Line #222 Characters/YoureUnderArrest


1	The cast for ''You're Under Arrest!'' is fairly compact, comprising of a few major characters backed with recurring extras despite being a relatively long-running series. Below is a list of characters with regular appearances.[[note]] The English dub covers only the OVA, 1st TV series, pre-2000 TV specials, and the movie. The 2nd and 3rd TV series were never dubbed.[[/note]]
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5	!!Main Characters
6	[[folder:Natsumi Tsujimoto]]
7	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_natsumi_8579.png]]
8	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/SakikoTamagawa (JP), Tamara Mercer (EN), Laura Orlázabal (Latin American Spanish)
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10	One of the two protagonists of the series, Natsumi is a police officer stationed in the Traffic Section of Bokutou Police Station. A friendly, fun-loving and easy-going person, Natsumi is also a very passionate officer who takes her work seriously and can be rather brash and impulsive when it comes to apprehending criminals, relying mainly on her instincts and near-superhuman strength to get herself through difficult situations. Her methods, while occasionally getting her into trouble with her superiors, serve as a foil and actually complement that of her partner Miyuki, leading many to describe her partnership with Miyuki as the "Super Combo".
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12	While Natsumi is shown to be infatuated with older men (such as the Section Chief or Inspector Tokuno), her attention shifted to Shouji Toukairin in the anime adaptation after his appearance, more or less making him her LoveInterest for the rest of the series.
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14	* ActionGirl: She and Miyuki are directly involved in almost every case in the series. The people of Tokyo even begin to refer to them as Bokutou Precinct's "Super Duo". And this is even more the case in the movie.
15	* AnimalLover: Shares this trait with Miyuki; in fact, she might've outrun Miyuki in their first meeting with each other if Natsumi hadn't stopped to dote on a cat she narrowly missed on the road.
16	* BadassBiker: Is among the best bikers depicted in the series[[note]] Ken and Daimaru are both better than her[[/note]], and she often puts her expert handling skills to good use in chasing traffic offenders, usually by cornering them with the help of Miyuki.
17	* BigDamnHeroes: Pulls off several, usually with the help of Miyuki.
18	* BigEater: So much so that when she was temporarily transferred out of Bokutou Station, the station cafeteria ended up with too many leftovers as the operators had gotten used to her ordering extra servings!
19	* BoisterousBruiser: She's an [[HotBlooded energetic]] {{tomboy}} with [[CharlesAtlasSuperpower super strength]], who's [[NoIndoorVoice rowdy]] and always up for some action. Except for when it comes to Strike Man.
20	%%* BoyishShortHair
21	* BrainsAndBrawn: The brawn to Miyuki's brains. She's strong enough to physically lift cars, and while she's not a full-on [[DumbMuscle idiot]], she's an impulsive woman who generally relies on her instincts.
22	* CallingYourAttacks: Is prone to this, especially in response to Strike Man's attacks.
23	* CharlesAtlasSuperpower: TO '''THE MAX!!''' See the EffortlessAmazonianLift entry.
24	* CoolBike: Her Honda Motocompo.
25	* CowboyCop: Shows shades of this, due to her brashness, [[DownplayedTrope although she is still generally rule-abiding]].
26	* CuteBruiser: People who do not know her are often shocked when she displays her near-superhuman level of strength, and it never fails to impress those who already know.
27	* DrivesLikeCrazy: While she is an expert biker, she tends to drive a car as if it is a motorcycle, leading to rather hilarious situations, to say the least.
28	* DubNameChange: In the French and European Spanish dub of the OVA's and 1st season, her name was Olivia, but the French manga used the original Japanese names and so did the French dub of the movie due to it being dubbed by a different company
29	* EffortlessAmazonianLift: In the ''"Run, Strike Man, Run!"'' episode, she hefted the Motocomp onto her shoulders and ran up a flight of stairs with it! A feat which left Strike Man [[Funny/YoureUnderArrest in awe of "her gluttonous biceps".]] While a later episode showed she's strong enough to physically lift parked cars and shove them out of "No Parking" zones!
30	* ElitesAreMoreGlamorous: Between the 2nd and 3rd season, Natsumi was stationed with the [=TMPD=] under the Special Assault Team.
31	* EmbarrassingNickname: Strike Man insists on referring to her as: [[InsistentTerminology "The Infamous Homerun Girl"]], which annoys the hell out of her. It eventually sticks, as episode 25 shows that even the media has begun to refer to her the same way.
32	* FairCop: Natsumi's been hit on several times, but only has eyes for Kachou and, much later, Toukairin.
33	* HeavySleeper: Is notoriously difficult to wake up, and is the major reason why she is almost always late for work.
34	* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Miyuki.
35	%%* HotBlooded: See the BoisterousBruiser entry.
36	* HyperactiveMetabolism: It's implied that her eating habits are the source of her immense strength. And in one episode when the station adapted changes that included a light eating menu, Natsumi suffered withdrawal.
37	* ImprobableAimingSkills: Downplayed compared to Miyuki, but she does have a surprising ability to throw things with amazing accuracy.
38	** Episode 21 shows she can shoot just as well in the traditional manner, where she's able to snipe an entire team of snipers from the Special Assault Team, with her first shot [[ScopeSnipe landing on the team leader's scope]].
39	* INeedAFreakingDrink: While not an alcoholic per se, she is still prone to getting completely hammered once she starts hitting the bottle, which has often gotten her in trouble at work.
40	%%* LargeHam
41	* LikesOlderMen: Natsumi's got it pretty bad for Kachou and hits on him at every opportunity, despite being nearly twice her age (though you couldn't tell by looking at him). And while her heart is set on Kachou, she isn't above flirting with Detective Tokuno either, who's almost 10 years older than she is and HappilyMarried.
42	* LovelyAngels: With Miyuki.
43	* MeetCute: Her first meeting with her new partner results in Miyuki pulling her over for ''reckless driving''.
44	* MotorMouth: Tends to happen whenever she's around the Chief. Her apology for being late for her first day of work is especially infamous.
45	* NoIndoorVoice: One of her defining characteristics, especially in the dubs.
46	* OneOfTheBoys: Right down to regularly competing with her fellow officers in arm wrestling contests, during her lunch break. And hadn't lost once, until Toukairin proved to be [[SpearCounterpart her match.]]
47	* RedOniBlueOni: Red to Miyuki's blue.
48	* RunningGag: Her chronic tardiness. To the point when she realized on one occasion that she actually ''ran out of excuses'' for being late for work!
49	* ShipperOnDeck: She and the rest of the precinct fully support the idea of Miyuki and Nakajima hooking up. They've have even set them up on dates to try to get things going between them.
50	* SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan: It's no secret that she's crazy about [[DaChief Kachou]] and flirts with him every chance she gets. Sadly, in episode 33, he reveals why he doesn't reciprocate her feelings:
51	-->'''Kachou: (aloud, to himself)''' "You're a good girl, Tsujimoto... [[ItsNotYouItsMe If only I were 20 years younger..."]]
52	** Her relationship with Tokairin does eventually become this. [[TheRival Although at first she sees him as an annoyance and is upset that he's able to match her in strength (and eating)]], she falls for him when she sees how committed he is to his duty to save people's lives.
53	* SuperStrength: In addition to the EffortlessAmazonianLift entry, Natsumi is able to act as the "emergency brake" for their patrol car, by opening the passenger side door and skidding her heels against the asphalt.
54	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: Tomboy to Miyuki's girly girl.
55	* VomitDiscretionShot: When she puked right at the inspector during a police station inspection.
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58	[[folder:Miyuki Kobayakawa]]
59	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_miyuki_4180.png]]
60	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AkikoHiramatsu (JP), Jo Ann Luzzatto (EN, OVA only), Juliet Cesario (EN), Rosario Zamora (Latin American Spanish)
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62	The other protagonist of the series, Miyuki is also a police officer stationed in the Traffic Section of Bokutou Station. Unlike her partner Natsumi, Miyuki is a calm, collected, and mild-tempered person, although she is equally passionate about her work as Natsumi. Not as strong as Natsumi, Miyuki prefers to use her intellect to solve cases. An expert in anything mechanical or electronic, she is the one who drives and maintains the patrol car which the duo uses. Coupled with her excellent planning skills, she forms a great partnership with Natsumi.
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64	Miyuki is the first major character in the series to have a definite LoveInterest, her colleague Ken Nakajima, although any romantic progress between the two of them is very slow due to their shy personalities.
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67	* ActionGirl: She's the other half of Bokutou Precinct's "Super Duo". While she may not have Natsumi's muscle, she's an excellent driver, [[WrenchWench an even better mechanic]], [[TheSmartGuy is highly intelligent, and a whiz with computers.]]
68	* AnimalLover: Shares this trait with Natsumi.
69	* BadassBookworm: She's a very intelligent woman who's good with machines, and while she doesn't have Natsumi's raw power, she's certainly no pushover.
70	* BadassDriver: Is more or less the best driver in the series, and consistently make use of her handling skills, augmented by her special customizations, to maneuver her patrol car in ways that shock unwitting traffic offenders.
71	* BerserkButton: Never ''ever'' harm "The Today" (her patrol car), or bad mouth it, and above all, don't tinker with it. [[BewareTheNiceOnes She takes that personally.]] She also doesn't like it when anyone steals from her.
72	* BewareTheNiceOnes: While Natsumi generally appears fiercer than Miyuki, even she admits that Miyuki is the scarier of the two.
73	* BigDamnHeroes: Pulls off several, usually with the help of Natsumi.
74	* BraidsOfAction: Of the single braid variety.
75	* BrainsAndBrawn: The brains to Natsumi's brawn. She's a very good mechanic, a computer whiz, and an excellent planner. Naturally, she prefers to rely on her intellect to get things done.
76	* ByTheBookCop: While she is usually a stickler for rules and regulations, she occasionally allows herself to bend some of them to get her job done.
77	** Her mentality is such that on one occasion when her superior forbade her to continue working on a particular case, she prepared a resignation letter so that she could continue to work on the said case.
78	* CannotSpitItOut: Despite it being common knowledge among her friends and colleagues, she still finds it difficult to express her love to Ken.
79	* CoolCar: Miyuki and Natsumi's Honda Today mini-patrol car, which Miyuki retrofitted with a larger (and then re-bored) dual-overhead-cam engine, a turbocharger and a nitrous-oxide booster.
80	** There ''were'' stock turbo Todays (distinguished by the air intakes on the hood), but they were still limited to 660 cc displacement to comply with the ''kei car'' regs. And they definitely didn't have overpressure meters.
81	* DubNameChange: In the French dub and European Spanish dub of the OVA's and 1st season, her name was Laura, but the French manga used the original Japanese names and so did the French dub of the movie due to it being dubbed by a different company
82	* EveryoneCanSeeIt: The whole damn precinct knows that she and Nakajima are crazy for each other and [[ShipperOnDeck fully support the idea of them being together.]] Except neither one can bring themselves to say it. Natsumi and the others have even set them up on dates to try to get things going between them, but to no avail.
83	%%** Even kindergartners can see it too.
84	* FairCop: Ken certainly thinks so. One notable time was the occasion she donned a red dress during an undercover operation.
85	* FeminineWomenCanCook: Is depicted as an excellent cook.
86	* GirlyGirlWithATomboyStreak: While she's a YamatoNadeshiko, she works as a policewoman and is a computer whiz and a skilled mechanic.
87	* HeroicBSOD: Is prone to these because she does not like change. She will often snap out of it when inspiration hits and she [[CopeByCreating finds a new project to work on]].
88	* HeterosexualLifePartners: With Natsumi.
89	* ImprobableAimingSkills: During times when she needs to display force, she will tend to make use of her vast collection of airsoft guns, which she is excellent in handling (such as shooting at a moving vehicle while she is driving).
90	* InterdisciplinarySleuth: Although she is technically a traffic cop, her vast knowledge and excellent operation planning skills is highly valued by her superiors, who occasionally assign her to handle cases outside her usual job scope.
91	* IWillWaitForYou: See the SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan entry.
92	* LovelyAngels: With Natsumi.
93	* MadeOfIron: Between herself, Natsumi, and Nakajima, Miyuki is the only one who ''never'' suffers any kind of broken bone or similar injury on the job. Even after she and another car fall off a cliff, she splints the other driver's broken leg before leaving to search for help. Other than that, the worst thing she ever faces is a sprained wrist.
94	* {{Omniglot}}: Official information mentions that she can speak English aside from Japanese, but the former is rarely used in the original Japanese voice tracks of the anime and game.
95	* RedOniBlueOni: Miyuki is the reserved one of the duo, as opposed to Natsumi's brash impulsiveness.
96	* SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan: She's already found one, it's just that [[CannotSpitItOut both of them are]] [[TwiceShy too shy to confess how they feel.]] In an episode of ''"Fast & Furious"'' (season 2), Ken comes close to actually proposing to her, though he chickens out at the last second. Miyuki understood what he was trying to say and tells him she'll wait for him.
97	* TeamMom: She certainly has her moments of this, being arguably the most levelheaded of the group.
98	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: GirlyGirl to Natsumi's {{tomboy}}.
99	* TranquilFury: Usually in the form of the silent treatment (with Ken), and twice threatening to resign in order to pursue a case on her own.
100	* TwiceShy: With Ken.
101	* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: She's deathly afraid of ghosts, monsters, and other unexplained phenomena in general.
102	* WrenchWench: Is one of the best mechanics in the series, and is responsible for the maintenance and customization of not only the mini-patrol car which she and Natsumi use, but also Natsumi's Moto-compo. Her abilities also extend to electronic devices and can often be seen tinkering on various gadgets in her free time.
103	* YamatoNadeshiko: She fits every single detail in one way or another. She's an AloofDarkHairedGirl in looks, soft-spoken but not a doormat, good at housework, and ''extremely'' dedicated to her mission and ideals... which revolve around her policewoman work as well as her machine-handling skills.
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106	!!Officers of Bokutou Station Traffic Section
107	[[folder:Ken Nakajima]]
108	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_ken_7811.png]]
109	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/BinShimada (JP), Marc Matney (EN), Alejandro Trejo (Latin American Spanish)
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111	A motorcycle patrol officer stationed in Bokutou Station Traffic Section, Ken is one of the best biker in the series, which enables him to stop most traffic offenders single-handedly. Strong, tough and handsome, he is popular among his colleagues in the Traffic Section and is good friends with most of them, especially with Miyuki, of which he has romantic feelings with. However, like Miyuki, he is extremely shy when it comes to expressing feelings and thus their romance progresses at a very slow pace.
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113	Ken is the only major character in the series whose family members make a regular appearance. His father is the former driver and local CoolOldGuy Daimaru, and his stepmother is a notoriously younger NiceGirl named Sena.
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115	* BadassBiker: Badass enough to earn himself the [[RedBaron moniker]] "White Hawk of Bokutou".
116	* ButtMonkey: More so than anyone else in the series.
117	* ByTheBookCop: Takes rules and regulations seriously.
118	* CannotSpitItOut: Often blames himself for his incorrigible shyness.
119	* CovertPervert: While he is portrayed as relatively pure-hearted, he is not averse to indulging in fantasies occasionally, especially when it involves Miyuki.
120	* ADayInTheLimelight: Receives a few, usually in conjunction with his father and step-mother.
121	* DubNameChange: In the French dub and European Spanish dub of the OVA's and 1st season, his name was Tanguy, but the manga used the original Japanese names and so did the French dub of the movie due to it being dubbed by a different company.
122	* FairCop: Miyuki certainly thinks so.
123	%%* GentleGiant
124	* HopelessWithTech: He is the one half of Bokuto Station's Low-tech Combi alongside Det. Tokuno, as Yoriko puts it, to the point he refers to Shift key as "Shaft." Thankfully, with Miyuki's personal tutoring, he can at least send mails now. [[spoiler: That he first uses to invite her to dinner.]]
125	* InterruptedDeclarationOfLove: In times when he finally mustered the courage to declare his love to Miyuki, something will invariably ruin his plans.
126	* MadeOfIron: This guy has taken more than his fair share of spills and accidents on his bike. Most of the time he's able to just get up and walk it off. In the anime he never has anything more serious than a broken bone.
127	* MaybeEverAfter: By the end of ''Full Throttle's'' final episode, [[StatusQuoIsGod he's no closer]] to hooking up with Miyuki than he was at the beginning. The closest he comes to saying it is during ''Fast & Furious'' (season 2), when he tries proposing to her, but gets coldfeet at the last second. Miyuki understood what he was trying to say and replies that she'll wait for him.
128	* RedBaron: See above.
129	* ScaryShinyGlasses: Subverted. Ken rarely removes his aviator shades, which coupled with his large size makes him seem scary. In reality, he's a big softy.[[note]] It turns out Ken is much scarier ''without'' his glasses. On the rare occasions he removes them on-camera, we see he has tiny beady eyes.[[/note]]
130	* TwiceShy: With Miyuki.
131	* WillTheyOrWontThey: Much of the series focuses on whether he'll ever work up the courage to propose to Miyuki, or even ask her out on a simple date. Sadly, despite having the support and encouragement of the entire precinct, as well as Miyuki reciprocating his feelings, he chickens out every time.
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134	[[folder:Yoriko Nikaidou]]
135	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_yoriko_2749.png]]
136	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/EtsukoKozakura (JP), Pamela Weidner (EN), Keyros Guillén (Latin American Spanish)
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138	Originally a dispatcher who is later assigned as a patrol officer with Aoi as her partner, Yoriko is an incorrigible gossip who likes to poke her nose in anything that happens in Bokutou Station, although her tendency to misinterpret events often lead to embarrassment and complications. As if to complement her habits, she is excellent in gathering data which turns out to be useful in cracking several cases. A cheerful but nonetheless clumsy person, Yoriko is not as active in chasing criminals like Natsumi or Miyuki, focusing instead on providing community service, though her extraordinary luck sometimes get her involved in cases which she normally avoids.
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140	* BornLucky: {{Zigzagged}}. See both TheFool ''and'' TheLoad entries.
141	* BrainyBrunette: While not quite as good as Miyuki, Yoriko's a whiz with computers and excels at gathering intel. The problem is, she mainly uses her talents for spreading gossip and setting up gambling pools around the precinct.
142	%%* CuteClumsyGirl:
143	* ADayInTheLimelight: She gets several throughout the series, which either focus on her incredible luck on the job, or her lack thereof when it comes to her love life.
144	* DubNameChange: In the French dub and European Spanish dubs of the OVA's and 1st season, her name was Anna, but the manga used the original Japanese names and so did the French dub of the movie due to it being dubbed by a different company
145	* FairCop: Interestingly, she seem to be able to attract middle-aged perverts and teenagers only, much to her dismay.
146	* TheFool: Is notorious for being extremely lucky at times, especially on how she became top of her cohort during her days in the Metropolitan Police Department Academy.
147	* GoodSamaritan: It's repeatedly shown that she'll drop whatever she's doing to help those in need, even if she's off-duty. From helping kids and senior citizens cross busy crosswalks, to making classroom visits to promote public safety, or simply picking up litter off the street. Yoriko has even received commendations for her commitment to public service.
148	* GossipyHens: Is the primary gossip-monger in the series, and is often BoundAndGagged by her fellow colleagues if she takes her gossip too far (or gets it wrong, for that matter)
149	* KnowledgeBroker: Noted in the BrainyBrunette entry and her character summation.
150	* TheLoad: Her luck can turn against her as well, leading her to situations which she is unable to handle and becoming a liability instead.
151	* OldMaid: She's fast approaching her mid 20's and still single. A fact which her parents berate her for (over the phone), during one of the later episodes. Prior to that, a class of highschool students made fun of her for the same reason, embarrassing Yoriko [[TryingNotToCry to the point of tearing up.]]
152	* NerdsAreSexy: She may be loveless, but she's far from unattractive. It's just that the ones who keep hitting on her or either too young to interest her, or ''[[DirtyOldMan too old]]'' to appeal to her.
153	* TheRival: In the eyes of her former classmate Chie she is definitely this, almost solely out of bruised pride due to Yoriko's aforementioned dumb luck streak.
154	* ScaryShinyGlasses: Is prone to this whenever she is up to something devious.
155	* SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan: With added pressure by her parents, since she's 24 going on 25.
156	* TenderTears: Yoriko is very sensitive:
157	** The car chase near the end of the final episode in season 1, culminates in a crash. When Aoi gets out, to check on the passengers of the car they were pursuing, the driver rolls down the window and shoots her. Yoriko radios Natsumi and Miyuki about the incident and tearfully asks them to catch the car thieves, for Aoi's sake.
158	** During the aforementioned class visit, she was explaining the duties of the traffic division, but was repeatedly interrupted by the students grilling her about her love life. Once it became apparent that [[OldMaid she was still single]], they began teasing her, embarrassing Yoriko to the point of the teacher reprimanding them for their behavior.
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161	[[folder:Aoi Futaba]]
162	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_aoi_1118.png]]
163	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/RicaMatsumoto (JP), Creator/AmyTipton (EN), Sara Pantoja (Latin American Spanish)
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165	A police officer who is transferred to Bokutou Station during the start of the 1st season of the anime adaptation, Aoi is a trans woman who discovered her gender identity while crossdressing as part of an undercover operation. Due to her past experiences, she excels in undercover operations, although being in the Traffic Section, her abilities are rarely employed.\
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167	An extremely feminine person, Aoi also excels in many traditionally feminine skills, such as flower-arrangement and cooking, which led Natsumi and Yoriko to comment that she is more feminine than them. She becomes fast friends with her fellow colleagues after they got over their initial confusion over her gender identity, especially with Yoriko who she is partnered with.
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169	In the anime adaptation, Aoi is depicted as an accomplished basketball player during her high school days and frequently employs her skills whenever she gets into action in the field. In the manga, her specialty was golf.
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171	* BewareTheNiceOnes: Please don't make this lady mad.
172	* ADayInTheLimelight: Receives a few throughout the series, usually centering on her gender identity, either [[PlayedForLaughs for laughs]] or [[PlayedForDrama for drama]].
173	* ComedicUnderwearExposure: Is a frequent victim of this; things get awkward whenever anyone sees her boxer shorts.
174	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the OVA's and 1st season, her name was Alex, but the manga used the original Japanese names and so did the movie due to it being dubbed by a different company, and an early Italian dub her name was Mila, and despite the European Spanish dub using the early French dub's name changes, Aoi (and a few others) kept her original Japanese name.
175	* FairCop: So fair, that she gains more suitors than the other women at Bokuto Precinct. Which usually leads to [[UnsettlingGenderReveal predictable results.]]
176	* FeminineWomenCanCook: Her skill even impresses Miyuki.
177	* IncompatibleOrientation: At least two episodes show that Aoi has accounts on different online dating sites, but it always ends the same: Whenever any of her online dates asks to meet in person and find out [[TransTribulations she's biologically male]], they call things off with her.
178	* LetsGetDangerous: Is usually so docile that makes people forget that she is still biologically male, which makes her displays of combat prowess during dire situations awesome.
179	* LGBTAwakening: Aoi's former police partner describes her as an undercover officer who "went native" after spending time crossdressing to act as bait to lure out muggers and gropers, coming out as a trans woman by the time the series begins.
180	* TeamMom: Unquestionably the most feminine member of the main squad and is usually the first to support them no matter what the situation.
181	* UnsettlingGenderReveal: {{Discussed}} several times during the series, particularly during Aoi's introductory episode:
182	** When the rest of the precinct first found out that she's trans, it created a dispute over which locker room she should use. They also didn't know how to address her (i.e. "male" or "female"), though Aoi understood and said she was fine with either.
183	** Likewise, each time any of Aoi's potential love interests find out she's biologically male, they're left feeling awkward about it. Though they're usually polite about calling things off.
184	-->'''Miyuki:''' "He actually looks ''better'' in a skirt..."
185	* YamatoNadeshiko: Fits practically all attributes of this trope (except having two "X" chromosomes), even more so than Miyuki.
186	-->'''Yoriko:''' "She's girlier than '''any''' of us!"
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189	[[folder:Section Chief]]
190	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_kachou_5040.png]]
191	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/IsseiMasamune (JP), Dave Underwood (EN), Sandro Larenas (Latin American Spanish)
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193	The section chief of Bokutou Station Traffic Section, addressed simply by his title ''Kachou'', is the direct superior of the protagonists in the series. A calm and gallant person, the Chief is fairly lenient of his subordinates and is willing to let them do as they please, so long as they do not neglect their duties as police officers. He is very proud of them and places great faith in their capabilities and is in return well-liked and respected by them.
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195	* ChekhovsGun: One episode has him spending a day off by making a trip to the TokyoTower to meet with an old friend, who fails to show up. Which is revisited in ''"The Movie"'', where his friend turns out to be [[spoiler: [[BigBadFriend the main antagonist]]]].
196	%%* CoolOldGuy
197	%%* DaChief
198	* ADayInTheLimelight: Not as many as Aoi and Yoriko, but one of his spotlight episodes has a major impact during ''"The Movie"'' (see the ChekhovsGun entry).
199	* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: Is only addressed by his title. Which is his [[HisNameReallyIsBarkeep real name]], [[PunnyName only in]] [[AlternateCharacterReading different kanji.]]
200	* ItsNotYouItsMe: Kachou finally reveals that he doesn't reciprocate Natsumi's feelings for him, because he feels he's too old for her. Though he admits (to himself) that he would've accepted, [[WhatCouldHaveBeen were he 20 years younger.]]
201	* OlderThanTheyLook: Despite being about fifty, he looks as if he is still in his mid-thirties.
202	* PunnyName: In the 2nd season, it is revealed his name [[HisNameReallyIsBarkeep is actually ''Kachou'']], albeit written with [[AlternateCharacterReading different kanji]].
203	* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: He's learned to trust Miyuki's hunches and will often provide leeway for her to follow up on them. At one point, going so far as to stake his career on Miyuki's judgement, when Senior Superintendent Arizuka questioned his decision.
204	* RedBaron: He's known as "The Lion of Bokuto Precinct" for his proficiency in Kendo. After Toukairin spars with him, he acknowledges that his reputation is well-deserved.
205	%%* TeamDad
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208	!!Other Officers
209	[[folder:Saori Saga]]
210	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_saori_4711.png]]
211	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/SakuraTange (JP, 1st season), Creator/MayumiIizuka (JP, 2nd season onwards), Megan Hancock (EN), Giannina Talloni (Latin American Spanish)
212
213	Initially a disaffected high school student with no clear direction in life, Saori became inspired by Natsumi and Miyuki after a chance encounter with them and aspired to be a police officer thereafter. She succeeded and joined the Traffic Section in Bokutou Station during the start of the 2nd season. An energetic and enthusiastic person, Saori was initially disappointed when the Traffic Section did not live up to her expectations, although she quickly got over that when she realised that police officers are still humans after all and that their work is indeed generally mundane. Nevertheless, she remains very serious about her work and looks up upon Natsumi and Miyuki as her role models.
214	::
215	Saori was transferred out of Bokutou Station by the 3rd season (''Full Throttle''), and is currently working with the anti-cyber crime unit in Jouhoku Station.
216	-----
217	* AlliterativeName: '''S'''aori '''S'''aga.
218	* AscendedExtra: From a [[{{Joshikousei}} high school student]] who appears infrequently in the 1st season to a police officer with regular appearances in the 2nd season, and mind you this only occurs in the anime, she a minor character at best in the manga.
219	* ByTheBookCop: She's a stickler for following proper procedure ''about everything''. But she eventually shapes up to become an outstanding officer as a result and, eventually, transfers from Bokuto with a glowing service record.
220	* DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife: Initially during her introduction in the series. She got better with the help of Natsumi and Miyuki.
221	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the 1st season, her name was Élodie, however the French translation of the manga kept the Japanese names.
222	%%* FairCop
223	* {{Fangirl}}: Of both Miyuki and Natsumi, who inspired her to follow in their footsteps by becoming a traffic patrol officer.
224	* GenkiGirl: Remains so throughout the series.
225	%%* NaiveNewcomer
226	* OhCrap: She gets an epic one when Miyuki tells her to "Take the wheel!" during her first assignment.
227	* PutOnABus: She did make a [[TheBusCameBack guest appearance]] in ''Full Throttle'', though.
228	[[/folder]]
229
230	[[folder:Shouji Toukairin]]
231	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_toukairin_3809.png]]
232	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/TomokazuSeki (JP), Cullen Moss (EN), Carlos Carvajal (Latin American Spanish)
233
234	A mountain rescue specialist from Toyama Prefectural Police, Shouji is a senior police officer who made his first appearance late in the 1st season when he got involved in the Tokyo Tower incident and was later temporarily assigned to Bokutou Station as a rescue instructor. A handsome and laid-back person, he had a friendly rivalry with Natsumi once it became apparent that he is the only person capable of surpassing her in terms of strength and appetite, which eventually blossomed into love.
235	::
236	His passion for mountain climbing and the nature of his work meant that he is often on the move, although he will provide useful assistance whenever he is in or around Bokutou Station.
237	-----
238	* TheAce: The reason why Natsumi initially disliked him.
239	* BigEater: Which often results in eating competitions with Natsumi.
240	* CanonForeigner: Only appears in the anime adaptation.
241	* CommutingOnABus: Appears in barely a quarter of all episodes, though he will always provide some form of assistance whenever he appears, inadvertently or otherwise.
242	* ADayInTheLimelight: Tends to hog the limelight during his appearances.
243	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the 1st season, his name was Frank, this isn't the case with the movie due to it being dubbed by a different company, and despite the European Spanish dub using the early French dub's name changes, he kept his Japanese name
244	%%* FairCop
245	* FriendToAllLivingThings: Is excellent at handling and taming animals.
246	* PutOnABus: See the WhatHappenedToTheMouse entry.
247	* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Bananas.
248	* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Toukairin's last appearance, excluding ''"The Movie"'', is during one of the later episodes of ''"Fast & Furious"'' (season 2). After that, he's not seen anymore, but gets a brief mention in one of the last episodes of ''Full Throttle'' (season 3).
249	[[/folder]]
250
251	[[folder:Detective Inspector Tokuno]]
252	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_tokuno_1064.png]]
253	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/IkuyaSawaki (JP), Joe Gallison (EN)
254
255	A senior detective stationed in the Criminal Investigation Section of Bokutou Station, Inspector Tokuno is good friends with the section chief of the Traffic Section and will often stop by the Traffic Section, either to visit the chief or to request for logistical assistance in whatever cases he is handling at the moment. Like the chief, Inspector Tokuno recognizes the capabilities of Natsumi and Miyuki and is generally willing to allow them to participate in cracking his ongoing cases.
256
257	He is the only police officer in Bokutou Station known to be married.
258	-----
259	* BigDamnHeroes: Pulls off one when he saves Miyuki and Ken from a knife maniac.
260	%%* CoolOldGuy
261	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the OVA's and 1st season, his name was Inspecteur Hamilton, but not in the French translation of the manga or the movie since that was dubbed by a different company
262	* EyesAlwaysShut: His eyes are usually shut.
263	* OnlyOneName: His full name is never revealed.
264	%%* ReasonableAuthorityFigure:
265	%%* RecurringCharacter
266	[[/folder]]
267
268	[[folder:Takao Arizuka]]
269	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_arizuka_7232.png]]
270	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/TakeshiWatabe (JP), Jason Quick (EN), Marco Antonio Espina (Latin American Spanish)
271
272	An officer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters in charge of conducting inspections in every station under its jurisdiction, Senior Superintendent Arizuka is feared by station chiefs and their subordinates alike for the thoroughness of his inspections, which earned him the nickname "King of Hades". In reality however, he proves to be willing to overlook minor infractions of regulations among police officers as long as they display actual performance. In particular, he became impressed by Bokutou Station after witnessing the performance of its officers and would occasionally recommend it to handle cases which are usually outside its jurisdiction.
273	-----
274	%%* DaChief
275	* InternalAffairs: Of the more sympathetic variety.
276	* ReasonableAuthorityFigure:
277	** While he is extremely strict in his evaluations, he is nonetheless right with every infraction that he calls out. [[spoiler: He also recognizes that the Bokutou Precinct's Officers, while sloppy, are nonetheless good at their jobs.]]
278	** [[spoiler: He's willing to break the rules themselves if he deems a threat serious enough. When Kachou asked for 150 police cars to blockade the roads (to catch some renegade cops) but could only get 100, Arizuka ended up putting his own career on the line to get him a full 200 by lying to headquarters. He also breaks protocol and tells the officers to use civilian phone lines, as the renegade cops were using their own radio system to spy on them.]]
279	* RecurringCharacter: Usually when he shows up, things get serious. [[ComicallySerious Sometimes this is used to comedic effect]].
280	* RedBaron: He's referred to as the "King of Hades" for conducting surprise inspections and issuing harsh reprimands to precincts that don't measure up to standards.
281	* ScaryShinyGlasses: His glasses have a tendency to shine whenever he is in his inspection mode.
282	[[/folder]]
283
284	[[folder:Kaoruko Kinoshita]]
285	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_kinoshita_8044.png]]
286	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/YoshikoSakakibara (JP), Sheila Brothers (EN)
287
288	Another officer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, Assistant Inspector Kinoshita usually appears in Bokutou Station to relay information on cases or orders from the headquarters. Like Senior Superintendent Arizuka, she appears as a cold and no-nonsense officer who adheres strongly to rules and regulations, although it is just simply her way of taking her work seriously and she is sincerely concerned about the well-being of the officers under her.
289	-----
290	* AlliterativeName: '''K'''aoruko '''K'''inoshita.
291	%%* ByTheBookCop
292	* CanonForeigner: Only appears in the anime
293	* DefrostingIceQueen: Her demeanor noticeably mellowed after several interactions with Bokutou Station.
294	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the 1st season, her name was Claudia, but not in the the movie since that was dubbed by a different company
295	* FairCop: Is mentioned to have participated in a Color Guard Parade during her younger days before.
296	%%* ReasonableAuthorityFigure
297	[[/folder]]
298
299	[[folder:Chie Sagamiono]]
300	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/51060.jpg]]
301	->'''Voiced by:''' Michiko Neya (JP), Courtney Wright (EN), Viviana Navarro (Latin American Spanish)
302
303	The only daughter of the rich Sagamiono family, Chie entered the Metropolitan Police Department Academy in hopes of winning a suitable, preferably rich, husband and making herself a bit more popular to society, earning questions from some of the officers as to why a rich girl would join the police force. She had lost her chance to graduate on top of her class when Yoriko earned it via luck, marking her as Chie's rival.
304	::
305	The two had been at odds with each others from catching crooks in a contest, to playing wargames to a Color Guard parade contest.
306	----
307
308	* AlwaysSecondBest: Ended up being this to Yoriko during her academy days, by pure luck. She's ''very'' bitter about it.
309	* CompetitionFreak: Usually with Yoriko. It inevitably leads to the rest of the gang getting swept up in their one-sided rivalry.
310	* CoolCar: She uses her family's financial position to use a modified Porsche 911 outfitted with sirens and a radio for police use. It was donated by the Sagamionos to the unnamed precient where Chie works in.
311	* DeathGlare: Usually sports a condescending scowl in the presence of others.
312	* FemmeFatale: In her introductory episode, she cites the trope as part of her intent to raise her appeal.
313	* ItsAllAboutMe: Very much so. She isn't above flaunting her prominent social status in having attained her lofty position among the ranks, and her ego is easily bruised by Yoriko's dumb luck streak; thus she is always seeking to prove herself the better officer for it.
314	* MRSDegree: While she's a fairly competent police officer, her only reason to become one is to be more attractive for a potential husband.
315	* PyrrhicVictory: Every single one of her appearances ends this way: she manages to beat Yoriko in their competitions, yet Yoriko ends up getting a bigger prize later.
316	* RichBitch: She's not a malicious person ''per se'', just too competitive and arrogant for her own good.
317	* TheRival: Mostly PlayedForLaughs, she sees herself as this to Yoriko.
318	* SecondPlaceIsForLosers: She firmly believes this, which is why she has a very big chip on her shoulder over Yoriko.
319	[[/folder]]
320
321	!!Civilians
322	[[folder:Daimaru Nakajima]]
323	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_daimaru_6795.png]]
324	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/TakeshiAono (JP), Marc Matney (EN)
325
326	The father of Ken, Daimaru is a motorcycle enthusiast who still regularly rides his bike with great skill despite being in his mid-sixties and having a bad eye. During the 1st season, he moved to Tokyo to open a motorcycle shop and to stay closer to Ken. When he first met Natsumi and Miyuki, he initially thought Natsumi was Ken's LoveInterest until he realized that Miyuki was the better choice. A widower, he met Sena Wakabayashi during one of his biking trips and became romantically involved with her and eventually married her.
327
328	He currently runs a motorcycle shop named "Zapper" with Sena in Sumida Ward where Bokutou Station is located.
329	-----
330	* BadassBiker: Is the person responsible for teaching Ken his motorcycle skills, after all.
331	%%* CoolOldGuy
332	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the 1st season, his name was Robert, but not in the French translation of the manga
333	* EyeScream: [[spoiler:Happened to Daimaru in the past, and it's the reason why he retired from competitive racing. An episode in the first season is dedicated to him finding his old mechanic, who considered this as MyGreatestFailure, and helping him out.]]
334	* MayDecemberRomance: There is an over forty-year age difference between him and Sena.
335	* StrongFamilyResemblance: It's easy to see where Ken got his huge size and his trademark sunglasses.
336	[[/folder]]
337
338	[[folder:Sena Nakajima, née Wakabayashi]]
339	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_sena_6109.png]]
340	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HirokoKonishi (1st season), Creator/FumikoOrikasa (2nd season onwards), Ashley [=McDaid=] (EN), Francisca Tapia (Latin American Spanish)
341
342	A sports car enthusiast who enjoys driving along coastal highways, Sena met Daimaru on one such trip and became attracted to him and eventually married him. She is genuinely concerned about the well-being of her step-son Ken – whom she is six years younger than – and strove to make a good impression with him during their initial meeting. She quickly detected the relationship between Ken and Miyuki and will often attempt to further their relationship.
343
344	She currently runs the "Zapper" motorcycle shop with Daimaru.
345	-----
346	* CoolCar: Her Lotus Super Seven.
347	* DubNameChange: In the French dub of the 1st season, her name was Geena, but not in the French translation of the manga.
348	* MamaBear: She takes her role as stepmom to Kenny ''very'' seriously, often bordering on MyBelovedSmother during their first few meetings. Despite his initial reservations, Ken quickly warms up to her.
349	* MayDecemberRomance: She is ''younger'' than Ken! It's actually touched upon in her first episode, as Ken at first had huge problems about it (he liked Sena as a person but couldn't see her as a possible stepmom) and it takes him a short while to warm up to her.
350	* NotWhatItLooksLike: Frequently invokes this on her step-son, since being his legal stepmom she feels the need to take care of him from time to time. This includes showing up in his apartment unannounced and acting like a housewife. Unfortunately, due to her age, she's frequently mistaken for his girlfriend.
351	* ShipperOnDeck: She frequently talks about wanting grandchildren in the first season, and makes no attempts at hiding ''who'' she wants them from (aside from Ken). She's also not above Yoriko-esque levels of shenanigans at times and often joins in on Natsumi and Yoriko's latest plots to get Ken and Miyuki together.
352	* SupremeChef: She is quite a talented cook, often cooking enough for a party of ten.
353	* WrenchWench: A given, considering who she's married to.
354	[[/folder]]
355
356	[[folder:"Fox" Monk]]
357	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_oshou_1435.png]]
358	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/KinryuArimoto (JP), Michael Way (EN), Omar López (Latin American Spanish)
359
360	A former police officer turned Shinto priest[[labelnote:*]]Technically, "oshou" means ''Buddhist'' monk or priest, but his shrine is undeniably Shinto.[[/labelnote]], he manages a shrine in Sumida Ward and still keeps in contact with the officers in Bokutou Station, offering friendly advice or assistance when needed. Incidentally, he is the uncle of the Traffic Section Chief, Kachou.
361	-----
362	* BadassDriver: Is probably the only driver in the series who managed to outmanoeuvre Miyuki.
363	%%* CoolCar: His Mini.
364	%%* CoolOldGuy
365	* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: Is only addressed as ''Oshou-san'', or Mister Monk. Even "Fox" is just a codename he adopts.
366	%%* EyesAlwaysShut
367	%%* NoNameGiven
368	%%* RecurringExtra
369	[[/folder]]
370
371	[[folder:Strike Man]]
372	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_strike_man_449.png]]
373	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HideyukiHori (JP), Jason Hatfield (EN)
374
375	A costumed self-proclaimed defender of justice, Strike Man often loiters around Sumida Ward, using baseball-related items to exact his brand of "justice" against (generally) minor violators of law, such as humiliating people who litter on streets or deflating tires of illegally parked vehicles. The police in Bokutou Station generally sees him as a nuisance as he tends to obstruct their duties. He has a certain fixation with Natsumi after she repeatedly "defeated" him by deflecting his baseball attacks, and calls her "Home-Run Girl" as a result.
376	-----
377	* AscendedExtra: He shows up more often in the anime than he does in the manga.
378	* CallingYourAttacks: From pitching balls to puncturing tires of illegally parked cars with his screwdriver.
379	* DefeatMeansRespect: Lampshaded in the 25th episode (''"Run Strike Man, Run!"'') when he proudly declares himself to be Natsumi's nemesis, after witnessing her run up a flight of stairs [[CharlesAtlasSuperpower while carrying her motocomp on her shoulders.]]
380	* DramaticHighPerching: Often seen standing dramatically atop telephone poles, though he's just as content to stand atop vending machines and the like.
381	* DramaticWind: Parodied in one of his appearances, where the wind is generated by a ''mini electric fan''.
382	* DubNameChange: Referred to as just Strike in the French dub of the 1st season, but not in the French translation of the manga and is called Striker in the Catalan dub
383	* GiverOfLameNames: His attacks are prone to have ridiculously complicated names that even he himself cannot remember.
384	* ImprobableWeaponUser: His arsenal gets more and more bizarre with each appearance, climaxing with spiked baseballs.
385	* LargeHam: All of his lines are delivered in over-the-top, bombastic fashion; often for comedic effect.
386	* NoNameGiven: His true identity is never revealed.
387	* RecurringExtra: His occasional appearances tend to escalate into bigger cases.
388	* SomethingPerson: The self-proclaimed "Strike Man".
389	* UnknownRival: He becomes fixated on one-upping Natsumi, whom he dubs as his arch nemesis, "Homerun Girl". Natsumi couldn't care less, she just wishes he'd stop making extra work for her and Miyuki.
390	* VigilanteMan: Saw himself as such, though the rest of the cast just views him as a nuisance.
391	[[/folder]]
392
393	[[folder:Scooter Mama]]
394	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yua_gentsuki_obasan_855.png]]
395	->'''Voiced by:''' Wakako "Creator/{{Kujira}}" Matsumoto (JP), Brian Keith Bolick (EN), Carmen Disa Gutiérrez (Latin American Spanish)
396
397	A middle-aged lady who is often seen riding a 50cc motor scooter, the Scooter Mama is obsessed with sales and discounts and will use every method to reach her desired stores, even if it means flouting every traffic regulation in the book, much to the annoyance of the officers in the Traffic Section, who calls her "Bokutou's specialty".
398	-----
399	* AscendedExtra: She only appeared 4 times in the manga, the anime gave her more appearances.
400	* CrossdressingVoice: In the English dub, she is played – ''very'' obviously – by a man.
401	* ADayInTheLimelight: Her introductory episode is focused on her scooter getting stolen, and she practically forces Natsumi and Miyuki (much to their chagrin) to get it back.
402	* EarlyBirdCameo: She actually appeared a couple of times before her introductory episode.
403	* TheDeterminator: Even arrest will not stop her for long.
404	* IAmSong: Sings a version during her introductory episode.
405	* NoNameGiven: Her name is never revealed.
406	* RecurringExtra: Appears from time to time, usually as a background character.
407	* ScrewPolitenessImASenior: Defends her actions by claiming that having a riding licence is sufficient enough.
408	* VerbalTic: Often ends sentences with ''zamasu'' (a variation of ''desu'' which connotes a condescending attitude) or ''zamasu yo''.
409	[[/folder]]
410
411	[[folder:Yuta, Sho and Maho]]
412	3 children who Natsumi and Miyuki occasionally encounter on during their daily patrol.
413	-----
414	%%* ChildrenAreInnocent
415	* ComicBookTime: Averted in their case as they appear to be the only characters to age between seasons.
416	* ADayInTheLimeLight: Maho gets two, one where the officers help find her cat and another where she's traumatized by a burglar who dressed up as Santa Claus to rob her family's house.
417	* RecurringExtra: They appear every now and then, usually when Natsumi and Miyuki are out patrolling.
418	[[/folder]]

Context Characters / YoureUnderArrest