Tae Shimura

One of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho, a fierce woman

Shinpachi's older sister and cabaret hostess, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho. Usually cheerful, but when angry, she becomes so violently fierce that even men cannot handle her.

Quotes

  • Her unmanageable anger is Otae's true forte.
  • Everyone says Otae's tamagoyaki is dangerous, but she doesn't get discouraged.
  • The maternal side of the Shimura family is supported by Otae.
  • The strongest-willed among Kabukicho's Four Heavenly Kings.
  • Has the face of a cabaret hostess woman and the face of a sharp swordswoman.

Trivia

  • Otae is disastrously bad at cooking and always makes burnt dishes.
  • Called 'Onee-ue' by brother Shinpachi and 'Anego' by Kagura.
  • Played by Masami Nagasawa in the live-action movie.
  • Plays an important role in the story as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho.
  • Favorite is Haagen-Dazs ice cream (Bāgen-datsu).

Alternate names

Otae Onee-ue Anego Nee-san

Tags

Gintama Kabukicho Yorozuya Shinpachi's Sister Cabaret Club Four Heavenly Kings Fierce Woman Gag Manga Alien

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Beautiful girl with brown eyes and brown semi-long hair tied in a ponytail. Her facial features are gentle and beautiful, making her a highly respected figure among the women of Kabukicho.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Tear mole
  • Semi-long ponytail
  • Fierce expression
Iconic items
  • Floral-patterned kimono
  • Cabaret outfit
  • Kitchen knife
  • Ponytail ribbon
  • Haagen-Dazs (Bāgen-datsu) ice cream

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strong-willed
Detailed personality
Usually bright and cheerful, but when angry, she has an extremely scary violent side that even men cannot handle. Loyal to her comrades, righteous, and takes on the role of tightening the atmosphere.
Keywords
  • Violent
  • Caring
  • Emotional
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Family-oriented
  • Tsukkomi role
  • Reckless
Talents
  • Attractive beauty that draws people in
  • Resolute spirit
  • Strong mental fortitude
Skills
  • Cabaret hostess customer service skills
  • Swordsmanship
  • Cooking (tamagoyaki)
  • Leadership at street stalls
Motivation
Reviving her late father's kendo dojo and watching over her younger brother's growth
Habits
Disastrously bad at cooking and always burns the food, but insists she is good at tamagoyaki. No particular catchphrase, but scary when angry.
Favorite foods
Haagen-Dazs (Bāgen-datsu) ice cream, Sweets
Hobbies
Customer service at snack bar, Taking care of her brother
Disliked foods
Her own cooking, Failures in cooking she's bad at
Disliked situations
Her brother's failures, Injustice or betrayal

History

Backstory
As Shinpachi's older sister, she works as a cabaret hostess for her father's kendo dojo. Her father was a man thick with loyalty and humanity, and her brother Shinpachi inherits his will. Tae is feared in town as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho, while being kind and passionate toward her comrades and family.
Debut date
circa 2004
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga

Joining the Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho

Significant event
Joining the Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho
Description
Alongside Otose, Jirocho, Tae, and Saigo Tokumori, becomes one of the four who rule Kabukicho.

Working at Snack Smile to rebuild father's kendo dojo

Significant event
Working at Snack Smile to rebuild father's kendo dojo
Description
Serves as the breadwinner cabaret hostess at the snack bar for her late father, but encounters many troubles.

Shinpachi's growth

Significant event
Shinpachi's growth
Description
Watches over her brother's training and growth, sometimes providing advice or assistance.

Relationships

Shinpachi Shimura

Sibling

Younger brother. Has cherished him since childhood, family-oriented.

Ken Shimura

Father

Late father. Thick with loyalty and humanity, clumsy samurai. Lives carrying his will.

Gintoki Sakata

Teammate

Deep ties with Yorozuya through brother Shinpachi. Trustworthy comrade.

Kagura

Teammate

Comrades who tackle various incidents together. Called 'Anego' by Kagura.

Otose

Ally

Mama of Snack Smile. Fellow Four Heavenly Kings of Kabukicho.

Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings

Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings: unknown

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2004

Gintama (Anime)

Anime / Supporting

TV series started in 2006

Gintama Live-Action Movie

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release in 2017

3rd Year Z Class Gintoki-sensei

Novel / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Satsuki Yukino

Voice actor
Satsuki Yukino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Masami Nagasawa

Voice actor
Masami Nagasawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Related goods

Tae Shimura Figure

Item name
Tae Shimura Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Tae Shimura Acrylic Stand

Item name
Tae Shimura Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited