Misae Nohara, born Misae Koyama, is a 29-year-old housewife from Aso, Kumamoto, serving as the spirited matriarch of her family. She balances traditional domestic duties like cleaning, cooking, and childcare, though her execution wavers between diligent and haphazard. A master of contradictions, she imposes strict household rules on her husband Hiroshi and children Shinnosuke and Himawari, yet frequently sidesteps them herself—splurging on impulsive shopping sprees or stashing away secret funds for personal indulgences. Her disciplinary measures often erupt into physical comedy, from the "Guri-Guri Attack"—vigorous head drilling with her fists—to wielding absurdly oversized lumps as makeshift weapons. Financial management reveals another paradox: her approach to finances swings between bargain-hunting zeal and reckless indulgence in non-essentials, prioritizing luxury items for herself and Himawari while skimping on expenses for Hiroshi and Shinnosuke. These prized purchases often meet chaotic fates, destroyed by her children before she can enjoy them. Raised alongside sisters Masae and Musae Koyama, her marriage to Hiroshi fueled persistent marital tensions, particularly her sharp jealousy over his interactions with other women. She grapples with body image insecurities, fixating on perceived flaws in her weight and breast size—a vulnerability Shinnosuke mercilessly teases. This self-consciousness fuels clandestine aspirations for cosmetic enhancements and amplifies her fiery reactions to criticism. Her sporadic forays into part-time work inevitably collapse under short-fuse outbursts and a trail of minor vehicular mishaps. Fleeting acts of devotion surface amidst the chaos—nursing ailing family members or escorting Shinnosuke to school after missed buses. Her parenting oscillates between iron-fisted discipline and mischievous camaraderie, though attempts to bond with Shinnosuke typically spiral into mutual humiliation. Beyond the household, she shares an unshakable bond with Keiko Honda and harbors clandestine daydreams of romantic trysts with suave European gentlemen—a penchant mirrored in Himawari. Across all media, her portrayal remains anchored in comedic duality, cementing her role as the chaotic anchor of domestic life, perpetually torn between familial obligations and personal whims. Within *Arashi o Yobu Jungle*, she functions primarily as part of the familial ensemble, her narrative unchanging yet integral to the series’ exploration of everyday chaos. Official depictions consistently frame her as a tempestuous yet resilient figure, whose hypocritical antics and combustible charm sustain the fragile equilibrium of her home.

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Misae Nohara

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