Hinako Shimizu is a teenager and the playable protagonist of Silent Hill f. The game and official channels do not publish a specific age. Two readings are common: some viewers read her presentation as a junior high student (roughly 13–15), while multiple writeups describe her as a high school student (roughly 15–18). Both interpretations agree she is in her mid‑teens.

Evidence and claims at a glance

Claim or descriptor Primary evidence Implied age band Confidence Notes
Junior high student Uniform styling and “Ebisugaoka Junior High” visible in a shop scene 13–15 (teenage years within junior high) Medium Observation from in‑game signage and costuming; no explicit age line.
High school student Story summaries and character pages call her a “high school girl/student” 15–18 Medium Consistent wording across coverage; not confirmed with an in‑game numeral.
“Teenager” (non‑specific) General coverage and reviews 13–19 (practically mid‑teens given school context) High Safest, most widely used descriptor without over‑committing.

Why some fans place Hinako at 13–15 (junior high reading)

A widely shared observation points to Hinako’s outfit and an in‑scene sign that reads “Ebisugaoka Junior High,” suggesting she is enrolled in junior high. In Japan, junior high typically covers ages 12–15; paired with descriptions of Hinako as a “teenager,” this narrows the likely range to 13–15. This reading also aligns with the broader framing of her as a young student in a rural Showa‑era town.

Why others describe Hinako as high school age (15–18)

Several writeups and databases refer to Hinako as a high school student or “high school girl,” placing her in the 15–18 band. Reviews summarizing the story set her in 1960s rural Japan and explicitly use that descriptor, and community-maintained character pages echo it. This creates a second, equally visible interpretation: Hinako is in the first years of high school, i.e., mid‑to‑late teens.

What’s clearly established versus what’s ambiguous

  • Established: Hinako is a teenager, a student, and the lead character players control throughout Silent Hill f’s story set in rural 1960s Japan.
  • Ambiguous: Her exact grade level and age. On‑screen signage and uniforms support a junior high reading; external descriptions support a high school reading. The game does not surface a definitive number in normal play.

Note: Claims that Hinako is the “youngest protagonist” in the series hinge on accepting the junior high reading (13–15). If the high school reading is correct, that claim may not hold. The game itself does not resolve this.

Key takeaway

Silent Hill f doesn’t publish an exact age for Hinako. On‑screen context supports a junior high reading (13–15), while multiple descriptions frame her as high school age (15–18). Treat “mid‑teens” as the defensible range until or unless an official source provides a specific number.