Character Arc
Chinatsu Kuramoto is Makoto's young cousin, a grade-school child living with her family in the Aomori countryside when Makoto comes to stay. Bright, energetic, and endearingly curious, Chinatsu serves as the audience's surrogate, encountering the world of witchcraft for the first time with wide-eyed wonder and a child's mix of excitement and occasional fright.
Her arc unfolds as her relationship with Makoto blossoms from cautious curiosity into genuine admiration and friendship. As Chinatsu witnesses brooms that fly, plants that move, and other gentle marvels, she becomes increasingly fascinated by magic, even expressing the wish to become a witch herself. Her reactions ground the show's fantastical elements in heartfelt, relatable emotion.
Chinatsu's presence brings warmth and comedy to Flying Witch, her innocent enthusiasm balancing Makoto's calm. Through their shared adventures, exploring the outdoors, meeting magical visitors, and learning small spells, Chinatsu grows braver and more wonder-struck, embodying the joy of discovering that magic and the extraordinary can quietly coexist with ordinary family life.