Within the Cooking Papa franchise, documented characters feature protagonist Kazumi Araiwa, his family members Nijiko, Makoto, and Miyuki, and workplace colleague Higashiyama. Production credits for the anime adaptation name staff members as directors, storyboard artists, animation directors, and producers. The manga's creation and themes are attributed solely to author Tochi Ueyama. These records present no instance of the name "Mitsugu".