Mitsuha's grandmother and shrine priestess.
Shigeko is Yasuko's aunt and Shigematsu's wife. After surviving the bombing with them, she helps maintain the household and joins Shigematsu in trying to find Yasuko a husband. As a member of the exposed family, she also experiences a gradual decline in health after the disaster.
Miyori’s grandmother, whose countryside home Miyori visits during the cherry-blossom season.
Daughter navigating family expectations and safety.
The client who hires the Detective to search for her husband, a fuel-company manager missing for six months. She tells the Detective that her husband loved cars and had sold his shortly before disappearing, and describes her exceptionally close relationship with her brother. She disputes the Detective’s suspicions about what she and her brother may be hiding.
Jun's stifling yet doting parent. After Jun kills his father, she eerily calms him down and suggests disposing of the body. She later attempts suicide, leading to a struggle where Jun kills her as well.
Minor character involved in the Monster Wars conflict, likely an ally or civilian.
Brief appearance as a townsfolk or extra.
Etsuko Ichihara has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Mikogami Trilogy / Wanderer Jôkichi with 2 titles. Signature works include Horus: Prince of the Sun, Miyori's Forest, Black Rain. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
Related entry on Wikidata (Q11480046), public domain (CC0).
