Taiko Hamano

Trivia

Taiko Irie appears infrequently in the original work, but post-marriage depictions are sometimes shown slightly plump.
Family-wide interactions are rarely depicted in the original, with fewer involvements compared to the anime version.
In the original, plays the role of controlling Norisuke as part of the henpecked household dynamic.

Taiko Irie Taiko-san Hamano-san

Overall appearance: Middle-aged woman. Before marriage, depicted with elegant demeanor and behavior, but after marriage, shown as slightly plump.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black

Core personality: kind
Detailed personality: Initially depicted as an elegant and composed woman, after marriage becomes somewhat overweight and shows a henpecking side. Strict with family and often admonishes Norisuke.
Keywords: henpecked household

kind

domestic

elegant

brazen (towards Norisuke)
Talents: general housework

discipline
Skills: household management

arranged marriage arrangements
Motivation: To support the family and build a happy home with Norisuke.
Favorite foods: Japanese food, stewed dishes
Favorite places: home
Disliked situations: unnecessary quarrels at home

Backstory: Married Norisuke Hamano through an arranged marriage under the Irie surname. Initially had elegant poise after marriage, but due to few appearances, sometimes depicted as plump afterward. Also has a side of reining in Norisuke in a henpecked household.
Work title: Sazae-san
Media type: Manga

Significant event: Marriage
Description: As Taiko Irie, entered an arranged marriage and became Norisuke Hamano's wife.

Significant event: Having a child
Description: Gave birth to a child in volume 12, but name unknown in the story. Appears as Ikura in the anime.

Spouse

Husband and main figure in the henpecked relationship. Norisuke is sometimes overwhelmed by her strength.