Ogino Chihiro
Also known as: Sen
The sullen ten-year-old who stumbles into the spirit world and earns her way out through grit, kindness, and hard work. Fic loves aging Chihiro up and asking whether anyone could return to an ordinary life after the bathhouse.
Common Tropes in Ogino Chihiro Fanfiction
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Howl Pendragon
4k works
The vain, cowardly, devastatingly charming wizard of Howl's Moving Castle who gave his heart to a fire demon. Howl's dramatics hide genuine tenderness, and fic adores the slow domestication of his chaotic castle household with Sophie.
Sophie Hatter
3k works
The quiet hatmaker cursed into an old woman's body, who discovers her own stubborn courage while keeping Howl's moving castle in order. Sophie's matter-of-fact magic and refusal to be impressed by Howl make her one of Ghibli's most beloved heroines.
Haku
2k works
The river spirit bound to the witch Yubaba's bathhouse in Spirited Away, who forgot his own name until Chihiro remembered it for him. Post-canon reunion fic imagining Haku finding Chihiro in the human world is a fandom staple.
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The most popular Ogino Chihiro ships include Haku/Ogino Chihiro. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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