Fumi Tachibana

Elderly woman and one of the clients commissioning jobs from Hodaka and others

Elderly woman and one of the clients of the weather manipulation service. Wishes for clear skies on her husband's first Obon anniversary, a gentle and intellectual figure.

Quotes

  • There is the other shore above the sky where the dead dwell.
  • The flooded area was the sea before the Edo period.

Trivia

  • One of the clients wishing for sunny weather on her husband's first Obon, plays an important role in the story.
  • The flooded area's story incorporates historical facts.
  • Wears a kumihimo bracelet on her right hand in the story.
  • Set as Taki Tachibana's grandmother.

Alternate names

たちばな ふみ Fumi Tachibana

Tags

Weathering with You Makoto Shinkai works Anime film Elderly woman Hodaka's client Background character Japanese style Tokyo Rain Fantasy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Elderly woman with a calm demeanor. Has a somewhat kind facial expression and prefers wearing traditional Japanese clothing.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Elderly demeanor
  • Prefers Japanese clothing
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Kumihimo bracelet
  • Japanese-style accessories

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calmness
Detailed personality
Has a gentle, motherly aura, possessing intelligence and kindness that calmly observes matters. Supports Hodaka and others through job commissions while serving as an important spiritual pillar in the story.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Gentle
  • Intellectual
  • Thoughtful
  • Nurturing
Motto
Respects the natural cycles continuing from before the Edo period, holding a mindset that connects the past and present.
Talents
  • Negotiation ability
  • Emotional support
  • Historical knowledge
Skills
  • Verbal exchange
  • Request coordination
  • Life knowledge
Motivation
Wishes for sunny weather on her husband's first Obon day, cherishes family and past connections, aims to maintain a peaceful life.
Habits
Speaks gently and listens well to others.
Favorite foods
Wagashi, Matcha, Seasonal simmered dishes
Favorite places
Home, Shrine, Quiet garden
Favorite colors
Muted blue, Deep green, Brown
Disliked situations
Noisy environments, Sudden changes, Chaos

History

Backstory
Requests clear skies for her husband's first Obon via the 'Sunshine Girl Service' site. As the story progresses, her home floods, and she moves to an apartment near Takashimadaira. Shares historical insights like the area being sea before the Edo period.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering with You
Media type
Movie

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appears as the client when Hodaka and others visit for work, requests sunny weather for her husband's first Obon.

Flooding and relocation

Significant event
Flooding and relocation
Description
Due to heavy rain flooding her home, moves to an apartment near Takashimadaira Station.

Historical perspective

Significant event
Historical perspective
Description
States that the flooded area was originally the sea before the Edo period, implying nature's cycle.

Relationships

Unknown (husband)

Spouse

Cherished existence for whom she wishes sunny first Obon weather. Family-oriented and values her husband's memorial rites.

Taki Tachibana

Grandparent

Grandson. Has conversations in the story.

Media appearances

Weathering with You

Movie / Supporting

Released July 19, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Chieko Baisho

Voice actor
Chieko Baisho
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version
Notes
Main cast

Makoto Shinkai

Creator name
Makoto Shinkai
Role
Original author

Masayoshi Tanaka

Creator name
Masayoshi Tanaka
Role
Character designer

Atsushi Tamura

Creator name
Atsushi Tamura
Role
Character designer

Minami Ichikawa

Creator name
Minami Ichikawa
Role
Producer

Noritaka Kawaguchi

Creator name
Noritaka Kawaguchi
Role
Producer

Comix Wave Films

Creator name
Comix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Ichiban Kuji Weathering with You goods

Item name
Ichiban Kuji Weathering with You goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited