Kazuko Saotome

Caring English Teacher

Madoka and her classmates' homeroom English teacher, a bit airheaded but caring towards her students.

Quotes

  • “Good grief, arguing over the doneness of fried eggs again…”
  • “I'm always keeping a close eye on my students.”
  • “Romance isn't going well either, what a trouble.”

Trivia

  • According to herself, she has experience breaking up with a boyfriend after 3 months.
  • She sometimes argues with others over whether fried eggs should be soft or hard-boiled.
  • She is old friends with Madoka's mother Junko and close even privately.

Alternate names

Saotome Kazuko Kazuko-sensei

Tags

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Mitakihara Middle School teacher English teacher caring towards students airheaded

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged woman who gives an airheaded impression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
kind
Detailed personality
Though she has a somewhat airheaded side, she is a serious teacher who cares deeply for her students. She worries about her marriage prospects but conducts classes and homeroom for her students.
Keywords
  • kind
  • friendly
  • natural airhead
  • caring towards students
  • somewhat airheaded
Talents
  • listening to students' troubles
  • English instruction
  • promoting teamwork
Skills
  • communication skills
  • class management
  • relationship mediation
Motivation
To support students so they can live their school lives with peace of mind.
Habits
Tends to worry about her marriage prospects, and sometimes argues over the doneness of fried eggs.
Favorite foods
fried eggs (especially divided opinions on soft or hard), Western liquor
Hobbies
being a counselor for students

History

Backstory
English teacher at Mitakihara Middle School. While troubled by short-lived romances, she is devoted to her students Madoka and others, wishing for their growth and happiness. She is old friends with Madoka's mother Junko and occasionally confides in her about troubles as educators.
Debut date
circa 2011
Work title
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Media type
Anime

Appears as Madoka and others' homeroom teacher

Significant event
Appears as Madoka and others' homeroom teacher
Description
Teaches English classes and homeroom for Madoka and her classmates, shows her caring side towards students, but occasionally displays airheaded behavior.

Best friendship with Madoka's mother Junko

Significant event
Best friendship with Madoka's mother Junko
Description
Scenes where she shares troubles as a teacher are depicted in the story.

Post-graduation whereabouts unknown

Significant event
Post-graduation whereabouts unknown
Description
Her whereabouts after the main story are not revealed.

Relationships

Kaname Madoka

Student teacher

Cares for her as Madoka's English homeroom teacher

Kaname Junko

Best friend

Long-time best friends who confide in each other as fellow educators

Mitakihara Middle School Staff

Mitakihara Middle School Staff: unknown

Media appearances

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Anime / Supporting

2011 TV series

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 2011

Voice cast and creators

Junko Iwao

Voice actor
Junko Iwao
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime and related media

Magica Quartet

Creator name
Magica Quartet
Role
Original author

Shaft (SHAFT)

Creator name
Shaft (SHAFT)
Role
Animation studio

Ume Aoki

Creator name
Ume Aoki
Role
Character designer

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