Shiho Tsukishima

Reliable older sister

Shizuku's older sister and a college student. Strong-willed and energetic personality, handles housework, and is a reliable presence. Sometimes strict with her sister Shizuku but supports her.

Quotes

  • Get up already
  • Exam studies are important too
  • Chasing dreams is fine, but you have to look at reality too
  • Be more reliable
  • Help with the housework too

Trivia

  • In the anime film version, has a stronger personality than the original
  • Handles housework due to mother's frequent absence
  • Scene of drinking alcohol during meals despite being underage
  • Starts living alone in the latter half of the story

Alternate names

月島しお つきしましお Shiho Tsukishima

Tags

Shiho Tsukishima Whisper of the Heart Studio Ghibli family college student strong-willed energetic anime film youth

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has the calm and beauty of a college student, with an energetic and healthy appearance. In the anime film, her personality was changed from gentle to strong-willed.
Distinguishing features
  • Calm atmosphere befitting a college student
  • Energetic and beautiful
Iconic items
  • Alcohol (drinks during meals despite being underage)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strong-willed
Detailed personality
Energetic and strong-willed with a strong sense of independence. Strict toward her sister Shizuku, but fundamentally family-oriented and reliable. Begins living alone after entering university.
Keywords
  • Strong-willed
  • Energetic
  • Capable
  • Housework helper
  • Independent
Talents
  • All household chores
  • Leadership
Skills
  • All household chores
  • Sister's education and guidance
Motivation
Watching over her sister's growth while putting effort into her own university life and future.

History

Backstory
Eldest daughter of the Tsukishima family, takes on the role of supporting the home where the mother is often absent. As a first-year university student handling housework, strong-willed and energetic. Sometimes clashes with sister Shizuku, but depicts a strong family bond.
Debut date
July 15, 1995
Work title
Whisper of the Heart
Media type
Anime

Argument in the story

Significant event
Argument in the story
Description
Argues with sister Shizuku who puts off exam studies to continue writing her story, but ultimately understands as family and encourages her.

Starting independent living

Significant event
Starting independent living
Description
In the latter half of the story, leaves home to start living alone, depicting independence toward adulthood.

Relationships

Shizuku Tsukishima

Sibling

Younger sister. Sometimes guides strictly, but holds deep affection as a family-oriented older sister. Mutual supportive relationship.

Seiya Tsukishima

Father

Father. Family pillar, provides warm support to Shiho as well.

Asako Tsukishima

Mother

Mother. Working graduate student. Rarely home, so Shiho takes on household support role.

Media appearances

Whisper of the Heart

Anime / Supporting

1995 anime film

Whisper of the Heart (live-action movie)

Movie / Supporting

2022 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Yoriko Yamashita

Voice actor
Yoriko Yamashita
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

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Writer

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Tokuma Shoten

Creator name
Tokuma Shoten
Role
Licensee

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Category
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Availability
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