Young version of Ame in flashbacks of Wolf Children.
As a child, Arata is a recent transfer student from Fukui and an exceptionally talented karuta player. He plays with Chihaya and Taichi in a local karuta society, dreams of becoming Meijin, and tells Chihaya that she could become a great player. His return to Fukui eventually separates him from the other two children.
Creative student helping with visual layout and artistic direction.
A minor character in Tada’s handyman stories; no further details are supplied.
The childhood version of Arata Wataya, a recent transfer student from Fukui who plays karuta with Chihaya and Taichi in elementary school. Already a prodigious player, he dreams of becoming Meijin and recognizes Chihaya’s potential. His move back to Fukui separates the trio, though they promise to remain connected through karuta.
Amon Kabe has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2009. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Chihayafuru Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Wolf Children, Night Drifting, Hello! Junichi. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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