Mahiru Kutabata

"The fact that I managed to put up with her my entire life sums up exactly how I feel right now."

- Mahiru

Marguerite Kutabata, commonly known as "Mahiru", is a major character in The Kutabatas, and the great aunt of Spirit. She first appeared in the strip during a story arc from February 1997, and is voiced by Carolyn Lawrence in the original television series.

Personality
According to creator Mala Miles, Mahiru was designed to be the yin to Hiyoko's yang.

Appearance
Mahiru wears an orange shirt with pink thighhighs and red shoes.

Relationship with Hiyoko
Mala Miles describes Hiyoko and Mahiru's relationship as "mutual" to each other.

Appearances in other media

 * Alongside Hiyoko, she appeared as a major character in the 2020 short The Mimai.