| Minoru Kokubunji | |
国分寺 稔 (Kokubunji Minoru) | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| AKA: | M (Online) |
| Age: | 12 |
| Birthday: | January 25th |
| Relations: |
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| Characteristics | |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 145cm (4'7" Approx.) |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Eye Color: | Dark-Grey |
| Appearances | |
| First Appearance (Manga): |
Volume 1, Chapter 4 |
| Voices | |
| Seiyuu: | Houko Kuwashima |
| English: | Mona Marshall |
Minoru Kokubunji (国分寺 稔 Kokubunji Minoru) is a wealthy twelve-year-old genius who specializes in Persocoms. His own Persocom, Yuzuki, was custom built to behave and look similar to his late sister, Kaede.
History[]
Approximately a year prior, Minoru's elder sister died of an illness. Soon after her death, Minoru custom built Yuzuki, a Persocom whose personal data resembles that of his late sister, including her appearance. Although custom built, Minoru has given Yuzuki's OS self-learning software so that she builds her knowledge independently, instead of already downloaded programs.
For the most part, Minoru is a very reserved and softspoken individual who surrounds himself with his work but is always honored to assist with his friends when needed. On a custom Persocom bulletin boards Minoru's screen name is known as "M", where he is considered one of the leading experts in the field of Persocom development.
However, although he is known for being calm and collected, Minoru's attitude completely changes when Yuzuki is present or is in danger. From what's shown, Minoru is very protective of Yuzuki and is prone to outbursts whenever she is in trouble. For example, Yuzuki is aware that she is programmed to behave similarly to that of his elder sister and is shown comparing herself or referring herself (more than on one occasion) as "Kaede's replacement". Shocked, Minoru comforts Yuzuki stating all is true but one thing: she is not Kaede's replacement, and no one could ever be, but rather someone who he cherishes very deeply.
Quotes[]
- "Nobody could ever really take my sister's place, and believe me nobody could replace you... I could never think of another Persocom the way I think of you, Yuzuki. And it doesn't any difference that it's all been programmed in. Yuzuki is Yuzuki. So, I won't be entering anymore data about my sister." - Minoru (Episode 21, English-dub)
- "Even if she begins to speak and learn various other things you never thought were possible, no matter how nice she is, no matter how cute, for your own sake don't fall in love...If you don't want to cry." -Minoru to Hideki (Episode 2, English-dub)
Etymology[]
- His given name Minoru (稔) means "harvest" or "to ripen."
- His surname Kokubunji (国分寺) may come from the city in Tokyo.
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Trivia[]
- Minoru shares his English voice actor with Ascot from Magic Knight Rayearth, another CLAMP work.
- Minoru's character design is similar to that of Eriol Hiiragizawa from Cardcaptor Sakura, another CLAMP work.