Kakano Aoba is a key character in "Yama no Susume" ("Encouragement of Climb"). She is a lively and outgoing friend of the main protagonist, Aoi Yukimura. Aoba shares Aoi's enthusiasm for mountain climbing and often joins her in hiking and climbing adventures. Aoba's lively personality complements Aoi's more reserved nature, and her support and encouragement motivate Aoi and their other friends. Aoba brings humor and a cheerful dynamic to their mountain climbing journeys, contributing to the series' themes of friendship, adventure, and personal growth in the world of mountain climbing.
Fumia, a Japanese designer, has created a trio of 40 cm tall papercrafts for Kakano Aoba, featuring three different outfits: mountaineering clothing, a smock dress, and leggings. The design and assembly process is meticulously documented on his blog. Each version requires between 11 to 13 sheets of paper. Kakano Aoba truly comes to life with these designs by Fumia.
Download and build your own set of three Kakano Aoba papercrafts (by Fumia).
Graphic: Paper Iconic
Photo: Fumia
