Kujo Asuna

Ojou-sama Heiress

Shun Mitaka's arranged marriage partner and the naive heiress who later marries him.

Quotes

  • “I might be naive about the world, but...”
  • “I want to be with Mitaka-san forever.”

Trivia

  • Depicted as a naive ojou-sama upon her debut.
  • Becomes a key figure in the story after marrying Shun Mitaka.
  • Voice actors vary by work.

Alternate names

Kujou Asuna Asuna

Tags

Maison Ikkoku Heiress Heiress Arranged marriage Shun Mitaka Romance Marriage Naive

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Elegant and refined ojou-sama-like appearance. Well-proportioned features with a glamorous aura.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Elegant aura befitting an ojou-sama
  • Well-proportioned features
Iconic items
  • Luxurious kimono
  • Fan
  • Hair ornament

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Pure-hearted
Detailed personality
Naive and somewhat gentle-mannered, but kind-hearted and sincere. Her good upbringing is evident, and she has delicate and reserved qualities.
Keywords
  • Pure
  • Heiress
  • Reserved
  • Sincere
  • Gentle-mannered
  • Kind
Talents
  • Etiquette
  • Japanese dance
  • Social skills
Skills
  • Arranged marriage etiquette
  • Daily chores
Motivation
To live a happy married life with Shun Mitaka.
Habits
Sometimes makes slightly naive remarks.
Favorite foods
Japanese sweets, White rice, Stewed dishes
Favorite places
Family estate, Tea room
Disliked situations
Quarrels, Noisy places

History

Backstory
Raised as the daughter of a wealthy landowner, she has a naive side due to her sheltered upbringing. She goes through an arranged marriage with Shun Mitaka and plays an important role in the story.
Debut date
November 14, 1980
Work title
Maison Ikkoku
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Arranged meeting with Shun Mitaka

Significant event
Arranged meeting with Shun Mitaka
Description
A formal arranged marriage meeting with Shun Mitaka takes place.

Marriage

Significant event
Marriage
Description
Marries Shun Mitaka, and their relationship brings changes to the story.

Relationships

Shun Mitaka

Spouse

The process from arranged meeting to marriage

Maison Ikkoku residents

Maison Ikkoku residents: unknown

Media appearances

Maison Ikkoku

Manga / Supporting

Serialized 1980-1990

Maison Ikkoku

Anime / Supporting

1986 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Sakurako Matsui

Voice actor
Sakurako Matsui
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime edition

Yoko Matsuoka

Voice actor
Yoko Matsuoka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Original author

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Kujo Asuna figure

Item name
Kujo Asuna figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular