Mr. Ichinose
Timid husband and the only family resident at Ikkoku-kan
The timid husband of Hanae Ichinose, the only person living at Ikkoku-kan as a family unit. Modest with a faint presence, but he married Hanae through a workplace marriage and also has a heavy-drinking side.
Trivia
- He is only referred to as Ichinose-shi, and his full name is never revealed in the work.
- Married his wife Hanae through a workplace marriage and is known as a heavy-drinking couple.
- The only person living as a family within Ikkoku-kan.
- Initially, his presence was so faint that even the residents didn't notice him.
- Lost his job due to his company's bankruptcy, making his existence known to the other residents.
Alternate names
Ichinose Husband
Ichinose-san
Uncle Ichinose
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An unassuming timid middle-aged man. Faint presence, modest and quiet demeanor.
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Timid
- Detailed personality
- Usually unassuming and timid with a faint presence. Lives an ordinary salaryman routine of commuting in the morning and returning home at night. A heavy drinker who sometimes enjoys alcohol alongside his wife Hanae. Friendly and mild-mannered personality.
- Keywords
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- Timid
- Reserved
- Mild-mannered
- Heavy Drinker
- Family-oriented
- Motivation
- To maintain a peaceful life with his family and continue living at Ikkoku-kan.
History
- Backstory
- Married Hanae Ichinose through a workplace marriage and lives as the only family at Ikkoku-kan. Led a mundane life of morning commutes and evening returns, but became unemployed due to his company's bankruptcy, at which point his existence became known to the residents. Until then, he was almost like a shadow.
- Debut date
- circa 1980
- Work title
- Maison Ikkoku
- Media type
- Manga
Unemployment due to company bankruptcy
- Significant event
- Unemployment due to company bankruptcy
- Description
- His workplace went bankrupt, leading to unemployment, and his existence became known to the other Ikkoku-kan residents.
The only family resident at Ikkoku-kan
- Significant event
- The only family resident at Ikkoku-kan
- Description
- A precious existence living together as a family with his wife Hanae and son Kentaro.
Relationships
Hanae Ichinose
Spouse
Strong-willed and boisterous wife. Married Mr. Ichinose through a workplace marriage. Heavy-drinking couple.
Kentaro Ichinose
Child
Only son. Grows from elementary to middle school student. Reserved and sensible child.
Media appearances
Maison Ikkoku
Manga / Supporting
1980-1987
Maison Ikkoku (TV Anime)
Anime / Supporting
1986 - 1988
Apartment Fantasy Maison Ikkoku
Movie / Supporting
1986-10-10
Maison Ikkoku (TV Drama)
Drama / Supporting
2007-2008
Voice cast and creators
Minoru Yada
- Voice actor
- Minoru Yada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher