Kita
Elderly man who plays the lute
Friend of Nishi Shiro and an elderly man who plays the lute. Appears as one of the regulars at the Earth Store.
Trivia
- Rare character who plays the lute, bearing one part of the music scenes at the Earth Store.
- Voice actor is actually the producer Toshio Suzuki.
Alternate names
Kita
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Elderly man. Has a gentle demeanor, characterized by his playing of the lute.
- Iconic items
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- lute
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- gentle
- Detailed personality
- Calm elderly person who interacts amiably with those around through performances at the Earth Store and such.
- Keywords
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- gentle
- music lover
- friendly
- hobbyist
- Talents
-
- lute playing
- music knowledge
- Skills
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- early instrument playing
- Motivation
- To interact with friends and enjoy through music.
- Music
- lute, early instruments
History
- Backstory
- Long-time friend of Nishi Shiro, sharing the antique shop called Earth Store and a space for music.
- Debut date
- July 15, 1995
- Work title
- Whisper of the Heart
- Media type
- Anime
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" ensemble
- Significant event
- "Take Me Home, Country Roads" ensemble
- Description
- There is a scene at the Earth Store where he plays "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on the lute together with Nishi Shiro and other friends, interacting.
Relationships
Nishi Shiro
Friend
Close friend in ensemble sessions at the Earth Store and interactions with Nishi Shiro's grandson Seiji.
Earth Store members
Earth Store members: unknown
Media appearances
Whisper of the Heart
Anime / Supporting
1995 TV series
Whisper of the Heart
Movie / Supporting
1995 theatrical version
Voice cast and creators
Toshio Suzuki
- Voice actor
- Toshio Suzuki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- theatrical version
Aoi Hiiragi
- Creator name
- Aoi Hiiragi
- Role
- Original author
Studio Ghibli
- Creator name
- Studio Ghibli
- Role
- Animation Studio
Toshio Suzuki
- Creator name
- Toshio Suzuki
- Role
- Producer
Yoshifumi Kondo
- Creator name
- Yoshifumi Kondo
- Role
- Director
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Script Writer