Ikuko
Cheerful and energetic woman
Kyoko Otonashi's niece-in-law and a resident of Maison Ikkoku. She also serves as Yusaku Godai's tutor and possesses a bright and approachable personality.
Quotes
- Auntie, come again tomorrow!
- Big brother, let's study hard!
- I love Kyoko-san!
Trivia
- In the TV anime version, she is listed as Otonashi Ikuko, but her surname is unknown in the original manga.
- She is Kentarou's first love but unaware of his affection.
- Served as Yusaku's tutor for three years in middle school.
- Her cheerful personality makes her beloved by the apartment residents.
Alternate names
Ikuko
Otonashi Ikuko
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A young woman who gives a bright and lively impression. Petite appearance with short hair.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- short haircut
- petite
- Iconic items
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- school backpack
- tutor's textbooks
- bright smile
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Energetic and friendly, she adores Kyoko and calls Yusaku 'big brother' with a pure heart. She has a personality that quickly gets along with those around her and supported Yusaku's studies.
- Keywords
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- cheerful
- energetic
- approachable
- honest
- curious
- pure
- strong sense of responsibility
- Talents
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- brightness that attracts people
- patience
- interpersonal communication skills
- Skills
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- tutoring
- study support
- creating a harmonious atmosphere
- Motivation
- To help Yusaku with his academics and future success, and to be a pillar of support for Kyoko.
History
- Backstory
- Kyoko Otonashi's niece-in-law, living in Maison Ikkoku. At the start of the story, she is a middle school student and later enters high school. She supported Yusaku Godai's learning as his tutor for a while. She is Kentarou's first love, but she herself is unaware of those feelings.
- Debut date
- circa 1980
- Work title
- Maison Ikkoku
- Media type
- Manga
Appointment as Yusaku's tutor
- Significant event
- Appointment as Yusaku's tutor
- Description
- Served as Yusaku's tutor for three years in middle school, supporting his studies.
Kentarou's first love
- Significant event
- Kentarou's first love
- Description
- She is the object of Kentarou's first love, but unaware, she interacted with him innocently.
Yusaku and Kyoko's wedding
- Significant event
- Yusaku and Kyoko's wedding
- Description
- Served as receptionist at the wedding and celebrated Yusaku and Kyoko's new beginning.
Relationships
Kyoko Otonashi
Guardian
Aunt-in-law and close relationship. Ikuko adores Kyoko as 'Auntie'.
Yusaku Godai
Student
Served as Yusaku's tutor and became close friends.
Kentarou Ichinose
ChildhoodFriend
Grew up nearby each other, but Kentarou's crush has not been conveyed.
Maison Ikkoku residents
Maison Ikkoku residents: unknown
Media appearances
Maison Ikkoku
Manga / Supporting
November 1980 issue - 1987 issue 19
Maison Ikkoku
Anime / Supporting
1986-1988 TV series
Apartment Fantasy Maison Ikkoku
Movie / Supporting
October 10, 1986
Maison Ikkoku
TV drama / Supporting
2007-2008 TV Asahi network
Voice cast and creators
Mayumi Shō
- Voice actor
- Mayumi Shō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Kitty Films
- Creator name
- Kitty Films
- Role
- Animation studio
Shinichiro Sawai
- Creator name
- Shinichiro Sawai
- Role
- Director
Yōzō Tanaka
- Creator name
- Yōzō Tanaka
- Role
- Writer