Utako Himekawa

Great Actress

A contemporary leading actress affiliated with the Ondine Theatre Troupe. Mother of Ayumi Himekawa, she strictly supports her daughter while being active in the theatre world. Formerly an inner disciple of Chigusa Tsukikage, aiming for the top of the theatre world.

Quotes

  • That's right, Maya. We are acting while wearing fragile, easily breakable masks like glass.
  • No matter how perfectly you immerse yourself in the role and think you're delivering a wonderful performance, it can easily shatter to reveal your true face.
  • Fragile and easily breakable glass mask... The one wearing the glass mask on stage is me...

Trivia

  • Despite being a great actress, she provides extremely strict guidance to her own daughter Ayumi.
  • Formerly an inner disciple of Chigusa Tsukikage, she suffered a major injury during her time as a disciple and retired from the entertainment industry.
  • She has strong professional ethics in acting and firmly believes in her daughter Ayumi's talent.
  • In the story, there is a scene where she encouraged and supported Ayumi during her visual impairment.
  • She is portrayed as a famous actress who won the Best Leading Actress Award at an international film festival.

Alternate names

Himekawa Utako Utako Himekawa

Tags

Great Actress Mother Ondine Theatre Troupe Theatre Rival Strict Glass Mask Mother-Daughter Relationship Tsukikage Theatre Troupe

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A beautiful great actress with an elegant appearance. She possesses a composure befitting her age and commands presence in the theatre world.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Dignified bearing
  • Confident gaze
Iconic items
  • Stage costume
  • Theatre books
  • Luxury jewelry

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Extremely strict, yet openly shows deep affection for her child. Possesses high professional ethics and continues to believe in and support her daughter Ayumi's talent. Maintains a steadfast supportive attitude even in difficult times.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Passionate
  • Maternal
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Polite
  • Guiding
Talents
  • Acting prowess
  • Knowledge of stage arts
  • Instructional ability
Skills
  • Acting coaching
  • Stage direction
  • Theatre theory
Motivation
To raise her daughter Ayumi into a first-class actress and have her reach the pinnacle of the theatre world. To continue shining as a legendary actress herself.
Favorite foods
Japanese food
Favorite places
Stage, Theatre

History

Backstory
Formerly an inner disciple of Chigusa Tsukikage, a great actress who aspired to perform 'Red Angel'. Currently, as the mother of Ayumi Himekawa, she strictly supports her talent while active in the theatre world. She wholeheartedly wishes for her daughter's growth and success.
Work title
Glass Mask
Media type
Manga

'Red Angel' Challenge

Significant event
'Red Angel' Challenge
Description
Aiming for the lead role in 'Red Angel' advocated by Chigusa Tsukikage, she strictly instructs and supports her daughter Ayumi.

Ayumi's Vision Issue

Significant event
Ayumi's Vision Issue
Description
When Ayumi experienced vision problems, she learned of her resolve and supported her through rigorous rehearsals.

Daughter's Rivalry

Significant event
Daughter's Rivalry
Description
Through her daughter's sharpening rivalry with Maya, she promotes the enhancement of Ayumi's acting skills.

Relationships

Ayumi Himekawa

Child

Her daughter, supported with strict yet profound love, strictly guided on the path of theatre.

Chigusa Tsukikage

Mentor

In the past, she was an inner disciple of Chigusa Tsukikage, sharing a master-disciple relationship and collaboration in the theatre world.

Ondine Theatre Troupe

Ondine Theatre Troupe: leader

Media appearances

Glass Mask

Manga / Supporting

Glass Mask (Eiken version)

Anime / Supporting

1984

Glass Mask (Tokyo Movie version)

Anime / Supporting

2005-2006

Glass Mask: The Girl of a Thousand Masks (OVA)

Movie / Supporting

1998-1999

Glass Mask (TV drama)

Drama / Supporting

1997-1999

Voice cast and creators

Masako Katsuki

Voice actor
Masako Katsuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA and TV drama (partial)

Hiroko Suzuki

Voice actor
Hiroko Suzuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA (as Utako Himekawa)

Kazuko Kato

Voice actor
Kazuko Kato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV drama (as Utako Himekawa)

Hitomi Tsukikage

Voice actor
Hitomi Tsukikage
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage play 2008 edition

Haruko Wanibuchi

Voice actor
Haruko Wanibuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage play 1988 edition

Masako Katsuki

Voice actor
Masako Katsuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1984 Eiken anime narration

Suzue Miuchi

Creator name
Suzue Miuchi
Role
Original author

Makoto Kunho

Creator name
Makoto Kunho
Role
Character Designer

Eiken

Creator name
Eiken
Role
Animation Studio

Tokyo Movie

Creator name
Tokyo Movie
Role
Animation Studio

Hakusensha

Creator name
Hakusensha
Role
Publisher

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