Teshigawara Katsuhiko

Occult-loving machine otaku

Mitsuha's classmate and the son of a construction company president. A young man who loves the occult and is knowledgeable about machines. One of the young people in Itomori town who holds the key to the story.

Quotes

  • I'm searching for something I can do for my hometown.
  • His plan is reckless, but I want to believe in it.
  • The occult isn't just rumors; it's the key to opening our future.
  • Let's save the town together, Mitsuha and I.
  • We have to protect the town ourselves.

Trivia

  • Avidly reads the occult magazine 'Mu'.
  • Buzz cut is a feature immediately recognized by classmates at his part-time job.
  • Secretly harbors feelings for Mitsuha.
  • Son of the local construction company president and positioned to inherit the family business.
  • Occult maniac but capable of realistic responses.

Alternate names

Tesshi

Tags

Your Name. Makoto Shinkai Body swap Anime movie Youth Occult Machine otaku Gifu Prefecture Classmate

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Buzz-cut head with a distinctive appearance. Usually seen in school uniform, exuding a calm atmosphere befitting a family in the construction industry.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Buzz cut
  • Student uniform
Iconic items
  • Occult magazine 'Mu'
  • Tools and machine parts
  • Wristwatch
  • Glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Highly curious
Detailed personality
Has a strong interest in the occult, is highly curious and studious. Knowledgeable about machines and harbors complex feelings toward his hometown and the current situation. Shows affection toward Mitsuha and combines action-oriented drive with logical thinking.
Keywords
  • Occult enthusiast
  • Machine otaku
  • Highly curious
  • Hometown love-hate
  • Action-oriented
  • Young man
  • Introspective
  • Sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Tinkering with machines
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Curiosity for knowledge
Skills
  • Knowledge of construction
  • Occult knowledge
  • Cooperative action
Motivation
Wishes for improvement in the current state of his hometown Itomori and hopes for its future, taking action alongside Mitsuha and others to change the town's fate.
Habits
Avidly reads occult magazines and reacts sensitively to ghost stories or unidentified phenomena.
Disliked situations
Stagnation surrounding the hometown, Indifferent attitudes, Town's decline, Actions that disregard danger

History

Backstory
Son of the president of a construction company living in the local Itomori town, harbors complex feelings about the local situation. Interested in the occult and machines, stands with Mitsuha in her crisis as her classmate. Cooperates in executing the evacuation plan to protect the town's future.
Debut date
August 26, 2016
Work title
Your Name.
Media type
Movie

Town blackout due to substation explosion

Significant event
Town blackout due to substation explosion
Description
Cooperative action aimed at promoting resident evacuation.

Destruction of Itomori by Tiamat comet fall

Significant event
Destruction of Itomori by Tiamat comet fall
Description
Disaster from comet fragments striking the town, with many townspeople affected.

Mitsuha and Taki's reunion in Tokyo

Significant event
Mitsuha and Taki's reunion in Tokyo
Description
Received Mitsuha's feelings and became the hope to change the town's fate.

Relationships

Teshigawara Construction President

Father

Executive of the construction company and Katsuhiko's father. Has a close relationship with town mayor Miyamizu Toshiki.

Miyamizu Mitsuha

Best friend

Deepens bond through the joint evacuation plan operation and body swaps.

Natori Sayaka

Best friend

Maintains friendship along with cooperation during the evacuation plan.

Tachibana Taki

Ally

Takes joint action when bodies swap with Taki.

Itomori Town Evacuation Plan Team

Itomori Town Evacuation Plan Team: strategist

Media appearances

Your Name.

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release in 2016

Your Name.

Manga / Supporting

Serialized 2016 - 2017

Your Name. Another Side: Earthbound

Novel / Supporting

Published in 2016

Voice cast and creators

Ryo Narita

Voice actor
Ryo Narita
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

CoMix Wave Films

Creator name
CoMix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Teshigawara Katsuhiko Figure

Item name
Teshigawara Katsuhiko Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Your Name. Mu Collaboration Magazine

Item name
Your Name. Mu Collaboration Magazine
Category
unknown
Availability
Limited