Misae Nohara is a main character from the anime and manga series "Crayon Shin-chan." She is the 29-year-old mother of Shinnosuke Nohara and Himawari Nohara, and wife of Hiroshi Nohara. Misae is known for her strong will, caring heart, and sometimes short temper. She can be strict about her kids' behavior but loves her family more than anything. She is often called "Japan's strongest housewife" because of her tough personality and amazing strength. Even though she sometimes makes mistakes or spends too much, her positive attitude and the love she shows her family make her a fan favorite.
Misae Nohara is about 159.2 cm tall and weighs 60 kg.
In an episode, her body fat rate was 29%.
She usually has short, permed hair, common among housewives when the series started.
With straightened hair, it can reach her back.
Misae worries about being flat-chested. Her bust is usually in the high 70 cm range, waist is 58 cm, and her hips are quite large.
She often wears casual clothes fit for a stay-at-home mom.
Her face is sharp and square, though in early episodes she had a more oval face and thin eyes.
Despite her complaints about her weight, she still looks young for a mom of two kids.
Misae is quick-tempered, proud, and stubborn, but also loving and friendly.
She is the leader of the Nohara family, keeping the men in check.
Deep inside, she is kind and sometimes childish.
She is often strict with Shinnosuke Nohara and Hiroshi Nohara, but tends to be easy on herself—especially about money.
She likes to buy things impulsively and sometimes wastes money, but many family expenses are caused by her children’s pranks.
She is very honest, hates lies and unfair things, and is super protective towards her children.
Misae has a strong sense of justice and isn’t afraid to scold others when she sees bad behavior.
She gets jealous if Hiroshi Nohara looks at other women, but she’s not interested in cheating herself.
She’s not very good with new technology and prefers doing things the old-fashioned way.
Sometimes, she can be clumsy or make funny mistakes.
Misae was born in the Aso area of Kumamoto Prefecture as the second daughter in her family.
Her maiden name is Koyama.
She has an older sister, Masae, and a younger sister, Musae.
She mostly looks like her mother.
She worked as an office worker before marrying Hiroshi Nohara at age 21.
Her marriage started when Hiroshi Nohara returned a handkerchief to her and later rescued Shinnosuke Nohara from gangsters.
She became a stay-at-home mom after marriage.
She gave birth to Shinnosuke Nohara at 24 and Himawari Nohara at 29.
Misae is known for her strong physical power.
She can punch, use the "grinding headlock" on her family, and throw people with ease if she gets mad.
She often gets into fights at bargain sales and displays superhuman strength in emergencies.
Her fighting power was measured as 165,000 in a parody, higher than many famous anime villains.
She is also very fast and agile.
She is good at catching falling dishes and can run alongside a bus, gripping the window frame without letting go.
- Hiroshi Nohara: Her husband.
She gets jealous if he looks at other women.
They sometimes argue but care deeply for each other.
- Shinnosuke Nohara: Her son.
She scolds him a lot for his wild behavior, but loves him very much and would do anything to protect him.
- Himawari Nohara: Her daughter.
She dotingly cares for her and tries to raise her right.
- Musae: Her younger sister, who sometimes stays with the family.
- Neighbors and Friends: Misae gets along well with neighbors and is respected in the community.
Her close friend is Nene Sakurada’s mother.
Misae sometimes uses funny nicknames such as "Cheapskate Mom," "Large Hips Mom," "No Chest Mom," and others—given by Shinnosuke Nohara or herself.
She once wrote a cookbook called "Misae’s Love-Packed Lazy Recipes."
She likes magical girl TV shows since childhood and even cosplays as one in some movies.
Misae has a driver’s license but is not very good at driving, often crashing or getting lost.
She prefers riding a bicycle for errands.
She is bad at using computers and smart devices, while Hiroshi Nohara is better with tech.
"Don’t ask 'why'! What kind of parent wouldn’t help their child in a time of need? Kids mean more than anything to a parent! And you, always whining about brushing your teeth or eating vegetables! No more complaining!"
"Don’t just rely on Dad because he’s nice! I don’t want to be the bad guy, but I have to protect my own kids, even if it means being disliked! That’s what being a mother is!"
Life Before Marriage
Misae worked as an office lady before meeting Hiroshi Nohara.
Their relationship started when Hiroshi Nohara returned her heart-decorated handkerchief and then protected Shinnosuke Nohara from gangsters.
This event made her fall in love with him.
Raising Her Children
Misae had Shinnosuke Nohara at age 24 and Himawari Nohara at 29.
She is very active and strict in parenting, making sure her kids behave and eat healthy food (even if Shinnosuke Nohara hates green peppers).
She signs Shinnosuke Nohara up for tutors and classes, showing her care but also sometimes acting overprotective.
Strong Mother Moments
She often has to scold Shinnosuke Nohara for his wild antics, but she stands up for her children if anyone is mean to them.
Her sense of justice means she gets angry at unfairness, both at home and out in public.
She once threw away real gold medals thinking they were fake, then cried heavily after realizing her mistake.
Everyday Adventures
Misae struggles with dieting and often buys gadgets to help, but rarely uses them.
She sometimes gets stuck with extra cleaning fees or wastes money at home but also saves where she can.
Her bad driving has led to the family car being totaled more than once.
Misae Nohara is the only original Nohara family member who still has the original voice actress today.
She sometimes imitates famous characters for fun.
When drunk, her behavior is wild and unpredictable.
A character based on her, Misako Kawakami, appears in the live-action movie "Ballad: A Love Song with No Name."
Misae sometimes appears in other special shows and recipe books tied to the anime.
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