Sadako Maki
Mistress of the old mansion and Sho's grandmother's younger sister
The owner of the old mansion where a family of Borrowers lives, and the younger sister of Sho's grandmother. A conscientious woman who cares for her sickly grandson Sho.
Trivia
- The nameplate reads 'Yabu', but she is the owner of the mansion.
- Her beloved car is a silver Mercedes-Benz W123.
- There is a cat named Niya in Sadako's mansion.
- Frequently warns the housekeeper Haru.
- The dollhouse was commissioned by Sho's great-grandfather to English craftsmen for the Borrowers.
Alternate names
Sadako Maki
Mistress of the Yabu mansion
Sadako-san
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- late 1950s (estimated)
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- 68-year-old elderly lady. Manages a Japanese-Western fusion old mansion and favors a silver Mercedes-Benz W123. Modest and elegant atmosphere.
- Distinguishing features
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- Mistress of the Japanese-Western fusion mansion that suits traditional Japanese attire as well
- Exudes financial affluence and refinement
- Raises beloved cat Niya
- Iconic items
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- silver Mercedes-Benz W123
- mansion keychain
- Japanese-Western fusion old mansion
- dollhouse
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- caring
- Detailed personality
- Deeply concerned about Sho's condition, family-oriented, and conscientious personality. Hardworking with a strong sense of responsibility, carefully monitors the housekeeper's actions.
- Keywords
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- compassion
- family love
- integrity
- sense of responsibility
- tradition-oriented
- Talents
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- property management
- household management
- negotiation skills
- Skills
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- mansion maintenance
- family care
- Motivation
- To ensure Sho's recuperation succeeds smoothly and to protect her family's safety and happiness.
- Habits
- Somewhat strict toward the housekeeper, but fundamentally trusts her.
History
- Backstory
- Sho's grandmother's younger sister and the mansion's owner. The mansion's nameplate reads 'Yabu'. A conscientious great-aunt who supports the ailing Sho.
- Debut date
- July 17, 2010
- Work title
- The Secret World of Arrietty
- Media type
- Movie
Sho's recuperation stay
- Significant event
- Sho's recuperation stay
- Description
- Sickly grandson Sho stays at the mansion for recuperation. Sadako also worries about Sho's health and questions the mother's work attitude.
Dollhouse gift
- Significant event
- Dollhouse gift
- Description
- Owns the dollhouse commissioned by Sho's great-grandfather and made it a spiritual anchor for believing in the Borrowers' existence.
Awareness of the Borrowers' existence
- Significant event
- Awareness of the Borrowers' existence
- Description
- Gradually becomes aware of interactions with the Borrowers, with actions that prioritize family safety.
Movie release
- Significant event
- Movie release
- Description
- Introduced to audiences in the movie 'The Secret World of Arrietty' on July 17, 2010.
Relationships
Media appearances
The Secret World of Arrietty
Movie / Supporting
Released July 17, 2010
Voice cast and creators
Keiko Takeshita
- Voice actor
- Keiko Takeshita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- theatrical version
Phyllida Law
- Voice actor
- Phyllida Law
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Gracie Poletti
- Voice actor
- Gracie Poletti
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- North American dub
Mary Norton
- Creator name
- Mary Norton
- Role
- Original author
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Writer
Keiko Niwa
- Creator name
- Keiko Niwa
- Role
- Writer
Toshio Suzuki
- Creator name
- Toshio Suzuki
- Role
- productionProducer
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Creator name
- Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Role
- Director
Cécile Corbel
- Creator name
- Cécile Corbel
- Role
- Music
Related goods
Arrietty character merchandise
- Item name
- Arrietty character merchandise
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular