Marie Matsuda is a character from the anime series Oshiete Hokusai! The Animation. She is a passionate and curious art student who becomes deeply interested in the works of the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Eager to learn and develop her own artistic skills, Marie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Throughout the series, she interacts with various art forms and gains inspiration from Hokusai’s techniques, all while overcoming her insecurities. Her character plays a central role in exploring the series' themes of creativity and perseverance.