Nao

One of Shizuku's classmates who appears in 'Whisper of the Heart'. Wears glasses.

Trivia

  • Nao is Shizuku's classmate, characterized by her depiction wearing glasses.
  • Though overshadowed by the protagonist in the story, she has presence as Shizuku's friend.

Alternate names

Nao Glasses Girl

Tags

Whisper of the Heart Friend Classmate Glasses Character Middle School Student Studio Ghibli Aoi Hiiragi Youth Romance

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A slender girl wearing glasses with the typical appearance of a middle school student. Gives a modest impression in the work.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
Iconic items
  • Glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reserved
Detailed personality
Depicted in her role as a friend with a calm personality. Serves as a gentle supporting character around the protagonist Shizuku.
Keywords
  • Reserved
  • Friendly
  • Calm
  • Glasses Character
Talents
  • Academics
  • Loves Reading
Skills
  • Coordination with Classmates
  • Information Gathering

History

Backstory
A classmate of third-year middle school student Shizuku, appearing as one of her peers in the same school building. Has no particular story arc but is depicted as someone close to Shizuku.
Debut date
1989-08
Work title
Whisper of the Heart
Media type
Manga

Appearance in original manga and anime film

Significant event
Appearance in original manga and anime film
Description
First appears as Shizuku's friend, the girl wearing glasses.

Relationships

Mukahara Middle School 3rd Year Class

Mukahara Middle School 3rd Year Class: unknown

Media appearances

Whisper of the Heart

Manga / Supporting

August 1989 to November 1989 issues

Whisper of the Heart

Anime / Supporting

1995 Anime Film Version

Whisper of the Heart (Live-Action Film Version)

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2022

Voice cast and creators

Mai Chiba

Voice actor
Mai Chiba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Anime Film Version

Aoi Hiiragi

Creator name
Aoi Hiiragi
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Writer

Yoshifumi Kondō

Creator name
Yoshifumi Kondō
Role
Director

Yuichiro Hirakawa

Creator name
Yuichiro Hirakawa
Role
Director

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