Sekihara Tae

Akabeko clerk

Akabeko clerk and associate of the hangout spot frequented by Himura Kenshin and his friends. Appears in comedic relief roles for relaying information and interactions with comrades.

Quotes

  • My age is a secret...
  • Akabeko is everyone's hangout spot
  • I like romance talk
  • Customer, good meat came in today
  • Don't say weird things

Trivia

  • Sekihara Tae is the Akabeko owner's daughter and frequently appears close to Kenshin and friends
  • Tae loves gossip and romance
  • Her age is mysterious and she gets teased by other characters
  • Often depicted in Akabeko uniform, but also in casual clothes
  • Voice actress changed in anime reruns and sequels
  • Has not appeared in live-action movies

Alternate names

Sekihara Tae SEKIHARA TAE

Tags

beef hot pot Akabeko Tokyo restaurant friendships Kenshin's hangout spot Japanese style female character

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Woman wearing traditional Japanese clothing from the late Edo to early Meiji period. Clerk with a calm demeanor and friendly smile.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Akabeko uniform
  • traditional Japanese attire
  • work apron
  • tray

Personality and abilities

Core personality
kind
Detailed personality
Kind and caring woman working at Akabeko. Friendly to customers and shop colleagues, with a nurturing side. Enjoys gossip and is interested in romance.
Keywords
  • kind
  • caring
  • friendly
  • gossipy
  • romance lover
  • good caregiver
Talents
  • consideration
  • connecting people
  • information gathering
Skills
  • customer service
  • shop clerk duties
  • cooking assistance
Motivation
Shop prosperity and maintaining good relations with customers. Protecting Kenshin and friends' gathering place.
Habits
concerned about age
Favorite foods
beef hot pot
Disliked situations
age topics, secrets being revealed

History

Backstory
Works at Akabeko as the clerk and daughter of the beef hot pot shop owner, maintaining close relations with Kenshin and his friends. Interacts with various people since the shop is their hangout. Warm-hearted and loyal, caring for comrades but concerned about her age.
Debut date
January 10, 1996
Work title
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan-
Media type
Manga

Akabeko debut

Significant event
Akabeko debut
Description
Appears as a clerk at Akabeko, an important base as Kenshin and friends' hangout.

Interactions with Kenshin and others

Significant event
Interactions with Kenshin and others
Description
Becomes close with Kenshin, Yahiko, Tsubame, and others.

Age exposure

Significant event
Age exposure
Description
Episode where Tae's age is accidentally revealed to Kaoru.

Relationships

Myojin Yahiko

Friend

Contact at beef hot pot shop - good understanding of Yahiko

Kamiya Kaoru

Friend

As a frequent Akabeko visitor

Akabeko

Akabeko: unknown

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan-

Manga / Supporting

1994-1999

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan-

Anime / Supporting

1996 TV series

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Romantan- Shinsho

Anime / Supporting

2023 TV series

Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Movie Series

Movie

Voice cast and creators

Sumi Shimamoto

Voice actor
Sumi Shimamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 1st series

Mamiko Noto

Voice actor
Mamiko Noto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series

Michiko Neya

Voice actor
Michiko Neya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
CD book edition

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Original author

Related goods

Akabeko uniform figure

Item name
Akabeko uniform figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Akabeko shop uniform-style apparel

Item name
Akabeko shop uniform-style apparel
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited