Maria Ishida

Maria Ishida (石田 マリア, Ishida Maria) is a supporting character in the Koe no Katachi series.

Maria is the daughter of Pedro and Shōya's unnamed older sister. She is the niece of Shōya and granddaughter of Miyako. In the final chapter of the manga, it is revealed that her mom is pregnant so Maria will soon be an older sister.

Personality
Being only a child, Maria is quite naive, innocent and cute. Typical of a child, Maria loves to play at the park and is usually watched over by her uncle Shōya during playtime. Maria doesn't quite understand the concept of death and wasn't initially saddened that Shōya had nearly lost his life. However, after returning from the hospital, it's shown that Maria actually thought Shōya had died and was so relieved seeing him alive that she immediately ran to hug him in her shock.

She loves her grandmother and uncle, though it is never really shown in either the manga or the film adaptation what her relationship with her mother or father is truly like. But, taking into account her joyous personality, it can be assumed to be good relationships.

Physical appearance
Maria is a small child with a brown complexion. She is typically seen wearing a shirt or dress which is a little too big for her, leggings or socks that have stars on the knees, and a hat. In typical anime comedic fashion, she never seems to open her eyes but still seems to be able to see others. She wears her black hair in pigtails, likely with help from her mother or grandmother.

Family

 * Mother: She is Maria's mother. She isn't often seen or mentioned, but is seen happily spending time with Maria and Pedro at Shōya's school festival.


 * Pedro: Pedro is Maria's father. Pedro is not typically mentioned, though he is shown happily spending time with Maria and her mother at Shōya's school festival.


 * Miyako Ishida: Miyako is Maria's grandmother. Miyako seems to be Maria's primary caretaker due to her daughter and son-in-law working a lot so they can get a place of their own.


 * Shōya Ishida: Shōya is Maria's uncle. Maria refers to him as "Sho Sho" or "Cho-ya" and has a very close relationship with him. He frequently picks her up from school (often mistaken for her father) and to the park to play.