Kyoko Otonashi
Young widow and manager of Ikkoku-kan, the beautiful heroine
Young widow working as the live-in manager of Ikkoku-kan. Beautiful heroine torn between her lingering feelings for her late husband and her budding young love.
Quotes
- It's fine... This is fine.
- I'm really glad I met you.
- I only want to hold you.
- Manager-san
- I've liked you for a long time.
Trivia
- Character model is Masako Natsume.
- Iconic yellow chick apron.
- Name 'Kyoko Otonashi' is an oxymoron, symbolizing her personality.
- Struggles with romance bound by the image of her husband Soichiro.
- Author Rumiko Takahashi stated Kyoko's personality is closest to her own.
- Realistically depicts mid-Showa era Japanese apartment life.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- unknown
- Birth year
- around 1958
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Young and beautiful woman with a great figure, always wearing a gentle and kind smile. Iconic appearance with her trademark yellow chick apron and bamboo broom.
- Height
- about 165cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Trademark yellow chick apron
- Often holding a bamboo broom
- Natural airhead-like expression
- Iconic items
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- Yellow chick apron
- Bamboo broom
- Black telephone
- Pink telephone
- Tennis racket
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Gentle, bright, and cheerful, but very jealous with strong preconceptions and a worldly naive side. Deeply attached to her late husband, struggling to honestly accept new romance. Natural airhead who calms those around her.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Airhead
- Jealous
- Serious
- Oblivious
- Cheerful
- Lively
- Passionate
- Stubborn preconceptions
- Talents
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- Meticulous caregiving
- All household chores
- Cleaning work
- Simple electrical repairs
- Emergency carpentry
- Skills
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- Car driving (paper driver but rough driving)
- Tennis
- Communication skills
- Manager duties
- Collections and negotiations
- Motivation
- Cherishing memories of her late husband, to start a new life and build a family with Godai.
- Habits
- Knows Godai's return time and greets him. Her mood shows in the sound of sweeping with the bamboo broom. Sometimes snaps the broom in arguments.
- Favorite foods
- Miso soup, Yakitori, Umeshu
- Hobbies
- Tennis, Cleaning, Cooking
History
- Backstory
- Former member of the tennis club at a private girls' high school. After graduation, married Soichiro Otonashi in a large age-gap marriage, but widowed half a year later. At the urging of her father-in-law, the landlord of Ikkoku-kan, became the manager, healing her heart through life there. Gradually opens up to Yusaku Godai's pure affection, confronting new love. After numerous near-misses, unites with Godai, decides to remarry, and builds a happy family.
- Debut date
- 1980-11
- Work title
- Maison Ikkoku
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
New Manager Appointment
- Significant event
- New Manager Appointment
- Description
- Takes position as live-in manager of Ikkoku-kan. Begins interactions with residents.
Beginning of Romance with Yusaku Godai
- Significant event
- Beginning of Romance with Yusaku Godai
- Description
- From Godai's love at first sight, their delicate relationship begins.
Shun Mitaka's Advances
- Significant event
- Shun Mitaka's Advances
- Description
- Receives passionate approaches from tennis club coach Shun Mitaka.
United with Godai
- Significant event
- United with Godai
- Description
- Overcomes numerous misunderstandings and near-misses, unites with Godai and spends a night together.
Proposal and Remarriage
- Significant event
- Proposal and Remarriage
- Description
- Accepts Godai's proposal and decides to remarry.
Relationships
Yusaku Godai
Spouse
Fell in love at first sight with Kyoko upon her arrival as manager, steadfast in pure affection and love for her. Overcomes many misunderstandings, unites, and marries.
Otonashi Elder
Father
Kyoko's father-in-law and Ikkoku-kan landlord. Gentle old man who wishes for Kyoko's happiness and encourages remarriage.
Ritsuko Chigusa
Mother
Kyoko's biological mother. Scheming, initially strongly desired her departure and remarriage.
Haruka Godai
Child
Eldest daughter of Kyoko and Godai. Born in cherry blossom season.
Hanae Ichinose
Best friend
Watches over Kyoko's love life while livening up Ikkoku-kan parties, providing spot-on advice at times. Reliable big-sister type.
Shun Mitaka
Rival
Rival making passionate advances on Kyoko. Ultimately gives up due to dog phobia.
Kozue Nanao
Rival
As Godai's girlfriend, disrupts Kyoko's romance but eventually parts amicably.
Ikkoku-kan Residents
Ikkoku-kan Residents: unknown
Media appearances
Maison Ikkoku
Manga / Protagonist
November 1980 issue to 1987 issue 19
Maison Ikkoku (TV Anime)
Anime / Protagonist
1986-1988
Apartment Fantasy: Maison Ikkoku (Live-action Film)
Movie / Protagonist
October 10, 1986
Maison Ikkoku: Final Chapter (Theatrical Anime)
Movie / Protagonist
1988
Maison Ikkoku (TV Drama)
Drama / Protagonist
2007-2008
Maison Ikkoku Series (Adventure Games etc.)
Game / Protagonist
1986 onwards
Voice cast and creators
Sumi Shimamoto
- Voice actor
- Sumi Shimamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Original/Main voice actress
Satsuki Yukino
- Voice actor
- Satsuki Yukino
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- CR Maison Ikkoku version
Mari Okamoto
- Voice actor
- Mari Okamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- NHK Radio Drama version
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Character designer
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Kyoko Otonashi Figure
- Item name
- Kyoko Otonashi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Maison Ikkoku Stationery
- Item name
- Maison Ikkoku Stationery
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
Maison Ikkoku Bunko Edition Complete Collection
- Item name
- Maison Ikkoku Bunko Edition Complete Collection
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Regular