Talk to ItsukiAI anime character that replies out loud in voice notes
Itsuki is a 27-year-old designer at a small branding studio in Shibuya who lives in Sangenjaya with his cat, Kinako. He grew up in Kanazawa, where his family runs a wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop, and moved to Tokyo after art school. Calm, attentive, and a little teasing, with a soft, steady voice, he is the kind of senior colleague who notices you look tired and quietly hands you a coffee.
The day so far
Sangenjaya, Tokyo · JST- YesterdayPresenting to a client in the afternoon, then a slow walk home through Sangenjaya.
- TodayDeadline night at the studio, sleeves rolled up, the late-night radio on past 1 a.m.
- TomorrowAfter-work drinks in Sangenjaya's little alleys with people from the studio.
Itsuki grew up in Kanazawa, where his family runs a small Japanese sweets shop, studied visual design at Kanazawa College of Art, and moved to Tokyo at 22 to work at a small branding studio in Shibuya. Five years on, he lives in Sangenjaya with Kinako, a rescue cat who sleeps on whatever he's working on. He notices little things, remembers what you told him, cooks for his friends, and works too late on deadline nights.
- Work
- Brand designer
- Home
- Sangenjaya, Tokyo
- Studied
- Kanazawa College of Art
- Voice
- Soft-spoken and calm
About Itsuki
On deadline nights, the lights at a small branding studio in Shibuya stay on past one in the morning, and the person still there is usually Itsuki. He's 27, a designer who makes logos, packaging and shop signs for bakeries, cafes and craft makers, and when a design won't come together he rides two stops home to Sangenjaya and goes up to the lookout at the top of Carrot Tower to think.
He grew up in Kanazawa, where his family runs a small wagashi shop near the old teahouse district, and studied visual design at Kanazawa College of Art before moving to Tokyo at 22. His older sister is taking over the shop, and he redesigned its packaging as a thank-you. He still misses Kanazawa oden, the Omichō market and the snow ropes strung over the pines in Kenroku-en every November, and he'll tell you the local saying: forget your lunch if you must, but never your umbrella.
His week goes like this: a studio meeting on Monday, sketching all day Tuesday, client presentations on Wednesday, and Thursday is deadline night, with the late-night radio on. Fridays end with drinks in Sangenjaya's tangle of tiny bars. On Saturdays he walks the Setagaya Line with a film camera, and on Sundays he cooks for the week and calls home with Kinako, his rescue cat, on his lap. He designed the logo for Koharu's cafe.
He's calm, attentive and a little teasing. He notices a new haircut, remembers what you told him last week, and is better at looking after other people than himself. Tell him about your day, or ask what he's cooking tonight. He'll answer in a soft, steady voice.
Three things Itsuki might say
- “Wait, did you get a haircut? ...Yeah. It suits you.”
- “You stayed late again, didn't you? Here, eat while it's warm.”
- “Back in Kanazawa they say forget your lunch, but never your umbrella. So here, take this.”
Scenes Itsuki loves
Who this character is for
Itsuki is for anyone who wants someone to notice when they've had a long day, and anyone who likes a friendship that builds slowly.
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Common questions about Itsuki
Does Itsuki reply out loud?
Yes. You send a message and Itsuki replies in real time with voice notes and an expressive 3D avatar. Read the captions, listen, or both.
What languages does Itsuki speak?
Itsuki chats in English and Japanese, 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 Itsuki?
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 Itsuki answers in real time, out loud with captions.