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* [[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]]
* [[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]]: Normally, but subverted when {{spoiler|she refused to help Kurumi get together with Kazehaya, on the basis that she ''also'' has feelings for him.}}
* [[Face of a Thug|Face Of A Ghost]]
* [[Face of a Thug|Face Of A Ghost]]
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* [[Love You and Everybody]]
* [[Love You and Everybody]]
* [[Misunderstood Loner With a Heart of Gold]]: Oh, so much!!
* [[Misunderstood Loner With a Heart of Gold]]: Oh, so much!!
* [[Nightmare Fuel Stationattendant]]: Unintentionally.
* [[Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant]]: Unintentionally.
* [[No Social Skills]]
* [[No Social Skills]]
* [[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]]
* [[Serious Business]]: ''Everything''.
* [[Serious Business]]: ''Everything''.
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]
* [[She Cleans Up Nicely]]
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* [[Too Dumb to Fool|Too Innocent To Fool]]: Kurumi's attempts at manipulating her fall extraordinarily flat because Sawako keeps [[Completely Missing the Point]].
* [[Too Dumb to Fool|Too Innocent To Fool]]: Kurumi's attempts at manipulating her fall extraordinarily flat because Sawako keeps [[Completely Missing the Point]].
* [[When She Smiles]]: Very much so, but only when she has a genuine reason to do so, otherwise...
* [[When She Smiles]]: Very much so, but only when she has a genuine reason to do so, otherwise...
** [[The Un Smile]]
** [[The Un-Smile]]
* [[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.


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* [[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 Bitch]]: In a (usually) ''positive'' sense. She would make a great scheming shoujo manga villian, but fortunately she's on Sawako's side.
* [[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.}}
* [[Ship Tease]]: With {{spoiler|Pin}} of all of people. Borders on [[Belligerent Sexual Tension]].
* [[Ship Tease]]: With {{spoiler|Pin}} of all of people. Borders on [[Belligerent Sexual Tension]].
** 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.}}
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* [[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.}}
* [[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 ==
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* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Girl Next Door]]: To Ryuu.
* [[Girl Next Door]]: To Ryuu.
* [[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 Ryu, she can get rather irritated when the topic turns to other girls having an interest in him.}}
* [[Hot Blooded]]
* [[Hot Blooded]]
* [[Oblivious to Love]]
* [[Oblivious to Love]]
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* [[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 Ryu'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 Ryuu's sleep.
* [[Malaproper]]: In regards to names. "...Kuroyama Takako?"
* [[Malaproper]]: In regards to names. "...Kuroyama Takako?"
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* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Quiet One]]
* [[The Quiet One]]
* [[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 ==
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* [[Do Not Call Me Paul|Do Not Call Me Ume]]
* [[Do Not Call Me Paul|Do Not Call Me Ume]]
** [[Embarrassing First Name]]
** [[Embarrassing First Name]]
* [[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]]: 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.}}
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* [[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.
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]: [[Spell My Name With an S|For the record, his actual name is Kento]]. Names of Japanese origin like Kento are written with kanji, and should be fully spelled out when romanized. The name Kent, on the other hand, is vaguely implied to be a nickname. Kent is the name seen most often (whether it be due to amateur translation or something else), so it has stuck with most of the fanbase.
* [[Only Known By Their Nickname]]: [[Spell My Name With an "S"|For the record, his actual name is Kento]]. Names of Japanese origin like Kento are written with kanji, and should be fully spelled out when romanized. The name Kent, on the other hand, is vaguely implied to be a nickname. Kent is the name seen most often (whether it be due to amateur translation or something else), so it has stuck with most of the fanbase.
* [[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.
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** {{spoiler|Chapter 66 confirms that it's 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 ==
== Minor Characters ==

Revision as of 13:10, 8 January 2014


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.


Shota 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.

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' wellbeing.

  • Alpha Bitch: Subverted. She's fastidious about her appearances and socially adept, but turns out to be very kind.
  • 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
  • Evil Laugh: Even Yoshida is scared of her when she does that.
  • I Am Not Pretty: Says this in chapter 61
  • Manipulative Bitch: In a (usually) positive sense. She would make a great scheming shoujo manga villian, but fortunately she's on Sawako's side.
  • Not What It Looks Like: In the manga, when Pin sees Ayane 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.
  • Self-Deprecation: Not as bad as Sawako but it's there.
  • Ship Tease: With Pin of all of people. Borders on Belligerent Sexual Tension.
    • She's also got some hints with Kent in Chapters 51 and 59.
    • Seemed to have a Third Option Love Interest in Mogi in Chapter 54, but this is mostly sunk as of Chapter 59.
  • The Smart Chick
  • Straight Man
  • 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.
  • The Strategist
  • Team Mom
  • Tomboy and Girly Girl: Girly Girl (sort of) to Chizu's Tomboy.
  • Urban Legend Love Life: While rumored to have got around in middle school, Ayane has a college boyfriend. However, when she suggested breaking up, her boyfriend slapped her. Despite his apologies, she broke up with him anyway because of how clingy he had been acting.
  • 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'.

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 Ryu's brother at first, and, seemingly and unbeknowst to herself in Ryu too.

Ryuu 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.

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 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 Sawako.

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.

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.

Minor Characters

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.

Eriko "Ekko" Hirano and Tomoko "Tomo" Endo

Two classmates who Sawako befriends.

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.

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