Kenichiro Kagami is the father of main protagonist Atsuko Kagami. In the 1969 anime adaptation, he works as a sea captain, requiring extended periods away from home and resulting in frequent absences throughout the series. This occupation limits his involvement in household matters and his daughter's daily life. Later adaptations, specifically the 1988 and 1998 anime series, depict Kenichiro Kagami as a reporter instead. This professional shift allows for a more consistent presence at home, enabling greater participation in family life and interactions with his daughter. This evolution across adaptations reflects a narrative choice transitioning him from an intermittently present figure to an actively engaged parent.