Honoka Ishikawa

Renge's best friend and a first-year elementary school student

Renge's best friend, a first-grade elementary school child. Met during summer vacation at her countryside grandmother's house and became close friends.

Trivia

  • Honoka's hair ornament is one of the key items that Renge cherishes.
  • A character from the predecessor work 'Tokotoko', serving as the prototype for Hotaru.
  • An important existence for Renge as a same-age best friend.

Alternate names

Honoka-chan Honoka Ishikawa

Tags

Non Non Biyori Daily Life Elementary School 1st Grader Rural Living Girl Child Best Friend

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Cute appearance typical of a first-year elementary school student. Wearing hair ornaments is a characteristic feature.
Iconic items
  • Hair ornament

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Straightforward
Detailed personality
Childlike, straightforward, and cheerful personality. A very important existence as Renge's first same-age best friend.
Keywords
  • Straightforward
  • Friendly
  • Childlike
  • Close friends
Motivation
To remain best friends with Renge forever.

History

Backstory
During summer vacation, she returned to the Ishikawa family's grandmother's house, met Renge in the countryside, and became best friends. She left due to her father's circumstances but later sent a letter and photo to Renge, promising a reunion. She reunited with Renge during winter vacation, and at that time, exchanged farewell greetings with her mother. This encounter is an important memory for Renge as her first same-age best friend.
Debut date
December 22, 2010
Work title
Non Non Biyori
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 17

Meeting with Renge

Significant event
Meeting with Renge
Description
Met Miyauti Renge while spending summer vacation at her grandmother's house and became best friends.

Promised reunion with letter and photo

Significant event
Promised reunion with letter and photo
Description
Because she couldn't say goodbye when leaving, she later sent a letter and photo to Renge, promising a reunion.

Winter vacation reunion

Significant event
Winter vacation reunion
Description
Reunited with Renge during winter vacation, met her mother, and exchanged farewell greetings.

Relationships

Renge Miyauchi

Best friend

During summer vacation at her grandmother's house, became best friends with Renge, and deepened their bond through letters and reunions afterward.

Media appearances

Non Non Biyori

Manga / Supporting

Published in December 2010 issue

Non Non Biyori

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2013, Episode 4 etc.

Voice cast and creators

Ayahi Takagaki

Voice actor
Ayahi Takagaki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Atto

Creator name
Atto
Role
Original author

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

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