Yuna Kamihara, a spirited 10-year-old fourth-grader, resides on Izayoi Island in the Ryukyu archipelago near Okinawa under her grandmother Obaa’s care. Her marine biologist father works remotely, her mother perished in a typhoon during Yuna’s infancy, and her karate-instructor grandfather gifted her a protective moonsand charm before departing, leaving her to eventually ascend as sensei of the island dojo as its youngest black belt.
Her routine transforms when Stitch, a mischievous extraterrestrial experiment, crash-lands on Izayoi. After initial clashes over his chaotic antics, the duo forges an unshakable bond through trials, sealed by a pinky promise. They confront mystical yōkai in Chitama Forest and pursue the Spiritual Stone—a relic granting wishes to those completing 43 good deeds. While Stitch seeks its ultimate power, Yuna navigates the quest with unwavering moral conviction.
Beneath her kindness lies a fiery competitive spirit. She fiercely opposes bullies and champions justice, yet masks vulnerabilities like storm-induced fears to uphold her disciplined karate persona. A playful rivalry with Stitch occasionally flares into jealousy, but she leans on friends during moments of doubt.
Season two introduces cousin Tigerlily, whose false camaraderie manipulates Yuna into chores before evolving into genuine care. Relocating to Okinawa New Town in season three, Yuna faces classmate Jessica’s mockery and navigates budding tension with Hiroman, a potential romantic interest.
Yuna’s vibrant style features spiky ponytails tied with blue beads (later green scrunchies), a red sleeveless dress adorned with yellow flowers, and seasonal shifts from sweatpants to denim. She dons a white karategi for training and a red swimsuit for ocean adventures.
Allies like Jumba, Pleakley, and the yōkai Kijimunaa—whom she aids in reclaiming his home—enrich her journey. Bonds with Stitch’s cousin Angel and clashes with foes like Dr. Hämsterviel challenge her growth. Specials like *Stitch! Perfect Memory* test her resilience when her disappearance strains her friendship with Stitch, underscoring her evolving balance of protectiveness and trust.
Rooted in Okinawan culture, she pronounces her surname Kamihara, rubs her belly button post-storm for luck, and adores corn, sugarcane, and mochi. Academic hurdles in math contrast her dojo confidence, rounding out her determined yet tender-hearted spirit.