Kikuko Harada
Grand master of the theater world, director and actress
Grand master of the theater world and director-actress. While recognizing the talent of protagonist Maya, she feels threatened by that talent.
Quotes
- That's right, Maya. We actors wear fragile, easily shattered glass-like masks while performing. No matter how perfectly we immerse ourselves in the role for a splendid performance, it breaks immediately with a little push, revealing our true faces.
Trivia
- Kikuko Harada is acquainted with Utako Himekawa, inner disciple of Chigusa Tsukikage.
- Feels threatened by Maya's rise yet acknowledges her talent.
- Involved in managing theater troupes and stages as theater grand master.
- Key figure in directing stages 'Ashita Grass' and 'Onna River' in the work.
Alternate names
Harada Kikuko
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Dignified middle-aged woman exuding the authority of a theater heavyweight.
- Distinguishing features
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- Imposing presence
- Commanding bearing
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strict
- Detailed personality
- Possesses high pride and strictness toward theater, yet has a maternal side that fairly evaluates and acknowledges talent. Harbors complex emotions toward the rise of protagonist Maya, perceiving her talent as a threat.
- Keywords
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- Strict
- High pride
- Keen observation
- Respected
- Theater passion
- Talents
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- Theater direction
- Acting
- Theater instruction
- Stage production planning
- Theater industry networking
- Skills
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- Acting instruction
- Stage management
- Talent scouting
- Stage direction
- Theater troupe management
- Motivation
- Maintain status in the theater world while guiding talented juniors and creating outstanding stages.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese food, Secret sake
- Favorite places
- Theater, Rehearsal hall
History
- Backstory
- Former theater heavyweight who once had a close relationship with Chigusa Tsukikage. Active for many years as director-actress, influencing numerous troupe members. Noticed protagonist Maya's talent early on while strongly sensing its potential threat.
- Work title
- Glass Mask
- Media type
- Manga
Casting Maya in the 'Onna River' stage
- Significant event
- Casting Maya in the 'Onna River' stage
- Description
- Impressed by Maya's talent while simultaneously perceiving her as a threat to her own status, casts her.
Past friendship with Tsukikage
- Significant event
- Past friendship with Tsukikage
- Description
- Deep friendship with Chigusa Tsukikage; formerly active as a central figure in the theater world.
Relationships
Chigusa Tsukikage
Past friendship; mutual respect as theater grand masters. Conflicts due to positions also evident.
Theater world
Theater world: unknown
Media appearances
Glass Mask
Manga / Supporting
Glass Mask (1984 version)
Anime / Supporting
1984年4月9日 - 1984年9月24日
Glass Mask (2005 version)
Anime / Supporting
2005年4月6日 - 2006年3月29日
Glass Mask (TV drama)
Drama / Supporting
1997年、1998年、1999年
Voice cast and creators
Suzue Miuchi
- Creator name
- Suzue Miuchi
- Role
- Original author
Suzue Miuchi
- Creator name
- Suzue Miuchi
- Role
- Illustrator
Related goods
Glass Mask Famous Scenes Karuta
- Item name
- Glass Mask Famous Scenes Karuta
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular