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Takako Chino

Takako Chino is one of the supporting characters in the anime and manga series Orange. She is a classmate and the best friend of Naho Takamiya, and plays a key role in the group’s efforts to change the tragic fate of Kakeru Naruse. Like the rest of her close-knit friend group, Takako receives a letter from her future self, urging her to support Kakeru and help guide him away from the path that would ultimately lead to his death.

Takako is known for her strong-willed and outspoken personality, often acting as a protective figure toward Naho. She doesn’t hesitate to defend her friend when Naho is in distress or when others mistreat her. Alongside Naho, Suwa, Hagita, and Azusa, Takako contributes to the emotional and moral support system that becomes crucial in their collective mission to change the future and save Kakeru.

Personality

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Appearance in Anime

Takako Chino is portrayed as mature, outspoken, and somewhat boyish, often serving as the group’s emotional anchor and protective figure. She is highly supportive of her friends, especially Naho Takamiya, and is known for not hesitating to confront those who mistreat others. Takako holds a strong dislike for Rio Ueda, who repeatedly harasses Naho throughout the story. She openly expresses her contempt for Ueda, even going so far as to threaten to expose Ueda’s true nature to the entire school if she doesn’t stop bullying Naho. When insulted by Ueda, Takako confidently agrees that she may not be conventionally attractive and warns her that she has a short temper, reinforcing her fierce loyalty and zero-tolerance stance toward bullying.

While Takako contrasts with the more traditionally feminine Azusa Murasaka, the two share a strong friendship and often collaborate though not very discreetly in orchestrating moments between Kakeru Naruse and Naho, subtly encouraging their relationship. Despite her blunt personality, she is also shown to be understanding and fair, as seen when she defends Kakeru’s right to choose who he spends time with, emphasizing his agency and feelings.

In the future timeline, Takako, like Azusa and Hiroto Suwa, expresses deep regret over not revealing Kakeru’s true feelings to Naho, recognizing the missed opportunity that might have helped save him. Her protective nature and emotional strength play an essential role in the group’s united effort to change the past and ensure a better outcome for Kakeru.

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Appearance

Takako Chino is a tall and slender teenage girl, standing at 170 cm, with long black hair and bluish-grey eyes. Her style tends to lean toward the boyish side, often wearing casual, masculine-inspired clothing when not in school uniform. This fashion choice reflects her straightforward and confident personality, distinguishing her from some of the more traditionally feminine characters in the series.

Following the timeskip, Takako cuts her hair into a short, boyish style, further emphasizing her mature and pragmatic character in adulthood. Her blood type is A, which in Japanese culture is often associated with traits like seriousness and loyalty qualities Takako demonstrates throughout the series, especially in her dedication to her friends.

Background

Takako is part of the core friend group consisting of Naho Takamiya, Kakeru Naruse, Hiroto Suwa, Azusa Murasaka, and Saku Hagita. Upon receiving a letter from her future self, she becomes involved in the mission to change Kakeru’s fate. Alongside her friends, she makes small but impactful changes to support Kakeru emotionally, helping him feel accepted and understood.

Relationships

Naho Takamiya
Takako’s best friend. She’s highly protective of Naho and often defends her, especially from Ueda’s bullying.

Azusa Murasaka
Her close friend and partner-in-crime when it comes to matchmaking Kakeru and Naho. The two are often seen collaborating.

Kakeru Naruse
While not as personally close as Naho or Suwa, she supports Kakeru’s happiness and defends his right to choose his own relationships.

Rio Ueda
Takako has a strong dislike for Ueda due to her treatment of Naho and confronts her on multiple occasions.

Legacy

Takako Chino is remembered as one of the most loyal and strong-willed members of the group. Her protective nature and assertive personality contribute to the success of the group’s efforts to save Kakeru. In both timelines, her sincerity and strength of character leave a lasting impact on her friends and the story as a whole.

Trivia

    • The name Takako (孝子) is composed of the kanji 孝 (taka), meaning “filial piety”, and 子 (ko), meaning “child”, which together can be interpreted as “a respectful or dutiful child.” This meaning aligns with her caring and protective nature, especially toward her friends.
    • Her surname, Chino (千野), combines the kanji 千 (chi), meaning “thousand”, and 野 (no), meaning “field” or “wilderness.” Depending on the kanji used for pronunciation, Chi can also imply “wisdom” (智) or “scatter” (散), which could reflect her perceptiveness and her presence as a grounding force within her friend group.