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
In her high school years Shinobu looked like her daughter only with shorter hair.

Abilities
Not much has been revealed about Shinobu's abilities, but Suiten Ikaruga said she 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.