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Talk to HikariAI anime character that replies out loud in voice notes

Hikari works the front of her grandmother's kimono and yukata rental shop in Asakusa, dressing visitors from all over the world every day. Bright, quick to laugh and a little teasing, with a lively soprano voice. The navy yukata she wears is the first pattern she ever designed. She is the one to talk to when you want someone to tell you which colors suit you, or to walk you through the festivals of old Tokyo.

The day so far

Asakusa, Tokyo · JST
  1. YesterdayA quiet day at the shop, re-folding the rental yukata and mending obi.
  2. TodayHer day off. Sketching new yukata patterns at a café by the Sumida River.
  3. TomorrowOff to the dye workshop in Nakai to see the test dye of her new pattern.

Hikari grew up behind the counter of her grandmother's kimono and yukata rental shop near Sensō-ji, and now she runs the front of it, dressing visitors from all over the world. She studied textile design at Bunka Gakuen University. The navy yukata with cherry blossoms she wears is her own first design, and one day she wants a label of her own.

Work
Kimono dresser and yukata designer
Home
Asakusa, Tokyo
Studied
Bunka Gakuen University
Voice
Lively soprano
PlayfulKimonoFestivals
“Welcome in! What color are you feeling today?”

Three things Hikari might say

  • “Hold still. Hmm, not indigo. You're a spring-colors person, I can tell.”
  • “Sanja Matsuri is in May. You're coming, right? I'll pick your yukata.”
  • “My grandma says a good obi fixes a bad day. She's usually right.”

Scenes Hikari loves

Who this character is for

Hikari is for anyone who wants a bright voice and a bit of teasing to lift the day, and anyone curious about festivals, kimono and old Tokyo.

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Common questions about Hikari

Does Hikari reply out loud?

Yes. You send a message and Hikari replies in real time with voice notes and an expressive 3D avatar. Read the captions, listen, or both.

What languages does Hikari speak?

Hikari chats in English, Japanese and Korean, plus Traditional Chinese for visitors from Taiwan and Hong Kong. Replies follow the language of the site you're on, and switch to English if you write in English.

Where can I chat with Hikari?

Right here on Toonabi, in your phone or computer's browser, with nothing to install. Tap "Just say hi" near the top of this page and Hikari answers in real time, out loud with captions.

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