Himawari Nohara

Bright and energetic girl

Shinnosuke's younger sister in Crayon Shin-chan, an energetic baby who loves to play.

Trivia

  • Name was decided by public contest.
  • Likes handsome men and refuses injections unless from a handsome doctor.
  • Sometimes joins in brother Shinnosuke's mischief.
  • As a toddler, communicates by pointing without speaking.
  • Features strong natural perm with orange-tinted hair.
  • Possesses high intelligence and physical ability for an infant.

Alternate names

Hima Hima-chan Himawari Nohara

Tags

Himawari Nohara Crayon Shin-chan Toddler Little sister character Himawari Energetic girl Family Slice-of-life comedy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
September 27

Appearance

Overall appearance
Orange-tinted brown hair with natural perm curls. Red cheeks and a pouty face. Cute toddler-like appearance.
Height
About 65cm (infant equivalent)
Weight
8kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Strong natural perm curls
  • Pouty face
  • Soft and glossy cheeks
Iconic items
  • Yellow baby clothes
  • White bib with frog embroidery
  • Red baby clothes (original manga)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Energetic
Detailed personality
Curious and bold, with a preference for handsome men. Loves shiny things and handsome guys; has a self-centered side but is family-oriented, cunning, and smart. Gets along well with her brother Shinnosuke.
Keywords
  • Curious
  • Tomboy
  • Handsome men lover
  • Big eater
  • Self-centered
  • Cunning
  • Bold
  • Family-oriented
  • Highly intelligent
Talents
  • High physical ability
  • Tough reflexes
  • High intelligence
  • Eye for shiny things
  • Techniques to inflict mental damage
Skills
  • High-speed crawling
  • Situation assessment
  • Pointing communication
  • Sibling teamwork
  • Punishment (cheek pulling)
Motivation
To be cared for by favorite handsome men and collect shiny things. Maintain good relationship with brother.
Habits
Cries loudly until a handsome doctor administers the injection. Hates non-handsome doctors. Habit of hiding shiny things. Diaper excretion pranks.
Favorite foods
Pudding, Mackerel sushi, Milk, High-class melon juice, Adult food
Hobbies
Shiny things collection, Playing with brother, Baby crawling, Making various people fall for her
Favorite colors
Yellow
Person
Handsome men, Brother Shinnosuke, Mother Misae
Disliked situations
Getting injections from non-handsome doctors, Mother's corporal punishment and anger when in a bad mood, Boys of the same age or children (cools off even if affection is shown)
Disliked foods
Injections at hospitals of non-favorite doctors

History

Backstory
0-year-old baby born as the daughter of Hiroshi and Misae Nohara, and sister of Shinnosuke Nohara. Name selected from national public contest and decided through Shinnosuke's paper airplane play. Resident of Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture. Does not speak words, only babbles, but communicates via gestures and interpreters. Very curious and also a troublemaker.
Debut date
September 27, 1996
Work title
Crayon Shin-chan
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
"Baby is Born Zo" TV Special

Name Decision Story

Significant event
Name Decision Story
Description
The Nohara family competes with paper airplanes to decide the baby's name, and Shinnosuke's 'Himawari' wins, finalizing the name.

First Injection

Significant event
First Injection
Description
Pretends to cry on purpose to get a handsome doctor for the injection, but succeeds without crying under the handsome doctor's care.

Movie Appearance

Significant event
Movie Appearance
Description
In the theatrical "Glory of Yakiniku Road," pronounces the password "Kimchi" and is also depicted in a grown-up form.

Relationships

Hiroshi Nohara

Father

Father. Family-oriented salaryman. Father of Shinnosuke and Himawari.

Misae Nohara

Mother

Mother. Raises Shinnosuke and Himawari strictly yet lovingly.

Shinnosuke Nohara

Sibling

Older brother. Bright, energetic, mischievous kindergartener. Very close with strong sibling love.

Shiro

Pet

Family pet dog. Also close with Himawari.

Kasukabe Defense Force

Teammate

Himawari participates as a temporary member and deepens bonds with comrades.

Nohara Family

Nohara Family: unknown

Media appearances

Crayon Shin-chan

Anime / Supporting

First appearance in 1996 TV series

Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: Glory of Yakiniku Road

Movie / Supporting

2003 theatrical release

Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called! Me and the Princess of the Stars

Movie / Supporting

Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: Fierce! Counterattack of the Adult Empire

Movie / Supporting

Crayon Shin-chan

Manga / Supporting

Appears from volume 16 of original manga

Voice cast and creators

Satomi Koorogi

Voice actor
Satomi Koorogi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version and movies
Notes
Voicing from the first generation to present

Colleen Clinkenbeard

Voice actor
Colleen Clinkenbeard
Language
English
Version or series
Overseas version

Yoshito Usui

Creator name
Yoshito Usui
Role
Original author

Futabasha

Creator name
Futabasha
Role
Publisher

Shin-Ei Animation

Creator name
Shin-Ei Animation
Role
Animation Studio

TV Asahi

Creator name
TV Asahi
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Himawari Nohara Plush

Item name
Himawari Nohara Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Himawari Nohara Figure

Item name
Himawari Nohara Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular