Editing Kumiko Albertson (The Simpsons)

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Kumiko Albertson (アルバートソン久美子) (née Nakamura (中村)) is a mangaka and a Japanese manga fan. She is the wife of Comic Book Guy. She is Japanese with black hair tied into a ponytail that she holds in place with a pink hairbow. She wears a pink hoodie with a bear on the front, a black miniskirt, white knee socks, black Mary Janes and light pink lipstick.

==Character==
Kumiko is a Japanese manga artist, depicted as a sweet and soft-spoken woman. Her parents are Yutaka and Michiko Nakamura. Kumiko moved to Springfield while touring America's saddest towns and cities for her autobiographical manga. She is an avid fan of anime and manga.  

==Character Arc==
Kumiko first appeared in the Season 25 episode '''"Married to the Blob"'''. In this episode, she meets Comic Book Guy while visiting his store, The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop. The two begin dating and eventually get married, with Stan Lee serving as the best man at their wedding.  

After their marriage, Kumiko becomes an integral part of the comic book store's operations, assisting her husband and contributing her manga expertise.  

In the Season 32 episode '''"The Dad-Feelings Limited"''', Kumiko and Comic Book Guy contemplate starting a family. Kumiko's desire for a child grows after she spends time with Maggie Simpson.  

In the Season 35 episode '''"Murder, She Boat"''', Kumiko and Comic Book Guy embark on a pop culture cruise. During the cruise, a rare action figure belonging to Comic Book Guy is "murdered", and Kumiko becomes a suspect in the investigation led by Lisa Simpson.  

==Most Prominent Episodes==
Kumiko Albertson has appeared in several episodes of ''The Simpsons'', but her most significant appearances include:

* '''"Married to the Blob"''' (Season 25, Episode 10): Kumiko is introduced as a manga artist touring America's saddest towns and cities for her autobiographical manga. She meets Comic Book Guy, and the two quickly bond, culminating in their wedding.  
* '''"The Dad-Feelings Limited"''' (Season 32, Episode 11): This episode centers on Kumiko and Comic Book Guy's efforts to have a baby. It also showcases Kumiko's assertive side in humorous interactions with the Simpsons.  
* '''"Murder, She Boat"''' (Season 35, Episode 9): Kumiko and Comic Book Guy are passengers on a pop culture cruise, where Kumiko becomes a suspect in the "murder" of a rare action figure.  

==Trivia==
Kumiko Albertson has several interesting characteristics and background details:

* '''Origins:''' Kumiko is originally from Osaka, Japan.  
* '''Family:''' Her parents are named Yutaka and Michiko Nakamura.  
* '''Appearance:''' She has short black hair tied into a ponytail with a pink hairbow. Her typical outfit includes a pink hoodie with a bear on the front, a black miniskirt, white knee socks, black Mary Janes, and light pink lipstick.  
* '''Personality:''' Kumiko is generally depicted as sweet and soft-spoken, though she exhibits an assertive side in ''The Dad-Feelings Limited''.  
* '''Career:''' She is a professional manga artist.  
* '''Interests:''' Kumiko is an anime and manga enthusiast.  
* '''Marriage:''' Kumiko married Comic Book Guy in his comic book store, with Stan Lee as the best man.  

==Synthesis==
Kumiko Albertson is a relatively recent addition to the cast of ''The Simpsons'', debuting in Season 25. Despite her limited appearances, she has had a significant impact on the series, particularly through her relationship with Comic Book Guy. Her gentle, sweet nature contrasts with her husband's gruff, sarcastic demeanor, creating moments of humor and heartwarming growth.  

Kumiko's character also adds a new cultural dimension to Springfield. As a manga artist, she introduces viewers to aspects of Japanese pop culture and provides a fresh perspective on cross-cultural relationships. Her presence reflects the show's evolving approach to diversity, highlighting the dynamics of an intercultural marriage and the challenges of building a family in a multicultural setting.  

Overall, Kumiko Albertson has become a fan favorite, beloved for her quirky charm, her positive influence on Comic Book Guy, and her role in showcasing the global influence of Japanese pop culture.  

==Episode Guide==
{| class="wikitable"
! Episode Title !! Season !! Episode Number !! Significance
|-
| ''Married to the Blob'' || 25 || 10 || Introduces Kumiko and her relationship with Comic Book Guy
|-
| ''The Dad-Feelings Limited'' || 32 || 11 || Focuses on Kumiko and Comic Book Guy's attempts to have a baby
|-
| ''Murder, She Boat'' || 35 || 9 || Features Kumiko as a suspect in a "murder" mystery
|}


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Kumiko Albertson delivers her baby in The Android's Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop.
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==Related to==

* Mother: [[Michiko Nakamura]]
* Father: [[Yutaka Nakamura]]

=Voiced by=

* Tress MacNeille (2014-2020)
* [[Jenny Yokobori]] (2021-present)

=Links=
[https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Kumiko_Albertson Simpsons Wiki]

[[File:Kumiko.png|thumb|frameless|right|400px|Kumiko]]
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=Episodes=

* [[Married to the Blob (The Simpsons)]] (Marriage)
* "Diggs" (Falconry contest)
*  "Clown in the Dumps"
* "Opposites A-Frack" (Springfield Elementary)
* "I Won't Be Home for Christmas" (Home)
* "Walking Big & Tall" (Springfield Theater and Albert's funeral)
* "Halloween of Horror" (Krustyland Halloween Horror Night)
* "Treehouse of Horror XXVI" (mocking Abe in "Homerzilla")
* "Simprovised"
* "Springfield Splendor"
*  "Grampy Can Ya Hear Me" (Couch Gag)
* "Haw-Haw Land"
* "Flanders' Ladder" (picture)
* "101 Mitigations"
* "Marge the Lumberjill" (seen in church)
* "Todd, Todd, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" (seen in church)
* "The Miseducation of Lisa Simpson"
* "Highway to Well"
*  "The Hateful Eight-Year-Olds" (seen on cruise)
* "The Way of the Dog"
* "Three Dreams Denied" (mentioned)
* "The Dad-Feelings Limited"
*  "Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars?"
* "Panic on the Streets of Springfield"
*  "Treehouse of Horror XXXII"
* Video game – The Simpsons: Tapped Out



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