fuji (played by Akiji Kobayashi) — supporting
Deputy police chief providing administrative support and departmental resources.
Investigative Chief (played by Noboru Nakaya) — supporting
Lead investigator coordinating major case operations and strategy.
Scam Artist (played by Toshiyuki Nishida) — supporting
Criminal mastermind orchestrating fraudulent schemes and connected murders.
Detective Mikami (played by Ken Takakura) — supporting
Field detective collaborating on murder case details and evidence gathering.
Neighbor (played by Kunie Tanaka) — supporting
Local resident providing crucial witness testimony to police.
Detective Tazawa (played by Shinichirō Mikami) — supporting
Investigative officer gathering evidence and conducting patrols.
Detective Sawaki (played by Fujita Okamoto) — supporting
Detective assisting with surveillance and suspect tracking.
Counselor Tanaka (played by Sakae Umezu) — supporting
Psychological counselor aiding victims, suspects, and police personnel.
Hostage (played by Mariko Endo) — minor
Civilian captured during criminal operation raising stakes.
Katayama's Birth Mother (played by Midori Hiro) — minor
Biological parent revealing Katayama's past origins and emotional backstory.

Key Relationships

Hajime Katayama → Scam Artist (conflict)
Hajime Katayama → Hisako (social)
Hajime Katayama → Katayama's Birth Mother (family)
Hajime Katayama → Sumi Yashiro (professional)
Investigative Chief → Asst Chief Fuji (professional)
Hajime Katayama → Detective Mikami (professional)
Detective Tazawa → Detective Sawaki (professional)
Neighbor → Hajime Katayama (social)
Counselor Tanaka → Hostage (professional)

Character Relationships in Karate Cop

Character Relationship Map: Karate Cop

Characters

Key Relationships