Nagiko's aunt helps shape her early imagination by reading passages about beautiful things and explaining the significance of the ancient pillow book's anniversary. Later, after becoming a successful model, Nagiko hires a maid while exploring her desire to have lovers write on her body, linking domestic support with this private period of experimentation.
Onodera's devoted mother who remains in Fukushima during the crisis and witnesses the return of nature as a testament to her son's successful sacrifice.
Family member of Kafuka Ogawa, likely involved in the background of the psychiatric or institutional storyline.
Hideko Yoshida has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Otoko wa Tsurai yo with 1 titles. Signature works include Younger Sister, The Pillow Book, Neo Tokyo. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes