Koto-chan
Inai Inai Baa! 4th Generation Onee-san
An elementary school girl who served as the 4th generation Onee-san on NHK Educational's preschool program 'Inai Inai Baa!' from 2007 to 2011.
Quotes
- My dream was to become the Onee-san on 'Inai Inai Baa!'.
- After filming, I had the habit of falling asleep by touching my mother's arm.
- I also provided the voice for the Koto-chan doll.
- First time trying kite flying at the foot of Mount Fuji; I thought Wan Wan was running.
Trivia
- Grew about 45cm in height from her appointment until 2015.
- Co-starred with her mother in a Matsushita Electric CM during her childhood.
- Originally belonged to Central Children Talent.
- Changed her stage name to hiragana notation and obtained a nursery teacher qualification.
Alternate names
空閑琴美
くが ことみ
Kotomi Kuga
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- June 1
- Birth year
- 1998
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- During her elementary school days, she had shoulder-length hair, with a cheerful and bright expression as her characteristic feature. Later, her hair grew into long hair.
- Height
- 160cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Energetic smile during her tenure
- Shoulder-length black hair (during tenure)
- Iconic items
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- Stuffed toys (frog, rabbit, boar)
- Koto-chan doll
- Letters and notebook
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Energetic and lively during filming, while also possessing a spoiled side. As she grew, she cultivated independence.
- Keywords
-
- Energetic
- Lively
- Spoiled
- Honest
- Hardworking
- Talents
-
- Singing
- Dancing
- Acting
- Recitation
- Skills
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- Gymnastics
- Interacting with children
- Stage acting
- Motivation
- Her dream was to become the 'Onee-san' on a preschool program and entertain children with songs and exercises. Later, she also became active as an actress and achieved obtaining a nursery teacher qualification.
- Habits
- She had a spoiled side where she would fall asleep by touching her mother's arm after filming.
- Favorite foods
- Onigiri, Sweets
- Hobbies
- Singing, Dancing, Playing with stuffed toys
- Favorite places
- Foot of Mount Fuji
- Favorite colors
- Pink, Light blue
- Disliked situations
- Sleeping without stuffed toys, Nerve-wracking situations
History
- Backstory
- Born on June 1, 1998, in Saitama Prefecture. Began entertainment activities at age 2, appearing as a small child model on 'Inai Inai Baa!'. In 2007, she appeared on the program as the 4th generation Onee-san and served until 2011, then participated in 'Atsumare! Wan Wan Wanderland'. After graduating in 2015, she worked as a stage actress. Passed the nursery teacher exam in 2022, retired from the entertainment industry in 2023, and now works in childcare.
- Debut date
- 2003
- Work title
- Start of child actor activities
'Inai Inai Baa!' Onee-san Appointment
- Significant event
- 'Inai Inai Baa!' Onee-san Appointment
- Description
- Began appearing as the 4th generation Onee-san role from April 2007.
'Inai Inai Baa!' Graduation
- Significant event
- 'Inai Inai Baa!' Graduation
- Description
- Graduated with the March 25, 2011 broadcast, and also appeared in special events and related stages within the program.
'Atsumare! Wan Wan Wanderland' Appearance
- Significant event
- 'Atsumare! Wan Wan Wanderland' Appearance
- Description
- Appeared from 2010 to March 29, 2015.
Nursery Teacher Exam Passed
- Significant event
- Nursery Teacher Exam Passed
- Description
- Announced passing the nursery teacher exam in January 2022.
Retirement from Entertainment Industry
- Significant event
- Retirement from Entertainment Industry
- Description
- In July 2023, retired from the entertainment industry upon leaving her agency and now engages in childcare work.
Relationships
原風佳
Mentor
As the previous Onee-san, gave her letters, a notebook, and a pen to encourage her.
杉山優奈
Successor
The 5th generation Onee-san who succeeded the 4th generation.
Inai Inai Baa! Onee-san
Inai Inai Baa! Onee-san: leader
Media appearances
Inai Inai Baa!
Anime / Protagonist
2007年4月2日 - 2011年3月25日 NHK教育/Eテレ
Inai Inai Baa! Atsumare! Wan Wan Wanderland
Anime / Supporting
2010年5月30日 - 2015年3月29日 NHK Eテレ
The Happy Prince
TV drama / Supporting
2003年 日本テレビ
My Husband Can't Work
TV drama / Supporting
2017年7月28日 日本テレビ
Our Meal is Waiting Tomorrow
Movie / Supporting
2017年
Sayonara Yorupukki
Stage play / Supporting
2017年9月6日 - 10日 シアターサンモール
Matsushita Electric Industries (now Panasonic) Dry Laundry Machine CM
Commercial
Voice cast and creators
くが ことみ
- Voice actor
- くが ことみ
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Inai Inai Baa! 4th Generation Onee-san
- Notes
- Live appearance (human role)
NHK Educational Television
- Creator name
- NHK Educational Television
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Koto-chan plush toy
- Item name
- Koto-chan plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Inai Inai Baa! goods
- Item name
- Inai Inai Baa! goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular