Yubaba appears in Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し, 2001). Credited cast member with a clear story role. This guide covers who they are, voice credits, and how they fit the film — spoiler-light on top.
Quick information
- Role: Supporting
- Series: Spirited Away (MOVIE, 2001)
- Studio: Studio Ghibli · Director Hayao Miyazaki
- JP voice: Mari Natsuki · EN voice: Suzanne Pleshette
- Also see: All characters · Fact and Spoilers
Who is Yubaba?
Yubaba is part of the credited ensemble. Viewers meet them through the main plot of Spirited Away — click sibling character pages when a name sticks on a rewatch.
Voice work: Mari Natsuki (EN: Suzanne Pleshette). The film’s tone depends on ensemble reactions as much as lead speeches, so supporting pages stay in the hub cluster on purpose.
If you arrived from the hub Characters tab, you’re in the right place. Heavy plot spoilers that go beyond this character’s lane live on Fact and Spoilers.
Personality
Yubaba supports the film’s emotional register — fear, wonder, duty, comedy, or quiet care — through specific scenes rather than long monologues. That’s normal for theatrical anime ensembles: a few sharp beats beat a fake biography.
On rewatch, watch how other characters treat Yubaba. Those reactions often tell you more than any exposition dump.
Powers & skills
Not every cast member is a power-fantasy unit. Narrative position, work role, or social leverage counts as “kit” here.
We don’t invent skill trees the film never shows. If Yubaba only has a handful of scenes, this page stays honest about that.
Role in the story
Supports the leads and world. In hub terms, Yubaba is why Characters lists more than two faces — Spirited Away is an ensemble world even when the poster sells one hero.
Relationships
- Chihiro Ogino: Sen
- Haku: Nigihayami Kohakunushi
- Zeniba: Supporting
- Lin: Supporting
- Kamaji: Supporting
- No-Face: Kaonashi
- Boh: Supporting
- Akio Ogino: Chihiro’s father
- Yuko Ogino: Chihiro’s mother
- Aniyaku: Bathhouse assistant manager
Best moments
Pick the scenes where Yubaba changes the room — a look, a refusal, a kindness, a threat. Drop your favorite beat in the comments so the page stays reader-driven.
FAQ
Do I need other films first?
Usually no for Yubaba. Franchise crossovers/cameos are optional.
Is Yubaba a main character?
Supporting / ensemble.
Where next?
Hub · Characters · Facts
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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away · https://myanimelist.net/anime/199/Sen_to_Chihiro_no_Kamikakushi/characters · https://myanimelist.net/featured/217/The_Ultimate_Guide_to_Spirited_Away_Characters