Wataru Shima is the father of Rin Shima in the manga and anime series Laid-Back Camp. He is a calm man who wears glasses and cares a lot about his daughter. Wataru supports Rin's love of camping and helps her in many ways, like giving her rides and helping with her scooter. He loves Subaru cars and enjoys touring on bikes with his family. Wataru appears in many parts of the story, including special episodes, the TV anime, and Laid-Back Camp The Movie.
Wataru Shima is a gentle-looking man who always wears glasses.
When he is older, as seen in Laid-Back Camp The Movie, he has a beard.
He usually dresses simply and gives a calm impression.
He is quiet and caring.
Wataru is very understanding of Rin’s solo camping hobby.
He always tries to help his daughter and make camping easier and safer for her.
He is thoughtful and calm, both in his actions and words.
Wataru enjoys touring on motorcycles, which he did in his youth with his wife, Saki Shima, and her father.
He is an enthusiastic Subaru fan and has a Subaru Forester as his favorite car.
He knows a lot about camping and vehicles.
He is skilled in caring for vehicles, especially scooters and motorcycles.
He can offer good advice about camping and knows how to set up gear.
He is also good at supporting others by organizing transportation and equipment.
Wataru Shima is the father of Rin Shima.
He is married to Saki Shima.
He gets along well with his father-in-law, who also loves biking and camping.
He supports Rin's friends and even works together with Hajime Shinshiro to prepare Rin’s scooter.
First Appearance at Motosu Lake
Wataru first appears when Rin goes on her very first camping trip.
He drives her to the campsite at Lake Motosu.
There, he asks the camp manager to look after her and gives advice to make sure Rin is safe and comfortable.
Helping Rin Prepare for Her Izu Trip
Before Rin goes on her camping trip to Izu, Wataru comes home from work.
He teams up with Hajime Shinshiro, who has come all the way from Aichi, to help upgrade the parts on Rin’s scooter.
Special Episode: Scooter Maintenance
In a special episode, Wataru sends Rin’s usual scooter out for maintenance.
He arranges for her to use a three-wheeled rental bike so that she can still go camping.
He carefully tells her about the new bike and recommends the adventure.
In Laid-Back Camp The Movie
In the movie, Wataru now has a beard.
When Rin’s Triumph Thruxton 1200R has engine troubles, which she got from her grandfather, Wataru tells her she should use her old Yamaha Vino instead.
He still supports her camping plans and wants her to stay safe on her adventures.
Wataru is a "Subarist," which means he is a big fan of Subaru cars, especially his Forester.
He understands Rin’s passion for going solo on camping trips because he also enjoyed touring with family in the past.
He always tries to make life easier for Rin with thoughtful actions.
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