Mirai Yashima

White Base's Ship's Mom

Helmsman of the White Base, a warm and caring woman. Possesses excellent judgment and is involved in ship handling and command.

Quotes

  • We might not make it in time
  • Don't die
  • Too pure a person
  • They call me the mom
  • While sewing Bright's clothes

Trivia

  • Mirai is one of the few civilians holding a space glider pilot license.
  • Possesses Newtype qualities and excels in precognition.
  • Was 18 during the One Year War, estimated to be in her mid-30s during the Zeta Gundam era.
  • Due to her motherly presence on White Base, called 'Ship's Mom' by the crew.
  • Surname notation varies by work; has been set as Mirai Yashima or Mirai Eiland in some.
  • A romantic woman approached by multiple men.

Alternate names

Mirai Noa Mirai Yashima Mirai

Tags

White Base Helmsman Newtype Ship's Mom Earth Federation Forces Amuro Ray Bright Noa One Year War Gundam series

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birth year
Around UC 0057

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman with black hair, giving a calm and composed impression. Characterized by a warm gaze and neat appearance.
Height
About 160cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black hair
  • Calm eyes
  • Gentle expression
Iconic items
  • Space glider pilot license
  • Sewing kit
  • White Base uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Caring
Detailed personality
Mild-mannered and kind, with a warm personality. Admired as 'Ship's Mom' by the White Base crew, possesses insight to discern the characteristics of the eccentric crew. Excellent judgment, performs accurate command as acting captain. Also has a romantic side.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Caring
  • Perceptive
  • Sharp intuition
  • Empathetic
  • Romantic
  • Mild-mannered
Talents
  • Helmsmanship skills as navigator
  • Intuition from Newtype aptitude
  • Psychological insight
Skills
  • Command skills
  • Sewing
  • Calm situational judgment
  • Crew coordination
Motivation
To protect comrades and family, and safely guide the White Base
Habits
Has a habit of precognitive remarks such as 'We might not make it in time'
Hobbies
Sewing, Conversations with comrades
Favorite foods
Home-cooked meals at home
Disliked situations
Comrades in crisis, Irresponsible behavior

History

Backstory
Daughter of the prestigious Japanese Yashima family, her father was a former high official in the Earth Federation Government. Escaped Side 7 due to Zaku II assault and took refuge on White Base. Holds a space glider pilot license and personally handles the helm. Continued supporting the White Base crew through numerous crises.
Debut date
April 7, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 "Gundam Stands on Earth!!"

Appointment as White Base Acting Captain

Significant event
Appointment as White Base Acting Captain
Description
In episode 22, served as acting captain in place of Bright who collapsed from overwork, taking command of the ship.

Battle of Solomon

Significant event
Battle of Solomon
Description
Witnessed Sleggar Law's final moments, survived the fierce battle with the crew.

Marriage to Bright Noa

Significant event
Marriage to Bright Noa
Description
After the One Year War, married Bright Noa and changed surname to Mirai Noa. Became mother to Hathaway and Cheemin.

Hostage Incident during Gryps Conflict

Significant event
Hostage Incident during Gryps Conflict
Description
In Zeta Gundam, taken hostage by a Titans soldier but rescued by Kamille and others.

Children's Space Emigration

Significant event
Children's Space Emigration
Description
In Char's Counterattack, sends children to space, depicted living on Earth.

Relationships

Shu Yashima

Father

Head of the Japanese Yashima family. Former high official in the Earth Federation Government, killed in action.

Bright Noa

Spouse

Captain of White Base. Married after the war, becoming husband and wife.

Hathaway Noa

Child

Son. Later Mafty Navue Erin.

Cheemin Noa

Child

Daughter.

Amuro Ray

Best friend

Early on, discerned Amuro's Newtype potential and supported him.

Sleggar Law

Ally

Witnessed his death and grieved.

Kamille Bidan

Mentor

In Zeta Gundam, watched over his actions and treated him as a comrade.

Kamran Bloom

FormerFiance

After reunion on Side 6, bid farewell.

White Base Crew

White Base Crew: moodmaker

Earth Federation Forces

Earth Federation Forces: unknown

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV series

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1985 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Movie / Supporting

1988 theatrical release

Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash

Anime / Supporting

2021 theatrical release

Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN

Anime / Supporting

2015-2018 OVA

Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island

Anime / Supporting

2022 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Fuyumi Shiraishi

Voice actor
Fuyumi Shiraishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1st TV anime version, Zeta Gundam, Char's Counterattack
Notes
Original

Ayumu Fujimura

Voice actor
Ayumu Fujimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
THE ORIGIN

Satomi Arai

Voice actor
Satomi Arai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Cucuruz Doan's Island

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Creator name
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Role
Character designer

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Mirai Yashima Figure

Item name
Mirai Yashima Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

White Base Crew Card Set

Item name
White Base Crew Card Set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular