Mrs. Mamiya

Moka's grandmother and legal guardian

Keisuke's stepmother, Moka's grandmother and legal guardian. After the death of her daughter Asuka, she holds custody of her granddaughter Moka and holds a strong parental position. She admonishes Keisuke about smoking and strictly restricts meetings with Moka.

Quotes

  • If you want to see Moka, improve your lifestyle.
  • For the sake of my young grandchild, please stop smoking.
  • The future of the family is our responsibility.

Trivia

  • Voice actress Sumi Shimamoto is also famous for the role of Satsuki and Mei's mother in 'My Neighbor Totoro'.
  • Through the custody issue in the story, family bonds and complex human relationships are depicted.
  • The relationship with Keisuke starts as strained but shows signs of reconciliation toward the end.
  • In the movie, Mrs. Mamiya opposes Keisuke due to his smoking habit and restricts his contact with Moka.
  • Her presence in the work plays an important role symbolizing the healthy growth of her grandchild.

Alternate names

Mrs. Mamiya Mamiya-san

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Elderly woman. Calm demeanor, giving a somewhat strict impression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Calmness from years of experience
  • Hair mixed with gray

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Strong sense of responsibility, strict yet affectionate in raising her granddaughter Moka. Inherits the Mamiya family traditions, treats family rationally, but has a somewhat stern attitude toward her stepson.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Guardian
  • Rational
  • Values tradition
Talents
  • Family management
  • Exercising custody
  • Upholding convictions
Skills
  • Strong will
  • Negotiation
  • Family mediation
Motivation
Moka's healthy growth and family stability.

History

Backstory
Lost her daughter Suga Asuka, then holds custody of her granddaughter Suga Moka. Prioritizes the health management of her granddaughter, maintains a strict relationship with stepson Keisuke, and restricts opportunities for him to meet Moka. Toward the end of the story, her relationship with Keisuke improves, and there is a possibility of living together with Moka.
Debut date
July 19, 2019
Work title
Weathering With You
Media type
Movie

Deterioration of relationship with Keisuke

Significant event
Deterioration of relationship with Keisuke
Description
Due to holding custody of Moka, strictly restricts meetings with her stepson and admonishes his lifestyle habits such as smoking.

Signs of relationship improvement

Significant event
Signs of relationship improvement
Description
In the latter part of the story, the relationship with Keisuke and the couple improves, and it is mentioned that the possibility of living together with Moka has increased.

Relationships

Suga Asuka

Mother

Daughter. Already deceased.

Suga Moka

Grandparent

Granddaughter. Raising her as legal guardian.

Suga Keisuke

Stepson. Holds custody of Moka after the daughter's death and strictly restricts visits. Opinions conflict over custody, but the relationship improves toward the end of the story.

Media appearances

Weathering With You

Movie / Supporting

Released July 19, 2019

Voice cast and creators

Sumi Shimamoto

Voice actor
Sumi Shimamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

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

Comix Wave Films

Creator name
Comix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

Toho

Creator name
Toho
Role
Publisher

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