Shihonmatsu, Hamako

四本松浜子

Hamako Shihonmatsu serves as the animation director at Studio Petit, although it is noted that she originally started her career as an animator. Hamako is a high-class specialist. She may appear cold and unapproving at first glance, but she is actually caring and warm-hearted. She was the one who gave Kuromi some useful tips and advice when Kuromi was in need. Hamako also feels a sense of responsibility toward the studio's product and wishes for it to be at the highest possible level. She prefers not to do the work at all rather than do it badly. Hamako is a heavy chainsmoker. However, she tries to quit because she views smoking women as "not pretty".