Mr. Carmichael is a supporting character in the anime A Little Princess Sara, serving as the solicitor and legal representative for Mr. Carrisford. He is first introduced as the father of the large, lively family that lives near Miss Minchin’s seminary, a family Sara observes from her attic window and affectionately calls the Large Family. Mr. Carmichael is a levelheaded, hardworking, and thoughtful man who places great importance on his family, which consists of his wife and eight children, including Janet, Nora, and Donald.

His primary role in the story is to carry out Mr. Carrisford’s mission to locate Ralph Crewe’s missing daughter, Sara. He travels extensively on this errand, journeying to Russia and France in search of her, though his initial efforts prove unsuccessful. It is through his persistent, methodical work that Sara is eventually found and her true identity confirmed. He then legally determines her inheritance from the diamond mines and ensures her well-being, acting as a steady and reliable figure while Mr. Carrisford is overwhelmed by physical weakness and emotional guilt.

Mr. Carmichael’s personality is defined by his calm, practical nature and his sense of duty. He is motivated by loyalty to his employer and a genuine desire to see justice done for Sara. He does not undergo significant personal development over the course of the series, remaining a consistent, dependable presence. His notable abilities include his legal expertise, his persistence in investigative work, and his ability to handle complex affairs with composure. His warm family life also provides a subtle contrast to Sara’s isolation, and his children occasionally interact with her, deepening her connection to the Carmichael household and ultimately helping to reunite her with her rightful guardian.