Asuna Kujō (九条 明日菜, Kujō Asuna) is a major character of Maison Ikkoku. She is a classically demure Japanese maiden from a wealthy family who is in love with Shun Mitaka.
Biography[]
Asuna's family and Shun Mitaka's uncle arrange a traditional Japanese marriage between her and Shun (against Shun's wishes). She graduated from a all-girls university and upon meeting Shun, she instantly decides that he is "the one" for her. Her feelings towards him are intensified after he accidentally 'embraces' her, only due to his fear of dogs. In contrast to Shun, Asuna is a dog lover and she is initially attracted to Shun (approving of their engagement) because her many dogs seem to approve of him. Shun would like to end their arranged engagement, but often finds himself unable to, either because of his fear of her dogs or his fear of hurting her feelings (mirroring the situation between Yūsaku Godai and Kozue Nanao). However, after the engagement (based on a misunderstanding), a remark by Asuna that his smile seems forced (as in a photograph when he got second place at a tennis competition) makes Shun realize that she is a very empathic and compassionate woman whom he can be happy with. Asuna was initially aware of Shun's feelings for Kyōko Otonashi, but she is not above pursuing Shun, albeit in her own fashion.
At the end of the series, Asuna marries Shun (which now makes her Asuna Mitaka) and she gives birth to twin girls; Moe Mitaka (三鷹 萌 Mitaka Moe) and Mei Mitaka (三鷹 芽衣 Mitaka Mei) while a third child is on the way.
Appearance[]
Asuna is a beautiful young woman with dark brown hair straight neck-length that has bangs hanging on the left side and brown eyes.
Personality[]
Asuna is a very kind-hearted, innocent to a fault and shy woman who spends most of her time inside her home. She loves her dogs, whom she calls 'children', and takes time to play with them. She's so fond of canines that she does not even forget the names of the dogs she meets. A graduate, who went to an all girls school, Asuna declares that Shun is her one and only, after meeting him.
She also speaks very softly that people sometimes can hardly hear what she's talking about.
Relationships[]
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Trivia[]
- Her name Asuna means "tomorrow" (明日, asu) and "vegetables, greens" (菜, na), and her surname Kujō means "nine" (九, ku) and "article" (条, jō).
- Asuna is among the major characters whose name involves a number as her family name Kujō roughly corresponds to "Ninth Avenue" in Kyoto, and is from the old city subdivision of Heian-kyō, therefore she is representative of the number 9, although she is one of the major characters who does not live in Ikkoku-Kan.
- Her seiyu would later provide the voice of:
- Ukyo Kuonji of Ranma 1/2.
- Oni's Head of Inuyasha.
- Azusa Shiga of The Laughing Target.
- Sister Angela in the One-Pound Gospel OVA.
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References[]
- ↑ Timeline > Early Years: Life at Maison Ikkoku. Furinkan.com. Retrieved on August 25, 2012 .