Hotaru Ichijo

A 5th grader who transferred from Tokyo, a beautiful girl and a reliable housework expert

A 5th grader who transferred from Tokyo to the rural combined elementary and junior high school 'Asahigaoka Branch School'. She possesses a tall stature and beauty beyond that of an elementary school student, and is a calm girl skilled in all household chores.

Quotes

  • Nyanpasu!
  • That doesn't matter!
  • This is my place.
  • I won't lose to anyone in being clingy.

Trivia

  • Extremely tall for a 5th grader, nearly 165cm in height.
  • Proficient in all household chores, with cooking and sewing on a professional level.
  • Adores the young Komari and handmakes many related goods.
  • In the anime, the family dog 'Pechi' was changed to a Corgi.
  • Directionally challenged and sometimes gets lost on rural paths.

Alternate names

Hotarun Hotaru-chan

Tags

Non Non Biyori Hotaru Ichijo Elementary School 5th Grader Transfer Student Beautiful Girl Housework Expert Rural Life Slice of Life Excellent Student Clingy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
May 28

Appearance

Overall appearance
A beautiful girl with a tall stature over 165cm that doesn't look like a 5th grader. She has a calm atmosphere and mature appearance. Long straight black hair, and sometimes wears glasses. Usually wears modest clothing.
Height
Approximately 164cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Extremely tall for a 5th grader
  • Calm and mature impression
  • Sleepy half-open eyes
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Housework Apron

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reliable
Detailed personality
Shy and quiet personality, but proficient in housework, sewing, cooking, etc. Physically strong and confident in arm wrestling. Fascinated by rural life due to her urban upbringing. Has a clingy side and sometimes gets flustered and cries.
Keywords
  • Quiet
  • Shy
  • Housework Expert
  • Hard Worker
  • Clingy
  • Beautiful Girl
  • Strong
Talents
  • All Household Chores
  • Cooking
  • Sewing
  • Academic Excellence
  • Physical Strength
Skills
  • Skills in All Household Chores
  • Sewing
  • Laundry
  • Calm Judgment Despite Being a Child
Motivation
To adapt to rural life while spending fun times with her friends. To cherish the people around her, starting with Komari.
Habits
Characteristic sleepy-eyed expression. Spoiled at home but modest outside. Uses polite name-calling, adding 'senpai' to names except for Renge.
Favorite foods
Home Cooking, Onigiri
Hobbies
Sewing, Cooking, Crafts
Favorite places
Asahigaoka Branch School, Home
Favorite colors
Pastel Colors
Disliked situations
Bad at Sports, Getting Lost in Unknown Places

History

Backstory
Transferred from Tokyo to the rural combined elementary and junior high school 'Asahigaoka Branch School' due to her parents' work circumstances. Initially bewildered by rural life from her urban background, she gradually adapts. Excels in all household chores, and possesses a gentle heart contrasting her mature appearance.
Debut date
September 26, 2009
Work title
Non Non Biyori
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Transfer

Significant event
Transfer
Description
Transferred from Tokyo to Asahigaoka Branch School and begins rural life.

Interactions with Friends

Significant event
Interactions with Friends
Description
Deepens bonds with Renge, Natsumi, Komari, and others, building friendships.

Movie Appearance

Significant event
Movie Appearance
Description
Appears as a main character in 'Non Non Biyori Vacation'.

Relationships

Yōji Ueda

Father

Father. Due to work circumstances, Hotaru Ichijo transferred to the countryside.

Yuko Nagashima

Mother

Mother. Homemaker who supports the family.

Pechi

Pet

Dog kept at home. Appears as a Corgi in the anime.

Renge Miyauchi

Best friend

Initially hesitant upon transferring, but now frequently plays and spends time together.

Komari Koshigaya

Best friend

Adores Komari, handmaking many plush toys and goods to that extent.

Asahigaoka Branch School Students

Asahigaoka Branch School Students: unknown

Media appearances

Non Non Biyori

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started September 26, 2009

Non Non Biyori (TV Anime Season 1)

Anime / Protagonist

October - December 2013

Non Non Biyori Repeat (TV Anime Season 2)

Anime / Protagonist

July - September 2015

Non Non Biyori Nonstop (TV Anime Season 3)

Anime / Protagonist

January - March 2021

Non Non Biyori Vacation

Movie / Protagonist

Released August 25, 2018

Voice cast and creators

Rie Murakawa

Voice actor
Rie Murakawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
All Anime Series

Atto

Creator name
Atto
Role
Original author

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Hotaru Ichijo Figure

Item name
Hotaru Ichijo Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Hotaru Ichijo Plush

Item name
Hotaru Ichijo Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

Non Non Biyori Radio Calisthenics Hand Towel

Item name
Non Non Biyori Radio Calisthenics Hand Towel
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular