Kenji Hagiwara is a supporting character in the anime and manga series 'Meitantei Conan' (Detective Conan). He was a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's bomb disposal squad and a close friend of Jinpei Matsuda. Known for his calm demeanor and bravery, Kenji tragically lost his life while attempting to defuse a bomb. His story has a significant emotional impact on Matsuda and Haibara, and his past is featured in flashbacks, highlighting his importance to the series' police subplot.