Shisa
Character modeled after Shisa, a considerate figure embodying Okinawan culture
A character modeled after Okinawa's guardian deity Shisa, overflowing with kindness and empathy. Depicted working part-time at a ramen shop and striving to obtain qualifications.
Quotes
- Kibi Shisa, Ure Shisa, Yasa Shisa
- Make it work somehow!
- Master, I'll do my best!
- Even when drunk, I'll dance Eisa!
Trivia
- Shisa is modeled after Okinawa's guardian beast.
- Hard worker aiming for liquor qualification.
- Works as a shop clerk (apprentice) at ramen shop 'Rō'.
- Likes Okinawan traditional ingredients like jasmine tea and satōpanbin.
- Often performs Eisa dance.
- Apprenticed under Kurimanjuu, passionate about liquor qualification.
Alternate names
Shiisa
Caring Shisa
Guardian Shisa
Profile
- Species
- Shisa
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A character modeled after Shisa with a slightly clumsy yet richly expressive face. Gentle facial features that delicately convey various emotions.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Rich expressions
- Okinawan design elements
- Patterns on shoulders
- Iconic items
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- Ramen shop uniform
- Qualification certificate
- Sasumata (as a weapon)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Considerate and strongly empathetic towards others, with delicate emotional expressions. Hardworking and spares no effort in obtaining qualifications. Values Okinawan culture, loves festival dances and traditional foods.
- Keywords
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- Considerate
- Kind
- Serious
- Honest
- Patient
- Hard worker
- Liquor enthusiast
- Culture enthusiast
- Talents
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- Thoughtfulness
- Loyal to friends
- Cooking assistance
- Skills
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- Customer service (ramen shop)
- Liquor qualification acquisition
- Understanding of traditional culture
- Eisa dance
- Motivation
- Obtain liquor qualifications and be recognized as a super part-timer. Continue efforts for friends, balancing work and culture.
- Habits
- Expressions change richly according to emotions. Dances Eisa when drunk.
- Favorite foods
- Ramen (especially from 'Rō' shop), Satōpanbin (Okinawan traditional sweets), Jasmine tea, Steak, Awamori
- Hobbies
- Qualification study, Part-time work, Participation in Okinawan cultural events, Dancing, Cooking assistance
- Disliked situations
- Poor health, Failure, Noisy environments
History
- Backstory
- Modeled after Okinawa's guardian beast Shisa, reflecting Okinawan culture. Works part-time at ramen shop 'Rō' while aiming for liquor qualifications, depicted as loyal to friends and kind. Participates in festivals and enjoys traditional foods, cherishing local culture.
- Debut date
- 2020-01
- Work title
- Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute
- Media type
- Manga
Anime adaptation
- Significant event
- Anime adaptation
- Description
- Broadcasting started in April 2022 within Fuji TV's 'Mezamashi TV'.
Striving for liquor qualification
- Significant event
- Striving for liquor qualification
- Description
- Depicted in the story aiming for liquor qualification and apprenticing under Kurimanjuu.
Pajama Parties related
- Significant event
- Pajama Parties related
- Description
- Interactions and collaborations with the group are seen.
Support from important friends
- Significant event
- Support from important friends
- Description
- Overcomes various hardships together with Chiikawa and others.
Relationships
Chiikawa
Teammate
Cared for by Chiikawa when collapsed, deepening bonds as comrades.
Hachiware
Teammate
Worked together on weeding certification and subjugation.
Usagi
Teammate
Cooperated in the strange incident at the recycle shop.
Kurimanjuu
Mentor
Receiving guidance as master for liquor qualification.
Pajama Parties
Pajama Parties: unknown
Media appearances
Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute
Manga / Supporting
Started January 2020
Chiikawa
Anime / Supporting
Broadcast started April 4, 2022
Voice cast and creators
島袋美由利
- Voice actor
- 島袋美由利
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
不明
- Voice actor
- 不明
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Drama CD, games, etc.
ナガノ
- Creator name
- ナガノ
- Role
- Original author
動画工房
- Creator name
- 動画工房
- Role
- Animation studio
朝倉夕貴
- Creator name
- 朝倉夕貴
- Role
- Character designer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Writer
講談社
- Creator name
- 講談社
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Shisa mascot
- Item name
- Shisa mascot
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Shisa design T-shirt
- Item name
- Shisa design T-shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited