Hanawa

Classics teacher at Tomobiki High School

A character from Urusei Yatsura, new teacher at Tomobiki High School. Homeroom teacher for Ataru's class and teaches classical Japanese literature.

Trivia

  • Teacher character at Tomobiki High School and Ataru's homeroom teacher.
  • In the unusual role of a classics teacher, brings rhythm to the story.

Alternate names

Hanawa

Tags

Urusei Yatsura High school teacher Classics teacher Comedy character Tomobiki High School Homeroom teacher Manga character Anime character Rom-Com

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
New male teacher with a calm demeanor. Wears glasses and gives a serious impression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Short hair
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Classical books

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Earnest
Detailed personality
A dedicated teacher who is sincere in instructing his students. Occasionally shows a natural, airheaded side.
Keywords
  • Dedicated to education
  • Earnest
  • Sincere
  • Kind
  • Calm
Motto
Learning is the foundation of life
Talents
  • Classics knowledge
  • Teaching ability
  • Composure
Skills
  • Classical literature instruction
  • Class management
  • Communication
Motivation
To convey the value of classics to his students and nurture them.
Habits
Occasionally gets swept up by Ataru
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Tea
Hobbies
Reading, Classical studies
Disliked situations
Rudeness, Chaos

History

Backstory
Assigned as a new teacher to Tomobiki High School. His struggles in the new environment are depicted.
Debut date
February 1, 1981
Work title
Urusei Yatsura
Media type
Manga

Assignment to Tomobiki High School

Significant event
Assignment to Tomobiki High School
Description
Becomes Ataru's homeroom teacher and struggles to manage the class's problem children.

Start of classics classes

Significant event
Start of classics classes
Description
Teaches classics to students and fulfills his role as an educator.

Relationships

Ataru

Student

As class homeroom teacher, admonishes Ataru's problematic behavior while watching over him.

Tomobiki High School faculty

Tomobiki High School faculty: unknown

Media appearances

Urusei Yatsura

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 1981

Urusei Yatsura

Anime / Supporting

1981 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Original author

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Illustrator

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