Hitoha Miyamizu
Priestess of Miyamizu Shrine, the only one who noticed the body swap
Grandmother of Mitsuha and Yotsuha, and priestess of Miyamizu Shrine. Notices the body swap and supports her grandchildren as a wise figure.
Quotes
- “Musubi is the power that connects people.”
- Has such conviction that she calls her son who abandoned priesthood 'idiot son.'
Trivia
- One of the few who noticed the body swap between Mitsuha and Taki.
- Age in the story is 82 as of 2013.
- Manga version states she is alive as of 2021.
Alternate names
みやみず ひとは
Hitoha Miyamizu
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- Around 1931-1932
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Elderly woman with white hair. Traditional woman wearing a kimono, with a stern yet compassionate expression.
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Elderly with white hair
- Traditional miko attire
- Calm and stern atmosphere
- Iconic items
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- Obi sash
- Miko attire at the shrine
- Ritual tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Wise
- Detailed personality
- Calm and principled, interacts strongly to protect family and shrine traditions. Quickly understands the mystery of the body swap and watches over her grandchildren.
- Keywords
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- Wise
- Thoughtful
- Strict
- Values tradition
- Family-oriented
- Motto
- Symbolizes the philosophy of valuing 'Musubi (connection)'.
- Talents
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- Shinto rituals and knowledge
- Family support as a grandmother
- Inheritance of traditions and culture
- Skills
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- Shrine priestess duties
- Miko dance instruction
- Education in historical traditions
- Motivation
- Protecting Miyamizu Shrine's traditions and supporting her grandchildren. Discerning the meaning of the body swap and safeguarding Itomori town's fate.
History
- Backstory
- Serves as the shrine priestess of the Miyamizu family lineage, protecting the shrine's history and traditions for many years. After losing her daughter Futaba and son-in-law Toshiki abandoning priesthood, raises grandchildren Mitsuha and Yotsuha while fulfilling priestess duties.
- Debut date
- August 26, 2016
- Work title
- Your Name.
- Media type
- Movie
Detecting the body swap
- Significant event
- Detecting the body swap
- Description
- One of the few who noticed the body swap between Mitsuha and Taki and understood the situation.
Raising grandchildren
- Significant event
- Raising grandchildren
- Description
- Educates and raises Mitsuha and Yotsuha, taking on the role of passing down shrine traditions.
Toshiki's departure
- Significant event
- Toshiki's departure
- Description
- Son-in-law Toshiki leaving the household strengthens her role as grandmother supporting the family.
Relationships
Mitsuha Miyamizu
Grandmother
Grandchild. Understands the body swap mystery and quietly supports Mitsuha's growth.
Yotsuha Miyamizu
Grandmother
Grandchild. Trusted as the grandmother raising her capable younger sister.
Futaba Miyamizu
Mother
Already deceased. Raises grandchildren while harboring sorrow of losing her daughter.
Toshiki Miyamizu
Child
Daughter's son-in-law, but opposes his abandoning priesthood for politics, resulting in a cold relationship.
Miyamizu Shrine
Miyamizu Shrine: leader
Media appearances
Your Name.
Movie / Supporting
Theatrical release on August 26, 2016
Your Name.
Manga / Supporting
Serialized July 2016 issue to March 2017 issue
Voice cast and creators
Etsuko Ichihara
- Voice actor
- Etsuko Ichihara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical version
Makoto Shinkai
- Creator name
- Makoto Shinkai
- Role
- Original author
Masayoshi Tanaka
- Creator name
- Masayoshi Tanaka
- Role
- Character designer
Masashi Ando
- Creator name
- Masashi Ando
- Role
- Character designer
CoMix Wave Films
- Creator name
- CoMix Wave Films
- Role
- productionStudio