A Shiba Inu from *Bocchi the Rock!*, JimiHen is the friendly and surprisingly influential pet of the Gotō family, named after the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
JimiHen is a Mameshiba Inu, a smaller breed of the Shiba Inu dog.
JimiHen is exceptionally friendly and sociable, a complete opposite of JimiHen's owner, Hitori. This pet warms up to strangers instantly and is shown to be adored by characters like Nijika Ijichi.
Surprisingly intelligent, JimiHen has been observed responding to questions from humans.
JimiHen is the beloved pet dog of the Gotō family. The name was given by Hitori's father, Naoki Gotō, inspired by his love for Western music and the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Canine Communication
JimiHen possesses the remarkable ability to seemingly understand human speech. The dog has been shown to respond directly to questions posed by people.
Social Influence
JimiHen is part of a clandestine network of local dogs. This pet uses the community to spread the word about Kessoku Band, recommending the band to other dogs during walks.
Hitori Gotō
As Hitori's pet, JimiHen's outgoing personality serves as a foil to Hitori's social anxiety. In Hitori's view of the family hierarchy, JimiHen ranks higher than both Hitori and their father.
JimiHen is frequently seen alongside Hitori's younger sister, Futari. The two share a close bond and are often together.
JimiHen was named by Naoki, who is a big fan of the guitarist Jimi Hendrix. This reflects Naoki's musical tastes.
Upon meeting JimiHen, Nijika was immediately charmed. She found the dog to be incredibly cute.
This character shares the same voice actor, Kotori Koiwai, as JimiHen. This creates a fun, meta-connection between the two.
The name is a direct homage to the legendary American rock guitarist, Jimi Hendrix.
According to Hitori's own analysis, the Gotō family hierarchy is: Mother > Futari > JimiHen > Father > Hitori.
For voice actor Kotori Koiwai (also the voice of PA-san), this was the first time she had ever voiced a dog.
Koiwai, who is allergic to dogs and cats, crafted JimiHen's voice by studying online videos of dogs, as revealed in episode 38 of *Bocchi the Radio!*.
Daily Life in the Gotō Household
JimiHen is a key member of the Gotō household, often seen with Futari. The dog's friendly and approachable nature is a source of comfort and occasional bewilderment, especially when compared to Hitori.
The Secret Canine Network
During the "Unidentified Riot" music competition, a surreal scene revealed JimiHen's hidden life. While on a walk, JimiHen was seen promoting Kessoku Band to another dog, suggesting an organized canine community that shares information.
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