Shinobu Kunieda

"Shinobu" redirects here. For the Saint Ishiyama Academy student, see Shinobu (student).

is the mother of Aoi and Kōta. Shinobu had left home for a long time to look for her husband, who has been out training.

Appearance
Although only shown in a flashback, it is clear that Shinobu bears a strong resemblance to her daughter with the exception that she has longer bangs and shorter hair. As a teenager, she was also seen wearing a school uniform.

Abilities
Not much has been revealed about Shinobu's abilities, but Suiten Ikaruga said that Shinobu was the only person she could never beat.

Nazuna Ikaruga
Shinobu knew Nazuna in high school and appeared to be on friendly terms with each other since Shinobu invited Nazuna to train with her father. Shinobu apparently fought with Nazuna several times and always won, years later Nazuna still claims that Shinobu is the only woman she could never beat. Nazuna says she really misses her.

Trivia

 * When translated from Kanji, her first name means "Ninja".