Lodger at Aunt's House

Student Lodging at Aunt's House

A student lodging at his aunt's house. He cares about the two siblings but is not protective.

Trivia

  • His name is not called in the film; it is only confirmed in the storyboard collection.
  • He has a quiet presence at the aunt's house and did not provide active protection.
  • There is a depiction of him diligently participating in labor service.
  • In the original novel, he is described as a student at a merchant marine school.
  • It is said that he tried to attract the attention of the aunt's daughter.

Alternate names

Lodger Student at Aunt's House lodger

Tags

wartime siblings lodger student aunt food-clothing-shelter Nishinomiya Kobe malnutrition protection

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A serious-looking young man wearing glasses.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reserved
Detailed personality
Due to his position as a lodger at his aunt's house, he cares about Seita and Setsuko but does not actively defend them, keeping some distance. He seems to participate diligently in labor service.
Keywords
  • reserved
  • sense of responsibility
  • observant
  • somewhat calm
  • polite
Talents
  • diligence
  • ability to view things calmly
Skills
  • labor service participation
  • adaptability
Motivation
To maintain his studies and position while living amidst the surrounding chaos

History

Backstory
Living as a lodger in his aunt's house amid wartime confusion and hardship. Although sheltered in a relative's home, he is not protective, contributing to the siblings' sense of isolation.
Debut date
circa 1967
Work title
Grave of the Fireflies
Media type
Manga

Kobe Air Raid

Significant event
Kobe Air Raid
Description
A major air raid that occurred around the time life at the aunt's house began, forming the background for the protagonist siblings' unfortunate circumstances.

Discord with Aunt's House

Significant event
Discord with Aunt's House
Description
Led to Seita and Setsuko falling out with the aunt's house and moving to life in an air-raid shelter.

Labor Service Participation

Significant event
Labor Service Participation
Description
As a lodger maintaining life at the aunt's house, he diligently participates in labor service, adapting to wartime life.

Relationships

Seita

Acquaintance

While living together at the aunt's house, he kept his distance and did not provide active protection or interference.

Setsuko

Acquaintance

Similar to Seita, he cared but did not provide active protection.

Aunt's House Residents

Aunt's House Residents: unknown

Media appearances

Grave of the Fireflies (1988 Anime Film)

Anime / Supporting

Released April 16, 1988

Grave of the Fireflies (2005 TV Drama)

Drama / Supporting

Aired November 1, 2005

Grave of the Fireflies (2008 Live-Action Film)

Movie / Supporting

Released July 5, 2008

Voice cast and creators

Akiyuki Nosaka

Creator name
Akiyuki Nosaka
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Bungeishunjū

Creator name
Bungeishunjū
Role
Publisher

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