Kaede Kagaya

20-year-old woman who runs a dagashiya and also takes care of Renge

A 20-year-old woman running the dagashiya 'Kagaya' in a rural village. She also takes care of Renge, is caring and good at cooking, but usually speaks in masculine language with a boyish personality.

Trivia

  • One of the few people whom Renge adores more than her real older sister.
  • The dagashiya is located right in front of the tunnel, with a round mailbox and capsule vending machine installed.
  • The one who did Renge's first twin tails hairstyle.
  • Also has a stingy side with money and is proactive in sales.
  • Usually speaks in masculine language, seems delinquent-like, but is kind and caring.

Alternate names

Dagashiya Kaede

Tags

Countryside Dagashiya Female character Non Non Biyori Good at cooking Caring Boyish Yankee style

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Characterized by black hair, masculine speech, and rough Yankee-style clothing. Runs a dagashiya while having a boyish atmosphere.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Rough Yankee-style clothing
  • Speaks in masculine language
  • Boyish atmosphere
Iconic items
  • Dagashiya's round mailbox
  • Capsule vending machine
  • Motorcycle (used when closing the shop to rush over)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Caring
Detailed personality
Boyish and usually blunt in attitude, but caring, especially doting on Renge like her own little sister. Good at cooking, and has a stingy side with money. Sometimes strictly punishes those who cause trouble.
Keywords
  • Caring
  • Good at cooking
  • Boyish
  • Masculine speech
  • Blunt
  • Stingy with money
  • Tough
  • Treats like a little sister
Talents
  • Good at cooking
  • Caring nature
  • Negotiation and sales
Skills
  • Dagashiya management
  • Ski equipment rental
  • Mail-order procurement
Motivation
Continue running the dagashiya while taking care of Renge and the neighborhood children.
Favorite foods
Tonjiru, Okonomiyaki
Hobbies
Skiing
Favorite places
Dagashiya 'Kagaya'

History

Backstory
Has run the dagashiya since childhood; until 5 years ago, her grandmother managed the shop. Since middle school, she has been entrusted with taking care of Renge, fulfilling that role. She is also the one who first tied Renge's hair into twin tails. A prominent figure in the village, but the business is not doing well.
Debut date
unknown
Work title
Non Non Biyori
Media type
Manga

Entrusted with taking care of Renge

Significant event
Entrusted with taking care of Renge
Description
Since middle school, entrusted by Hikage with Renge's care, and has been looking after her regularly ever since.

Dagashiya management

Significant event
Dagashiya management
Description
Runs the dagashiya named 'Kagaya', also handles rentals and mail-order, but the business is struggling.

Renge's bicycle practice

Significant event
Renge's bicycle practice
Description
Accompanied Renge's practice without training wheels and watched over her until sunset.

Visited Renge with a cold on motorcycle

Significant event
Visited Renge with a cold on motorcycle
Description
Upon hearing Renge had caught a cold, immediately closed the shop and rushed over.

Relationships

Renge Miyauchi

Protector

Has been taking care of Renge since childhood and is trusted more than her real older sister.

Hikage Miyauchi

Acquaintance

Since being entrusted by Hikage with Renge's care, they have continued to interact.

Konomi Fujimiya

Schoolmate

Senior at the same high school, and they sometimes see each other at school.

Asahigaoka Branch School local residents

Asahigaoka Branch School local residents: unknown

Media appearances

Non Non Biyori

Manga / Supporting

Monthly Comic Alive serialization, November 2009 issue - April 2021 issue

Non Non Biyori

Anime / Supporting

TV Anime Season 1, October to December 2013

Non Non Biyori Repeat

Anime / Supporting

TV Anime Season 2, July to September 2015

Non Non Biyori Nonstop

Anime / Supporting

TV Anime Season 3, January to March 2021

Non Non Biyori: Vacation

Movie / Supporting

Released August 25, 2018

Voice cast and creators

Rina Satō

Voice actor
Rina Satō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version and theatrical version

Atto

Creator name
Atto
Role
Original author

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Kaede Kagaya figure

Item name
Kaede Kagaya figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Non Non Biyori dagashiya goods

Item name
Non Non Biyori dagashiya goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular