Daikichi Kawachi (played by Kenichi Matsuyama) is a protagonist in Bunny Drop.
A corporate office worker who unexpectedly assumes guardianship of his six-year-old grand-niece, Rin. He sacrifices his corporate career by accepting a demotion to a labor position to afford more time with her, ultimately adopting her and transforming into a devoted father figure. Yukari Nitani (played by Karina) appears in Bunny Drop.
A working model and mother of Koki who becomes Daikichi's close friend and parenting ally, offering practical support and guidance as he navigates the challenges of single parenthood. Masako Yoshii (played by Mayu Kitaki) appears in Bunny Drop.
Rin's biological mother and a professional manga artist. She maintains an emotionally distant and ambiguous relationship with her daughter, rarely seeing her and struggling with maternal responsibilities. Yumiko Sugiyama (played by Atsuko Takahata) appears in Bunny Drop.
A nanny who advises Daikichi against sacrificing his personal life and career for Rin's sake, representing practical concerns about the sustainability of single parenting.
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Characters
Daikichi Kawachi
(played by Kenichi Matsuyama) — protagonist
A corporate office worker who unexpectedly assumes guardianship of his six-year-old grand-niece, Rin. He sacrifices his corporate career by accepting a demotion to a labor position to afford more time...
Yukari Nitani
(played by Karina) — supporting
A working model and mother of Koki who becomes Daikichi's close friend and parenting ally, offering practical support and guidance as he navigates the challenges of single parenthood.
Masako Yoshii
(played by Mayu Kitaki) — supporting
Rin's biological mother and a professional manga artist. She maintains an emotionally distant and ambiguous relationship with her daughter, rarely seeing her and struggling with maternal responsibilit...
Yumiko Sugiyama
(played by Atsuko Takahata) — supporting
A nanny who advises Daikichi against sacrificing his personal life and career for Rin's sake, representing practical concerns about the sustainability of single parenting.
A solitary office worker navigates the challenges of raising his grandfather's illegitimate daughter, transforming both their lives through sacrifice, community support, and chosen family bonds.
