Kinuyo

Shizuku's close friend and classmate

One of the close friends and classmates of the protagonist Tsukishima Shizuku in 'Whisper of the Heart'. Nickname is 'Kinu-chan'.

Trivia

  • Kinuyo is voiced by Masami Iizuka in the anime film version.
  • Appears as one of Shizuku's close classmates in the original manga.
  • While the origin of her name or individual episodes are not prominently featured, she is a character who depicts natural friendship as Shizuku's companion.
  • Nickname is 'Kinu-chan'.

Alternate names

Kinuyo Kinu-chan

Tags

Whisper of the Heart Studio Ghibli Middle school student Friendship Everyday life Yoshifumi Kondō Anime film 1995 Masami Iizuka

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Ordinary appearance typical of a middle school girl. Depicted with black hair and wearing glasses. In the anime film version, a 3rd-year student at Mukahara Middle School.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Middle school uniform
Iconic items
  • Glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Friendly
Detailed personality
As Shizuku's close friend, a kind and supportive presence. Does not have particularly prominent traits or features in the work, but exhibits a natural, cheerful personality typical of a middle school student.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Helpful
  • Friendly
  • Calm
  • Cheerful
Talents
  • Building friendships
  • Communication skills
Skills
  • Interacting with classmates

History

Backstory
Student at Mukahara Middle School and classmate of Tsukishima Shizuku. Was in the same class as Amasawa Seiji in their first year, depicted as one of her close friends. In the anime version, few detailed episodes, but plays a supporting role for Shizuku within her friendships.
Debut date
1989-08
Work title
Whisper of the Heart
Media type
Manga

Appearance

Significant event
Appearance
Description
Appears in the original manga and the 1995 animated film.

Voice Actor

Significant event
Voice Actor
Description
Voiced by Masami Iizuka in the anime film version.

Relationships

Tsukishima Shizuku

Best friend

As one of Shizuku's best friends, provides support.

Harada Yuuko

Teammate

Friendly relationship with Yuuko, Shizuku's other close friend.

Mukahara Middle School 3rd Year

Mukahara Middle School 3rd Year: unknown

Media appearances

Whisper of the Heart

Manga / Supporting

1989-1990, serialized in Ribon

Whisper of the Heart

Anime / Supporting

Released July 15, 1995

Voice cast and creators

Masami Iizuka

Voice actor
Masami Iizuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1995 Anime Film

Aoi Hiiragi

Creator name
Aoi Hiiragi
Role
Original author

Yoshifumi Kondō

Creator name
Yoshifumi Kondō
Role
Character designer

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Whisper of the Heart Character Goods

Item name
Whisper of the Heart Character Goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular