Twin witches who run the bathhouse and control spirits.
Kinjo's lover and the acting leader of the ninja clan. She commands the train massacre against Takeda and Racine but is killed in the ensuing battle, which deeply fuels Kinjo's desire for vengeance.
A goddess stationed at the Forgotten Things Counter who helps Mio recover her fragmented memories of Arata, which is essential for Mio to regain her 'desire' to return.
Aki is an older, blind forest denizen who lives in the mountains with the other local residents. Jeanne gets to know Aki during her search for the mythical herb vision. Aki is part of the mountain community that Jeanne encounters, helping broaden her connection with the people and environment surrounding her research.
Tomokawa's former lover and the mother of Yoko and Sukemasa. Described as grasping and self-centered, her emotional neglect and heartlessness push her children toward Tomokawa.
Elderly matriarch offering traditional wisdom and maternal guidance to younger members.
The bathhouse authority whom Chihiro must approach to obtain work. Chihiro is placed among the workers under the name Sen, while Yubaba later orders Haku thrown into the depths and discovers that the bathhouse has suffered heavy losses because of Chihiro's actions.
The sorceress aligned with Motofuji claims that Shinbei is her son and Motofuji's brother, and says their births arose from an old grudge against the Satomi clan. She insists that she and Motofuji cannot be killed by ordinary weapons and will always return. Shinbei confronts her before Shizu's shot defeats the enemies.
Guernica is a special android captured by a group of conspirators and restrained on a cot in a deserted warehouse. She secretes a reality-altering substance that causes Harima to lose his mind. When he reaches her, she sits up and blows dust over him; afterward, her body slowly disappears into dust as the story turns surreal.
A friend of Hisa from his hometown, Akiko visits him while he is developing his strawberry farm and is accompanied by Jill. Her visit connects Hisa's life in America with people from home and brings Jill into the story, where Jill and Hisa begin a romance.
Tae is Shinji’s grandmother. She initially resents his frequent visits and worries that he and Hibiki will not be able to endure the hardships ahead. When Hibiki writes to express her love for Shinji and ask for Tae’s blessing, Tae is moved by her sincerity.
The owner of a gambling house who harbors unrequited love for Kazamatsuri. Her attempt to assassinate him through poisoning tragically backfires, resulting in her own death.
Mari Natsuki has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Tora-san Series with 6 titles. Signature works include Spirited Away, Living City, The First Star of Happiness. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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