Koro Roku
Tatara Village Cowherd
Cowherd at the Tatara Village, wife is Toki. Falls into the valley while transporting rice during a torrential downpour and is rescued from the river by Ashitaka. Bright and endearing personality, somewhat clumsy, but no match for his wife.
Quotes
- These guys are calling the Forest Spirit
- Awesome. The Forest Spirit is the flower-blooming old man
- As long as you're alive, things will work out!
Trivia
- Koro Roku is Toki's husband and supports the Tatara Village as a cowherd.
- Right arm injured in valley fall was healed by the Forest Spirit's wind.
- Can't stand up to wife Toki and often overpowered by her.
- Forbidden from send-offs by village rules, but seen off by Kaya.
Alternate names
Koro Roku
Cowherd Koro Roku
Toki's Husband
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- One of the men at the Tatara Village in typical peasant attire. His bright and friendly expression is striking.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Sturdy build
- Work clothes stained with mud and charcoal
- Iconic items
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- Farm tools
- Cattle care tools
- Packhorse cargo straps
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Somewhat clumsy but endearing personality. Always overpowered by his wife Toki. Devotes himself to work at the Tatara Village and is beloved by his comrades.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Clumsy
- Kind
- Devoted
- Endearing
- Talents
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- Cattle care
- Packhorse transport
- Farm work
- Skills
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- Livestock raising
- Material transport
- Motivation
- Village peace and safe life at the Tatara Village
- Habits
- Often overpowered by his wife. Stays cheerful even after failures.
- Favorite foods
- Rice, Dried meat, Mountain produce
- Favorite places
- Tatara Village, Valley, Riverside
- Disliked situations
- Being attacked by wolves, Dangerous weather
History
- Backstory
- Koro Roku is Toki's husband and a cowherd at the Tatara Village. Falls into the valley while transporting rice in a torrential downpour and is rescued by Ashitaka. Injured but survives and returns to village life. Beloved by comrades for his bright personality. During battles, often unarmed but helps comrades without hesitation.
- Debut date
- July 12, 1997
- Work title
- Princess Mononoke
- Media type
- Movie
Rescued by Ashitaka
- Significant event
- Rescued by Ashitaka
- Description
- Falls into the valley while transporting rice during a torrential downpour and is rescued from the river by Ashitaka.
Injury after valley fall
- Significant event
- Injury after valley fall
- Description
- Fractured right arm upon falling into the valley, but later healed by the Forest Spirit's wind.
Tatara Village defense battle
- Significant event
- Tatara Village defense battle
- Description
- Participated in defense during Asano army's assault, but due to serious injury, not a major fighting force.
Relationships
Toki
Spouse
Married couple; always overpowered by Toki but good relationship.
Ashitaka
Ally
Benefactor who rescued Koro Roku from the valley; respected and admired.
Toki
Spouse
Koro Roku's wife. Appears strong-willed but cares for Koro Roku.
Tatara Village Residents
Tatara Village Residents: unknown
Media appearances
Princess Mononoke
Movie / Supporting
1997 release
Voice cast and creators
Masahiko Nishimura
- Voice actor
- Masahiko Nishimura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Japanese Version
John DeMita
- Voice actor
- John DeMita
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Director
Toshio Suzuki
- Creator name
- Toshio Suzuki
- Role
- Producer
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Koro Roku Figure
- Item name
- Koro Roku Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Princess Mononoke Poster
- Item name
- Princess Mononoke Poster
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular