Yukiko Koshigaya

Mother of the Koshigaya family

Mother of Natsumi, Komari, and Suguru; a caring woman who sometimes shows a strict side. Graduate of Asahioka Branch School.

Trivia

  • Graduate of Asahioka Branch School and serves as the caretaker for the children.
  • Sternly scolds Natsumi without question if her grades are bad.
  • Relatively lenient towards homeroom teacher Kazuho Miyauchi compared to her daughters.
  • Sometimes serves as the neighborhood radio exercises supervisor.
  • Has high athletic ability and excels in the alumni team at school sports festivals.

Alternate names

Koshigaya Yukiko Yukiko-san Yukiko-san

Tags

Non Non Biyori Yukiko Koshigaya Mother character Slice of life Rural life Caring Strict mother

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A mother with a homely atmosphere and calm impression. In the anime, her hair is dark and styled in an updo.
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Apron
  • Housework tools

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Caring
Detailed personality
As the mother of the Koshigaya family, she interacts with her children with deep affection, but she can be particularly strict and scold them, especially Natsumi for her poor grades. She has a strong sense of responsibility and willingly takes care of her family and the neighborhood children.
Keywords
  • Caring
  • Strict
  • Homely
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Reliable
Talents
  • All household chores
  • Child-rearing
  • Health management
Skills
  • Family coordinator
  • Child education
  • Cooking
Motivation
To support the healthy growth of her children and protect her family.
Favorite foods
Home cooking
Favorite places
Koshigaya home
Disliked situations
Children's poor grades, Irresponsible behavior

History

Backstory
Graduate of Asahioka Branch School. Her husband is a salaryman, and her family includes middle schoolers Natsumi and Komari, and third-year elementary schooler Suguru. She is also sociable, such as supervising the neighborhood children's morning radio exercises.
Debut date
September 26, 2009
Work title
Non Non Biyori
Media type
Manga

Asahioka Branch School graduation

Significant event
Asahioka Branch School graduation
Description
She herself graduated from Asahioka Branch School in the past.

Children's growth

Significant event
Children's growth
Description
Depicted as the mother watching over the growth of Natsumi, Komari, Suguru, and others.

Radio exercises supervisor

Significant event
Radio exercises supervisor
Description
During summer vacation, she supervises the neighborhood children's radio exercises and contributes to the community.

Relationships

Natsumi Koshigaya

Child

Eldest daughter, middle schooler. Strict with poor grades but deeply affectionate.

Suguru Koshigaya

Child

Eldest son, middle schooler. Doesn't speak much but cherishes as family.

Media appearances

Non Non Biyori

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2009

Non Non Biyori

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2013

Non Non Biyori Repeat

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2015

Non Non Biyori Nonstop

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2021

Non Non Biyori Vacation

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Akiko Hiramatsu

Voice actor
Akiko Hiramatsu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, movie version

atto

Creator name
atto
Role
Original author

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Yukiko Koshigaya figure

Item name
Yukiko Koshigaya figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Yukiko Koshigaya acrylic stand

Item name
Yukiko Koshigaya acrylic stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular