Minoru Kokubunji

Minoru Kokubunji is a supporting character in the anime/manga series Chobits. He is a wealthy, twelve-year old genius, whose specialises in Persocoms, and an acquaintance of Hideki Motosuwa, whom he frequently turns to whenever he needs help. He has several Persocoms who work in his mansion, the most notable being Yuzuki, whom he modelled after his deceased sister.

He is voiced by Houko Kuwashima in the Japanese version of the anime and Mona Marshall in the English version.

Appearance
Minoru is of average height for his age, with long-ish black hair that stops above his dark-grey eyes.

Personality
For the most part, Minoru is a very reserved and soft-spoken individual who surrounds himself with his work, but is always honoured to assist with his friends when needed. On a custom Persocom bulletin boards Minoru's screen name is known as "M", where he is considered one of the leading experts in the field of Persocom development. He seems to be well-aware of his status as a prodigy; when Hideki expresses surprise upon first meeting him, Minoru's first thought is that he was expecting someone older.

However, although he is known for being calm and collected, Minoru's attitude completely changes when Yuzuki is present or is in danger. From what's shown, Minoru is very protective of Yuzuki and is prone to outbursts whenever she is in trouble. For example, Yuzuki is aware that she is programmed to behave similarly to that of his elder sister, and is shown comparing herself or referring herself (more than on one occasion) as "Kaede's replacement". Shocked, Minorou comforts Yuzuki stating all is true but one thing, she is not Kaede's replacement, and no one could ever be, but rather someone who he cherishes very deeply.