Characters

Cat puppet owned by Shiro Nishi. Protagonist of the story written by Shizuku in the coming-of-age romance story 'Whisper of the Heart'. A noble cat-shaped puppet brought back from Germany.

One of the close friends and classmates of the protagonist Tsukishima Shizuku in 'Whisper of the Heart'. Nickname is 'Kinu-chan'.

Friend of Nishi Shiro and an elderly man who plays the lute. Appears as one of the regulars at the Earth Store.

Female teacher who kindly cares for students in the school infirmary at Mukahara Middle School. Wears braids and glasses.

Friend of Nishi Shirō and performer of historical instruments. Appears in the anime film 'Whisper of the Heart', playing tambourine, recorder, and cornett.

A large cat that Tsukishima Shizuku often sees, named by Seiji during the story, and also has aliases such as 'Muta' and 'Otama'. In the related work 'The Cat Returns', it appears as Lunardo Moon.

One of Shizuku's classmates who appears in 'Whisper of the Heart'. Wears glasses.

A third-year middle school boy aspiring to become a violin craftsman, Shizuku's love interest.

Shizuku's older sister and a college student. Strong-willed and energetic personality, handles housework, and is a reliable presence. Sometimes strict with her sister Shizuku but supports her.

Proprietor of the Earth Shop antique store and grandfather of Seiji Amasawa. A kind elderly man who understands and supports his grandson's dreams, serving as an important presence.

A male friend from the baseball club and classmate of Shizuku, who has feelings for him from Yuko. Oblivious to romance, he confesses to Shizuku but gets rejected.

Shizuku's father, a local historian working at the municipal library. Quiet and calm personality.

Shizuku's best friend, a kind and quiet third-year junior high school student. She is self-conscious about her freckles. She has a crush on Sugimura, but he is unaware of it, and she is a girl who worries but recovers quickly.

Yuko's father, a man arguing with his daughter. His appearances are limited, their relationship is strained, but there is no depiction of reconciliation afterward.

The protagonist of the story, a book-loving third-year middle school girl. Inspired by her encounter with Seiji Amasawa, she begins writing a story to test her own literary talent.

A delinquent living in Hill Valley, the primary antagonist who bullies Marty and George. Characterized by an intimidating and violent attitude.

A delinquent family that has been feuding with the McFly family in Hill Valley for generations. Centered around Biff Tannen, characters span from ancestor Buford to grandson Griff across a wide range of eras.

A violent bully in 1885, ancestor of Biff. Master of quick draw with a violent personality.

Female teacher from the 1880s and Doc's wife. After time-slipping, she falls in love with him and builds a family.

Doc Brown's pet dog in 1955, a loyal partner who accompanies Doc's inventions and adventures.

Marty's best friend, an eccentric scientist who invented a time machine using the DeLorean.

Marty's bad friend who is involved in illegal card trading in the future and tempts Marty into it.

Doc's beloved dog, who became the guinea pig for time travel experiments and was the first in the world to travel between the future and the past.

Marty's timid father who stands up to the past bully Biff and grows.