Junko Kaname
Madoka's mother and a career woman, yet also possesses profound affection
Madoka Kaname's mother. A dedicated career woman at work, she is also a reliable mother at home who pours profound love into her family. Alcohol enthusiast with characteristic rough, sukeban-like speech.
Trivia
- Speech as rough as a sukeban's, but holds deep affection for family as a mother
- Alcohol lover, especially Western liquor
- Not a morning person, woken by Madoka every morning
- Long-time best friend with Madoka's homeroom teacher Kazuko Saotome
- Depicted as career woman who could aim for president's seat
Alternate names
Junko Kaname
Madoka's mother
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Appearance exuding confidence and dignity as a career woman. Daily wear is often business casual like suits, yet possesses motherly softness and warmth.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- No particular distinguishing features such as moles under the eyes
- Iconic items
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- business bag
- suit
- alcohol
- taking care of her children
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- thoughtfulness
- Detailed personality
- Hardworking yet family-devoted mother. Possesses sukeban-like rough speech and humor. Dependable and passionate about children's education. Interacts with warm, enveloping affection.
- Keywords
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- thoughtfulness
- hardworking
- strictness and kindness
- profoundly affectionate
- alcohol lover
- Talents
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- professional career
- family relationship management
- general housework
- Skills
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- business skills
- communication
- tolerance as a middle-aged woman
- Motivation
- To support daughter Madoka's happiness and growth. To balance work and family while protecting the family's future as a mother.
- Habits
- Not a morning person; woken up every morning by her daughter.
- Favorite foods
- Western liquor, alcohol in general
- Disliked situations
- family disharmony, when family is anxious
History
- Backstory
- Dedicated career woman said to be aiming for the president's position. Yet deeply family-oriented, serving as the family's pillar. Husband is a househusband maintaining home balance. Shares especially deep bond with daughter Madoka, supporting her warmly while strictly guiding when needed. Long-time friend with Kazuko Saotome, consulting on romance matters.
- Debut date
- January 7, 2011
- Work title
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Media type
- Anime
Role as Madoka's mother
- Significant event
- Role as Madoka's mother
- Description
- Accompanies Madoka's growth, depicting work-family balance
During Walpurgisnacht attack
- Significant event
- During Walpurgisnacht attack
- Description
- Tries to hold back Madoka but sees her off after confirming her resolve
Interactions with best friend Kazuko Saotome
- Significant event
- Interactions with best friend Kazuko Saotome
- Description
- Scenes discussing education and romance troubles
Depiction of Madoka's memory fading in new world
- Significant event
- Depiction of Madoka's memory fading in new world
- Description
- Does not remember Madoka but cherishes her as something precious
Relationships
Tomohisa Kaname
Spouse
Gentle and calm husband. Househusband who supports wife Junko from the shadows.
Madoka Kaname
Child
Daughter. The existence poured with deepest affection and protected.
Tatsuya Kaname
Child
Young son. Innocent and pure-hearted, the family's healing presence.
Kazuko Saotome
Best friend
Long-time best friend, sharing love and education concerns.
Media appearances
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Anime / Supporting
Aired in 2011
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release in 2012
Voice cast and creators
Yuko Goto
- Voice actor
- Yuko Goto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime / movies
Magica Quartet
- Creator name
- Magica Quartet
- Role
- Original author
Shaft
- Creator name
- Shaft
- Role
- Animation studio
Ume Aoki
- Creator name
- Ume Aoki
- Role
- Character designer