Honke Grandmother

Trivia

Since the new Kusakabe house didn't have a phone, the grandmother lent hers.
The grandmother is a relative from the main branch of Kanta's family and lives in the neighboring Ogaki house.
The novel mentions a setting where she used to work as a maid in the Kusakabe house.
Therefore, she is very kind and caring towards the Kusakabe sisters.
Official guides describe her as having an intimidating personality, and she sometimes scolds Kanta.

Kanta's Grandmother Grandmother Relative from Kanta's Main Family Branch

Overall appearance: Elderly woman living in the neighboring Ogaki house. Grows vegetables and flowers in the field.

Core personality: Dependable
Detailed personality: Dotes on the grandchildren as if they were her own and takes good care of them. Her tone is somewhat stern, occasionally scolding Kanta, but she has a warm heart.
Keywords: Kind

Strict

Caring

Countryside Living

Old-fashioned
Motivation: Supporting the Kusakabe sisters and maintaining the peaceful community life.
Favorite foods: Vegetables, Seasonal Fruits
Favorite places: Home Garden, Nearby Fields
Disliked situations: Children getting lost

Backstory: Grandmother who is a relative from the main branch of Kanta's house. Lives next to the Kusakabe house and formerly managed the Kusakabe house. Considerate towards the children.
Debut date: April 16, 1988
Work title: My Neighbor Totoro
Media type: Movie

Significant event: Lending the Phone
Description: Lent the phone, which was not yet widespread at the time, to Satsuki.

Significant event: Supporting Countryside Living
Description: After the Kusakabe family moved in, supported their daily life as the neighbor.

Dotes on her grandson Kanta and takes care of him.

Interaction when lending the phone.

Movie / Supporting

April 16, 1988