Sakura's uncle is a wandering monk. Cherry's actual name is Sakuranbou, which translates literally to “cherry” in Japanese. However, since the kanji for the name can also be read as "deranged monk"—a description that fits him quite well—he prefers to go by the English word. Cherry claims to possess amazing spiritual powers and frequently predicts doom for Ataru, which is hardly a difficult feat. He has a habit of appearing out of nowhere, often emerging from very strange locations. His ugly face and very short stature are frequently used for comedic effect. Cherry has taken a vow of asceticism and lives in a tent on an empty lot not far from Ataru's house. However, this vow apparently does not extend to food, as he is a massive mooch. Rei Hino's grandfather from Sailor Moon looks a lot like Cherry.
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