Mahiru Kutabata

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

- Mahiru

Marguerite Kutabata, more 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 animated series.

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

Appearance
Mahiru wears an orange shirt, pink thigh-length socks and red shoes.

Relationship with Hiyoko
Mala Miles describes Hiyoko and Mahiru's relationship as mutual to one another.

Appearances in other media

 * Alongside Hiyoko, Mahiru appears as a major character in the short film The Mimai.