Higashidani Outa
Sanosuke's younger brother, a boy who entered Kamiya Dojo at age 5. Timid, but resolves to become strong under his brother's influence.
Quotes
- “Big bro had 'Aku Ichimonji' embroidered on my back!”
- “I want to become as strong as big bro too!”
- “My round cheeks are my charm point.”
Trivia
- Had never met Sanosuke until he returned to Kamiya Dojo.
- 'Aku Ichimonji' is Sanosuke's symbol and is embroidered on the back.
- Entered Kamiya Dojo at age 5.
- In the Hokkaido arc, depicted as one of Kamiya Dojo's Four Heavenly Kings.
Alternate names
Higashidani Outa
Outa
Round Cheeks
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- 1873
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Around age 8, timid and shy, but a child with round cheeks and a soft expression as defining features.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
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- round cheeks
- gentle boyish facial features
- timid aura initially
- Iconic items
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- Back of the clothes with Aku Ichimonji embroidery
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- timid
- Detailed personality
- Raised overprotectively, resulting in a timid and shy personality, but resolves to become strong after meeting his brother Sanosuke.
- Keywords
-
- timid
- shy
- devoted to brother
- determination
- younger brother
- Talents
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- Understanding of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu sword techniques
- swordsmanship talent
- Skills
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- swordsmanship training at Kamiya Dojo
- Kamiya Kasshin-ryu swordsmanship
- Motivation
- Wishing to become as strong as his brother as a younger brother, entered Kamiya Dojo.
- Habits
- Has Aku Ichimonji embroidery on the back of his clothes.
History
- Backstory
- Born after Sanosuke left home, raised overprotectively by his sister, but changes upon reuniting with his brother. Entered Kamiya Dojo on his brother's recommendation.
- Debut date
- circa 1878
- Work title
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Media type
- Manga
Enrollment
- Significant event
- Enrollment
- Description
- At age 5, entered Kamiya Dojo on the recommendation of his brother Sanosuke.
One of the Four Heavenly Kings
- Significant event
- One of the Four Heavenly Kings
- Description
- In the Hokkaido arc five years later, counted as one of Kamiya Dojo's Four Heavenly Kings.
Brothers' Reunion of Resolve
- Significant event
- Brothers' Reunion of Resolve
- Description
- Reunited with Sanosuke, resolved to become strong, and had Aku Ichimonji embroidery done by his brother.
Relationships
Higashidani Jōgeemon
Father
Raising his son and daughter single-handedly. Makes a living weaving straw hats after his fields were destroyed. Strong in fights as well.
Naname
Mother
Passed away two years ago
Sagara Sanosuke
Sibling
Older brother. Resolved to become strong after reuniting.
Higashidani Yūki
Sibling
Strong and reliable older sister. Raising her younger brother overprotectively.
Kamiya Dojo
Kamiya Dojo: unknown
Media appearances
Rurouni Kenshin
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1994
Rurouni Kenshin
Anime / Supporting
1996 TV anime first series
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan- Tsuioku-hen
Anime / Supporting
OVA
Voice cast and creators
Katsuyuki Konishi
- Voice actor
- Katsuyuki Konishi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime first series
- Notes
- current
Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Creator name
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Higashidani Outa plush toy
- Item name
- Higashidani Outa plush toy
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited
Higashidani Outa figure
- Item name
- Higashidani Outa figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular