Midoriko Tōno
CharacterMidoriko Tono is a manga-only friend of the Kurosaki twins, Karin and Yuzu. A meek grade-schooler easily cowed by Karin's temper, she surfaces briefly in the early chapters of the series before fading from the story.
Appearance
Midoriko stands about level with Karin in height, her hair a dark black.
Personality
Timid and easily intimidated, Midoriko tends to bend to Karin's demands, doing whatever she is told and generally deferring to the more forceful of the twins.
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History
During the Agent of the Shinigami arc, Midoriko slips into the school restroom and overhears Karin scolding Yuzu. She approaches Yuzu to ask how Karin is holding up, then admits she can already guess the answer. When Karin emerges from a stall and snaps at her to leave, Midoriko departs puzzled by her friend's sour mood.
Later she catches sight of Kon, occupying Ichigo's body, leaping across the top of the school wall. Startled by the sight, she is quickly cornered by Karin, who bullies her into insisting she witnessed nothing at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Midoriko Tono in Bleach?
Midoriko Tono is a manga-only friend of the Kurosaki twins, Karin and Yuzu, a meek grade-schooler who appears briefly in the early chapters of the series.
How does Midoriko Tono act around Karin Kurosaki?
Midoriko is timid and easily intimidated, generally deferring to Karin Kurosaki's more forceful personality and bending to her demands.
What does Midoriko witness involving Kon?
Midoriko catches sight of Kon, occupying Ichigo Kurosaki's body, leaping across the top of the school wall, and Karin later bullies her into insisting she saw nothing at all.
Where does Midoriko Tono go to school?
Midoriko Tono attends Karakura South Primary School alongside Yuzu Kurosaki.
What happens when Midoriko checks on Yuzu in the school restroom?
Midoriko slips into the school restroom, overhears Karin scolding Yuzu, and asks Yuzu how Karin is holding up before Karin emerges and snaps at her to leave.
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Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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