Minami
Historical instrument performer
Friend of Nishi Shirō and performer of historical instruments. Appears in the anime film 'Whisper of the Heart', playing tambourine, recorder, and cornett.
Trivia
- Plays multiple historical instruments in the film.
- Character related to the worldview of Naohisa Inoue's 'Iblard'.
- Uses various historical instruments such as tambourine, cornett, recorder, etc.
- Staff with actual instrument performance experience participated in performance guidance.
Alternate names
Minami
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man around 60 years old. In the story, he is familiar with playing historical instruments and has a gentle appearance.
- Iconic items
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- Tambourine
- Recorder
- Cornett (Zink)
- Historical instruments
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Mild-mannered
- Detailed personality
- He has a mild-mannered and calm personality, interacting amiably with Nishi Shirō and those around him. He is someone who connects with friends through music and performance.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Highly cooperative
- Music lover
- Friendly
- Calm
- Talents
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- Playing historical instruments
- Music knowledge
- Ensemble harmony
- Skills
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- Tambourine performance
- Recorder performance
- Cornett performance
- Motivation
- To enjoy music and perform together with friends.
- Music
- Historical instruments, Ensemble, Traditional music
- Hobbies
- Music performance, Ensemble playing
History
- Backstory
- Friend of Earth House owner Nishi Shirō and one of his music companions. Participates in the in-story ensemble of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' by playing historical instruments. A character related to the worldview aligned with the design background of the world within Naohisa Inoue's novel.
- Debut date
- July 15, 1995
- Work title
- Whisper of the Heart
- Media type
- Anime
Earth House ensemble
- Significant event
- Earth House ensemble
- Description
- Together with Nishi Shirō, Amatsawa Seiji, Tsukishima Shizuku, and others, played 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' on historical instruments, enhancing the story's climax.
Background world setting by Naohisa Inoue
- Significant event
- Background world setting by Naohisa Inoue
- Description
- The background of the world where Minami performs is designed in line with the worldview of Naohisa Inoue's 'Iblard'.
Relationships
Nishi Shirō
Teammate
Played together at Earth House, deepening their bond of friendship.
Amatsawa Seiji
Friend
Cooperated during the 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' performance.
Tsukishima Shizuku
Acquaintance
Participated in the ensemble for Shizuku's story 'The Tale Given by the Baron'.
Earth House historical instruments musician group
Earth House historical instruments musician group: musician
Media appearances
Whisper of the Heart
Anime / Supporting
1995 anime film
Voice cast and creators
Naohisa Inoue
- Voice actor
- Naohisa Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical anime
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
Hayao Miyazaki
- Creator name
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Role
- Writer