四方川菖蒲
Young head of Kekketsu Station, honest and responsible 17-year-old girl
Young head (eldest daughter) of Kekketsu Station, 17 years old. Honest with a strong sense of responsibility, proficient in kyudo. After the abandonment of Kekketsu Station, leads the escape party on the Iron Fortress.
Quotes
- A samurai who cowers in fear and fails to protect the common folk is no different from a Kabane.
- We live for the people.
- We cannot flee from here.
- Fear is weaker than hope.
- I am Ayame Yomogawa, young head of the Iron Fortress.
Trivia
- Serves as station leader at 17 as Yomogawa family young head, but inexperience is also depicted.
- Utilizes kyudo in combat, one of the few characters who masters the steam bow.
- Voice actress Maaya Uchida expresses the character's pure and honest personality.
- In the movie 'Battle of Unato,' shows a grown figure commanding the Hokuriku Allied Forces.
- Builds trust with Kabaneri Ikoma and Mumei, active as bridge for the people.
Alternate names
よもがわ あやめ
Ayame Yomogawa
菖蒲様
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- June 6
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- 17-year-old girl with refined features and glossy black hair, usually exuding a strict and serious atmosphere. Wields a steam bow in combat.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Piercing gaze
- Long black hair
- Clothing with Japanese-style designs
- Iconic items
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- Steam bow
- Master key of the Iron Fortress
- Samurai kimono and armor
- Samurai sword
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Sense of Responsibility
- Detailed personality
- Honest with a strong sense of responsibility, but due to lack of experience, can be swayed by those around her. Prioritizes the safety of the people and behaves calmly among residents gripped by fear. Strong sense of justice, trusts Ikoma and Mumei who became Kabaneri, and struggles to protect them.
- Keywords
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- Serious
- Sense of Responsibility
- Honest
- Leadership
- Brave
- Novice
- Kind
- Thoughtful
- Japanese-style
- Talents
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- Talent in archery
- Leadership
- Quick judgment
- Skills
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- Steam bow usage
- Combat skills as a samurai
- Group command
- Unifying the people
- Motivation
- Protect the people of Kekketsu Station, lead companions through chaos, and build a safe future.
- Habits
- When nervous in front of others, tends to speak fewer words.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese-style light meals, Seasonal vegetable dishes, Yuba, Simmered dishes, Matcha
- Hobbies
- Kyudo, Waka poetry, Tea ceremony, Reading, Time with family
- Favorite places
- Kekketsu Station, Iron Fortress, In nature
- Favorite colors
- Deep green, Indigo, Black
- Disliked situations
- Chaos, Disorder, Rampage of fear-gripped people, Irresponsible actions, Betrayal
History
- Backstory
- Raised as the eldest daughter of the Yomogawa family at Kekketsu Station, bears the responsibility of supporting the people's lives as the station's young head. Loses her father, the squad captain, and struggles to protect the station and people from Kabane attacks. Despite lack of experience, with cooperation from Kurusu, Ikoma, and others, fulfills the role of leader in the escape party.
- Debut date
- April 7, 2016
- Work title
- Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1 'Trembling Corpse'
Kabane attack on Kekketsu Station
- Significant event
- Kabane attack on Kekketsu Station
- Description
- Suffered many casualties in the attack, becomes leader of the subsequent escape party.
Command of Iron Fortress escape
- Significant event
- Command of Iron Fortress escape
- Description
- As leader of the escape party, guides the people and makes calm judgments in critical situations.
Seizure of Kongou by the Hunters
- Significant event
- Seizure of Kongou by the Hunters
- Description
- While held captive in Kongou, tries to protect comrades.
Command of Hokuriku Allied Forces
- Significant event
- Command of Hokuriku Allied Forces
- Description
- In the movie 'Battle of Unato,' takes command of the Hokuriku Allied Forces and turns the battle around.
Relationships
四方川堅将
Father
Lord of Kekketsu Station and Ayame's father. Turns into a Kabane during station abandonment and attacks Otome.
生駒
Best friend
Trusts him after he becomes a Kabaneri and places expectations on his actions.
無名
Teammate
Initially wary upon first meeting, but builds trust through battles.
来栖
Guardian
Trusts him as bodyguard, grows by receiving advice at times.
Kekketsu Station residents
Kekketsu Station residents: leader
Iron Fortress party
Iron Fortress party: strategist
Hokuriku Allied Forces
Hokuriku Allied Forces: leader
Media appearances
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Anime / Protagonist
April 7, 2016 to June 30, 2016 TV series all 12 episodes
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation: Before and After
Movie / Protagonist
December 31, 2016 and January 7, 2017 theatrical release
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Battle of Unato
Movie / Protagonist
May 10, 2019 theatrical release
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress -Ran- The Beginning Track/Dawn's Dancing Flower
Game / Supporting
Streaming started December 19, 2018
Voice cast and creators
Maaya Uchida
- Voice actor
- Maaya Uchida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
- Notes
- One of the leads
Kabaneri Production Committee
- Creator name
- Kabaneri Production Committee
- Role
- Original author
Haruhiko Mikimoto (original concept), Yasuyuki Ehara (animation character design)
- Creator name
- Haruhiko Mikimoto (original concept), Yasuyuki Ehara (animation character design)
- Role
- Character designer
Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Creator name
- Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Role
- Writer
WIT STUDIO
- Creator name
- WIT STUDIO
- Role
- Animation studio
Hiroyuki Sawano
- Creator name
- Hiroyuki Sawano
- Role
- musicComposer
Related goods
Ayame Yomogawa figure
- Item name
- Ayame Yomogawa figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress official artbook
- Item name
- Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress official artbook
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
Ayame's steam bow replica
- Item name
- Ayame's steam bow replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited