Otae and Kyuubei met Gintoki, Katsura and Kondo while they were in their cat forms (Kondo was in his gorilla form) and gave them food. When not eaten, it can be used as a ballistic missile, as seen when they went up against the Tagosaku-possessed Oiwa which she said "burned" in the Onsen Chapter. Tae is a beautiful young woman that her beauty attracts numerous men, which makes her the main attraction of the famous cabaret club Snack Smile and even amanto have tried to use her beauty to gain something. He was trained in his dojo in Bushuu, although not much is known about his skills as a swordsman as he is the commander of the Shinsengumi that must always be protected. It seems that he married the Princess Bubbles (a gorilla, remember) and had a child with her. He was still rejected by the Yorozuya, but they couldn't help but let him inside because they felt bad for him. Since their mother died in a young age, Tae always took care of her little brother Shinpachi and protected him. While Kintoki managed to convince everyone that Gintoki is merely a criminal who killed Tama, Tae was the only one to admit that she couldn't believe Kintoki's words and trusted Gintoki. Was rewatching the episode where Kondo takes on a cockroach mask and tries to woo Otae. Otose asssumed he comforted her while she was sad while Gintoki was away. Her mother died very soon after Shinpachi's birth and her father died only a few years later. Romanized Name: Weight: Shimura Tae Rest in peace, Isao Kondo… "Otae-san-" "Listen. 290-291 (Sakamoto and Mutsu, despite being in almost all the openings don’t get too much screen time, until now. He died during an explosion in the Edo Terminal. Her hand-to-hand combat capabilities are equally matched by her impressive physical strength in walloping other people. Gin and Hijikata switch bodies. That's how it always been. Present Discussing the battles they had gone through, both of them believed that war is meaningless, and nothing was left after it but corpses and sins. However, I also mentioned the possibility of Otae getting together with Kondo in the end because of its absurd amounts of popularity. Episode 2 (Special)Episode 3 (Official) [5] He, Sougo and Hijikata returned to Edo with their new uniforms, right on time to fight the Altana Liberation Army. Kondou is kind-hearted and trusting with his subordinates. Race: Kondo Isao often visit the club to stalk on her and harrass Tae. Childhood Kyuubei greatly admired Tae because she was strong and carried even the heaviest burdens with a smile on her face. Through tv, they saw the people in Edo getting old and Kamenashi explained that this is the work of Otohima and stated that they are the only ones that can stop her. Otae; soyo - Character; Shinpachi; etc - Character; Summary. [7] Her display of physical strength also included being able to punch holes in a wall without any effort, as well as creating a whole crater with a mere drop kick during the Ryugujo Arc. All he needs is the strength to protect one. While the Shinsengumi strive to maintain peace in the city of Edo, their commander Kondo is busy sulking in front of Otae, who now works at a snack bar. This protective treatment was also given to Kyuubei at that time, whose bullies were victims to Tae's protective nature on a regular basis. After Kyuubei's defeat, Otae went over to her to hold her precious childhood friend in her arms. To get money for the dojo restoration, Tae works in Snack Smile as a Cabaret Hostess. Kondou tells Itou on one occasion that he felt that he wasn't suitable to take the role of the commander of the Shinsengumi but to take the role of a comrade that couldn't stand seeing the sight of losing friends. (Quote from Otohime about Tae's appearance) "She's beautiful! Official English Name: Always without saying anything to anyone. Physical Features He had been a troublesome kid, uprooting neighbors' daikon and stealing them. In the end, Hijitaka lost against Gintoki. Voice Actors He helped Katsura and Gintoki, who were turned into cats to save Hoichi from the hands (or paws if you prefer) of Planet Catnip's king. [4]. For no reason, Gintoki joined them running behind them. As she didn't realize that Shinpachi locked himself up in his room to read the letters he received and thought that he was masturbating in his room, she asked Gintoki to talk to him. Later on she was seen helping Gintoki and Hijikata who were both gliding down a snow hill without being able to stop. Gintoki soon became a very close friend of Tae and by now plays a major role in her life. He and the Shinsengumi made some strategies to take down the huge army, since the Liberation Army was on a number advantage. One night, Hijikata visits the Smile Snack House. When he went out, he saw some trouble, so he went and helped everyone. They took Otae and left. 80 kg (176 lb) Tae Shimura Sorachi wrote those two in a similar dynamic as Gin and Sarutobi, i.e., comedic relief, without any intentions of them being taken seriously. Childhood According to Itou Kamotarou during the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc, Kondou is honest and pure (清廉, seiren) and unsullied (無垢, muku) In the same Chapter, Hijikata Toushirou described him as the soul of the Shinsengumi, and the rest of the members being the sword that protect him. Even Hiraga Gengai was not able to identify her food and assumed that it is an unknown poisonous matter from outer space. He left his hair a little bit longer and now he's a house husband. The kanji character for her name which is 妙 means 'strange'. Later on, after being almost at the brink of death from fighting the enemies Kondo and Hijikata get saved by reinforcement from the Shinsengumi. Japanese Name: After Obi Hajime's death, Otae and her brother went on vacation to come to terms with Obi Hajime's death. She is also very rough, as she is very often seen scolding her stalker, Gintoki and even her own brother in a very harsh manner. Language: English Words: 4,362 Chapters: 2/2 Kudos: 5 Hits: 142 Hilarious festival episode) 287-289 (Soul Switch Arc. Shut up and let me talk." She wears a pink yukata with red sakura on it. Insoired by the chapter in which Otae looks pregnant and Kondo happens to serve her nutritious meal. Otae and Kyuubei watching a movie together in, Otae in funeral clothes at Kagura's funeral in. Kondou went alone and saved the kids, but when they returned the temple had been burned down. It is unknown who was the new chief. She's always wearing a smile on her face, due to her promise to Obi Hajime, the former instructor of Kodokan Dojo. Professional Status Two years later, he retires as a Shinsengumi Commander and marries Otae. She can form dark matter out of any kind of food using only her hands. 1820 (Post Silver Arc) ShinsengumiYorozuyaJouishishi (Be Forever Yorozuya) Brown Kondou Isao Japanese Name: Read more information about the character Tae Shimura from Gintama? 286: 21 "A Sizzle Summer" When Otae was younger, she beat up the bullies who made fun of Yagyuu Kyuubei. Episode 1 (special)Episode 5 (official) They arranged a romantic date in the cinema, where everyone was supposed to appear along with his boyfriend. To help Hijikata get rid of his Otaku alter ego, Kondou, along with Okita and Yamazaki, participate in the contest for Terakada Tsu's Official Fan Club. Her smile leaves a gentle impression, however, just like Kamui, it also signifies when she is about to seriously injure someone. It is believed that her personality and traits is based on. Be Forever Yorozuya Otae was taken away by her childhood friend Yagyuu Kyuubei, who sacraficed her left eye for Tae's sake back then when they were children. Height: Though outwardly appearing sweet and good-natured, in reality she has a quick temper and a violent disposition, in particular towards 'gorilla-like stalkers'. Funnily enough, her horrible cooking, which is mostly described as "dark matter", is also considered a deadly weapon. Kontae Gintae Gintsu Sakamutsu okikagu Kyutae Ikukatsu (zura and ikumatsu, since I don't remember the actual ship name) Sacchan X zenzo Tbh to me I think no to the kontae ship because otae is 18 and Kondo is 28 the man is stalking a teen while being in his late 20s like bro I don't like Kontae at all She works at Snack Smile as a cabaret hostess to keep the family doujo Koudoukan going (though more often than not, she behaves more like a bouncer).