Husband

Gentle and kind baker

Osono's husband and a taciturn baker. He has a kind and gentle personality.

Quotes

  • “The smell of bread brings happiness to the town.”
  • “Taciturn, but with a warm heart.”
  • “The man who supports Kiki's success from the shadows.”

Trivia

  • In the film, he has almost no dialogue and is expressed through breathing sounds, etc.
  • He has a playful side, such as making a delivery service sign out of bread.
  • In the original work, the name 'Fukuo' appears in volume 4.
  • Like Osono at the bakery, he is kindly beloved by the townspeople.

Alternate names

Osono's husband Husband

Tags

Kiki's Delivery Service Studio Ghibli Baker Husband Osono Hayao Miyazaki 1989 film

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A middle-aged man who appears taciturn and somewhat unfriendly at first glance, but occasionally shows a playful side.
Iconic items
  • Bread
  • Bakery work clothes
  • Tray
  • Bakery sign

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Taciturn but kind-hearted and gentle. Takes pride in bread-making and cherishes his family and the townspeople.
Keywords
  • Taciturn
  • Honest
  • Calm
  • Kind
  • Hardworking
Talents
  • Bread-making skills
  • Delicate handiwork
Skills
  • Bread production
  • Customer service
  • Delivery support
Motivation
To support his family and the townspeople while honing his skills as a baker.
Habits
Although taciturn, he has a playful side, such as lightly winking while making bread.
Favorite foods
Bread, The smell of freshly baked bread

History

Backstory
Married to Osono, works as a baker at Guchoki Bakery. Also cares for Kiki and the witches, watching over them warmly.
Debut date
July 29, 1989
Work title
Kiki's Delivery Service
Media type
Movie

Allowing Kiki to stay

Significant event
Allowing Kiki to stay
Description
As Osono's husband at the bakery, kindly welcomed Kiki and provided the empty room on the second floor.

Making the delivery service sign out of bread

Significant event
Making the delivery service sign out of bread
Description
Made a delivery service sign out of bread for Kiki and displayed it in the show window to cheer her on.

Watching over Kiki's flights

Significant event
Watching over Kiki's flights
Description
In interactions with Kiki and Jiji, warmly supported the bakery and the visiting witch resident.

Relationships

Osono

Spouse

Kind and gentle wife who is the bakery owner. The husband supports and watches over her.

Kiki

Best friend

Provided Kiki with the empty room at the bakery and supported the delivery service sign.

Jiji

Watched the bread-making process with enjoyment.

Guchoki Bakery

Guchoki Bakery: unknown

Media appearances

Kiki's Delivery Service

Movie / Supporting

Released July 29, 1989

Voice cast and creators

Koichi Yamadera

Voice actor
Koichi Yamadera
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1989 theatrical version

Gregory Snegoff

Voice actor
Gregory Snegoff
Language
English
Version or series
Streamline version

Eiko Kadono

Creator name
Eiko Kadono
Role
Original author

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Director

Katsuya Kondo

Creator name
Katsuya Kondo
Role
Character designer

Yasuyoshi Tokuma

Creator name
Yasuyoshi Tokuma
Role
Producer

Related goods

Bakery sign replica

Item name
Bakery sign replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited