Koyomi Mizuhara
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, usually known as Yomi, is a character from the anime
and manga
series Azumanga Daioh
.
Her name was left unknown until the second volume, in which Azuma dedicated an entire strip to her in response to readers asking for her name. Her name is a pun, and alternately means read between the lines, in reference to her name being left "between the lines" until the strip in question.
. She is the voice of reason, and the most mature and serious of her friends—and as such, the comic foil
to the others' silliness. She and Tomo are seen as manzai
comedians; Yomi being the tsukkomi, and Tomo being the boke. Yomi often berates or is struck dumb by her friend's flippant behavior, and if pushed enough by Tomo, will even give her friend an uppercut that leaves Tomo unconscious on the floor. While Yomi likes to think that she's above her classmates' childish behavior, she can be just as bad as they are. For example, to pass her college entrance exams, she asked Chiyo to infuse an amulet with her intelligence (as Tomo and Osaka
had done before). Yomi also has a rather evil sense of humour, shown when she took part in teasing Osaka when she had the hiccups (after causing them in the first place by feeding her something too spicy for Osaka to handle on purpose). It is suggested that she is much like her physical education teacher, Minamo Kurosawa
, much as Tomo is similar to their homeroom teacher, Yukari Tanizaki
.
Yomi is both smart and athletic: her grades are second only to Chiyo-chan's
, and while she isn't as good as Sakaki
or Kagura
at sports, she holds her own. Despite appearing healthy and fit, Yomi is dissatisfied with her weight and struggles with her fondness for food, particularly sweets
and spicy dishes. She is constantly trying new diets
, and sometimes anonymously writes to radio talk hosts for advice or with updates on her progress, which amuses Tomo. She also has a soft side which is seen in her relationship to Chiyo whom she is always soft towards her and protective of her whenever Tomo teases Chiyo, or whenever Chiyo feels that she might be a burden to them during the sports festivals.
She is also a terrible singer, as shown when the girls sing karaoke
one Christmas when she tried to sing Sarabai which is the image song of Chiyo
(ironically, her seiyū
, Rie Tanaka
, is known for her beautiful singing voice).
Likely because the schools she applied to were higher tiered, Yomi was the last of the friends to pass a university entrance exam.
Coincidentally, she is the last of the cast to have her name revealed in the manga: while the rest are listed in the first manga volume, Yomi's is in the second, having an entire strip (subtitled 'Read Between the Lines' in English) showing the girls calling her 'Yomi', and Yukari calling her by her full name.
Yomi's full given name means 'calendar' or 'almanac' and her surname means 'water meadow'.
Japanese ("Azumanga Web Daioh" short): Satsuki Yukino
English: Nancy Novotny
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
and manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series Azumanga Daioh
Azumanga Daioh
is a Japanese comedy manga by Kiyohiko Azuma. It was serialized by MediaWorks in the shōnen manga magazine Dengeki Daioh from 1999 to 2002 and collected in four bound volumes...
.
Her name was left unknown until the second volume, in which Azuma dedicated an entire strip to her in response to readers asking for her name. Her name is a pun, and alternately means read between the lines, in reference to her name being left "between the lines" until the strip in question.
Biography
Commonly called Yomi, she is a grade-school friend and general antithesis of Tomo'sTomo Takino
is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Azumanga Daioh. Tomo is voiced by Chieko Higuchi and by Tomoe Hanba in a Azumanga Web Daioh short episode. In the English version Mandy Clark voices Tomo. Tomo's surname means 'waterfall field.'...
. She is the voice of reason, and the most mature and serious of her friends—and as such, the comic foil
Double act
A double act, also known as a comedy duo, is a comic pairing in which humor is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners, usually of the same gender, age, ethnic origin and profession, but drastically different personalities or behavior...
to the others' silliness. She and Tomo are seen as manzai
Manzai
is a traditional style of stand-up comedy in Japanese culture, which usually involves two performers —a straight man and a funny man —trading jokes at great speed...
comedians; Yomi being the tsukkomi, and Tomo being the boke. Yomi often berates or is struck dumb by her friend's flippant behavior, and if pushed enough by Tomo, will even give her friend an uppercut that leaves Tomo unconscious on the floor. While Yomi likes to think that she's above her classmates' childish behavior, she can be just as bad as they are. For example, to pass her college entrance exams, she asked Chiyo to infuse an amulet with her intelligence (as Tomo and Osaka
Ayumu Kasuga
, more commonly known as , is a character from the anime and manga series Azumanga Daioh.She was voted 7th in the top 100 poll, "Anime Heroines of 2002" by readers of the Japanese anime magazine Newtype in 2003.-Biography:...
had done before). Yomi also has a rather evil sense of humour, shown when she took part in teasing Osaka when she had the hiccups (after causing them in the first place by feeding her something too spicy for Osaka to handle on purpose). It is suggested that she is much like her physical education teacher, Minamo Kurosawa
Minamo Kurosawa
, also known as , normally called Kurosawa-sensei by her students, is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Azumanga Daioh.-Biography:...
, much as Tomo is similar to their homeroom teacher, Yukari Tanizaki
Yukari Tanizaki
, also known as "Miss Yukari" , is a character from the manga and anime series Azumanga Daioh.-Biography:...
.
Yomi is both smart and athletic: her grades are second only to Chiyo-chan's
Chiyo Mihama
, also known as Chiyo-chan, is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Azumanga Daioh. In Japan Chiyo has been voiced by Tomoko Kaneda for the TV series and movie, and by Ayaka Saito for a "Azumanga Web Daioh" short...
, and while she isn't as good as Sakaki
Sakaki (Azumanga Daioh)
, given name unknown, is a character from the anime and manga series Azumanga Daioh.Her family name, Sakaki, is that of an evergreen tree of Japan considered sacred in Shinto, and which is often found on the grounds of shrines....
or Kagura
Kagura (Azumanga Daioh)
, given name unknown, is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Azumanga Daioh.Her family name comes from Shinto ritual: the kanji for Kagura mean "entertainment of the gods", used to describe the traditional music played at shrines and the Imperial Court...
at sports, she holds her own. Despite appearing healthy and fit, Yomi is dissatisfied with her weight and struggles with her fondness for food, particularly sweets
SweetS
was a Japanese idol group. Put together through auditions, the group debuted in 2003 on the avex trax label. Although the group met minor success, they disbanded after three years with the release of a final single in June 2006....
and spicy dishes. She is constantly trying new diets
Dieting
Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. In most cases dieting is used in combination with physical exercise to lose weight in those who are overweight or obese. Some athletes, however, follow a diet to gain weight...
, and sometimes anonymously writes to radio talk hosts for advice or with updates on her progress, which amuses Tomo. She also has a soft side which is seen in her relationship to Chiyo whom she is always soft towards her and protective of her whenever Tomo teases Chiyo, or whenever Chiyo feels that she might be a burden to them during the sports festivals.
She is also a terrible singer, as shown when the girls sing karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
one Christmas when she tried to sing Sarabai which is the image song of Chiyo
Chiyo Mihama
, also known as Chiyo-chan, is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Azumanga Daioh. In Japan Chiyo has been voiced by Tomoko Kaneda for the TV series and movie, and by Ayaka Saito for a "Azumanga Web Daioh" short...
(ironically, her seiyū
Seiyu
Voice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
, Rie Tanaka
Rie Tanaka
is a singer and voice actress . Notable among her numerous roles are Lacus Clyne in Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny, Chii and Freya in Chobits, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke in Strike Witches and Suigintou in the anime adaptation of Rozen Maiden.-Personal life:As a child, Tanaka took singing classes...
, is known for her beautiful singing voice).
Likely because the schools she applied to were higher tiered, Yomi was the last of the friends to pass a university entrance exam.
Coincidentally, she is the last of the cast to have her name revealed in the manga: while the rest are listed in the first manga volume, Yomi's is in the second, having an entire strip (subtitled 'Read Between the Lines' in English) showing the girls calling her 'Yomi', and Yukari calling her by her full name.
Yomi's full given name means 'calendar' or 'almanac' and her surname means 'water meadow'.
Voice actors
Japanese (television series and movie):Rie TanakaRie Tanaka
is a singer and voice actress . Notable among her numerous roles are Lacus Clyne in Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny, Chii and Freya in Chobits, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke in Strike Witches and Suigintou in the anime adaptation of Rozen Maiden.-Personal life:As a child, Tanaka took singing classes...
Japanese ("Azumanga Web Daioh" short): Satsuki Yukino
Satsuki Yukino
Satsuki Yukino , real name Yuki Inoue , is a popular Japanese voice actress from Ōtsu, Shiga. Yukino is also a singer as part of the Hinata Girls...
English: Nancy Novotny
Nancy Novotny
Nancy Novotny is a radio personality and an American voice actress working with ADV Films and Seraphim Digital, known for her roles in English-language dubbed anime, such as Yomi in Azumanga Daioh, Yuka in Elfen Lied and Madlax in Madlax...
Character songs
- "Sorezore no One Way" Words by Aki Hata, music by Kosuke Kanai
- "Oishii Kimitachi" Words by Aki Hata, music by Masumi ItōMasumi Itoborn May 21, is a Japanese singer and composer from Ibaraki prefecture in Japan. Itō has composed the soundtracks to many anime television shows and is part of the bands Oranges & Lemons and Heart of Air.- Singles :...