Takahiro Kafu

Takahiro Kafu is the owner and bartender of Rabbit House during bar time.

He is the husband of Saki Kafu and the widowed father who raises Chino Kafu while running the shop.

He is depicted as a dandy, cool-looking man with a deep, masculine face and a calm personality.

Despite this mature aura, he has a surprising fondness for cute and fancy items, especially rabbit-themed goods.

Takahiro once saved Rabbit House from financial difficulties by using his jazz performance skills to attract customers.

He also serves as the real-life model for the protagonist in a novel written by Midori Aoyama, titled “The Barista Who Became a Rabbit,” which has been adapted into a film.

His voice actor is Sho Hayami.

The exact kanji for his given name has not been officially revealed on the Japanese side; a Chinese localization uses the form that reads as “Takahiro,” but it is not confirmed as official.

His name is believed to be derived from “Takahiro Co., Ltd.,” a company that manufactures and sells coffee drip pots and professional kitchen equipment.

That company name itself comes from its founder, Kohei Takahashi, which reinforces the in-joke nature of Takahiro Kafu’s naming.

Saki Kafu’s family name was already “Kafu” when she was in high school.

This implies that Takahiro likely married into the Kafu family, though his original surname remains unknown.

Takahiro has a deeply chiseled face, a bit of facial hair, and grayish-black hair, giving him a very dandy, adult charm.

Children like Maya Joga and Megumi Natsu openly call him “cool and rugged,” admiring his masculine presence.

Chino’s outward appearance takes more after her mother, and she does not resemble Takahiro much in looks.

However, his father (Chino’s grandfather) apparently looked more similar to him, and Chino’s cool, understated personality is likely inherited from Takahiro’s side of the family.

On the surface, he appears quiet, composed, and somewhat stoic.

At the same time, his love for adorable lunches, rabbit-patterned ties, and cute board games reveals a warm and playful side.

He rarely loses his composure, even when others get heated.

When Tippy, who holds the spirit of his late father, gets angry or emotional, Takahiro usually remains calm and unbothered.

In his younger days, Takahiro served as a soldier.

During this time, he had a rivalry with Rize Tedeza’s father, which later turned into a close friendship after they worked together on missions.

He was reportedly skilled at negotiation during his military career.

After retiring from the military, he began working at Rabbit House, the café started by his own father.

In Midori Aoyama’s novel “The Barista Who Became a Rabbit,” Takahiro’s father is the model for the main character.

The story was adapted into a film, and Tippy comments that “the son had more screen time than the protagonist,” implying that Takahiro had already returned from military service while his father was still alive.

An anime flashback in Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM shows young Chino sitting on Takahiro’s lap while Saki performs magic tricks to entertain her.

Takahiro and Rize’s father watch this scene warmly, revealing that their friendship and connection to the Kafu family go back many years.

Later, Rabbit House faced a management crisis.

Takahiro used his jazz performances to liven up the bar and attract customers, helping to rescue the business from financial trouble.

At some point, his wife Saki passed away early, leaving him a widower.

His father also died, which resulted in Takahiro and Chino supporting Rabbit House together as a father–daughter team.

However, his father’s will and consciousness ended up residing in the pet rabbit Tippy.

This bizarre secret is known only to Takahiro and Chino at first, adding a supernatural and comedic twist to their family situation.

Over time, help begins to gather around them.

Rize starts working part-time at Rabbit House, and later Cocoa Hoto joins as a live-in part-timer, while Midori Aoyama and even Rize’s father occasionally help during busy times.

Takahiro serves as the master of Rabbit House, especially in its evening bar mode.

He works as a bartender, handling drinks and the overall atmosphere with a professional, relaxed confidence.

He is depicted as someone who values hospitality from the customer’s point of view, even if this sometimes clashes with his father’s old-fashioned approach.

In one instance, during a “career interview” scene, he bluntly dismisses his late father’s management style as outdated, which leads to a comical argument with Tippy.

When the shop gets busy, Takahiro is not hesitant to ask for help.

He relies on staff and friends—Rize, Cocoa, Midori Aoyama, and even Rize’s father—to keep Rabbit House running smoothly.

Takahiro also enjoys introducing a playful touch to the environment.

When the Chimame Trio stays over (Chino, Maya Joga, and Megumi Natsu), he quietly brings out a board game called “Rabbits of the Underworld,” a dark yet rabbit-themed game that matches his quirky love of cute but slightly offbeat items.

Takahiro is a multitalented individual.

Aside from his bartending and café management, he is good at jazz performance and uses it effectively in the series as part of Rabbit House’s appeal.

His jazz is described as a key factor in saving the café from financial trouble.

The atmosphere he creates through music makes Rabbit House lively and memorable during bar time.

He is also skilled at various other activities, even outside his main profession.

When Cocoa impulsively starts practicing blow darts, Takahiro effortlessly matches her, indicating that he adapts quickly and possibly has training or experience in many fields.

In the kitchen, he shows remarkable cooking and confectionery skills.

He makes cute, elaborate lunch boxes for Chino and prepares sweets so delicious that Chiya Ujimatsu feels discouraged when comparing her own creations.

His versatile talents contribute to the cozy yet impressive image of Rabbit House.

Whether it is preparing drinks, cooking, or joining in unusual activities, he handles them with understated ease.

Chino Kafu

Chino is Takahiro’s only daughter, and he raises her largely on his own after Saki’s death.

Their relationship is quiet but deeply affectionate, with Takahiro trusting her while also worrying for her in his own reserved way.

He understands that Chino can be emotionally guarded and not always able to express herself.

Rather than forcing change, he supports her from the sidelines and brings people into her life who can help brighten her world.

Takahiro’s belief in Chino’s growth is also reflected in how he places trust in Cocoa.

By entrusting Chino’s emotional support to Cocoa, he shows that he wants his daughter to have loving connections beyond just himself.

Cocoa Hoto

Cocoa Hoto comes to Rabbit House as a part-time worker and lives there, effectively joining the Kafu household.

At first, she tries hard to be recognized as an “older sister” figure for Chino, sometimes overdoing her enthusiasm.

Over time, Takahiro begins to deeply trust Cocoa as a person who supports Chino.

In the second summer, he gives Cocoa a coffee maker and tells her, “Use this to support Chino” and “Making her smile is your job,” formally entrusting Chino’s happiness to her.

This gesture shows how much he values Cocoa’s presence in their lives.

It is both a recognition of her growth and a sign of how seriously he takes the idea of someone being Chino’s “big sister.”

Cocoa’s mother, Chiyoko Hoto, however, has a peculiar reaction to Takahiro.

She avoids meeting him, saying that she would “feel jealous” if they met, and when she rarely visits the town, she hides in the bushes like a suspicious person to avoid crossing paths with him, hinting at some mysterious or comedic history between them.

Saki Kafu

Saki Kafu is Takahiro’s late wife and Chino’s mother.

She appears only in memories and flashbacks but is clearly a warm and lively presence in their past.

Takahiro’s demeanor suggests he still carries strong feelings for her.

Scenes of Saki performing magic tricks for young Chino, with Takahiro watching warmly, highlight the happy family life they once shared.

Although she passed away early, Saki’s influence continues to shape the family.

The bond between Takahiro, Chino, and the spirit of Chino’s grandfather in Tippy forms a unique, bittersweet family dynamic.

Tippy (Grandfather)

Tippy is a fluffy rabbit that actually contains the will and personality of Takahiro’s late father, Chino’s grandfather.

Initially, this secret is shared only between Takahiro and Chino, adding a surreal layer to their everyday life.

Takahiro and Tippy often bicker, mostly because Tippy is short-tempered and stubborn.

Takahiro usually remains calm and rather unshaken by Tippy’s outbursts, which only makes Tippy more irritable in comedic fashion.

They disagree most strongly about management style and customer service.

Tippy defends his more old-fashioned approach, while Takahiro advocates for modern, customer-oriented service, leading to clashes that show both their similarities and differences.

Despite the arguments, there is a sense of mutual respect.

Their dynamic is less hostile and more like a generational debate between a son and his still-opinionated father.

Rize Tedeza and Rize’s Father

Rize Tedeza works part-time at Rabbit House and comes from a military family.

Her father, a high-ranking and intimidating figure, used to be Takahiro’s rival when they were both soldiers.

Through their missions, Takahiro and Rize’s father moved from rivalry to deep friendship.

Even after retiring, they stay in contact and help each other, with Rize’s father occasionally assisting at Rabbit House.

Their friendship is shown in flashbacks and everyday interactions.

Rize’s father casually visits Takahiro’s bar to drink, and they even have friendly competitions using blow darts, suggesting a bond built on mutual respect and shared history.

Takahiro’s connection with Rize’s father also indirectly leads to Rize working at Rabbit House.

This, in turn, becomes a crucial part of Chino’s social circle, showing how Takahiro’s past continues to shape the present.

Midori Aoyama

Midori Aoyama is a novelist and a regular at Rabbit House, who once based a book on Takahiro’s family.

Her novel “The Barista Who Became a Rabbit” takes inspiration from Takahiro’s father and their café.

During a period when Midori loses her job temporarily, she works at Rabbit House during bar time.

Even after she returns to her life as a novelist, she still drops by from time to time to help out or drink.

It is implied that she appreciates Takahiro’s presence and the atmosphere he creates.

Their relationship is largely professional and friendly, centered around the café and her creative work.

Chiya Ujimatsu and Others

Chiya Ujimatsu is one of Cocoa and Chino’s friends and runs a traditional sweets shop.

Takahiro indirectly affects her when she tastes his sweets and feels a bit down about how good they are compared to her own experiments.

Maya Joga and Megumi Natsu admire Takahiro as “cool and rugged.”

They see him as a stylish adult figure and often react with excitement when he appears.

Many adults in the town, including Rize’s father and Midori Aoyama, see Takahiro as a trustworthy, capable bar master.

His calm demeanor and hidden playfulness make him popular among both the younger and older cast.

Takahiro is particularly fond of rabbit motifs and cute or “fancy” items.

He is delighted when given a rabbit-patterned tie and clearly enjoys bringing out rabbit-themed board games.

He enjoys making visually adorable lunches for Chino, which contrasts with his tough, dandy appearance.

This love for cute details gives him a unique charm and makes his character stand out among more stereotypical “cool dad” types.

He has a dry sense of humor and occasionally makes amusing remarks, especially in preview or commentary segments.

These show a lighter, more playful side that contrasts with his serious military past and dignified look.

His combination of military experience, bartending skills, jazz talent, domestic ability, and love of cute aesthetics makes him a remarkably well-rounded character.

Through these elements, Takahiro Kafu stands out as both a reliable adult and a quietly eccentric presence in the world of Is the Order a Rabbit?.