Akiko — The End of Summer Character Profile

About Akiko

Widowed daughter-in-law living in Osaka with her son Minoru. She works at an art gallery and is considered for a marriage match with Isomura Eiichirou, though she remains hesitant about remarrying.

Akiko — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Setsuko Hara

Appears in

The End of Summer (1961)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Akiko — Family Aunt — Masao (Masahiko Shimazu)

  Aunt-nephew bond reflecting extended family care.

• Akiko — Family Sister-in-law — Hisao (Keiju Kobayashi)

  In-law connection bridging the Osaka and Kyoto branches.

• Akiko — Family Sister — Fumiko (Michiyo Aratama)

  Sisters separated by location but united by family duty.

• Akiko — Family Sister — Noriko (Yōko Tsukasa)

  Close sisters sharing daily life and family responsibilities in Osaka.

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