Ibigawa is a character from the manga and anime "Laid-Back Camp." She works at the Caribou Minobu outdoor equipment store. She is kind and helpful to customers, especially Nadeshiko Kagamihara who visits her shop often. Ibigawa supports new part-timers like Ema Mizunami and guides them at work. She is seen as a friendly face in the store, always ready to give good advice about camping. Her actions show she cares about her friends and coworkers. The story also introduces her coworker Caribou Tenin Seki, who has a close connection to the team and eventually transfers to another branch.
Ibigawa is a woman who works at the Caribou Minobu outdoor goods shop.
She often wears a knit hat as part of her work outfit.
She is usually seen behind the counter or helping customers find items.
Ibigawa is gentle, easygoing, and always ready to help out.
She pays attention to her customers and remembers their favorite products.
When Nadeshiko admired a lantern every day, Ibigawa set one aside just for her.
She is quick to lend a hand and offer advice to both friends and new staff.
She is supportive and sometimes gets nervous when something goes wrong, just like her friends.
Ibigawa works at the Caribou Minobu branch, an outdoor shop famous among campers.
She has been working there for some time with her colleague Caribou Tenin Seki.
In the story, she is seen as someone experienced, friendly, and reliable.
She is the supervisor figure for Ema Mizunami, who joins as a new part-timer.
She works closely with Caribou Tenin Seki, another shop employee.
She is especially kind to Nadeshiko Kagamihara, Aoi Inuyama, and Ena Saitō when they visit the store.
Caribou Tenin Seki was the one who introduced Nadeshiko to the lantern she liked.
After Caribou Tenin Seki got married and transferred to the Niigata branch, Nadeshiko felt sad about losing a familiar face at the shop.
Helping Nadeshiko Choose a Lantern
Ibigawa first appears in chapter 29 and in season 2, episode 4 of the anime.
She and Caribou Tenin Seki notice that Nadeshiko visits the store almost every day just to look at a lantern.
Seeing how much Nadeshiko likes it, they kindly put one lantern on hold for her.
When Nadeshiko finally comes to buy it, she nearly breaks her new lantern!
With her friends Chiaki Ōgaki, Aoi Inuyama, and Caribou Tenin Seki, Ibigawa feels anxious and worried but helps her out with a smile.
Guiding Ema Mizunami
In chapter 80, Ema Mizunami joins the store as a new part-time worker.
Ibigawa becomes her supervisor and helps her with work.
When Ema, Nadeshiko, and Ena Saitō are planning a camping trip, Ema asks Ibigawa for advice.
Ibigawa is happy to help and gives support and tips for enjoying camping.
Caribou Tenin Seki's Transfer
Caribou Tenin Seki is Ibigawa’s close coworker and also a friendly face at the shop.
She was the one who introduced Nadeshiko to her favorite lantern and showed up in episode 8, season 1 of the anime.
It is later revealed in volume 14 that Caribou Tenin Seki gets married and transfers to the Niigata branch.
Nadeshiko is shocked and sad when she realizes that the familiar staff member will be gone.
Like many characters in "Laid-Back Camp," Ibigawa and Caribou Tenin Seki have names based on real places in Gifu Prefecture.
Ibigawa is named after Ibigawa Town in Gifu Prefecture.
On pixiv, out of three illustrations of Ibigawa, two show her as she appears in "Laid-Back Camp."
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