"Laid-Back Camp△" is a popular outdoor manga by Afro that was adapted into an anime in 2018 and became a huge success. Its appeal is in the relaxed way it introduces the daily lives of high school girls who love camping and how they each enjoy it, and the number of people who are inspired to try camping after watching this work is rapidly increasing. 
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Each character has their own personality and is attractive, but one who cannot be left out is the main character of this work, "Kagamihara Nadeshiko". After meeting Rin-chan, a solo camping girl, she becomes addicted to the charm of camping.
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The sight of Nadeshiko finding her own way of enjoying camping despite being a beginner was probably very helpful for those who are thinking about starting camping. In this article, we will thoroughly explain the characteristics and charms of Nadeshiko from Yurucamp△. This is a must-read for Nadeshiko fans.
1. A brief profile of Kakamigahara Nadeshiko
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Nadeshiko is one of the main characters of "Yurucamp△", a girl who moved from Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture to Yamanashi Prefecture when she entered high school. Her house is in Nanbu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. In high school, she joins the "Outdoor Activities Club" (Nokuru) and enjoys camping with Ogaki Chiaki, Inuyama Aoi, and others. She also goes camping with Rin-chan, who is the one who got her hooked on camping.
2. Introducing episodes that show the characteristics of Kakamigahara Nadeshiko
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Now that we've introduced a brief profile, let's get to know Nadeshiko's characteristics in depth while introducing episodes that are essential to getting to know Kakamigahara Nadeshiko. All of the things we're going to introduce from now on will be things that will leave an impression on you if you've watched the anime, so enjoy remembering them.
①Riding to Lake Motosu by bicycle
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In the first episode, "Mr. Fuji and Curry Noodles," the story begins when Nadeshiko, who has been riding her bicycle to Lake Motosu, overslept and can't get home. There, she meets Rin-chan and experiences camping, awakening to its charm. The reason she was able to cycle to Lake Motosu was because she wanted to see Mt. Fuji up close after moving to Yamanashi Prefecture.
How far is it from Nanbu Town to Lake Motosu?
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The shortest distance from Nanbu Town, where Nadeshiko lives, to Lake Motosu is 40 to 50 km. It's pretty amazing that Nadeshiko, who isn't even wearing sportswear, managed to cycle this far, especially on a road that must have been steep and uphill, all the way to Lake Motosu near Mount Fuji. The scene isn't described in detail in the story, but it's clear that Nadeshiko is an incredibly strong runner.
Nadeshiko is riding a mini velo
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Nadeshiko is riding a type of bicycle called a mini velo. It is characterized by its compact and foldable models. The brand is said to be Dahon. Although it is a suitable bicycle for cycling, it requires considerable physical strength to ride the rough road to Lake Motosu.
The view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu is spectacular
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The reason Nadeshiko came to Lake Motosu was to see Mt. Fuji up close, but the reason she chose Lake Motosu was because she had heard that the view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Motosu is so spectacular that it is depicted on the back of the 1,000 yen bill.
② She loves to eat and eats deliciously
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Nadeshiko just loves to eat, and when something delicious is in front of her, her face relaxes. When she's eating, she always looks so happy, so Rin-chan thinks, "She eats so deliciously."
The amount she eats is also amazing
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Nadeshiko has many scenes in which she eats, and the amount she eats is also amazing. When he made "Dan Dan Gyoza Hotpot" with Rin-chan at a camping trip, he put 50 gyoza in the pot, but he ate it all by himself, and before we knew it, he had eaten all the raw chocolate buns that Rin-chan brought back as souvenirs. He's such a big eater, it's impressive to see him eat everything without even realizing it.
Give in to the temptation of delicious food
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She is the type of person who can't help but want to eat something that looks delicious, so even though she went to the supermarket to buy meat for yakiniku, she ended up buying a freshly made minced meat cutlet that was nearby, which shows her weakness to temptation.
③Good at cooking
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Nadeshiko loves cooking just as much as she loves eating, and she's good at it. Every time she goes camping, she makes food that the other members praise highly. She has a wide variety of dishes, and there are many scenes where she makes dishes that you rarely see at camping.
Bring a pot and a portable stove to camp
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Nadeshiko almost always brings a portable stove and a pot to the campsite. Although it is inconvenient to carry as camping luggage, she still brings them every time and makes elaborate dishes.
Camping meals made by Nadeshiko
There are many camping meals made by Nadeshiko in the story.
・Dandan gyoza hotpot [Episode 3]
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・Stewed curry [Episode 5]
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・Cod Hotpot [Episode 6]
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・Miso soup and grilled salmon [Episode 12]
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④Has bottomless stamina
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Nadeshiko has bottomless stamina and doesn't give up even when she continues to walk the long way to the campsite while carrying heavy luggage. She keeps walking while the members of the Outdoor Club are exhausted, which surprises them.
The source of her strength is her past diets
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It is said that the reason Nadeshiko has such strength is because of the brutal diet she went through in the past. In her junior high school days, Nadeshiko was overweight due to overeating. In the summer of her third year of junior high, she decided to go on a diet and continued to cycle around Lake Hamana every day. Lake Hamana is about 40km in circumference, so by doing that every day and succeeding in losing weight, she gained bottomless stamina.
Camping is Strong Style
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Nadeshiko alternates between camping with Rin-chan and camping with the members of the Outdoor Activities Club. Sometimes, both camps are held in a short period of time, and Aki-chan describes her as "strong style" when she goes camping consecutively.
⑤ Sleeping anywhere
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Nadeshiko has a free-spirited personality and can sleep anywhere. Sometimes, she sleeps well even in a tent with no mat and the bottom is cold.
Overslept on a bench by Lake Motosu
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At the beginning of the story, she was fast asleep on a bench by Lake Motosu. She overslept until night and couldn't go home, but until then she was snoring.
Sleeping on the floor of the library
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I was waiting for the right time to talk to Rin-chan in the library, but before I knew it, I was asleep on the floor of the library, and Rin-chan woke me up by kicking me. Anyway, she seems to be able to sleep anywhere if she has a chance.
⑥She has a cheerful personality but is also good at being considerate
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Nadeshiko has a strong impression of being cheerful and expressing her emotions directly, but she also has a surprisingly considerate side. While expressing her feelings honestly, she is also conscious of the distance between her and others in many situations.
The distance between her and Rinchan gradually closes
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Nadeshiko's personality is best shown in how she interacts with Rinchan. Nadeshiko wants to go camping with Rinchan and become a member of the Outdoor Activities Club. However, Rin-chan likes solo camping and has no plans to join No-Kura. It was impressive to see Nadeshiko understand this and try to close the gap between her and Rin-chan while checking each other's moods.
⑦She's easily scared and doesn't like ghost stories
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As expected, Nadeshiko is easily scared and doesn't like dark places or ghost stories.
Unable to return from Lake Motosu
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When she overslept at Lake Motosu, she couldn't change in the dark of night. In fact, there is a long tunnel right on the way back from Lake Motosu. Tunnels at night are pretty scary. Nadeshiko refuses to go home, saying that it's impossible to go back through that road.
Urban legend of Lake Shioren campsite
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When camping with Rin-chan at Lake Shioren, it was impressive to see her frightened at the campsite after hearing the urban legend of Lake Shioren. She had heard a rumor that something bad would happen after midnight, so she was scared, but Rin-chan's words "You can go to sleep before that" put her at ease and she enjoyed camping.
⑧Starting a short-term part-time job at the end of the year
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In a scene from episode 12, "Fuji-san and Yurucamp Girl," Saito-san invites her to work part-time at the post office over the New Year holidays. For Nadeshiko, who has long wanted to buy camping equipment with the money she earns from part-time work, this is a godsend.
I want to buy the lantern I've been aiming for when I save up my part-time job money
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Nadeshiko has a lantern she's planning to buy when she saves up her part-time job money. It's a gas lantern with a retro and cute design. It's a product she fell in love with at first sight when she went to Caribou, an outdoor specialty store, but she gave up on it when she saw the price, but this part-time job gave her the opportunity to buy it.
⑨Sometimes she talks like an old lady
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In episode 7, "A Night by the Lake and the Campers," there was a scene where she would sometimes talk to Rin-chan in an old lady tone. Nadeshikona is the one who makes these kinds of jokes on a whim, but there's someone who always points them out.
⑩She is characterized by her dog-like speech and behavior
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People around her unanimously call Nadeshiko "like a dog" because she clearly expresses her emotions and acts immediately when she thinks of something.
3. Nadeshiko is also a camping beginner, so you can enjoy it from the same perspective.
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At the beginning of the story, Nadeshiko was a camping beginner. From there, she joined the Outdoor Club and went camping with Rin-chan, and through various experiences and ways of enjoying herself, she grows as a camper. It details mistakes that beginners often make, as well as the moving aspects of their camping experience, making it enjoyable for people who became interested in camping after watching "Laid-Back Camp△" to watch it from the same perspective. It is likely that it was because of these characters that so many people saw camping for the first time through "Laid-Back Camp△".
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4. Nadeshiko goods that Nadeshiko fans must see
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For those who have watched "Yurucamp△" and fallen in love with Nadeshiko, you'll want not only the show but also character goods. Here we introduce Nadeshiko goods that Nadeshiko fans must see. If you see something that catches your eye, you should buy it.
① Face stamp keychain
This is a keychain with an illustration of Nadeshiko's face. If you attach it to your bag or keys, it will be clear at a glance that you are a fan of "Laid-Back Camp△".
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This is a product that recreates the backpack that Nadeshiko used in the series. It has a cute design that can be used as a backpack for everyday use, and it is also practical for use when camping, as it is extremely durable and waterproof.
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This stainless steel mug can be used for camping and features an illustration of Nadeshiko. It's a product that is truly worthy of being called "Yuru Camp△" goods.
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The popular Nendoroid figure series has a version of Nadeshiko. If you display this in your room, Nadeshiko will always be nearby.
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Nadeshiko Kagamihara, one of the main characters of "Yurucamp△", is an honest, straightforward and pure girl, so she really feels like the main character of an anime. She also has a playful side, such as being a big eater and being absent-minded, which makes her even more attractive. In "Laid-Back Camp△," each character offers a different way to enjoy camping, so you can choose the character that suits you and use them as a reference. If you want to make elaborate dishes like Nadeshiko, you might want to try imitating her.
