Chihiro Sengoku
Chihiro Sengoku |
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| Kanji | 千石 千尋 |
| Romaji | Sengoku Chihiro |
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| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Suimei University of the Arts Sakura Dormitory |
| Occupation | Arts Teacher Sakura Dormitory Advisor |
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| Anime | Episode 1 |
| Actors | |
| Japanese | Toyoguchi Megumi |
| English | Olivia Swasey |
Chihiro Sengoku (千石 千尋, Sengoku Chihiro) is the dormitory advisor of Sakura Dormitory and an art teacher at Suiko. Although a faculty member, she is known for her laid-back and irresponsible attitude, often prioritizing drinking and dating over her teaching duties. She frequently gives questionable advice to her students, particularly Sorata Kanda.
Chihiro is also the cousin of Mashiro Shiina and was responsible for arranging Mashiro’s transfer to Suiko. However, due to her indifference toward caregiving, she assigns the responsibility of looking after Mashiro to Sorata. In her student days at Suiko, Chihiro was a dedicated and talented artist who aspired to become a professional. Her career path shifted after Kazuki Fujisawa, whom she admired, chose to pursue game design, leading her to abandon her own artistic ambitions and become a teacher instead.
Personality
Appearance in Anime
Chihiro is a carefree and laid-back individual who often prioritizes her personal indulgences particularly alcohol and romantic pursuits over her responsibilities as a teacher and dorm advisor. She openly admits to favoring these pleasures, claiming that more serious obligations, such as caring for the students of Sakura Dormitory, would only make her unhappy.
Despite her apparent irresponsibility and detachment, Chihiro harbors a deep affection for the residents of the dormitory. This is shown most clearly when she passionately defends Sakura Dormitory against a proposed demolition, revealing her loyalty and underlying concern for her students.
Chihiro is also known for her disregard for conventional standards of modesty or professionalism. She frequently wears provocative clothing and is unapologetic about her drinking habits, often taking offense when confronted about them. Her behavior often serves as comic relief, but it also highlights the contrast between her personal freedom and her professional role.
Appearance
Chihiro is an attractive adult woman with reddish-brown hair and matching eyes. She is often seen wearing stylish yet revealing outfits that reflect her carefree personality, typically consisting of a form-fitting vest in shades of purple or pink, paired with a skirt and high heels. Her appearance is frequently noted for her mature features and curvaceous figure, which she displays with confidence.
Background
Chihiro Sengoku was once a highly dedicated and talented art student at Suiko, residing in Sakura Dormitory during her school years. At the time, she aspired to become a professional artist. During her time at the dorm, she formed a close bond with fellow resident Kazuki Fujisawa, and although the two shared mutual feelings, neither acted on them due to their focus on personal ambitions.
Her career path took a turn after Kazuki decided to pursue game design, inspiring Chihiro to reassess her own goals. Eventually, she gave up her dream of becoming a full-time artist and instead became an art teacher at her alma mater. Despite her lackadaisical approach to teaching, Chihiro retains a connection to her past through her role as the advisor of Sakura Dormitory, where she guides (albeit inconsistently) the next generation of creative students.
Relationships
Kazuki Fujisawa
Kazuki was Chihiro’s close friend during their time as students at Suiko, where they both resided in Sakura Dormitory. Although they shared mutual feelings for one another, their respective ambitions prevented them from ever confessing. Kazuki pursued a successful career in the gaming industry, while Chihiro chose to become an art teacher at Suiko. In the present day, they rarely keep in touch, but brief interactions between them occur on occasion, hinting at the emotional history they share.
Sorata Kanda
Chihiro’s interactions with Sorata are limited but significant. She occasionally offers him advice though often unconventional or poorly timed particularly in dealing with Mashiro or navigating personal challenges. While she doesn’t take an active role in his growth, her insights sometimes guide him in subtle ways.
Mashiro Shiina
Mashiro is Chihiro’s cousin from England. Although Chihiro arranged Mashiro’s transfer to Suiko, she largely delegated the responsibility of Mashiro’s care to Sorata. Despite this, her actions reflect a belief in Mashiro’s potential, and her hands-off approach is more rooted in her personality than any lack of familial care.