Stranger by the shore

Shun’s Aunt’s House

Location: Directly connected to the restaurant
Appearance: The private home occupies the residential portion of the same building as the restaurant, making the entire place function as both a family home and a small business. The house has a modest, comfortable appearance rather than being luxurious or particularly large. Its interior feels lived-in and practical, with ordinary household furnishings and enough space for Shun and his aunt to live comfortably. The home provides Shun with a quiet place to stay while living on the island, giving him a sense of stability and familiarity. The restaurant and house are physically connected and belong to the same building, so Shun can essentially live directly behind or above the restaurant rather than having to travel elsewhere to get home. This combination of restaurant and residence gives the location a particularly warm, family-run atmosphere and makes it an important part of Shun’s everyday life.

Shun’s Aunt’s Restaurant

Location: Okinawan island; connected directly to the house
Appearance: Shun’s aunt’s restaurant is a small, cozy, traditional-looking eatery with a distinctly homely atmosphere. Rather than feeling like a large or modern commercial restaurant, it has the intimate appearance of a local family-run establishment. The interior is simple and welcoming, with wooden furnishings, a compact dining area, and practical decorations that give the space a lived-in feeling. The restaurant has a warm, peaceful atmosphere that fits naturally into the quiet island setting. It feels like the sort of place where locals can comfortably stop by for a meal and where the owners know their regular customers. The building is especially notable because the restaurant is not a separate property from Shun’s home. It occupies the business portion of the same overall building, with the private living space attached directly to it

Suzu

Height: Unknown officially
Age: Unknown officially
Appearance: Suzu is a young woman with medium-length, light-colored hair that falls around her jawline and soft blue-grey eyes in the anime adaptation. Her hair has a gentle, slightly rounded shape that frames her face and gives her a sweet, understated appearance. She has delicate youthful features and generally wears a calm, gentle expression. Her clothing is casual and practical, matching the relaxed atmosphere of the Okinawan island rather than following a particularly fashionable or elaborate style. Suzu's overall design is softer and more subdued than Eri's, with her lighter hair and blue-grey eyes providing a noticeable contrast between the two women. She is Eri's girlfriend and lives with her, making her an established part of the characters' small community rather than simply a background character. Suzu is friendly and polite, although she tends to be quieter and more reserved than Eri. She is also close with Shun and Mio, and her relaxed presence helps establish the sense of familiarity between the main characters and their friends.

Eri

Height: Unknown officially
Age: Unknown officially
Appearance: Eri is a young woman with shoulder-length black hair and dark eyes. Her hair is naturally straight and slightly loose around her face, giving her a relaxed and casual appearance. She has youthful feminine features and a friendly expression, with a practical everyday style that suits the laid-back island environment. Eri is commonly seen wearing a simple V-neck shirt with darker sleeves reaching toward her elbows, paired with casual clothing rather than anything particularly formal or elaborate. One of her most recognizable accessories is her pair of distinctive star-shaped earrings, which add a small decorative detail to her otherwise simple appearance. Eri has a comfortable, approachable presence and tends to look at ease around the people she knows. She previously lived near Shun and his aunt before eventually moving in with Suzu. Eri is Suzu's girlfriend and is also part of the small social circle surrounding Shun and Mio. Her shoulder-length black hair, star earrings and casual clothing make her easy to distinguish from the other named characters.

Shun’s Aunt

Height: Unknown officially (156cm)
Age: Unknown officially, likely middle-aged
Appearance: Shun’s aunt is a middle-aged Japanese woman with a warm, mature appearance. She has dark hair kept relatively neat and practical, gentle facial features, and a calm, motherly expression. Her appearance is noticeably more mature than the younger adults around her, and she carries herself with the comfortable confidence of someone accustomed to taking care of others. She generally wears simple, modest everyday clothing appropriate for life on the Okinawan island, favoring practical outfits over anything particularly flashy or elaborate. Her hairstyle and clothing give her a relaxed, homely appearance that fits naturally into the peaceful island setting. She has a welcoming presence and often gives off the impression of being dependable and caring. She is Shun’s aunt and provides him with a place to stay after he moves to Okinawa, making her an important part of his everyday life. She is familiar with Shun’s habits and personality and acts as one of the few established adult figures in his life. Although she is not one of the central characters, she is actually seen and has a genuine relationship with Shun, rather than simply being an unnamed background character. Her mature appearance, practical clothing, gentle expression, and caring nature make her easily distinguishable from the younger characters.

Mio Chibana

Height: Unknown officially (often fan-estimated around 175 cm)
Age: 20
Appearance: Mio is a young Okinawan man with medium-length, slightly shaggy black hair and dark grey eyes. His hair is soft and naturally tousled, with loose strands framing his face. He has a gentle, youthful-looking face, a slim but healthy build and a warm complexion. His appearance becomes noticeably more mature after the time skip, though he retains his naturally gentle expression. Mio normally wears simple casual clothing, including plain shirts, trousers, jackets and other comfortable everyday outfits. His style is practical and understated, matching the peaceful island environment where he grew up. As a teenager, Mio looks considerably younger and more innocent, while his adult appearance is taller and more mature. Despite his initially quiet demeanor, Mio has a warm and sincere personality and becomes increasingly confident in expressing his feelings. His dark hair and calm eyes are some of his most recognizable features.

Shun Hashimoto

Height: Unknown officially (often fan-estimated around 168 cm)
Age: 27
Appearance: Shun is a slim, youthful-looking Japanese man with short, slightly tousled dark-brown hair and warm hazel-brown eyes. His hair has a naturally messy texture, with several strands falling loosely around his forehead and framing his face. His facial features are soft and delicate, giving him an understated, almost pretty appearance rather than a strongly masculine one. He has fair skin and a slender build, with a quiet, somewhat reserved presence. Shun usually dresses in simple, comfortable clothing suited to his relaxed life on the Okinawan island, often wearing casual shirts, sweaters, cardigans, jackets and trousers. His clothing tends to be practical rather than flashy. Despite being an adult, his youthful face can make him appear younger than his actual age. Shun is an aspiring novelist who moved to Okinawa and spends much of his time quietly observing his surroundings. His reserved appearance reflects his introspective nature, although he becomes noticeably more expressive around Mio and the people close to him.