Principal

The broad-minded and tolerant principal of Tomobiki High School

The principal of Tomobiki High School, a broad-minded and tolerant person. He maintains a calm presence in a school rife with endless troubles.

Quotes

  • "Now, now, please calm down."
  • "Tomobiki High School always belongs to the students."
  • "Commotions are to be expected; it's my job to accept them."

Trivia

  • The Principal is almost the only character in the series who never gets seriously angry at the commotions.
  • Though the role demands calmness, gag elements are sprinkled throughout.
  • Voice actor Kenichi Ogata provides a sense of stability in the role of the Principal.

Alternate names

Principal Teacher

Tags

Urusei Yatsura Principal Tomobiki High School Comedy School Staff Tolerant Gag

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Angular and neat facial features, wears glasses. Short hair streaked with white, always dressed in calm attire.
Height
About 175cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Hair streaked with white
  • Gentlemanly aura
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Notebook
  • Necktie
  • Principal's badge

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Tolerant
Detailed personality
The Principal is a tolerant and calm figure who supports Tomobiki High School amid constant troubles and commotions. He remains unfazed by humorous situations, respects the students' individuality, and possesses a magnanimous nature that accepts them fluidly.
Keywords
  • Tolerant
  • Calm
  • Deep tolerance
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Understanding person
Motto
Respect the students' freedom and watch over them with a broad mind
Talents
  • Calm judgment
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Communication skills
Skills
  • Management and administration
  • Persuasiveness
  • Mediator
Motivation
Creating a school where students can learn freely and expansively, turning daily commotions into laughter
Habits
Even when troublesome matters arise, he handles them calmly without panicking. Occasionally delivers comical retorts.
Favorite foods
Sweet snacks, Tea
Favorite colors
Navy blue, Subdued gray
Disliked situations
Irresponsibility, Violent scenes

History

Backstory
Serves as the principal of Tomobiki High School, calmly accepting and seeking coexistence with the daily troubles of students and teachers. Embraces troublemakers without anger, continually maintaining the balance of the entire school.
Debut date
February 20, 1981
Work title
Urusei Yatsura
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Debut

Significant event
Debut
Description
Debuts as the principal of Tomobiki High School starting from Chapter 1.

Response to students' commotions

Significant event
Response to students' commotions
Description
Calmly handles troubles caused by Lum and Ataru Moroboshi, depicted as a key figure protecting the school.

Relationships

Ataru Moroboshi

Rival

Perplexed by Ataru's frequent commotions yet watches over his growth.

Lum

Central figure in commotions with Ataru, yet remains a calm watchful presence.

Tomobiki High School Staff

Tomobiki High School Staff: leader

Media appearances

Urusei Yatsura

Manga / Supporting

Started in 1981

Urusei Yatsura

Anime / Supporting

1981 TV Anime

Urusei Yatsura Movies

Movie / Supporting

1983

Voice cast and creators

Kenichi Ogata

Voice actor
Kenichi Ogata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Miyuki Ichijo

Voice actor
Miyuki Ichijo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Some works and movies

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Original author

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Character designer

Shogakukan

Creator name
Shogakukan
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Principal Figure

Item name
Principal Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Urusei Yatsura Glasses Case (Principal Model)

Item name
Urusei Yatsura Glasses Case (Principal Model)
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular