Shun Mitaka
Tennis club coach and Yusaku's romantic rival
Tennis club coach who approaches Kyoko Otonashi and is Yusaku's romantic rival. Handsome and popular with women.
Quotes
- Money can't buy love, but love is richer with money
- I'm really glad I met you
Trivia
- In the manga, his car is a Nissan Silvia, but changed to sponsor Toyota Soarer in anime.
- Has cynophobia setting; nearly faints just from hearing a dog's bark.
- Boldly approaches Kyoko but actually has many insecurities.
- Appears in drama and live-action movie besides anime.
- Set as 31 years old in anime.
Alternate names
Shun Mitaka
みたか しゅん
三鷹さん
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- 1955
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has a refreshing smile and is a confident, upbeat sportsman. Impressive white teeth and handsome features.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Shiny white teeth
- Refreshing smile
- Slim build
- Iconic items
-
- Full set of sports equipment
- Tennis racket
- トヨタ・ソアラ(アニメ版)
- 日産シルビア(原作)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Gentlemanly
- Detailed personality
- Bright, cheerful, and sociable; gentlemanly and attentive toward women. Doesn't boast about his wealthy background, but bold approaches are characteristic in romance. Also has a delicate side with cynophobia.
- Keywords
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- Gentleman
- Cheerful
- Lively
- Athletic All-Rounder
- Kind
- Attentive
- Sociable
- Skilled in Romance
- Hidden Weakness (Cynophobia)
- Motto
- Money can't buy love, but love is richer with money
- Talents
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- Professional Tennis
- Athleticism in All Sports
- Culinary Skills
- Sociability and Communication Skills
- Gentle Demeanor
- Skills
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- Tennis Coaching
- Asking Women Out
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Social Maneuvering
- Animal Handling Skills
- Motivation
- To fulfill his feelings for Kyoko Otonashi and build a future with her
- Habits
- Extremely afraid of dogs but hides it. Sparkling white smile is his trademark.
- Favorite foods
- Delicious Food, Light Snacks
- Hobbies
- Tennis, Cooking, Skating (was inexperienced)
- Favorite places
- Luxury Apartment, Tennis Club
- Favorite colors
- White, Blue
- Disliked insects
- unknown
- Disliked situations
- Being Approached by Dogs, Dog Barking
History
- Backstory
- Born in Tokyo. Heir to a wealthy family and tennis club coach. Bright and cheerful, popular with many women, but launches a passionate pursuit of Kyoko Otonashi, becoming Yusaku Godai's romantic rival. Developed cynophobia from a childhood dog incident, which influences his personality and life. Along with romantic developments, overcomes cynophobia, ultimately gives up on Kyoko, marries another woman. In the story's latter half, watches over the Godai couple as a mature gentleman.
- Debut date
- 1980-11
- Work title
- Maison Ikkoku
- Media type
- Manga
Start of Pursuit of Kyoko Otonashi
- Significant event
- Start of Pursuit of Kyoko Otonashi
- Description
- Actively pursues Kyoko, becoming Godai's greatest romantic rival.
Confronting Cynophobia
- Significant event
- Confronting Cynophobia
- Description
- Struggles near animals while hiding cynophobia, later challenges overcoming it.
Overcoming by Owning a Beloved Dog
- Significant event
- Overcoming by Owning a Beloved Dog
- Description
- Starts raising a dog to like them, overcomes fear, gives up on Kyoko, and begins a new life.
Stepping Away from Kyoko's Fiance Role
- Significant event
- Stepping Away from Kyoko's Fiance Role
- Description
- Accepts Kyoko and Godai's union, gracefully steps back, and watches over the Godai couple.
Marriage and Family Formation
- Significant event
- Marriage and Family Formation
- Description
- Marries Asuna, has twin daughters and a third child, building a happy family.
Relationships
Asuna Kujou
Spouse
Married, with twin daughters and a third child.
Twin Daughters
Child
Children born with Asuna.
Yusaku Godai
Rival
Clashed over feelings for Kyoko but behaved honorably, later becoming a supportive friend.
Kyoko Otonashi
Rival
Pursued her earnestly but love unrequited, watches over her happiness from afar.
Tennis Club
Tennis Club: coach
Media appearances
Maison Ikkoku
Manga / Supporting
Serialized 1980-1987
Maison Ikkoku (TV Anime)
Anime / Supporting
TV series 1986-1988
Apartment Fantasy Maison Ikkoku
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical live-action film released October 10, 1986
Maison Ikkoku (TV Drama)
TV drama / Supporting
Aired 2007, 2008
Maison Ikkoku Game Series
Game / Supporting
Released on multiple platforms since 1986
Voice cast and creators
Akira Kamiya
- Voice actor
- Akira Kamiya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Kazuki Sawamura
- Voice actor
- Kazuki Sawamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Drama 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
Toei
- Creator name
- Toei
- Role
- Licensee
Yosaku Tanaka
- Creator name
- Yosaku Tanaka
- Role
- Writer
Shinichiro Sawai
- Creator name
- Shinichiro Sawai
- Role
- Director
Related goods
Shun Mitaka Figure
- Item name
- Shun Mitaka Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular