TV-Series
Description
Papà, whose full name is Kento Yamada, is the father in the Yamada household in Chi's Sweet Home. He works as a graphic designer, and because his profession allows him to work from home, he is a constant presence in the family apartment and takes part in everyday domestic life alongside his wife and young son.
In the family, he is the main breadwinner and the steady, reliable pillar of the household. In most matters he is sensible and level-headed, but he has a notably soft and indulgent side when it comes to Chi, the kitten the family takes in. He dotes on her and makes a real effort to win her affection, though his attempts do not always meet with immediate success. Because he is usually the one who has to do the things Chi dislikes, such as taking her to the animal hospital, Chi sometimes grows wary of him. However, she quickly warms to him again, since his vintage jeans make a perfect scratching post for her claws and because he regularly gives her food.
His motivations center on caring for and protecting his family. He supports the decision to keep Chi even though the family's apartment complex does not allow pets, and he helps with the daily challenge of hiding her presence from the landlady. When the situation proves unsustainable, he is part of the family decision to move to a new apartment where they are permitted to keep Chi openly, a change that allows the household to live more freely together.
Within the story, he represents the paternal figure in Chi's new home. Many of his scenes revolve around ordinary interactions with the kitten, such as feeding her, taking her to the veterinarian, being used as a scratching surface, and gradually becoming someone she trusts despite her early caution. His bond with Chi is often described as particularly affectionate, and he is regarded as the member of the family who is the sweetest toward her. His relationship with his wife is one of shared parenting and household responsibility, and he is a caring father to Yohei, who originally finds Chi and is deeply attached to her.
Over the course of the story, he grows into his role as the owner of a kitten, learning to share his home with her and to accommodate her needs. His patience is tested by Chi's mischief, but his affection for her remains steady. His most distinctive trait is the contrast between his otherwise grounded, dependable nature and his gentleness toward Chi, and it is this combination that defines his place in the family.
In the family, he is the main breadwinner and the steady, reliable pillar of the household. In most matters he is sensible and level-headed, but he has a notably soft and indulgent side when it comes to Chi, the kitten the family takes in. He dotes on her and makes a real effort to win her affection, though his attempts do not always meet with immediate success. Because he is usually the one who has to do the things Chi dislikes, such as taking her to the animal hospital, Chi sometimes grows wary of him. However, she quickly warms to him again, since his vintage jeans make a perfect scratching post for her claws and because he regularly gives her food.
His motivations center on caring for and protecting his family. He supports the decision to keep Chi even though the family's apartment complex does not allow pets, and he helps with the daily challenge of hiding her presence from the landlady. When the situation proves unsustainable, he is part of the family decision to move to a new apartment where they are permitted to keep Chi openly, a change that allows the household to live more freely together.
Within the story, he represents the paternal figure in Chi's new home. Many of his scenes revolve around ordinary interactions with the kitten, such as feeding her, taking her to the veterinarian, being used as a scratching surface, and gradually becoming someone she trusts despite her early caution. His bond with Chi is often described as particularly affectionate, and he is regarded as the member of the family who is the sweetest toward her. His relationship with his wife is one of shared parenting and household responsibility, and he is a caring father to Yohei, who originally finds Chi and is deeply attached to her.
Over the course of the story, he grows into his role as the owner of a kitten, learning to share his home with her and to accommodate her needs. His patience is tested by Chi's mischief, but his affection for her remains steady. His most distinctive trait is the contrast between his otherwise grounded, dependable nature and his gentleness toward Chi, and it is this combination that defines his place in the family.