Yun Iijima stands out as the realistic mood-maker in the world of NEW GAME! She mixes a cute, childish appearance with a caring, down-to-earth nature. Yun specializes in making monsters and animals in games and quickly becomes known for her detailed work and strong sense of responsibility. Although she has doubts about her future, Yun faces challenges by supporting her friends and stepping up to new roles at work.
Yun Iijima looks very young for her age, with a doll-like face and short blonde hair tied into two sides with ribbons.
She is shorter than many others, standing at 151cm.
Her fashion stands out at work, as she likes frilly dresses, long skirts, and sometimes wears chokers, giving her a “Lolita” style.
Even though she looks cute, Yun is insecure about her body and often tries to hide her childish figure.
At home, she changes into comfy tracksuits.
Yun's desk is decorated with skulls, stuffed animals, and checkered wallpaper.
Yun is caring, mature, and very dependable, often taking care of others in the office.
She is a realist, staying level-headed when coworkers get too excited or silly.
She sometimes has doubts about her own goals, feeling unsure compared to confident friends like Aoba Suzukaze and Hajime Shinoda.
Yun often feels responsible for others, both at work and at home, as she looks after her much younger twin siblings.
She tries to diet and improve her look—showing a shy but typical side for her age.
Despite being gentle, Yun will firmly give her opinion when needed.
She does not like sports and can't swim, which she admits openly.
Yun was born in Mie Prefecture on December 6, under the sign of Sagittarius.
She is 21 years old when first introduced and has blood type A.
Before moving to the big city with her family, Yun lived a quiet, plain life.
After coming to work at Eagle Jump, she decided to try dressing up in more fashionable ways, even if her style sometimes looks a bit off.
Yun is the big sister to twin siblings, Ren Iijima and Miu Iijima, who are about fifteen years younger than her.
Yun is a specialist at modeling monsters and animals for video games.
She is skilled with her hands, good at sewing and all kinds of housework.
She sets up tea times at the office, helping team members relax and bond.
Yun learns quickly and can handle both creative and leadership roles, such as becoming an Art Director for new games.
Yun sits next to Aoba Suzukaze in the office and is close friends with Hajime Shinoda (her workmate from the same year).
She shares tea and snacks with Aoba, Hajime, and Hifumi Takimoto, making the office feel warm.
Yun is respected by her boss, Rin Toyama, for her passion in creating monsters.
She feels both inspired and a little envious of Aoba and Hajime’s strong drive and clear goals.
Hajime Shinoda and Yun share a special bond beyond normal coworkers, with hints of deeper feelings from Yun’s side.
She is sensitive to others’ feelings and tries to support friends like Rin Toyama and Kou Yagami in their struggles.
The Reliable Senior (FS3 Arc)
Right after Aoba Suzukaze joins Eagle Jump, Yun kindly helps her settle in.
She often brings tea sets and initiates snack times, inviting new members to join and helping everyone connect.
Finding Motivation (PECO Arc)
Yun starts off with no clear goal, which bothers her.
She tries to keep Aoba realistic, sometimes doubting if Aoba’s hard work will pay off.
After seeing Aoba win a big character contest, Yun apologizes and tries to be more open-minded and positive herself.
New Challenges (DDB Arc)
For the new dodgeball game “Destruction Dodgeball,” Yun bravely joins a character contest.
She gets praised by Hajime Shinoda, now the director, but feels sad when she isn’t seen as a main rival by others.
Yun shows her caring side by reminding others that even if they compete, they are all teammates.
She doesn’t win the contest but becomes the Art Director after proving she listens well and understands what others need.
She gives up her own modeling work to help Aoba try a new task, showing trust and support.
Later, when the game falls behind schedule, Yun works hard behind the scenes, even visiting outside companies to solve problems.
Standing Her Ground (FS4 Arc)
With the next fantasy game, Yun manages both inside and outside schedules.
She pushes Hajime Shinoda to promise not to waste time or make sudden changes, and decides to support her as best she can.
When a character based on Yun is being made, she speaks up for her wishes.
Yun also creates a handbook for new workers, which becomes very popular and helps newcomers feel welcome.
Moving Forward (Finale)
Years after FS4, Yun looks and acts the same, sticking to her unique style.
She works as Art Director and sub-character designer on a smartphone game with Hajime’s team and stays as dependable as ever.
Yun doesn’t like natto (fermented soybeans) and avoids eating ramen even though she likes it, trying to watch her weight.
She is a weak drinker and often gets tipsy during company outings.
Yun’s job focus changed from what the author first planned, making her character harder to develop at the start.
Her anime voice actress is from Mie Prefecture, which is why Yun speaks with a Mie-style Kansai accent in the anime.
Yun cares deeply for her twin siblings, who are so much younger that they are sometimes mistaken for her own children.
There are hints she sometimes feels jealous when Hajime talks to old friends.
Yun often gets mistaken for being much younger because of her looks.
Yun’s age is officially listed as 21, though her age is never directly mentioned in the comic or anime.
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