Tamoto

Tamoto is an automaton doll that was created by Chiori.

She assists Chiori when she uses her Elemental Skill, Fluttering Hasode.

Profile

Tamoto is capable of carrying out small tasks such as helping Chiori get a pencil.^[1] She also helps model Chiori's fashion designs before approving the design.^[2]

Appearance

Tamoto appears to look quite similar to Chiori. Tamoto has a bun on the left side of her head which is tied in a red ribbon. She wears a kimono with flower patterns that fades from yellow to brown. Her obi belt is red-coloured with a red flower attached to it. She appears to be holding a pair of Japanese thread snips and is capable of showing multiple expressions on her face.

Character Mentions

Character Stories

Character	Stories
Chiori	Chiori's Drafts Vision

Character Voice-Overs

Character	Voice-Overs
Chiori	Interesting Things  Media:VO_Chiori Interesting Things.ogg Media:VO ZH_Chiori Interesting Things.ogg Media:VO JA_Chiori Interesting Things.ogg Media:VO KO_Chiori Interesting Things.ogg Tamoto is my first masterpiece. At the time, I was just thinking to stitch together a puppet girl who looked like me to be my model and assistant. Huh? What about a companion? No, I have no need for that.

Trivia

• Tamoto's design is likely inspired by a Kokeshi doll, a traditional Japanese toy from Tōhoku region.
  • They are also symbols of hopes for bountiful harvests, wishes for luck and fortune, and signs of appreciation for craftsmanship and culture.
• Tamoto's design composition could also be reminiscent to that of Hina dolls, typically displayed during Japan's Hinamatsuri festival as figures in highly layered clothing with handheld fans. Similarly, Tamoto wears layered sleeves and holds a pair of thread snips that mimic the dolls' signature fan.

Etymology

• The Japanese word 袂 tamoto means "sleeve," especially the sleeve of a kimono.

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Expression 1

Expression 2

Expression 3

Other Languages

Change History

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