Kimi ni Todoke/Characters: Difference between revisions

Everything About Fiction You Never Wanted to Know.
Content added Content deleted
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
(BOT: Changing the link(s) to the category page for "Yandere" to point directly to the trope page for "Yandere" instead.)
 
(7 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:
The characters of the anime and manga series ''[[Kimi ni Todoke]]'':
The characters of the anime and manga series ''[[Kimi ni Todoke]]'':


== '''Main Characters:''' ==
=== Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma ===
----
----
[[File:twosmiles 1765.png|frame|An exercise in contrast.]]

== Main Characters ==

== Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma ==

[[File:twosmiles_1765.png|frame|An exercise in contrast.]]

{{quote|Motto: "Do one good deed each day."
{{quote|Motto: "Do one good deed each day."
Voiced by [[Mamiko Noto]] }}
Voiced by [[Mamiko Noto]] }}

A scary-looking, but incredibly kindhearted girl. Her resemblance to Sadako from ''[[The Ring]]'' has made her fellow classmates shun her for many years.
A scary-looking, but incredibly kindhearted girl. Her resemblance to Sadako from ''[[The Ring]]'' has made her fellow classmates shun her for many years.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Adorkable]]{{context}}
----------
* [[Adorkable]]
* [[Ambiguous Disorder]]: Shows several symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome.
* [[Ambiguous Disorder]]: Shows several symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome.
* [[Animals Hate Him|Animals Hate Her]]: Sawako's usual ghostly appearance make animals fear her.
** {{spoiler|After a while though, at least Maru gets used to her.}}
* [[Beautiful All Along]]: Sawako. Rather than changing her appearance in any tangible way, she's very beautiful when she smiles genuinely, as opposed to forcing herself (which just comes off looking [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl|really creepy]]).
* [[Because You Were Nice to Me]]: Toward Kazehaya.
* [[Because You Were Nice to Me]]: Toward Kazehaya.
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Betty to Kurumi's Veronica.
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Betty to Kurumi's Veronica.
* [[Be Yourself]] / [[Character Development]]: Sawako's character development is the main point of this series.
* [[The Comically Serious]]
* [[The Comically Serious]]{{context}}
* [[Completely Missing the Point|Completely And Constantly Missing The Point]]: To her advantage, it also kept her immune from Kurumi's manipulations.
* [[Completely Missing the Point|Completely and ''Constantly'' Missing the Point]]: To her advantage, it also kept her immune from Kurumi's manipulations.
* [[Cuteness Proximity]]: Unfortunately, cute hairstyles just don't suit her, and [[Animals Hate Him|cute animals hate her]].
* [[Cuteness Proximity]]: Unfortunately, cute hairstyles just don't suit her, and [[Animals Hate Him|cute animals hate her]].
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]{{context}}
* [[Extreme Doormat]]: Normally, but subverted when {{spoiler|she refused to help Kurumi get together with Kazehaya, on the basis that she ''also'' has feelings for him.}}
* [[Extreme Doormat]]: Sawako, at least initially. Part of her [[Character Development]] has to do with mustering enough courage to not agree to things she cannot go along with. {{spoiler|Thus, [[Manipulative Bitch|Kurumi]] gets a big surprise when Sawako flat-out refuses to help her get together with Kazehaya on the basis that she has ''her own'' feelings for him.}}
** Actually not really- Sawako may come off as an [[Extreme Doormat]], but part of her charm, at least to Kazehaya, is that she's always enjoying whatever she's doing. She doesn't do things because she feels forced, she does them because she likes being helpful. Exemplified early on in the manga when Yano jokingly suggests she learns how to tell scary ghost stories and Sawako is *sparkling* with excitement. She's got the looks, she's got the aura, she might as well do it right.
* [[Face of a Thug|Face Of A Ghost]]
* [[Face of a Thug|Face of a Ghost]]{{context}}
* [[Flash Step]]: Can be really fast
* [[Flash Step]]: Sawako apparently learned how to do this while being taught football (or soccer) by Kazehaya. Though it's been established that she's very fast from doing daily jogs.
* [[Friendless Background]]
* [[Friendless Background]]{{context}}
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]/[[Odango]]: During sports activities she usually don these hairstyles.
* [[Girlish Pigtails]] / [[Odango Hair]]: During sports activities she usually don these hairstyles.
* [[The Hero|The Heroine]]
* [[Heroic Self-Deprecation]]: Without the heroic part, but on a scale of 100, Sawako has a self-esteem in the single-digits.
* [[Hime Cut]]
* [[The Ingenue]]
* [[The Hero]]ine{{context}}
* [[Hime Cut]]{{context}}
* [[I Just Want to Have Friends]]: Her situation before the series began.
* [[The Ingenue]]: Sawako, to the point that Chizuru and Ayane tease about her "300% innocence".
** [[I Just Want to Be Special]]: It reached the point where she actually wished she could summon ghosts so she wouldn't let down people's expectations.
* [[I Just Want to Have Friends]]: This was Sawako's situation pre-series...
** [[I Just Want to Be Special]]: ...to the point where she actually wished she could summon ghosts so she wouldn't let down people's expectations.
* [[I'm Taking Her Home with Me]]: The author herself has said she feels like Sawako is her granddaughter.
* [[I'm Taking Her Home with Me]]: The author herself has said she feels like Sawako is her granddaughter.
* [[Just the Way You Are]]: One of the best features of the series as a whole is that Sawako is constantly rewarded for being herself, and not having to change to please anyone.
* [[Love You and Everybody]]
* [[Last-Name Basis]]: {{spoiler|As of Chapter 53, Sawako has yet to call Ryū by his first name}}.
* [[Misunderstood Loner with a Heart of Gold]]: Oh, so much!!
* [[Love You and Everybody]]: Sawako tends to innocently declare her "love" for her friends, which made her "confess" to Ryū. [[The Stoic|He didn't misunderstand her]], but Yano and Yoshida were shocked for a moment.
* [[Misunderstood Loner with a Heart of Gold]]: Sawako's resemblance to the [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl]] Sa''da''ko from ''[[The Ring]]'' has made her a social outcast. Being outcast from a young age has made her [[No Social Skills|socially awkward]], [[Loners Are Freaks|which only makes her more of an outcast]]. It's really a vicious cycle. But despite her reputation as a creepy loner, Sawako is actually a very earnest and kindhearted girl [[I Just Want to Have Friends|who longs for friendship]], but she is too shy to make the first move, so she hopes someone else will -- and then Kazehaya [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|''does'']].
* [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant]]: Unintentionally.
* [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant]]: Unintentionally.
* [[No Social Skills]]
* [[No Social Skills]]: Sawako's social skills are poor in the beginning...
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]: Everyone calls her [[The Ring|Sadako]] except for the main characters and her family.
* [[Only Known by Their Nickname]]: Everyone calls her [[The Ring|Sadako]] except for the main characters and her family.
* [[Poor Communication Kills]]: The queen of that trope, and not only at the romantic level.
* [[Poor Communication Kills]]: The queen of that trope, and not only at the romantic level.
* [[Self-Deprecation]]
* [[Self-Deprecation]]{{context}}
* [[Serious Business]]: ''Everything''.
* [[Serious Business]]: ''Everything''.
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]{{context}}
* [[Shipper on Deck]]: Supports Chizu/Ryu.
* [[Shipper on Deck]]: Sawako ships Chizu/Ryū. Meanwhile, her friends ship her with Kazehaya.
* [[Shrinking Violet]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]{{context}}
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]{{context}}
* [[Single Woman Seeks Good Man]]
* [[Single Woman Seeks Good Man]]{{context}}
* [[Slasher Smile]]: Sawako's ''forced smile'' is ALWAYS mistaken for this.
* [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl]]: Not that she's a ghost, but her resemblance to [[The Ring|Sadako]] contributes a lot to her difficulties in getting to know others, since she creeps them out.
* [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl]]: Not that she's a ghost, but her resemblance to [[The Ring|Sadako]] contributes a lot to her difficulties in getting to know others, since she creeps them out.
** She even dresses up as one for the Test of Courage.
* [[Tender Tears]]
* [[Terrible Artist]]
* [[Tender Tears]]{{context}}
* [[Terrible Artist]]{{context}}
* [[Too Dumb to Fool|Too Innocent To Fool]]: Kurumi's attempts at manipulating her fall extraordinarily flat because Sawako keeps [[Completely Missing the Point]].
* [[That Was Not a Dream]]: Sawako will sometimes put notes near her or her diary to remind herself that everything amazing that happened the night before actually happened.
* [[When She Smiles]]: Very much so, but only when she has a genuine reason to do so, otherwise...
* [[Too Dumb to Fool|Too Innocent to Fool]]: Kurumi's attempts at manipulating her fall extraordinarily flat because Sawako keeps [[Completely Missing the Point]].
** [[The Un-Smile]]
* [[When She Smiles]]: Two things can happen when Sawako smiles, depending on whether the smile is forced or natural: either it comes out as [[The Un-Smile]], or everyone watching gasps in awe.
* [[Woman in White]]: Sawako wore a white dress to play the role of the ghost during the test of courage.
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: Sawako is a fine example of this trope. First of all she looks the part with the black hair and [[Hime Cut]]. Second she's kind and helpful to the point of [[Extreme Doormat]]. Third she takes turns cooking for her family and is a good cook to books.
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]: Sawako is a fine example of this trope. First of all she looks the part with the black hair and [[Hime Cut]]. Second she's kind and helpful to the point of [[Extreme Doormat]]. Third she takes turns cooking for her family and is a good cook to books.


=== Shōta Kazehaya ===

----
== Shota Kazehaya ==
[[File:Kazehaya Shota 2247.jpg|frame|As nice as he looks... mostly.]]

[[File:Kazehaya_Shota_2247.jpg|frame|As nice as he looks... mostly.]]

{{quote|Motto: "Be guided by the truth."
{{quote|Motto: "Be guided by the truth."
Voiced by [[Daisuke Namikawa]] }}
Voiced by [[Daisuke Namikawa]]}}

Sawako's classmate and the most popular guy in school. On the first day of school, he got lost and was given directions by Sawako. He has since admired her and developed a crush on her, and is apparently the first person to ever stick around Sawako long enough for her to clear up a misunderstanding, and give her a confidence boost necessary to make more new friends.
Sawako's classmate and the most popular guy in school. On the first day of school, he got lost and was given directions by Sawako. He has since admired her and developed a crush on her, and is apparently the first person to ever stick around Sawako long enough for her to clear up a misunderstanding, and give her a confidence boost necessary to make more new friends.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

------------

* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Betty to {{spoiler|Kent}}'s Veronica.
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Betty to {{spoiler|Kent}}'s Veronica.
* [[Bishonen|Bishōnen]]: Kazehaya, and the female side of the school is very aware of this.
* [[Bishounen]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]: Yano (plus occasionally Yoshida) and Pin's favourite.
* [[Butt Monkey]]: Yano (plus occasionally Yoshida) and Pin's favourite.
* [[Chaste Hero]]: In his middle school days, much to the girls' frustration.
* [[Chaste Hero]]: In his middle school days, much to the girls' frustration.
* [[Chick Magnet]]
* [[Chick Magnet]]{{context}}
* [[Crazy Jealous Guy]]: To Sawako, although as a minor and played completely sympathetic trait.
* [[Crazy Jealous Guy]]: To Sawako, although as a minor and played completely sympathetic trait.
* [[Embarrassing First Name]]: The cast don't think so, but some of the audience are grateful that he isn't called [[Cute Shotaro Boy|Shota]] too often.
* [[Embarrassing First Name]]: The cast don't think so, but some of the audience are grateful that he isn't called [[Cute Shotaro Boy|Shōta]] too often.
* [[Everyone Can See It]]: His feelings for Sawako are pretty obvious.
* [[Everyone Can See It]]: His feelings for Sawako are pretty obvious.
* [[Fan Nickname]]: Refreshing-kun.
* [[Fan Nickname]]: Refreshing-kun.
* [[Good Is Dumb]]: Or very naive, the author even said she wanted to make a "guy who is so nice that he's dumb".
* [[Good Is Dumb]]: Or very naive, the author even said she wanted to make a "guy who is so nice that he's dumb".
* [[Keet]]
* [[Keet]]{{context}}
* [[Knight in Shining Armor]]: In training. Also, how both Kurumi and Sawako fell for him.
* [[Knight in Shining Armor]]: In training. Also, how both Kurumi and Sawako fell for him.
** According to both of them, that he's "a person who can't leave anyone in trouble alone", and given how popular he is among the girls - how many hearts have you already broken that way, Mr. Nice Guy?
** According to both of them, that he's "a person who can't leave anyone in trouble alone", and given how popular he is among the girls - how many hearts have you already broken that way, Mr. Nice Guy?
* [[The Lancer]]
* [[The Lancer]]{{context}}
* [[Luminescent Blush]]: A lot when he's talking with Sawako.
* [[Luminescent Blush]]: A lot when he's talking with Sawako.
* [[Nice Guy]]: Kazehaya. Atypically for [[Shoujo|shōjo]], he's the main character.
* [[Nice Guy]]
* [[Noodle Incident]]: Pin owns a whole list of Noodle Incidents of Kazehaya, ready to blackmail him with them, when he wants to make the boy his servant.
* [[Noodle Incident]]: Pin owns a whole list of Noodle Incidents of Kazehaya, ready to blackmail him with them, when he wants to make the boy his servant.
** Two of which are revealed in the Valentine's Day episode.
** Two of which are revealed in the Valentine's Day episode.
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]
* [[Single-Target Sexuality]]{{context}}

== Ayane Yano ==

[[File:yano1201_3186.jpg|frame|The girl behind the curtain.]]


=== Ayane Yano ===
----
[[File:yano1201 3186.jpg|frame|The girl behind the curtain.]]
{{quote|Motto: "Handsomeness."
{{quote|Motto: "Handsomeness."
Voiced by [[Miyuki Sawashiro]] }}
Voiced by [[Miyuki Sawashiro]]}}
Arguably Sawako's closest friend along with Yoshida. At face value, Yano seems like a perfect [[Alpha Bitch]], but is actually deeply concerned for her friends' well-being.

{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
Arguably Sawako's closest friend along with Yoshida. At face value, Yano seems like a perfect [[Alpha Bitch]], but is actually deeply concerned for her friends' wellbeing.

----------

* [[Alpha Bitch]]: Subverted. She's fastidious about her appearances and socially adept, but turns out to be very kind.
* [[Alpha Bitch]]: Subverted. She's fastidious about her appearances and socially adept, but turns out to be very kind.
** [[Lovable Alpha Bitch]]
** [[Lovable Alpha Bitch]]{{context}}
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: The most mature of the group, especially in relationships. Subverted, because she's no older than the rest of the pack.
* [[Cool Big Sis]]: The most mature of the group, especially in relationships. Subverted, because she's no older than the rest of the pack.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]{{context}}
* [[Evil Laugh]]: Even Yoshida is scared of her when she does that.
* [[Evil Laugh]]: Even Yoshida is scared of her when she does that.
** [[Slasher Smile]]: You better run, {{spoiler|Kurumi}}.
** [[Slasher Smile]]: You better run, {{spoiler|Kurumi}}.
* [[Good Bad Girl]]: Ayane. Aside of her mentioned older boyfriends, in a series in which holding hands is [[Serious Business]], she's quite casual about {{spoiler|kissing a guy she barely knows}}.
* {{spoiler|[[I Am Not Pretty]]: Says this in chapter 61}}
* {{spoiler|[[I Am Not Pretty]]: Says this in chapter 61}}
* [[It's Personal]]: [[Played for Laughs]], when Ayane's hostility towards Kurumi seems exist ''equally'' because of the latter's beautiful skin as well as because of hardships she's given to Sawako.
* [[Manipulative Bitch]]: In a (usually) ''positive'' sense. She would make a great scheming shoujo manga villian, but fortunately she's on Sawako's side.
* [[Manipulative Bastard|Manipulative Bitch]]: Yano seems to be better at this than [[The Antagonist|antagonist]] Kurumi. She would make a great scheming [[Shoujo|shōjo]] manga villian, but fortunately she's on Sawako's side.
* {{spoiler|[[Moment Killer]]}}: Believe it or not, Ayane becomes this in Chapter 58.
* [[Not What It Looks Like]]: In the manga, when Pin sees Ayane {{spoiler|with a swollen cheek (after having been slapped by her college ex-boyfriend for suggesting to break up), he automatically assumes a guy in the ''class'' did it.}}
* [[Not What It Looks Like]]: In the manga, when Pin sees Ayane {{spoiler|with a swollen cheek (after having been slapped by her college ex-boyfriend for suggesting to break up), he automatically assumes a guy in the ''class'' did it.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Self-Deprecation]]: Not as bad as Sawako but it's there.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Self-Deprecation]]: Not as bad as Sawako but it's there.}}
Line 112: Line 111:
** She's also got some hints with {{spoiler|Kent in Chapters 51 and 59.}}
** She's also got some hints with {{spoiler|Kent in Chapters 51 and 59.}}
** {{spoiler|Seemed to have a [[Third Option Love Interest]] in Mogi in Chapter 54, but this is mostly sunk as of Chapter 59.}}
** {{spoiler|Seemed to have a [[Third Option Love Interest]] in Mogi in Chapter 54, but this is mostly sunk as of Chapter 59.}}
* [[The Smart Guy|The Smart Chick]]
* [[The Smart Guy|The Smart Chick]]{{context}}
* [[Straight Man]]
* [[Straight Man]]{{context}}
* [[Surrounded by Idiots]]: Ayane, often.
* [[Sugar and Ice Girl]]: Considered as 'cold' and 'arrogant' by her classmates at first, but is really kind and caring person... unless you make an enemy out of her, that is.
* [[Sugar and Ice Personality]]: Considered as 'cold' and 'arrogant' by her classmates at first, but is really kind and caring person... unless you make an enemy out of her, that is.
* [[The Strategist]]
* [[Team Mom]]
* [[The Strategist]]{{context}}
* [[Team Mom]]: Ayane, seemingly more mature than Chizu and Sawako.
* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: Girly Girl (sort of) to Chizu's Tomboy.
* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: Girly Girl (sort of) to Chizu's Tomboy.
* [[Trickster Mentor]]: Ayane has sprinklings of this -- that is, intentionally tricking or being outright mean to Sawako, but purely for the sake of helping her and Kazehaya out.
* [[Urban Legend Love Life]]: While rumored to have got around in middle school, Ayane has a college boyfriend. {{spoiler|However, when she suggested breaking up, her boyfriend slapped her. Despite his apologies, she broke up with him anyway because of how [[Clingy Jealous Girl|clingy]] he had been acting.}}
* [[Urban Legend Love Life]]: While rumored to have got around in middle school, Ayane has a college boyfriend. {{spoiler|However, when she suggested breaking up, her boyfriend slapped her. Despite his apologies, she broke up with him anyway because of how [[Clingy Jealous Girl|clingy]] he had been acting.}}
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With Kurumi in cram school.
* [[Younger Than They Look]]: As the author herself pointed, that Yano looks about ten years older than she is.
* [[Younger Than They Look]]: As the author herself pointed, that Yano looks about ten years older than she is.
** Also, at the first day in the high school, Chizuru referred to her as [[Sempai-Kohai|'sempai']].
** Also, at the first day in the high school, Chizuru referred to her as [[Sempai-Kohai|'sempai']].


== Chizuru "Chizu/Chi" Yoshida ==
=== Chizuru "Chizu/Chi" Yoshida ===
----

[[File:Chizuru_1975.jpg|frame|Smile. You'll live longer.]]
[[File:Chizuru 1975.jpg|frame|Smile. You'll live longer.]]

{{quote|Motto: "Eat in moderation."
{{quote|Motto: "Eat in moderation."
Voiced by [[Yuko Sanpei]] }}
Voiced by [[Yuko Sanpei]]}}
Yano's [[Heterosexual Life Partners|other half]], and the more physical of the duo. Yoshida shares most of Yano's concerns regarding Sawako. She shows great athletic prowess and occasionally suffers lapses in "ladylike"-ness. Yoshida also displays romantic interest in {{spoiler|Ryū's brother at first, and, seemingly and [[Oblivious to Love|unbeknownst to herself]] in Ryū too}}.

{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
Yano's [[Heterosexual Life Partners|other half]], and the more physical of the duo. Yoshida shares most of Yano's concerns regarding Sawako. She shows great athletic prowess and occasionally suffers lapses in "ladylike"-ness. Yoshida also displays romantic interest in {{spoiler|Ryu's brother at first, and, seemingly and [[Oblivious to Love|unbeknowst to herself]] in Ryu too}}.
* [[The Big Guy]]{{context}}

* [[Best Her to Bed Her]]: From the early in the series when we learn that Ryū is the only guy she's never defeated, we can guess what's going on. And then, {{spoiler|in chapter 51}}...
-----------
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]{{context}}

* [[The Big Guy]]
* [[Best Her to Bed Her]]: From the early in the series when we learn that Ryuu is the only guy she's never defeated, we can guess what's going on. And then, {{spoiler|in chapter 51}}...
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Completely Missing the Point]]: Not at Sawako's level, but still does it frequently.
* [[Completely Missing the Point]]: Not at Sawako's level, but still does it frequently.
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[The Ditz]]{{context}}
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Genki Girl]]: Chizuru is very excitable.
* [[Girl Next Door]]: To Ryuu.
* [[Girl Next Door]]: To Ryū.
* [[Green-Eyed Monster]]: {{spoiler|Now that she's starting to realize that she has feelings for Ryu, she can get rather irritated when the topic turns to other girls having an interest in him.}}
* [[Green-Eyed Monster]]: {{spoiler|Now that she's starting to realize that she has feelings for Ryū, she can get rather irritated when the topic turns to other girls having an interest in him.}}
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[Hot-Blooded]]{{context}}
* [[Jerkass]] / [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: Chizuru has her moments, such as [[Oblivious to Love|her treatment of Ryū]].
* [[Oblivious to Love]]
* [[Oblivious to Love]]{{context}}
* [[One of the Boys]]: Until high school hanged mostly with Kazehaya and Ryuu and was considered by female classmates as their 'guy friend'.
* [[One of the Boys]]: Before she started hanging with Ayane and Sawako in high school, Chizuru was primarily friends with Kazehaya and Ryū and considered by female classmates as their 'guy friend'.
* [[Plucky Girl]]
* [[Plucky Girl]]{{context}}
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]: She was [[media:chizu_cleans_up_8680.jpg|absolutely gorgeous]] at Tooru's wedding.
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]: She was [[media:chizu cleans up 8680.jpg|absolutely gorgeous]] at Tōru's wedding.
* [[Shorttank]]
* [[Shorttank]]{{context}}
* [[Tender Tears]]: Is very sensitive.
* [[Tender Tears]]: Is very sensitive.
* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: Tomboy to Yano's Girly Girl.
* [[Tomboy]]: Chizuru Yoshida is the tomboy to Ayane Yano's [[Tomboy and Girly Girl|Girly Girl]].
** In fact, she's so used to dressing up in boyish clothing her plan to wear a mini-skirt was a big plot point.
** In fact, she's so used to dressing up in boyish clothing her plan to wear a mini-skirt was a big plot point.
** She actually wears a dress when attending Tooru's wedding.
** She actually wears a dress when attending Tōru's wedding.
* [[Trademark Favorite Food]]: Yoshida developed a love for ramen after constantly visiting Ryuu's family ramen shop in her childhood. A background conversation even details her wish to "be a ramen" when she grows up.
* [[Trademark Favorite Food]]: Chizuru's obsession with ramen stems from her childhood love, whose family owns a ramen shop. A background conversation even details her wish to "be a ramen" when she grows up.
* [[Tsundere]]
* [[Tsundere]]{{context}}
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]: To {{spoiler|Tooru Sanada}}.
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]: To {{spoiler|Tōru Sanada}}.
* [[You Go, Girl!]]
* [[You Go, Girl!]]{{context}}

== Ryuu Sanada ==

[[File:sanada_2768.jpg|frame|Quiet.]]


=== Ryū Sanada ===
----
[[File:sanada 2768.jpg|frame|Quiet.]]
{{quote|Motto: "A man of action, not words."
{{quote|Motto: "A man of action, not words."
Voiced by [[Yuuichi Nakamura]] }}
Voiced by [[Yuuichi Nakamura]]}}
Mostly silent, athletic, and non-judgmental classmate of the others. The few things he does say range from hilarious non sequiturs to insightful meditations on human nature. {{spoiler|Has a crush on Chizuru}}.

{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
Mostly silent, athletic, and non-judgmental classmate of the others. The few things he does say range from hilarious non-sequiturs to insightful meditations on human nature. {{spoiler|Has a crush on Chizuru}}.
* [[Bishonen|Bishōnen]]{{context}}

---------

* [[The Chick]]: By default, and a rare male example, in that he's the first to defuse intense situations among his friends.
* [[The Chick]]: By default, and a rare male example, in that he's the first to defuse intense situations among his friends.
* [[Cuteness Proximity]]: "Pedro... <3"
* [[Cuteness Proximity]]: "Pedro... <3"
* [[First-Name Basis]]: Only polite Sawako reminds the audience what Ryu's surname is.
* [[First-Name Basis]]: Only polite Sawako reminds the audience what Ryū's surname is.
* [[Heavy Sleeper]]: Neither Pin's yelling, Kazehaya slapping his desk, nor karaoke seems to disturb the depths of Ryuu's sleep.
* [[Heavy Sleeper]]: Neither Pin's yelling, Kazehaya slapping his desk, nor karaoke seems to disturb the depths of Ryū's sleep.
* [[Malaproper]]: In regards to names. "...Kuroyama Takako?"
* [[Malaproper]]: In regards to names. "...Kuroyama Takako?"
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Yes, he's able to play that role in a group whose members ''aren't'' insane by any meaning.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Yes, he's able to play that role in a group whose members ''aren't'' insane by any meaning.
* [[Patient Childhood Love Interest]]: To Chizuru.
* [[Patient Childhood Love Interest]]: To Chizuru.
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Stoic]]{{context}}
* [[The Quiet One]]
* [[The Quiet One]]{{context}}
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]: When he isn't making his [[Super-Deformed|blobfaces]].
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]: When he isn't making his [[Super-Deformed|blobfaces]].


== Kazuichi "Pin" Arai ==
=== Kazuichi "Pin" Arai ===
----

[[File:arais_6471.jpg|frame|Ruler of his own little world.]]
[[File:arais 6471.jpg|frame|Ruler of his own little world.]]

{{quote|Motto: "I'm always right."
{{quote|Motto: "I'm always right."
Voiced by Yuuki Ono }}
Voiced by Yuuki Ono}}
Spiky-haired, slightly [[Delinquent]]-looking young substitute teacher of Sawako's class. Usually acts loud, cheerful and [[Small Name, Big Ego|full of himself]] and likes to order around Ryū and Kazehaya, whom he's known since the latter's childhood. Also has a strong fear of paranormal things and is extremely suspicious of [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl|Sawako]].

{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
Spiky-haired, slightly [[Delinquent]]-looking young substitute teacher of Sawako's class. Usually acts loud, cheerful and [[Small Name, Big Ego|full of himself]] and likes to order around Ryuu and Kazehaya, whom he's known since the latter's childhood. Also has a strong fear of paranormal things and is extremely suspicious of [[Stringy-Haired Ghost Girl|Sawako]].

-----------

* [[Adult Child]]: A classic [[Spoiled Brat]] in his late twenties/early thirties.
* [[Adult Child]]: A classic [[Spoiled Brat]] in his late twenties/early thirties.
* [[Comedic Sociopathy]]
* [[Comedic Sociopathy]]{{context}}
* [[Cool Teacher]]: What he ''thinks'' he is, what what he isn't most of the time.
* [[Cool Teacher]]: What he ''thinks'' he is, what what he isn't most of the time.
* [[Dumbass Has a Point]]: When he acts like an actual adult, he can give great advice from time to time.
* [[Dumbass Has a Point]]: When he acts like an actual adult, he can give great advice from time to time.
* [[Expository Hairstyle Change]]: When he gets sick (or finished showering), he doesn't bother gelling his hair, which actually makes him look more like an adult (and [[Bishounen|''damn'' good looking]]).
* [[Expository Hairstyle Change]]: When he gets sick (or finished showering), he doesn't bother gelling his hair, which actually makes him look more like an adult (and [[Bishounen|''damn'' good looking]]).
* [[Hidden Depths]]: Surprisingly, despite being as immature as him. {{spoiler|He even has a [[Pet the Dog]] moment with}} [[Ship Tease|Ayane]].]]
* [[Hidden Depths]]: Surprisingly, despite being as immature as him. {{spoiler|He even has a [[Pet the Dog]] moment with}} [[Ship Tease|Ayane]].]]
** And in spite of constantly flirting with older women -- especially the tour guide at their class trip to Okinawa --{{spoiler|he reveals to Ayane that he has seriously liked girls in the past.}}
** And in spite of constantly flirting with older women -- especially the tour guide at their class trip to Okinawa -- {{spoiler|he reveals to Ayane that he has seriously liked girls in the past.}}
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[Hot-Blooded]]{{context}}
* [[Hot for Student]]: [[Invoked Trope|Invoked]] and shot down by Pin himself, since in reality {{spoiler|Kurumi}} never had any intention of confessing to him. On the other hand, a lot of [[Ship Tease]] occurs with {{spoiler|Ayane}}.
* [[Hot for Student]]: [[Invoked Trope|Invoked]] and shot down by Pin himself, since in reality {{spoiler|Kurumi}} never had any intention of confessing to him. On the other hand, a lot of [[Ship Tease]] occurs with {{spoiler|Ayane}}.
* [[Idiot Hero]]
* [[Idiot Hero]]{{context}}
* [[Jerkass]]: Most of the time... although he DOES have his rare [[Pet the Dog|moments of kindness]].
* [[Jerkass]] / [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: Most of the time... although he DOES have his rare [[Pet the Dog]] moments.
* [[Moment Killer]]: '''Oh so much.'''
* [[Moment Killer]]: '''Oh so much.'''
* {{spoiler|[[Pet the Dog]]: In Chapter 45, when Ayane confesses that she doesn't believe she's kind (compared to [[The Ingenue|Sawako]] and [[Plucky Girl|Chizu]]) because of how [[Manipulative Bitch|cunning]] she can be in front of Pin, she dreads another [[Small Name, Big Ego]] lecture from a surprisingly quiet Pin, who instead stares at a candy Ayane gave him because he was whining about not getting one after the festival. Then, Pin literally ''pats'' Ayane on the head and reassures her that she is kind before walking up the stairs, leaving Ayane (and the readers) ''speechless'' that Pin could actually ''BE'' a [[Pet the Dog|nicer guy than he usually shows]].}}
* [[Pet the Dog]]: {{spoiler|In Chapter 45, when Ayane confesses that she doesn't believe she's kind (compared to [[The Ingenue|Sawako]] and [[Plucky Girl|Chizu]]) because of how [[Manipulative Bitch|cunning]] she can be in front of Pin, she dreads another [[Small Name, Big Ego]] lecture from a surprisingly quiet Pin, who instead stares at a candy Ayane gave him because he was whining about not getting one after the festival. Then, Pin literally ''pats'' Ayane on the head and reassures her that she is kind before walking up the stairs, leaving Ayane (and the readers) ''speechless'' that Pin could actually ''BE'' a [[Pet the Dog|nicer guy than he usually shows]].}}
* [[Plucky Comic Relief]]
* [[Plucky Comic Relief]]{{context}}
* [[Sensei-chan]]: A [[Rare Male Example]].
* [[Sensei-chan]]: Pin could be considered a [[Rare Male Example]].
* [[Small Name, Big Ego]]
* [[Small Name, Big Ego]]{{context}}
* [[Too Dumb to Fool]]: Partially: he saw through Kurumi's [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing|sweet facade]]... only to misinterpret it in his own twisted way.
* [[Too Dumb to Fool]]: Partially. He saw through Kurumi's [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing|sweet facade]]... only to misinterpret it in his own twisted way.
* [[Trash of the Titans]]
* [[Trash of the Titans]]{{context}}

== Ume "Kurumi" Kurumizawa ==

[[File:kurumichan_7666.jpg|frame|Not as nice as she looks... mostly.]]


=== Ume "Kurumi" Kurumizawa ===
----
[[File:kurumichan 7666.jpg|frame|Not as nice as she looks... mostly.]]
{{quote|Voiced by [[Aya Hirano]]}}
{{quote|Voiced by [[Aya Hirano]]}}

Manipulative girl with a crush on Kazehaya. She prefers the nickname "Kurumi," and uses this level of familiarity to gain Sawako's trust and sympathy. Her plan backfires, and instead leads Sawako to acknowledge her own feelings for Kazehaya. She also starts rumors about Yano and Yoshida, and pins them on Sawako to break up their friendship.
Manipulative girl with a crush on Kazehaya. She prefers the nickname "Kurumi," and uses this level of familiarity to gain Sawako's trust and sympathy. Her plan backfires, and instead leads Sawako to acknowledge her own feelings for Kazehaya. She also starts rumors about Yano and Yoshida, and pins them on Sawako to break up their friendship.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

--------

* [[Actor Allusion]]: Season 2 Episode 0 shows her writing Sawako's name in her "Bastards Who Call Me Ume Note" with [[Death Note|due gravitas]].
* [[Actor Allusion]]: Season 2 Episode 0 shows her writing Sawako's name in her "Bastards Who Call Me Ume Note" with [[Death Note|due gravitas]].
* [[Alpha Bitch]]
* [[Alpha Bitch]]{{context}}
** [[Lovable Alpha Bitch]]: Post [[Character Development]].
** [[Lovable Alpha Bitch]]: Post [[Character Development]].
* [[Be Yourself]]
* [[Be Yourself]]{{context}}
* [[Because You Were Nice to Me]]: As it turns out, her reason for liking Kazehaya isn't so different from Sawako's. He was the only person to treat her as someone with feelings, and saw through her happy facade and noticed that she was hurting back in middle school.
* [[Because You Were Nice to Me]]: As it turns out, her reason for liking Kazehaya isn't so different from Sawako's. He was the only person to treat her as someone with feelings, and saw through her happy facade and noticed that she was hurting back in middle school.
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Veronica to Sawako's Betty.
* [[Betty and Veronica]]: Veronica to Sawako's Betty.
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]: Kurumi acts sweet and nice to gain Sawako's sympathy, then tells her to keep her hands off Kazehaya. {{spoiler|She gets better.}}
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]
* [[Bishie Sparkle]]
* [[Bishie Sparkle]]{{context}}
* [[Blondes Are Evil|Blondes Are Bitches]]
* [[Blondes Are Evil]]: [[Downplayed]].{{context}}
* [[Character Development]]: Possibly has the most dynamic development in the series, going from a total bitch obsessed with winning Kazehaya and willing to hurt Sawaka to do it to a more mature, career-oriented young woman who forges a deeper bond with her "rival".
* [[Character Development]]
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]{{context}}
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]
* [[Curtains Match the Window]]{{context}}
* [[Do Not Call Me Paul|Do Not Call Me Ume]]
* [[Do Not Call Me "Paul"|Do Not Call Me "Ume"]]{{context}}
** [[Embarrassing First Name]]
** [[Embarrassing First Name]]{{context}}
* [[First-Name Basis]]: Subverted: she's just an [[Only Known by Their Nickname]] case to Sawako and the audience at the beginning.
* [[First-Name Basis]]: [[Subverted]]. She's just an [[Only Known by Their Nickname]] case to Sawako and the audience at the beginning.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: In short, Kurumi grew dishonest and bitchy after learning just how two-faced the girls around her were.
* [[Freudian Excuse]]: In short, Kurumi grew dishonest and bitchy after learning just how two-faced the girls around her were.
* {{spoiler|[[Heel Face Turn]]: Recent chapters finally give her a sort of heartwarming redemption, when she defends Sawako from a bunch of girls jealous of Sawako's relationship with Kazehaya.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Heel Face Turn]]: After Sawako and Kazehaya hook up, she defends Sawako from a bunch of girls jealous of Sawako's relationship with Kazehaya. She's [[Put On A Bus]] for a while afterward, then comes back and redeems herself even more.}}
* [[Humiliation Conga]]: Soft-shoujo level, but Episode 13 sure gave her a hard time...
* [[Humiliation Conga]]: Soft-[[Shoujo|shōjo]] level, but Episode 13 sure gave her a hard time... {{spoiler|Sawako may be [[Nice Girl|a saint]], but [[Jerkass|Pin]] certainly isn't.}}
* {{spoiler|[[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]}}: Eventually, {{spoiler|Kurumi towards Kazehaya and Sawako.}}
* [[Kawaiiko]]
* [[Kawaiiko]]{{context}}
* [[Manipulative Bitch]]: Every shoujo needs one. Yano could already qualify, except she's ''on the side of Sawako''.
* [[Manipulative Bastard|Manipulative Bitch]]: Kurumi tries to be this, but [[Epic Fail|fails spectacularly]].
* [[The Rival]]
* [[The Resenter]]
* [[The Rival]]{{context}}
* [[The Resenter]]{{context}}
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: Subverted. Kurumi tries to win Kazehaya's affection, and it's the failure of her ploy which brings Sawako and Kazehaya even closer.
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: [[Subverted]]. Kurumi tries to win Kazehaya's affection, and it's the failure of her ploy which brings Sawako and Kazehaya even closer.
* [[Ship Tease]]: Recently, she's been getting a lot of screentime with {{spoiler|Kent}}.
* [[Ship Tease]]: Recently, she's been getting a lot of screentime with {{spoiler|Kent}}.
* [[Single Woman Seeks Good Man]]
* [[Single Woman Seeks Good Man]]{{context}}
* [[Stalking Is Love]]: Kurumi, towards Kazehaya.
* [[Stepford Smiler]]/[[Slave to PR]] - When she drops the act, she feels ''way'' colder.
* [[Stepford Smiler]] / [[Slave to PR]]: When she drops the act, she feels ''way'' colder.
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]: To Kazehaya, but it's more of Unlucky Middle School Friend.
* [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]]: To Kazehaya, but it's more of Unlucky Middle School Friend.
* [[Unwanted Harem]]: During the Okinawa trip, she has been confessed to eight times.
* [[Unwanted Harem]]: During the Okinawa trip, she has been confessed to eight times.
* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: With Sawako (vitriol on Kurumi's side only) and Ayane (vitriol on both sides.)
* [[Yandere (disambiguation)]]: Played with: [[Manipulative Bitch|manipulative]] she may be, but she ''doen't'' go [[Ax Crazy]] if things go south...
* [[Yandere]]: [[Played With]]. [[Manipulative Bitch|Manipulative]] she may be, but she ''doen't'' go [[Ax Crazy]] if things go south...

== Kento "Kent" Miura ==

[[File:kento_4276.jpg|frame|[[Spanner in the Works|The wrench in the works.]]]]


=== Kento "Kent" Miura ===
----
[[File:kento 4276.jpg|frame|[[Spanner in the Works|The wrench in the works.]]]]
{{quote|Voiced by [[Mamoru Miyano]]}}
{{quote|Voiced by [[Mamoru Miyano]]}}

A new classmate of Sawako in her second year, Kent becomes interested in Sawako and tries to help her connect to the class. Sawako's friendship with Kent causes Kazehaya to become jealous.
A new classmate of Sawako in her second year, Kent becomes interested in Sawako and tries to help her connect to the class. Sawako's friendship with Kent causes Kazehaya to become jealous.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Bishonen|Bishōnen]]{{context}}
------------

* {{spoiler|[[Betty and Veronica]]: Veronica to Kazehaya's Betty.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Betty and Veronica]]: Veronica to Kazehaya's Betty.}}
* [[Chivalrous Pervert]]: Not really a pervert, but a flirt for sure.
* [[Chivalrous Pervert]]: Not really a pervert, but a flirt for sure.
* [[Expy]]: He looks like [[Ouran High School Host Club|Tamaki]] and even [[Mamoru Miyano|shares the same voice]].
* [[Expy]]: He looks like [[Ouran High School Host Club|Tamaki]] and even [[Mamoru Miyano|shares the same voice]].
* [[Hair of Gold]]
* [[Hair of Gold]]{{context}}
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: Kent ''seems'' to have reconciled with the fact that {{spoiler|Kazehaya and Sawako are a couple}}, but {{spoiler|he is depressed when he sees them having fun together at the beach in Chapter 51.}}
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: Kent ''seems'' to have reconciled with the fact that {{spoiler|Kazehaya and Sawako are a couple}}, but {{spoiler|he is depressed when he sees them having fun together at the beach in Chapter 51.}}
* [[Not What It Looks Like]]: When Kazehaya stumbles upon {{spoiler|Sawako crying and Kent holding her by the arms}}, he assumes the worst out of a very confused Kent, who was just trying to comfort Sawako.
* [[Not What It Looks Like]]: When Kazehaya stumbles upon {{spoiler|Sawako crying and Kent holding her by the arms}}, he assumes the worst out of a very confused Kent, who was just trying to comfort Sawako.
Line 266: Line 255:
* [[The Rival]]: To Kazehaya. Though, it's really one-sided on [[Unknown Rival|Kazehaya's part]].
* [[The Rival]]: To Kazehaya. Though, it's really one-sided on [[Unknown Rival|Kazehaya's part]].
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: He sincerely wants to help Sawako connect more with her classmates, but his implied interest in her and the damage he does to Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship {{spoiler|(though unintentional, because when Kazehaya told Kent that he liked someone, Kent told Sawako that she should give up on Kazehaya, [[Poor Communication Kills|unaware that Kazehaya likes Sawako]])}} makes him one.
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: He sincerely wants to help Sawako connect more with her classmates, but his implied interest in her and the damage he does to Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship {{spoiler|(though unintentional, because when Kazehaya told Kent that he liked someone, Kent told Sawako that she should give up on Kazehaya, [[Poor Communication Kills|unaware that Kazehaya likes Sawako]])}} makes him one.
* [[Ship Tease]]: Seems to be heading there with either {{spoiler|Kurumi}} or {{spoiler|Ayane.}}
** {{spoiler|Chapter 59 shows that it's likely to be Ayane.}}
** {{spoiler|Chapter 66 confirms that it's Ayane}}
* [[Shout-Out]]: To [[Berserk|Kentaro Miura, maybe]]?
* [[Shout-Out]]: To [[Berserk|Kentaro Miura, maybe]]?
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: See above. Most fans are confused as to whether his real name is Kent or Kento.
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: See above. Most fans are confused as to whether his real name is Kent or Kento.


== Minor Characters ==
== '''Supporting Characters:''' ==
=== Sōichi "Jo" Jōnouchi ===

----
== Soichi "Jo" Jonouchi ==

One of Kazehaya's close friends. Joe idolizes Kazehaya and is often in his company. He is oblivious towards the budding romance between Kazehaya and Sawako.
One of Kazehaya's close friends. Joe idolizes Kazehaya and is often in his company. He is oblivious towards the budding romance between Kazehaya and Sawako.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Butt Monkey]]
* [[Butt Monkey]]{{context}}
* [[Casanova Wannabe]]
* [[Casanova Wannabe]]{{context}}
* [[The Ditz]]: ''The'' resident idiot of the series, better said.
* [[The Ditz]]: ''The'' resident idiot of the series, better said.
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]: It's apparently hereditary.
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]: It's apparently hereditary.
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]]: With Kazehaya, [[Moment Killer|like it or not]].
* [[Heterosexual Life Partners]]: With Kazehaya, [[Moment Killer|like it or not]].
* [[Hopeless Suitor]]: For Ayane.
* [[Hopeless Suitor]]: For Ayane.
* [[Moment Killer]]: Causes this several times unintentionally, including {{spoiler|interuppting Kazehaya and Sawako in Chapter 39, following the latter's confession to Kazehaya.}}
* [[Moment Killer]]: Causes this several times unintentionally, including {{spoiler|interrupting Kazehaya and Sawako in Chapter 39, following the latter's confession to Kazehaya.}}
* [[Oblivious to Love]]: Oblivious towards Kazehaya's and Sawako's feelings for each other, and the the fact that Ayane just ''isn't'' interested in Joe, himself.
* [[Oblivious to Love]]: Oblivious towards Kazehaya's and Sawako's feelings for each other, and the the fact that Ayane just ''isn't'' interested in Joe, himself.


== Eriko "Ekko" Hirano and Tomoko "Tomo" Endo ==
=== Eriko "Ekko" Hirano and Tomoko "Tomo" Endō ===
----

Two classmates who Sawako befriends.
Two classmates who Sawako befriends.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Chekhov's Gunman|Chekhov's Gunmen]]: {{spoiler|These two were actually shown to have witnessed Kurumi's rumor spreading in the manga}}
* [[Chekhov's Gunman|Chekhov's Gunmen]]: {{spoiler|These two were actually shown to have witnessed Kurumi's rumor spreading in the manga}}
* [[Those Two Guys]]
* [[Those Two Guys|Those Two Girls]]{{context}}

== Chigusa Takahashi ==


=== Chigusa Takahashi ===
----
An eccentric girl in Sawako's class who Sawako sits in front of during the third seating change in their first year class.
An eccentric girl in Sawako's class who Sawako sits in front of during the third seating change in their first year class.
{{examples|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}

* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: Quite a bit.
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: Quite a bit.
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]{{context}}
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Genki Girl]]{{context}}


{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Kimi ni Todoke]]
[[Category:Kimi ni Todoke]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Pages with Examples Needing Context]]

Latest revision as of 23:15, 17 August 2021


The characters of the anime and manga series Kimi ni Todoke:

Main Characters:

Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma

An exercise in contrast.

Motto: "Do one good deed each day."
Voiced by Mamiko Noto

A scary-looking, but incredibly kindhearted girl. Her resemblance to Sadako from The Ring has made her fellow classmates shun her for many years.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Shōta Kazehaya

As nice as he looks... mostly.

Motto: "Be guided by the truth."
Voiced by Daisuke Namikawa

Sawako's classmate and the most popular guy in school. On the first day of school, he got lost and was given directions by Sawako. He has since admired her and developed a crush on her, and is apparently the first person to ever stick around Sawako long enough for her to clear up a misunderstanding, and give her a confidence boost necessary to make more new friends.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Ayane Yano

The girl behind the curtain.

Motto: "Handsomeness."
Voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro

Arguably Sawako's closest friend along with Yoshida. At face value, Yano seems like a perfect Alpha Bitch, but is actually deeply concerned for her friends' well-being.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Chizuru "Chizu/Chi" Yoshida

Smile. You'll live longer.

Motto: "Eat in moderation."
Voiced by Yuko Sanpei

Yano's other half, and the more physical of the duo. Yoshida shares most of Yano's concerns regarding Sawako. She shows great athletic prowess and occasionally suffers lapses in "ladylike"-ness. Yoshida also displays romantic interest in Ryū's brother at first, and, seemingly and unbeknownst to herself in Ryū too.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Ryū Sanada

Quiet.

Motto: "A man of action, not words."
Voiced by Yuuichi Nakamura

Mostly silent, athletic, and non-judgmental classmate of the others. The few things he does say range from hilarious non sequiturs to insightful meditations on human nature. Has a crush on Chizuru.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Kazuichi "Pin" Arai

Ruler of his own little world.

Motto: "I'm always right."
Voiced by Yuuki Ono

Spiky-haired, slightly Delinquent-looking young substitute teacher of Sawako's class. Usually acts loud, cheerful and full of himself and likes to order around Ryū and Kazehaya, whom he's known since the latter's childhood. Also has a strong fear of paranormal things and is extremely suspicious of Sawako.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Ume "Kurumi" Kurumizawa

Not as nice as she looks... mostly.

Voiced by Aya Hirano

Manipulative girl with a crush on Kazehaya. She prefers the nickname "Kurumi," and uses this level of familiarity to gain Sawako's trust and sympathy. Her plan backfires, and instead leads Sawako to acknowledge her own feelings for Kazehaya. She also starts rumors about Yano and Yoshida, and pins them on Sawako to break up their friendship.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Kento "Kent" Miura

The wrench in the works.

Voiced by Mamoru Miyano

A new classmate of Sawako in her second year, Kent becomes interested in Sawako and tries to help her connect to the class. Sawako's friendship with Kent causes Kazehaya to become jealous.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Supporting Characters:

Sōichi "Jo" Jōnouchi

One of Kazehaya's close friends. Joe idolizes Kazehaya and is often in his company. He is oblivious towards the budding romance between Kazehaya and Sawako.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Eriko "Ekko" Hirano and Tomoko "Tomo" Endō

Two classmates who Sawako befriends.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Chigusa Takahashi

An eccentric girl in Sawako's class who Sawako sits in front of during the third seating change in their first year class.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:
Retrieved from "https://allthetropes.org/wiki/Kimi_ni_Todoke/Characters?oldid=1919907"