Rina-chan
2nd generation big sister of Inai Inai Baa!
An elementary school girl who served as the big sister on NHK Educational TV's preschool program 'Inai Inai Baa!' from 1999 to 2003.
Trivia
- Grew from 3rd to 6th grade elementary school during her appearance period, so her height increased by 30cm.
- Belonged to the track and field club during middle school.
- Active as a kids yoga instructor.
- As of 2024, she is a single mother of two children.
- Appeared for a long 4 years and was loved as the face of the program.
Alternate names
Rina Saito
Rina
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- 1990
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elementary school girl whose height grew significantly during her growth spurt. Gives a bright and energetic impression.
- Height
- Grew about 30cm (during appearance)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Bright
- Detailed personality
- Energetic, approachable, and kind, with a personality that connects with children.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Energetic
- Approachable
- Educational
- Bright
- Loves children
- Talents
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- Singing
- Dancing
- Expressiveness
- Skills
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- Appearing on children's educational programs
- Kids yoga instructor (later years)
- Motivation
- To provide children with opportunities to learn while having fun
History
- Backstory
- In 1999, she began appearing as the 2nd generation big sister on NHK Educational's preschool program 'Inai Inai Baa!' starting from 3rd grade elementary school. She grew over 4 years of appearances. Later, she also works as a kids yoga instructor.
- Debut date
- April 5, 1999
- Work title
- Inai Inai Baa!
- Media type
- Anime
Appointed as 2nd generation big sister
- Significant event
- Appointed as 2nd generation big sister
- Description
- Began appearing as the 2nd generation big sister on 'Inai Inai Baa!' on April 5, 1999.
End of program appearance period
- Significant event
- End of program appearance period
- Description
- Graduated as the 2nd generation big sister on April 4, 2003.
Significant height growth
- Significant event
- Significant height growth
- Description
- Grew about 30cm in height during the appearance period.
Started kids yoga instructor activities
- Significant event
- Started kids yoga instructor activities
- Description
- After graduation, active as a kids yoga instructor.
Relationships
Kanako Tahara
Predecessor
Served as the 1st generation big sister of Inai Inai Baa! as the predecessor.
Fuka Hara
Successor
Serves as the 3rd generation big sister of Inai Inai Baa! as the successor.
Inai Inai Baa!
Inai Inai Baa!: protagonist
Media appearances
Inai Inai Baa!
Anime / Protagonist
1999年4月5日 - 2003年4月4日
Magnitude
Movie / Supporting
1997
Baby Ring Cup
1996
The Last Client
1996
Good Afternoon
1997
Crime Psychologist 3
1997
Detective Robo Tetsuwan
1998
G~Choco Lantern and Lots of Friends! On Stage
Supporting
2003年8月
Matsumoto Moving Center CM
1995
McDonald's CM
1996
Fujipan CM
1996
Kao Attack CM
1996
Nisshin Oillio Salad Oil CM
1997 - 1998
Lion Cooling Patch CM
1998
Voice cast and creators
Rina Saito
- Voice actor
- Rina Saito
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV program version