Namiko Shimizu is a recurring character in the 1982 anime series Fuku-chan, which is based on the long-running manga by Ryuichi Yokoyama. She is one of the playmates of the protagonist, Fukuo Fuchida, who is known as Fuku-chan. Namiko comes from a family that owns a china shop, a detail that is frequently mentioned in descriptions of the series. She has a younger brother named Kiyo, who is also part of the group of children that gathers for daily adventures and mischief. Namiko's role in the story is primarily that of a friend and companion within the nursery school and neighborhood setting. Alongside Fuku-chan, Kumi, Kiyo, the twins Doshako and Garako, and the school bully Ganchan, she takes part in the childish goings-on, games, and small squabbles that define the slice-of-life narrative. No detailed information is available about her distinct personality, individual motivations, character development over the course of the series, or any notable abilities beyond her general participation in the group's activities. Her key relationships are with her younger brother Kiyo and her fellow playmates, particularly Fuku-chan and Kumi.