Yotsuha Miyamizu

The Reliable Little Sister

Mitsuha's younger sister, a reliable 4th-grade elementary school student. Family-oriented and helps with the family shrine business.

Quotes

  • Yabai
  • Hen
  • Nee-chan, are you really okay?
  • Gotta stay strong

Trivia

  • Reliable character who helps with the family shrine despite being a 4th grader.
  • Accurately depicts Mitsuha's odd behavior during the swap, portrayed as an relatable little sister character.
  • Mother has passed away, but due to her young age, the memory is faint.
  • Appears briefly in a slightly grown-up form at the end.

Alternate names

Miyamizu Yotsuha Yotsuha Yotsuha-chan

Tags

Your Name. Makoto Shinkai Anime Movie Miko Little Sister Character Elementary Schooler Family Itomori Countryside

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birth year
Around 2004

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black-haired 4th-grade elementary school girl with a calm expression that leaves an impression. Spends time with her family at the shrine; usually quiet but reliable.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black hair
  • Reliable expression
  • Childlike innocence typical of an elementary schooler
Iconic items
  • School uniform
  • Shrine work kimono
  • Kumihimo (related to Mitsuha's hair accessory in the story)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reliable
Detailed personality
More mature than her age, she supports her family and sister Mitsuha, diligently helping with the family shrine duties with her small body. A hard worker full of family love, puzzled by her sister's strange behavior.
Keywords
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Kind
  • Family-oriented
  • Reliable
  • Pure
Talents
  • Helping at the shrine
  • Family mediation
Skills
  • Sewing
  • Household assistance
  • Studies
Motivation
To cherish family bonds and be a support for her sister and grandmother.
Habits
Has catchphrases like 'Yabai' or 'Hen' when unable to hide her surprise at Mitsuha's actions.
Favorite foods
Kuchikamizake
Hobbies
Helping at the shrine
Favorite colors
Black
Disliked situations
Sister's inexplicable actions

History

Backstory
Helps with the family shrine as Mitsuha's sister. Mother has passed away; supports the home with her sister and grandmother. Father became town mayor and left home, so despite being young, she has little memory of her mother's death or father's departure.
Debut date
August 26, 2016
Work title
Your Name.
Media type
Movie

Appearance

Significant event
Appearance
Description
First appears in 'Your Name.'. Portrayed as an important character, the little sister providing rear support in the story's setting.

Reaction to Sister's Body Swap

Significant event
Reaction to Sister's Body Swap
Description
Confused by Mitsuha's strange behavior during the body swap. One of the few close people who knows her sister's secret.

Growing Up

Significant event
Growing Up
Description
Appears briefly at the story's end as a middle or high schooler, evoking a sense of growth.

Relationships

Mitsuha Miyamizu

Sibling

Older sister. Puzzled by Mitsuha's strange actions during the body swap but interacts with deep affection.

Hitoha Miyamizu

Grandparent

Grandmother and shrine priestess. Watches over Yotsuha and Mitsuha, guiding the family business.

Toshiki Miyamizu

Father

Father and town mayor. Left home and lives separately from the family.

Media appearances

Your Name.

Movie / Supporting

Nationwide release August 26, 2016

Voice cast and creators

Kanon Tani

Voice actor
Kanon Tani
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

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

CoMix Wave Films

Creator name
CoMix Wave Films
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Yotsuha Miyamizu Plush

Item name
Yotsuha Miyamizu Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

Yotsuha Miyamizu Acrylic Stand

Item name
Yotsuha Miyamizu Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular