Watanabe Tamako, mother to Naoko Watanabe, sports curly brown hair and sharp black eyes, her attire a vibrant mix of a green shirt, dark apricot skirt, and cheerful yellow flats. Her parenting blends warmth with authority, offering both comfort and structure as she guides her daughter’s actions. Though aware of Naoko’s unpredictable shifts into Gauko, she faces these challenges with steady composure, prioritizing patience over frustration. A lively presence in her community, she channels her passion for rhythm into a local samba group—a hobby that sparks playful competition when Naoko allies with a rival dance team. Her marriage radiates mutual fondness, though familial harmony occasionally frays, such as during Naoko’s unfounded suspicions about her father’s loyalty. Throughout ongoing trials, Tamako anchors her household with unwavering resolve, her interactions largely confined to home life. She remains a stabilizing force, counterbalancing the chaos of Naoko’s supernatural struggles through quiet consistency and emotional fortitude.