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* ClosetGeek: played with. When not in the public eye Yurika is a [[{{Meganekko}} glasses-wearing]] ShrinkingViolet with a collection of old vampire romance manga.
** TheGlassesGottaGo: When in public.

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* ClosetGeek: played with. When not in the public eye Yurika is a [[{{Meganekko}} glasses-wearing]] glasses-wearing ShrinkingViolet with a collection of old vampire romance manga.
** TheGlassesGottaGo: When in public.
manga.
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Meganekko is no longer a trope. It's a Fanspeak term. Moving wicks to Bespectacled Cutie when appropriate.


* {{Meganekko}}: When she's not in character.
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* HeroOfAnotherStory: Since Season 3.
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* HornedHairdo: She's not in any way mischievous though.
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* TightsUnderShorts: She sometimes sports this style, particularly in Season 2.
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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Literally!



* [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair You Gotta Have Bubblegum Pink Hair]]



* MulticoloredHair: Has a red streak in her hair.
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* BeautyMark: Beneath her right eye.
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* {{Megane}}: He begins wearing glasses once he works as a teacher, but it is unknown whether or not they're for aesthetic purposes only or if he is now actually visually impaired.
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-->'''Voiced by''': Kotori Koiwai (speaking), Miho Amane (singing)

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-->'''Voiced by''': Kotori Koiwai Creator/KotoriKoiwai (speaking), Miho Amane (singing)
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-->'''Voiced by''': Yūki Takada (speaking), Nanase Matsuoka (singing)

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-->'''Voiced by''': Yūki Takada Creator/YuukiTakada (speaking), Nanase Matsuoka (singing)
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-->'''Voiced by''': Kiyono Yasuno (speaking), Eri Aino (singing)

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-->'''Voiced by''': Kiyono Yasuno Creator/KiyonoYasuno (speaking), Eri Aino (singing)



-->'''Voiced by''': Asami Seto (speaking), Yuna Ichikura (singing)

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-->'''Voiced by''': Asami Seto Creator/AsamiSeto (speaking), Yuna Ichikura (singing)

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* ShipTease: With [[spoiler: Naoto Suzukawa, the former groundskeeper of Starlight and current homeroom teacher to Madoka and Rin]].

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* ShipTease: With [[spoiler: Naoto Suzukawa, the former groundskeeper of Starlight and current homeroom teacher to Madoka and Rin]]. They are shown to have steady friendship throughout the series, and he'd often offer her advice and go along with her ideas no matter how ridiculous they'd seem.



* AlmightyJanitor: Almost literally. [[spoiler: Even though he is the leader of a very popular rock band and younger sister of Dream Academy’s headmaster]], he resigns to the position of a mere groundskeeper. Subverted in later seasons as he becomes a teacher.

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* AlmightyJanitor: Almost literally. [[spoiler: Even though he is the leader of a very popular rock band and younger sister brother of Dream Academy’s headmaster]], he resigns to the position of a mere groundskeeper. Subverted in later seasons as he becomes a teacher.



* HotTeacher: He is an attractive man who was subjected to some BishieSparkle-filled imagination spots by the Ichigo, Aoi and Ran when they mistook him for being Otome’s crush, and becomes a teacher in later seasons.



* ShipTease: With Ichigo. They are shown to have steady friendship throughout the series. He'd often offer her advice and would often go along with her ideas no matter how ridiculous they'd seem.

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* ShipTease: With Ichigo. They are shown to have steady friendship throughout the series. He'd often offer her advice and would often go along with her ideas no matter how ridiculous they'd seem.

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* ActionGirl: By this point, she's the second biggest in the series by far.
* AnAxeToGrind: Granted, Aikatsu being what it is she uses it to chop wood rather than fight, but scenes of Ichigo weilding an axe are recurrent.

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* ActionGirl: By this point, she's the second biggest in the series by far.far, wielding axes and riding orcas like an action film’s protagonist.
* AdaptationDyeJob: In the novel, Ichigo has brown eyes.
* AnAxeToGrind: Granted, Aikatsu being what it is she uses it to chop wood rather than fight, but scenes of Ichigo weilding wielding an axe are recurrent.



* BadLiar: Ichigo is all but incapable of lying, and the only way she can stop from blurting out a secret is to keep her mouth too stuffed with food to talk period.

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* BadLiar: Ichigo is all but incapable capable of lying, and the only way she can stop from blurting out a secret is to keep her mouth too stuffed with food to talk period.



* BigEater: So very much.

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* BigEater: So Oh so very much.much. [[SharedFamilyQuirks This is a trait she inherited from her father.]] Apparently, she also has quite the sensitive palate, being able to distinguish between different types of rice and how it was cooked with just one bite, or determine a macaroon’s flavor.



* ChildhoodFriends: With Aoi
* CloudCuckooLander: Has been noted many times in the series.
* CoolBigSis: To Raichi.
* {{Determinator}}: You have no idea.

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* ChildhoodFriends: With Aoi
Aoi since 5th grade when they met during a festival. They are still with each others years after.
* CloudCuckooLander: Has been noted many times in the series.
series to be a stubborn airhead.
* CoolBigSis: To Raichi.
Not at first, but over time Raichi starts to develop more confidence in Ichigo’s ability and she becomes his greatest pride.
* {{Determinator}}: You have no idea. Despite being a rookie who is previously clueless about the idol world, her determination and hard work allow her to overcome any and all obstacles that hinder her journey to become a top-tier idol.



* FlowerMotifs: Her idol aura

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* FlowerMotifs: Her idol auraaura is comprised of primrose flowers, which are often viewed as a holistic symbol of femininity and youth.



* GenkiGirl: One of her most defining personality traits.
* GirlishPigtails: Whenever she trains or goes swimming. When she was little, she wore braided pigtails

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* GenkiGirl: One of her most defining personality traits.
traits. She's a cheerful, gung-ho, air-headed girl who's always willing to help out friends and strangers alike.
* GirlishPigtails: Whenever she trains or goes swimming. When she was little, she wore braided pigtailspigtails.



* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold

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* HairOfGoldHeartOfGoldHairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Her long, wavy blonde hair makes it pretty clear that she is the typical female anime protagonist with a heart bigger than her head.



* TheLeader: Of Soleil
* LittleMissBadass: This girl has [[spoiler:scaled cliffs, handled an axe on more than one occasion, rode orcas in the middle of the sea, skydives (courtesy of Kaede) and does deep seas scuba diving]] and has actually become renowned for the first one. And keep in mind this was ''after'' she became an idol.

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* TheLeader: Of Soleil
Soleil, on the courtesy of being the protagonist.
* LikeMotherLikeDaughter: [[spoiler: Her mother Ringo used to be an idol, and her aura is composed of primrose flowers, similar to Ichigo's.]]
* LittleMissBadass: This girl has [[spoiler:scaled cliffs, handled an axe on more than one occasion, rode orcas in the middle of the sea, skydives (courtesy of Kaede) and does deep seas scuba diving]] and has actually become renowned for the first one. And keep in mind this was ''after'' she became an idol.idol, a typically cute profession.



** Ichigo, which translates as "Strawberry", a fruit associated usually with the color pink. This also fits with her mother's name Ringo (Apple) and brother Raichi (Lychee).
** The "Hoshi" in her last name means star. This is referenced by Johnny-sensei who calls her "Star-miya" and Mizuki who once noted that Ichigo was "a natural-born star." This also refers to Ichigo becoming the "sun" as the sun is also a star.
* [[MyKungFuIsStrongerThanYours My Music Shines Brighter Than Yours]]: With Seira
* ObsessedWithFood: Every now and then.

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** Ichigo, which translates as Ichigo is translated to "Strawberry", a fruit associated usually with the color pink. This also fits with her mother's name Ringo (Apple) and brother Raichi (Lychee).
** The "Hoshi" in her last name means star. This is referenced by Johnny-sensei who calls her "Star-miya" and Mizuki who once noted that Ichigo was "a natural-born star." star". This also refers to Ichigo becoming the "sun" as the sun is also a star.
* [[MyKungFuIsStrongerThanYours My Music Shines Brighter Than Yours]]: With Seira
Seira during their Face-Off after she retuned from America.
* ObsessedWithFood: Every now and then. This is a running gag throughout the series, since there isn't a single dish she dislikes, and she has a [[BigEater humongous appetite]].



* PinkMeansFeminine

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* PinkMeansFemininePinkMeansFeminine: Even though her personality may spell otherwise, Ichigo’s outfits are very girly and obviously cute. She also displays some of the feminine traits, such as her ability to cook.



** In season 3, She joins her trio unit on a Tour around Japan and has only made one Cameo appearance since.
* RedOniBlueOni: The red to Aoi's blue

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** In season 3, She she joins her trio unit on a Tour tour around Japan and has only made one Cameo cameo appearance since.
* RedOniBlueOni: The plucky, cheerful, air-headed red to Aoi's blueblue. It shows with their color scheme and even name.



* SharedFamilyQuirks: Her huge appetite is inherited from her father.



* TaremeEyes

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* TaremeEyesTaremeEyes: Her round, big eyes show her innocence and curiosity about the idol world.



* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The girly girl to Seira's tomboy.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Seaweed Bento and Strawberry Parfaits

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* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The girly girl cute, pink-cladded Girly Girl to Seira's tomboy.
Tomboy.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Seaweed Bento and Strawberry ParfaitsParfaits.



* BirdsOfAFeather: With Kī Saegusa. They both share an interest in idols together and often trade information with one another, and becomes each other’s partner in the Partners Cup.



* [[BrainyBrunette Brainy Bluenette]]
* CatchPhrase: "Odayaka janai" which initially has multiple meanings depending on the context, but literally means "This isn't ordinary/common" and is commonly translated as "This is something special." with Aoi's use of it.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Ichigo
* CloudCuckooLandersMinder: To Ichigo
* CoolBigSis: To Raichi
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
* EncyclopaedicKnowledge: Trust the Idol Professor to know everything about all Idols past and present

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* %%* [[BrainyBrunette Brainy Bluenette]]
* CatchPhrase: "Odayaka janai" which initially has multiple meanings depending on the context, but literally means "This isn't ordinary/common" and is commonly translated as "This is something special." special" with Aoi's use of it.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Ichigo
Ichigo since 5th grade when they met during a festival. They are still with each others years after.
* CloudCuckooLandersMinder: To Ichigo
Ichigo. She is known for being much more mature and tends to keep her airhead of a friend on the right track.
* CoolBigSis: To Raichi
Raichi, even when they aren’t related.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Both her hair and eyes are blue.
* EncyclopaedicKnowledge: Trust the Idol Professor to To know everything about all Idols in the past and presentpresent, seek the Idol Professor!



* InSeriesNickname: Idol Professor (アイドル博士 ''Aidoru Hakase'')

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* InSeriesNickname: Idol Professor "Idol Professor" (アイドル博士 ''Aidoru Hakase'')Hakase'') for her expertise in the field.



* NerdGlasses: Owns a pair of large dark blue hipster-esque type ones.

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* NerdGlasses: Owns a pair of large dark blue hipster-esque type ones.ones, though she doesn’t always wear them.



* RedOniBlueOni: The blue to Ichigo's red. She's even ColorCodedForYourConvenience!

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* RedOniBlueOni: The calm, levelheaded blue to Ichigo's red. She's even ColorCodedForYourConvenience!ColorCodedForYourConvenience!
* RenaissanceMan: Aside from being an idol and actress, she learned how to play the piano, ride horses, write calligraphy, and play the violin when she was young. Zig-zagged in that it hasn't been clarified if she can still perform them years after she overlooked them for idol activities.



* TheSmartGirl: For an idol, Aoi is exceptionally intelligent, possessing an encyclopedic knowledge and excellent analytical skills. It was revealed that she got the best score out of around 1000 people on the test about past idols for the entrance exam into Starlight School, having answered every question correctly.



* TsurimeEyes

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* TsurimeEyesTsurimeEyes: Her sharp eyes signify that she’s the more levelheaded one between her and Ichigo.









* ActionGirl: She definitely has her moments.
* AloofDarkHairedGirl
* BareYourMidriff: Her season one [[http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121105195946/aikatsu/images/0/0f/Aikatsu_ran_eyecatch2.png basic coord]]

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* ActionGirl: She definitely has her moments.moments, with her martial arts skill and also being a capable marathon swimmer.
* AloofDarkHairedGirl
AloofDarkHairedGirl: A quiet, independent girl with a professional air, and also a brunette.
* BareYourMidriff: Her season one [[http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121105195946/aikatsu/images/0/0f/Aikatsu_ran_eyecatch2.png basic coord]]coord]].



* DrillSergeantNasty: Has a tendency to become this.

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* DrillSergeantNasty: Has a tendency to become this.this, to the point she’s known as the "Demon Coach".



** Actually noted by Sora in Episode 82 who stated that she fell in love with Ran on stage.
* GracefulLadiesLikePurple

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** Actually noted by Sora in Episode 82 who stated that she [[LesYay fell in love love]] with Ran on stage.
* GracefulLadiesLikePurpleGracefulLadiesLikePurple: The image Ran follows is of a professional, graceful model, and her image color is conveniently purple.



* LoonyFriendsImproveYourPersonality: A rare female example.

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* LoonyFriendsImproveYourPersonality: A rare female example. Being around with Ichigo and Aoi causes her to be pulled into their antics, but because of that she gradually loses anti-social demeanor.



* PrettyButterflies: Her idol aura
* PutOnABus: Joins Ichigo and Aoi in a unit tour around Japan during Season 3
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* PrettyButterflies: Her idol aura
aura is composed of butterflies with gold rims.
* PutOnABus: Joins Ichigo and Aoi in a unit tour around Japan during Season 3
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* RapunzelHair: Her auburn hair is significantly longer than most members of the cast, reaching past her hips.



* SugarAndIcePersonality: She does show Type 2 traits.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to Sora's girly girl.

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* SugarAndIcePersonality: She does show Type 2 traits.
traits. Even before she defrosted, Ran was already a kind, humble girl beneath her serious exterior.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy Compared to Sora's girly girl.Sora, Ran is the more tomboyish for her physical prowess.



* {{Tsundere}}: Type A
* TrainingFromHell: She's not called a demon (coach) for nothing.

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* {{Tsundere}}: Type A
A.
* TrainingFromHell: She's not called a demon ''demon'' (coach) for nothing.



* TsurimeEyes
* UsedToBeMoreSocial: Subverted after meeting Ichigo and Aoi.
* WeightWoe: Tends to stay away from sweet foods most of the time due to this and prefers to eat things like vegetable sticks.

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* TsurimeEyes
TsurimeEyes: Befitting a former IceQueen, Ran has quite the sharp eyes.
* UsedToBeMoreSocial: Shut herself away from others after Mako, her childhood friend who went with her to Starlight Academy to become top idols together, dropped out. Subverted after meeting Ichigo and Aoi.
* WeightWoe: Tends to stay away from sweet foods most of the time due to this her profession as a model and prefers to eat things like vegetable sticks.






* TheCasanova: He tries to be one, but always fails.

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* TheCasanova: CasanovaWannabe: He tries to be one, but always fails.












* BrutalHonesty
* ShipTease: With Ichigo.
* TheStoic

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* BrutalHonesty
AlmightyJanitor: Almost literally. [[spoiler: Even though he is the leader of a very popular rock band and younger sister of Dream Academy’s headmaster]], he resigns to the position of a mere groundskeeper. Subverted in later seasons as he becomes a teacher.
* BrutalHonesty: He is very blunt and straightforward and doesn't hesitate to say his thoughts; even if no one's around to hear them.
* ConnectedAllAlong: His older sister is no other than [[spoiler:the headmistress of Dream Academy, Tiara Yumesaki.]]
* TheLeader: Of [[spoiler: the indie rock band More Than True.]]
* {{Megane}}: He begins wearing glasses once he works as a teacher, but it is unknown whether or not they're for aesthetic purposes only or if he is now actually visually impaired.
* ShipTease: With Ichigo.
Ichigo. They are shown to have steady friendship throughout the series. He'd often offer her advice and would often go along with her ideas no matter how ridiculous they'd seem.
* TheStoicTheStoic: Comes off as a rather impassive and indifferent person.






* {{Biseinen}}

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* {{Biseinen}}{{Biseinen}}: As a former idol, he really has that visual.



* RealMenCook

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* RealMenCook
RealMenCook: He works as the new pastry chef and has introduced a bunch of brand new sugary snacks, including various homemade donuts.
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* OdangoHair: When she was little.
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** According to Headmistress Orihime, [[YouWouldMakeAGreatModel her beauty has also landed her a lot of modeling jobs]].

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** According to Headmistress Orihime, [[YouWouldMakeAGreatModel her beauty has also landed her a lot of modeling jobs]].jobs.
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* ZettaiRyouiki: Her season one basic coord, various Spicy Ageha coords, and even one of her everyday outfits have her at a Grade A. Come her season two basic coord she's at a Grade B.



* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade B when in her Green Stage and Viridian Torte coords.
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* {{Adorkable}}

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* BeginnersLuck: She managed to pull off a Special Appeal during her very first performance.



* BeginnersLuck: She managed to pull off a Special Appeal during her very first performance.
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* HairDecorations: A big red ribbon attached to a headband.



* HairDecorations: A scrunchie
* [[TheProfessor The Idol Professor]]



* HairDecorations: A pair of fluffy yellow scrunchies.



* HairDecorations: Blue ribbons tied in bows.



* HairDecorations: A [[FlowerInHerHair flower hair clip]] worn in her BoyishShortHair.



* HairDecorations: A white barrette with a yellow gem.



* HairDecorations: Has a green ribbon on the side before and after cutting her hair.



* HairDecorations: A light pink ribbon tied in a bow to match Ichigo's. She changed it a bit later on.



* HairDecorations: An indigo ribbon tied in a bow.



* HairDecorations: An orange star hair clip.



* HairDecorations: A ruffled yellow flower hair accessory with a small purple gem attached to a golden chain.



* HairDecorations: A blue ribbon headband.



* HairDecorations: A pair of wing hair ties.



* HairDecorations: Fuchsia ruffled pieces of material for her pigtails. Usually wears bows with her coords.



* HairDecorations: A purple cloth headband with a ruffled bow on the side. Usually wears bows with her coords.



* HairDecorations: Two pink hair bows on her pigtails.



* HairDecorations: Not worn normally, but with a lot of coord art she is depicted with a stylized miniature top hat.



* HairDecorations: A single purple ribbon.
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* CharacterAgedWithTheActor: Ichigo was 13 at the start of series and by the middle of the second season is currently 16. Interestingly enough, her speaking voice actress Creator/SumireMorohoshi started the series when she was 13, and bythe time the series ended she was 16 going on 17.

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* CharacterAgedWithTheActor: Ichigo was 13 at the start of series and by the middle of the second season is currently 16. Interestingly enough, her speaking voice actress Creator/SumireMorohoshi started the series when she was 13, and bythe by the time the series show ended she was 16 going on 17.
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* CharacterAgedWithTheActor: Ichigo was 13 at the start of series and by the middle of the second season is currently 16. Interestingly enough, her speaking voice actress Creator/SumireMorohoshi started the series when she was 13, and is currently 15.

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* CharacterAgedWithTheActor: Ichigo was 13 at the start of series and by the middle of the second season is currently 16. Interestingly enough, her speaking voice actress Creator/SumireMorohoshi started the series when she was 13, and is currently 15.bythe time the series ended she was 16 going on 17.
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%%* PurpleEyes



* PurpleEyes



* PurpleEyes
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-->'''Voiced by:''' Ayaka Ōhashi (speaking), Sunao Yoshikawa and later Yuna Ichikura (singing)

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-->'''Voiced by:''' Ayaka Ōhashi Creator/AyakaOhashi (speaking), Sunao Yoshikawa and later Yuna Ichikura (singing)
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!Teachers & Staff
[[folder:Orihime Mitsuishi]]
See Characters/AikatsuMasquerade
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Johnny Bepp]]
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Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran's (later Akari, Juri, and Yū's) homeroom teacher and former trainer and mentor to Mizuki and Masquerade. Johnny is a dancing genius who is also said to be one of the best coaches in the world, despite his silliness and flair for dramatics.
-->'''Units:''' Sunny & Johnny
-->'''Voiced by:''' Makoto Yasumura
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* BigBrotherInstinct: Towards his younger sister, Elisa.
* TheCasanova: He tries to be one, but always fails.
* GratuitousEnglish: He often uses English words and phrases, though they're apparently hard to comprehend as even Kaede couldn't understand him.
* HiddenDepths: Johnny is shown to be a humble, wise, and insightful person who can be serious when needed.
* TheNicknamer: He has a tendency to call various people by the English translation or variation of the meaning of their name or surname or title/job (i.e. "Starmiya" for Ichigo, "Beautiful Moon" for Mizuki, "Coolkawa Teacher" for Naoto, "Wing Sena" for Tsubasa, etc.).
* StageName: "Johnny" is just a stage name, and his given name is kept a secret.
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[[folder:Naoto Suzukawa]]
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The mysterious groundskeeper of Starlight School who commonly gives advice to Ichigo and her friends. [[spoiler:It's later revealed that he is the vocalist and leader of the indie rock band More Than True, and ''even later on'' revealed that he is the younger brother of Tiara Yumesaki.]] As of Episode 127, Naoto is a new teacher at Starlight and is Rin and Madoka's homeroom teacher.
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/ToshiyukiToyonaga (speaking, current singing), Kenta Harada (former singing)
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* AffectionateNickname: [[spoiler:Tiara]] calls him "Nao-kun".
* BrutalHonesty
* ShipTease: With Ichigo.
* TheStoic
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[[folder:Shun Yotsuba]]
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The new pastry chef at the cafeteria of the Starlight School. He has introduced a bunch of brand new sugary snacks, including various homemade donuts. He's later revealed to be a former idol, with the stage name "Yosshun".
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/DaisukeHirakawa
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* {{Biseinen}}
* ChickMagnet
* RealMenCook
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!!1st Generation Starlight Girls

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[[folder:Ichigo Hoshimiya]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"From the rice scoop into a mic!"'']]
Ichigo is a cheerful girl who at first had no interest in idols until she went to see the live performance of [[TheAce Mizuki Kanzaki]]. Convinced by her best friend Aoi, she took the Starlight Entrance Exam in order to become an idol herself. She is a talented, cute-type idol who was shown with a decent amount of BeginnersLuck at the start of series. She uses the brand Angely Sugar.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Pink
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S1), 15-16 (S2), 16-17 (S3, S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' March 15 (Pisces)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' O
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Nori bento, [[MeaningfulName strawberry]] parfaits
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' None
-->'''Specialty:''' Preparing and cooking food
-->'''Type:''' Cute
-->'''Main brand:''' Angely Sugar
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Soleil (S1, S2, S3, S4), STAR☆ANIS (S1), [=Aikatsu8=] (S2, S3), 2wingS (S2), Dream Star (S2), Cosmos (S4)
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/SumireMorohoshi (speaking), Waka Kirishima (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Ichigo:
* ActionGirl: By this point, she's the second biggest in the series by far.
* AnAxeToGrind: Granted, Aikatsu being what it is she uses it to chop wood rather than fight, but scenes of Ichigo weilding an axe are recurrent.
* AnimalEaredHeadband: Ichigo has been shown with bunny ear and cat ear accessories for a few outfits.
* BadLiar: Ichigo is all but incapable of lying, and the only way she can stop from blurting out a secret is to keep her mouth too stuffed with food to talk period.
* BigEater: So very much.
* BeginnersLuck: She managed to pull off a Special Appeal during her very first performance.
* BunniesForCuteness: Her bow invokes rabbit ears, as do her red eyes. Fittingly, Ichigo is the walking definition of cute.
* CharacterAgedWithTheActor: Ichigo was 13 at the start of series and by the middle of the second season is currently 16. Interestingly enough, her speaking voice actress Creator/SumireMorohoshi started the series when she was 13, and is currently 15.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Aoi
* CloudCuckooLander: Has been noted many times in the series.
* CoolBigSis: To Raichi.
* {{Determinator}}: You have no idea.
* DietEpisode: Became the victim of one after eating too much food while on holiday break.
* ExpressiveAccessory: Her red ribbon moves up and down according to her mood.
* FairytaleWeddingDress: When she donned the identity of "Bride of Frankenstein" in Episode 19.
* FeminineWomenCanCook: Ichigo is known for being a very good cook and often takes it upon herself to make foods for special occasions.
* FlowerMotifs: Her idol aura
* FrillyUpgrade: Most of her coords give her this appearance when compared to her normal outfit choices.
* GenkiGirl: One of her most defining personality traits.
* GirlishPigtails: Whenever she trains or goes swimming. When she was little, she wore braided pigtails
* GratuitousEnglish: Dabbles into this after returning from America.
** Ichigo learned to adapt by using Japanese words put together. Such as saying "don't mind" with "Udonmai".
* HairDecorations: A big red ribbon attached to a headband.
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold
* TheKlutz: She has her moments.
* TheLeader: Of Soleil
* LittleMissBadass: This girl has [[spoiler:scaled cliffs, handled an axe on more than one occasion, rode orcas in the middle of the sea, skydives (courtesy of Kaede) and does deep seas scuba diving]] and has actually become renowned for the first one. And keep in mind this was ''after'' she became an idol.
* MeaningfulName:
** Ichigo, which translates as "Strawberry", a fruit associated usually with the color pink. This also fits with her mother's name Ringo (Apple) and brother Raichi (Lychee).
** The "Hoshi" in her last name means star. This is referenced by Johnny-sensei who calls her "Star-miya" and Mizuki who once noted that Ichigo was "a natural-born star." This also refers to Ichigo becoming the "sun" as the sun is also a star.
* [[MyKungFuIsStrongerThanYours My Music Shines Brighter Than Yours]]: With Seira
* ObsessedWithFood: Every now and then.
* PinkHeroine: Although she has a [[RedIsHeroic red bow]] seen on her no matter what she wears, many of her outfits give her pink as a main motif color, and indeed the Stage Coord she chooses in the beginning of the show is the Pink version.
* PinkMeansFeminine
* PlatonicDeclarationOfLove: Her [[spoiler:song from the movie, Radiant Etude, was this to Mizuki, the person she admires]].
* PluckyGirl
* PutOnABus:
** Played with. Ichigo left for America at the end of Season 1, but returned at the start of Season 2.
** In season 3, She joins her trio unit on a Tour around Japan and has only made one Cameo appearance since.
* RedOniBlueOni: The red to Aoi's blue
* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: The energetic girl to Naoto's savvy guy.
* SempaiKouhai:
** Was the kouhai to Mizuki's senpai and the senpai to Sakura's kouhai in season one.
** Come season two she once again becomes the senpai; this time to Akari's kouhai.
* ShipTease: With [[spoiler: Naoto Suzukawa, the former groundskeeper of Starlight and current homeroom teacher to Madoka and Rin]].
* StrawberryShorthand: It's her name, favorite parfait type, and featured a lot with Angely Sugar.
* TaremeEyes
* TightsUnderShorts: She sometimes sports this style, particularly in Season 2.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The girly girl to Seira's tomboy.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Seaweed Bento and Strawberry Parfaits
* TheWorfEffect: Was beaten by Seira, an idol who ''just debuted'', and this is the girl who was the runner-up for the Starlight Queen's Cup by a small margin, was chosen to perform with top idol Mizuki, [[spoiler: and was even bet on by Mizuki herself.]]
** [[spoiler: Granted, this is technically justified due to the fact that she wasn't wearing her brand, and hadn't performed on stage for a year.]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Aoi Kiriya]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"This isn't common!"'']]

An intelligent girl with an encyclopedic knowledge about all things relating to idols. She is the childhood friend of Ichigo and the one who convinced her to become an idol. She is an actress and cool-type idol who uses the brand Futuring Girl.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Blue
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S1), 15-16 (S2), 16-17 (S3, S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' January 31 (Aquarius)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' A
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Sandwiches
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Hot food
-->'''Specialty:''' To never forget an idol she's seen
-->'''Type:''' Cool
-->'''Main brand:''' Futuring Girl
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Soleil (S1, S2, S3, S4), STAR☆ANIS (S1), [=Aikatsu8=] (DCD, S3), Dream Star (S2)
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/AzusaTadokoro (speaking), Fūri Uebana (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Aoi:
* AbsurdlyHighStakesGame: Became involved in one after she and Ran overheard Orihime tell someone that she would quit being the headmistress of Starlight Academy if Aoi lost the upcoming Face-Off. Due to the pressure and stress of this, Aoi had Ichigo take her place at the last minute.
* {{Adorkable}}
* BoringButPractical: Her personal dilemma in Episode 71.
* [[BrainyBrunette Brainy Bluenette]]
* CatchPhrase: "Odayaka janai" which initially has multiple meanings depending on the context, but literally means "This isn't ordinary/common" and is commonly translated as "This is something special." with Aoi's use of it.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Ichigo
* CloudCuckooLandersMinder: To Ichigo
* CoolBigSis: To Raichi
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
* EncyclopaedicKnowledge: Trust the Idol Professor to know everything about all Idols past and present
* FashionableAsymmetry: Usually when wearing coords from her brand of choice.
* HairDecorations: A scrunchie
* [[TheProfessor The Idol Professor]]
* InSeriesNickname: Idol Professor (アイドル博士 ''Aidoru Hakase'')
* LettingHerHairDown: Whenever she goes to bed, but done more in public as of season two.
* MeaningfulName: Aoi means "blue", which is her theme color.
* MoodSwinger: Once for comedic effect in Episode 6 while describing what she had to go through to get her prized Mizuki poster.
* NerdGlasses: Owns a pair of large dark blue hipster-esque type ones.
* PutOnABus: In Season 3 when she leaves to Tour around Japan with Ichigo and Ran.
* RedOniBlueOni: The blue to Ichigo's red. She's even ColorCodedForYourConvenience!
* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: While played in a more innocent manner, Aoi seems to have a pretty huge network where she's on good terms with a variety of television figures from weather reports to producers to famous actors. She passes on a lot of this to the 2nd generation of idols in Season 3.
* SkewedPriorities: Early on, her Idol fangirling usually caused this. Such as expressing joy at the idea of seeing Mizuki's pajamas when she woke her up, or when she misses a "special moment" and is unable to get a picture.
* StoicSpectacles: Usually whenever she teaches something.
* TsurimeEyes
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Literally!
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Ran Shibuki]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"It's because we're together that I can run my hardest."'']]

If you get too close, you might get cut down by [[InSeriesNickname The Beautiful Blade]], Ran Shibuki. Ran is veteran idol and model who has been in the entertainment business since childhood. She is a close friend and classmate of Ichigo and Aoi who carries an air of professionalism about her. She is a sexy-type idol who uses the brand Spicy Ageha.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Purple
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S1), 15-16 (S2), 16-17 (S3, S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' August 3 (Leo)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' AB
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Vegetable sticks, yogurt
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Fried fish
-->'''Specialty:''' Model walking and posing
-->'''Type:''' Sexy
-->'''Main brand:''' Spicy Ageha
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Tristar (formerly), Soleil (S1, S2, S3, S4), STAR☆ANIS (S1), Dream Star (S2), [=Aikatsu8=] (S3)
-->'''Voiced by:''' Ayaka Ōhashi (speaking), Sunao Yoshikawa and later Yuna Ichikura (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Ran:
* ActionGirl: She definitely has her moments.
* AloofDarkHairedGirl
* BareYourMidriff: Her season one [[http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121105195946/aikatsu/images/0/0f/Aikatsu_ran_eyecatch2.png basic coord]]
* BoyishShortHair: When she was younger.
** LongHairIsFeminine: Possibly why Ran grew it out. She reveals at one point that she used to model boy clothing when she was little because she had really short hair.
* DeadpanSnarker: Has shades of this.
* DrillSergeantNasty: Has a tendency to become this.
* EvenTheGirlsWantHer: Episode 18, [[spoiler: the Valentine's episode.]]
** Actually noted by Sora in Episode 82 who stated that she fell in love with Ran on stage.
* GracefulLadiesLikePurple
* InSeriesNickname: The Beautiful Blade (美しき刃 ''Utsukushiki Yaiba'')
* IWorkAlone: Ran was like this at the start of the series due to the friend she came to Starlight with leaving because she couldn't keep up.
* LittleMissBadass: She's graceful, mature, [[spoiler: and just so happens to [[IKnowKarate know martial arts.]]]]
* LoonyFriendsImproveYourPersonality: A rare female example.
* MeaningfulName: The "Shi" in Shibuki translates to "Purple", Ran's theme color.
** "Ran" is also used as play on the "run" in "runway" due to how it's pronounced in Japanese.
** "Ageha" means "swallowtail butterfly" which alludes to one of the [[PrettyButterflies themes]] of Spicy Ageha.
* MsFanservice: Many of her coords and casual outfits show off her [[BareYourMidriff midriff]] and shoulders, and often times shows off her [[ShesGotLegs legs]] as well. [[http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/aikatsu/images/4/43/Aikatsukms2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160123164508 Ran also ends up wearing one of more provocative swimsuits in the series]].
* PickyEater: Hates fish because of the bones and she won't touch most sweets unless it's a special occasion. She even packs her own snacks some of the time in case they're not an option.
* PrettyButterflies: Her idol aura
%%* PurpleEyes
* PutOnABus: Joins Ichigo and Aoi in a unit tour around Japan during Season 3
%%* RapunzelHair
* ShesGotLegs: Ran is somewhat taller then most of the main cast so it happens to show up from time to time.
* SomethingAboutARose: The other theme of Spicy Ageha.
* SugarAndIcePersonality: She does show Type 2 traits.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to Sora's girly girl.
* TomboyishPonytail: Whenever she trains or goes swimming.
** Also when she played Aladdin.
* {{Tsundere}}: Type A
* TrainingFromHell: She's not called a demon (coach) for nothing.
** Ran even admits it herself in Episode 9.
* TsurimeEyes
* UsedToBeMoreSocial: Subverted after meeting Ichigo and Aoi.
* WeightWoe: Tends to stay away from sweet foods most of the time due to this and prefers to eat things like vegetable sticks.
* ZettaiRyouiki: Her season one basic coord, various Spicy Ageha coords, and even one of her everyday outfits have her at a Grade A. Come her season two basic coord she's at a Grade B.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Otome Arisugawa]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"Love you!"'']]

A cute and energetic girl who believes in the power of [[CatchPhrase "Love You!"]]. She is the former Starlight Queen and the leader of the popular unit Powapowa-Puririn. She is pop-type idol and loves [[EverythingsBetterWithRainbows rainbows]]. She uses the brand Happy Rainbow.

As of Season 2, Otome is the new Starlight Queen [[spoiler: following Mizuki's departure from the school.]]
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Yellow
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S1), 15-16 (S2), 16-17 (S3, S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' May 5 (Taurus)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' B
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Popcorn, hamburger, spaghetti, pudding, ice cream, anything sweet
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Green peas
-->'''Specialty:''' Impersonations (especially animal)
-->'''Type:''' Pop
-->'''Main brand:''' Happy Rainbow
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Powapowa-Puririn (S1, S2, S3), STAR☆ANIS (S1), Dream Star (S2), [=Aikatsu8=] (S2)
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/TomoyoKurosawa (speaking), Remi Mitani (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Otome:
* BigEater: More so than Ichigo.
* CatchPhrase: [[GratuitousEnglish "Love You!"]]
* CloudCuckooLander: Has been stated many times in the series.
** Was once played in Episode 73 where she forgot to add in her own performance time because she was so focused on everyone else's.
* CuddleBug
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
* {{Determinator}}: Almost as much as Ichigo.
* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: To the point of being in the name and theme of her favorite brand.
* GenkiGirl: Again, more so than Ichigo.
* HairDecorations: A pair of fluffy yellow scrunchies.
* TheHighQueen: She was the former Starlight Queen before Sakura took her place.
* HornedHairdo: She's not in any way mischievous though.
* {{Kawaiiko}}
* TheKlutz: She admits to be this in her debut episode, but it was [[InformedAttribute never really explicitly shown in the anime.]]
* TheLeader: Of Powapowa-Puririn.
* LettingHerHairDown: In Episode 83.
* MascotsLoveSugar: She's the mascot for Pop'n Popcorn and boy does she ''love'' [[SweetTooth anything with sugar]].
** This is even referenced in her [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140523092948/aikatsu/images/a/af/%E8%9E%A2%E5%B9%95%E5%BF%AB%E7%85%A7_2014-05-23_%E4%B8%8B%E5%8D%8805.27.38.png idol aura.]]
* MeaningfulName: "Otome" means "maiden"
* OdangoHair: When she was little.
* OppositesAttract: Close friends with [[YamatoNadeshiko Sakura]] and [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Shion]] who also make up the other two-thirds of Powapowa-Puririn.
* PaletteSwap: Her Yellow Torte outfit is an orange and pink variation of Aoi's Blue Torte.
* PluckyGirl
* RapunzelHair: Reaches a little past her hips, making her hair one of the longest in the series.
* TaremeEyes
* ThirdPersonPerson: Only in her debut episode was a typical "watashi" heard.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: '''Big''' buckets of Pop'n Popcorn
* VerbalTic: ~desu
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Yurika Tōdō]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"I'll suck your blood!"'']]

[[CatchPhrase Do you really want Yurika-sama to suck your blood?]] Because she will. Yurika is a proud and confident 600 year old vampire descended from the great Count Dracula, or so she claims. In actuality she is a shy girl who adores vampire romance manga and created her vampire persona out of her love for the manga and her fans. She's a cool-type idol who uses the brand Loli Gothic.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Green, Viridian
-->'''Age:''' 13 (S1), 14-15 (S2), 16 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' December 26 (Capricorn)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' B
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Garlic ramen, gyuudon
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Fancy melon
-->'''Type:''' Cool
-->'''Main brand:''' [=LoLi=] [=GoThiC=]
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Tristar (S1, S3), STAR☆ANIS (S1), [=Aikatsu8=] (S2, S3), Magic Blood
-->'''Voiced by''': Creator/ManamiNumakura (speaking), Moe Yamazaki and later Remi Mitani (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Yurika:
* {{Catchphrase}}: "I will suck your blood!" (血を吸う わよ! ''Chiwosuu wayo!)
* ClosetGeek: played with. When not in the public eye Yurika is a [[{{Meganekko}} glasses-wearing]] ShrinkingViolet with a collection of old vampire romance manga.
** TheGlassesGottaGo: When in public.
* ConfusingMultipleNegatives: When talking among her friends.
* CuteLittleFangs
* DaywalkingVampire: Carries a black parasol in order to or else she'll be WeakenedByTheLight.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Wears a lot of dark colors for her everyday wear.
* EvenTheGirlsWantHer
* {{Expy}}: Minus the glasses, she looks an awful lot like [[Anime/TheWorldGodOnlyKnows Tsukiyo Kujyou]] when not in her vampire character.
** She's essentially [[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterCinderellaGirls Ranko Kanzaki]] from her design, personality, and occupation.
* FriendlessBackground: Led her to developing her current personality, both in and out of persona mode.
* GirlishPigtails
* GothicLolita: Besides her favored brand, she normally dresses like this.
** ElegantGothicLolita
* HairDecorations: Blue ribbons tied in bows.
* HeadphonesEqualIsolation: Was played with in her debut episode but only shown in one scene.
* LettingHerHairDown: When in private or in disguise.
* LonelyDollGirl: Collected dolls when she was little and keeps some in her dorm room.
* MeaningfulName: "Yurika" initially has many meanings based on the kanji, but the two translations that are commonly used for her are the actual meaning of the characters in her name, "Beautiful Lily", and based on her persona, "the Scent of Lilies."
* {{Meganekko}}: When she's not in character.
* OjouRinglets: As part of her Idol character. They're perfect for a young lady descended from Count Dracula, after all.
* OlderThanTheyLook: Claims to be 600 years old
* OppositesAttract: With [[FieryRedHead Kaede]].
* OurVampiresAreDifferent
* PaletteSwap: Her Torte outfit is one of Ichigo's and Akari's.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: Helped her during a scandal.
* RapunzelHair: Reaches to her lower back.
* ShrinkingViolet: Her true self.
* ThirdPersonPerson: Refers to herself as "Yurika-sama"
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The girly girl to Kaede's tomboy.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Garlic ramen, which she orders in private so nobody finds out.
%%* TsurimeEyes
* {{Tsundere}}: When in her vampire character.
* VegetarianVampire: While in character, she is commonly seen drinking tomato juice.
* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade B when in her Green Stage and Viridian Torte coords.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Sakura Kitaōji]]
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%%%[[caption-width-right:250:some caption text]]

The talented daughter in a family of Kabuki Theater performers. Normally very soft-spoken and shy, Sakura sometimes breaks into the theatrical performance known as Kitaoji Theater when experiencing strong emotions. After being inspired by Mizuki, Sakura enrolled in Starlight Academy using the cute-type brand, Aurora Fantasy.

As of Season 3, [[spoiler: she becomes the new Starlight Queen, replacing the now-high schooler Otome.]]
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Lime
-->'''Age:''' 13 (S1), 14-15 (S2), 15-16 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' April 6 (Aries)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' A
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Green tea and Japanese sweets
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Anything spicy
-->'''Type:''' Cute
-->'''Main brand:''' Aurora Fantasy
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' [=Aikatsu8=] (S3), Powapowa-Puririn (S1, S2, S3, S4)
-->'''Voiced by''': Kiyono Yasuno (speaking), Eri Aino (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Sakura:
* BoyishShortHair: Averted; Her hair may be short, but Sakura is completely feminine.
* CherryBlossomGirl: She has an overall flower theme, pink hair, was born April 6th, is a YamatoNadeshiko, and her name is Sakura.
* FairyTale: She adores them and owns several books.
* FlowerMotifs: Her name, her appearance, even her idol aura, which consists of different colored cherry blossoms, anemones, and some vines.
* HairDecorations: A [[FlowerInHerHair flower hair clip]] worn in her BoyishShortHair.
* TheHighQueen: [[spoiler: She replaces Otome in Season 3 as the Starlight Queen.]]
* InnocentFlowerGirl: She does flower arranging in her spare time.
* MeaningfulName: Her name means "cherry blossom," which invokes her pink hair and floral motifs.
* OppositesAttract: With [[GenkiGirl Otome]] and [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Shion]].
** Also her roommate, Satsuki.
* PaletteSwap: Her Torte coord top is a lime green one of Aoi's.
* SempaiKouhai: Was the kouhai to Ichigo's senpai in season one.
* ShrinkingViolet: She has an [[spoiler: older twin brother who didn't approve of her becoming an idol due to the fact that he felt that she wasn't ready to go out on her own and needed to be constantly protected by him which added to her own insecurities about whether or not she could make it as an idol.]] She eventually overcomes it with the help of Ichigo.
* YamatoNadeshiko[=/=]{{Ojou}}: Comes from a notably high-standing family of kabuki performers and as result from that is very polite, soft-spoken, and traditional. [[{{Determinator}} But even then you shouldn't take that demeanor lightly]]. In Season 3 she's actually called this by fellow Yamato Nadeshiko exchange student, Miyabi Fujiwara.
* [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair You Gotta Have Bubblegum Pink Hair]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Kaede Ichinose]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"Ladies and gentlemen, let's Aikatsu!"'']]

Ladies and gentlemen, let's Aikatsu with the [[InSeriesNickname American Super Idol]], Kaede Ichinose! Kaede is the daughter of the owner of a high-class American Sushi Chain called Kaede Sushi. She's friendly and passionate and has a fascination for magic tricks. She's a pop-type idol who uses the brand Magical Toy.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Orange
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S1), 14-15(S2), 15-16 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' November 23 (Sagittarius)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' O
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Hamburgers and California rolls
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Natto
-->'''Specialty:''' Dancing, magic
-->'''Type:''' Pop
-->'''Main brand:''' Magical Toy
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Tristar (S1, S3), Magic Blood
-->'''Voiced by''': Yuna Mimura (speaking), Yuna Ichikura (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Kaede:
* ActionGirl: The biggest one in the series by far.
* BoyishShortHair
* CartoonJuggling: Does the Arc in Episode 75.
* CatchPhrase: "Yes!"
** To a lesser extent, "Ladies and Gentlemen!"
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows
* FieryRedHead: Albeit the vivacious type rather than hot-tempered type.
* TheGlomp[=/=]AnywhereButTheirLips: When Kaede was first introduced she was shown to glomp the person she met and then kiss them on the cheek which would result in a blush from the receiver or viewer. The only person she did this to who didn't react in a blush was Mizuki.
** Not long after her debut, the kissing was cut out. But that doesn't mean the same for the glomping.
* HappyHarlequinHat: As a carnival-themed brand, Magical Toy does have some coords with this.
* HairDecorations: A white barrette with a yellow gem.
* InSeriesNickname: She's referred to as the American Super Idol for a ''very'' good reason.
* LittleMissBadass: She's [[spoiler: scaled the ''Grand Canyon'' with large amounts of water being poured on her, walked on the Golden Gate Bridge like it was a ''simple balance beam'' with volleyballs being ''shot out of American navy ship cannons'' at her, battled the wind that a rocket, ''which was about to launch'', produced, skydives out a plane on just about ''every other occasion'', and has launched herself out of a cannon.]] And some of these she does for fun. No, seriously.
* MagicalGirl[=/=]MagicIdolSinger: A more literal case. She's a magician and uses the brand Magical Toy, but her abilities are her own and weren't gained through magic.
** Though when her performances aren't in the CG form, she is shown performing various magic tricks and illusions, and at one point, flight.
* MeaningfulName: "Kaede" means "maple". This alludes to her theme color, orange, due to orange being one of the colors that maple leaves will become in the fall.
* OppositesAttract: With Yurika
* PaletteSwap: Her torte coord is one of Ran's and Aoi's.
* RedheadInGreen: Various outfits and coords of her's have green in them.
* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: She is from America after all.
* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The tomboy to Yurika's girly girl.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Shion Kamiya]]
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The actress of seven faces who can act any role. Shion has acted since she was 10 and works hard to become each character she is playing. She has a serious nature and retains her cool composure when not acting. She is a cool-type idol who uses the brand Futuring Girl.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Basil
-->'''Age:''' 14 (S1), 15-16 (S2), 16-17 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' January 11 (Capricorn)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' A
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Gâteau au chocolat
-->'''[[DoesNotLikeSpam Least Favorite Food]]:''' Carbonated drinks
-->'''Specialty:''' Acting
-->'''Type:''' Cool
-->'''Main brand:''' Futuring Girl
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Powapowa-Puririn
-->'''Voiced by''': Asami Seto (speaking), Yuna Ichikura (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Shion:
* BoyishShortHair: She cuts her long hair into a style more suited for a boyish role she’s trying out for early on. She ends up keeping this style.
* DeadpanSnarker: She’s constantly pointing out the flaws in Otome’s plans even as she goes along with them.
* DefrostingIceQueen: Before meeting Aoi and becoming a member of Powapowa-Puririn, Shion was very contained, rarely smiling or talking with anyone. After meeting everyone else she opens up a lot more.
* HairDecorations: Has a green ribbon on the side before and after cutting her hair.
* MethodActing: InUniverse, when she plays a new role, she does whatever she has to in order to become the character, including cutting her hair for Naughty Detectives and staying in the mountains for ninja training.
* {{Ninja}}: She becomes one while training for a movie. This includes eating a ninja diet, jumping through trees, and actual shuriken throwing.
* StraightMan: She’s the logical side of Powapowa-Puririn, balancing out Otome’s CloudCuckooLander tendencies and Sakura’s eccentricities.
[[/folder]]

!!2nd Generation Starlight Girls

[[folder:Akari Ōzora]]
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An idol who won the Idol Caravan to enter Starlight Academy and one of Ichigo's biggest fans. Akari is a girl aiming to be her own star as she walks down the path to idol-dom. She's sweet, yet clumsy, but [[{{Determinator}} never gives up]]. While not particularly talented, through hard work and a desire to shine she's now become an idol all her own. She's a cute type idol who uses the brand Dreamy Crown.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Apricot, Pink
-->'''Age:''' 13 (S2), 13-14 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' April 1 (Aries)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' A
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Watermelons, chocolate, donuts, mandarin oranges, and curry
-->'''Specialty:''' Imitation
-->'''Type:''' Cute
-->'''Main brand:''' Dreamy Crown
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' [=Aikatsu8=] (DCD, S3), Skips, Luminas, Cosmos (S4)
-->'''Voiced by''': Creator/ShinoShimoji (speaking), Ruka Endō (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Akari:
* [[AscendedFanboy Ascended Fangirl]]: She's a huge fan of Ichigo [[spoiler: [[FailedAuditionPlot who auditioned to get into Starlight, but failed.]]]] Fast-forward to the Idol Caravan, [[spoiler: where girls who auditioned to get into Starlight but failed could audition again. After hearing that Ichigo would be one of the judges and that this could be her last chance to get into Starlight, she tried out again and made it.]]
* AscendedExtra: [[spoiler: She goes from being a main Starlight girl extra to the new central protagonist in Season 3.]]
* BeYourself:
-->"This is my story!"
* CuteClumsyGirl: Please note that she's the ONLY character other than Ichigo to screw up during a performance. Though in an ironic twist, she didn't trip. Not even once.
** At least she gets better as the series continues.
* {{Determinator}}: She's one of the most resilient characters in the series.
* EarlyBirdCameo: Turns out the random girl who appeared in Episode 50 that was watching Ichigo on TV in her living room was Akari.
* {{Expy}}[=/=]PaletteSwap: Was one of Ichigo, no less!
** The boots of her Torte coord are a scarlet palette swap of Sakura's.
* {{Fangirl}}
* HairDecorations: A light pink ribbon tied in a bow to match Ichigo's. She changed it a bit later on.
* ImportantHaircut: In Episode 77 after she decides to stop trying to be like Ichigo and find her own light.
** ExpositoryHairstyleChange: By Episode 96, her hair has grown to be medium length.
** Possibly invoked. In teaser images for the next arc, she will lose her side-tail and wear a braid on the top of her head.
* MeaningfulName: "Akari" means "light" or "brightness." This alludes to Akari finding her sense of self and aiming to become a star with her own light. "Oozora", means "big sky",which possibly relates to her initial dream of becoming a weather reporter, which she realizes in Season 3. It could also refer to her goal of becoming the number one idol which implies surpassing both Mizuki (the moon) and Ichigo (the sun).
* MsFanservice: Plays one in the Season 4 InUniverse drama "Galactic Starlight". [[BareYourMidriff The]] [[ZettaiRyouiki outfit]] [[HotterAndSexier she wore]] assuredly helps.
* SempaiKouhai: Is the current kouhai to Ichigo's sempai.
* ShipTease: With [[spoiler:Tsubasa Sena, the top designer of Dreamy Crown. It doesn't help that she's basically his muse.]]
** [[spoiler:Season 4 practically turns the teasing to [[UpToEleven levels where its more of a romantic relationship]] than a friendly one.]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Sumire Hikami]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"Shall I tell you your fortune today?"'']]

With an elegant singing style and beauty to boot, the [[InSeriesNickname Blooming Ice Flower of the Stage]], Sumire Hikami, may put you in an enchantment. Sumire is a second year idol and Akari's new roommate. She's kind, soft-spoken, and polite with a calm disposition and loves fortune-telling. Sumire is a cool-type idol who uses the brand Loli Gothic.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Blue
-->'''Age:''' 12-13 (S3), 13-14 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' October 20 (Libra)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' AB
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Red tea and scones
-->'''Specialty:''' Fortune-telling
-->'''Type:''' Cool
-->'''Main brand:''' [=LoLi=] [=GoThiC=]
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Dancing Diva, Luminas, [=Aikatsu8=] (S3)
-->'''Voiced by''': Yū Wakui (speaking), Mona Tomoyama and later Rie Fujishiro (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Sumire:
* BishieSparkle: Happens fairly often which leaves characters blushing.
** According to Headmistress Orihime, [[YouWouldMakeAGreatModel her beauty has also landed her a lot of modeling jobs]].
* CutenessEqualsForgiveness: More like cuteness equals Halloween candy and awkwardness avoidance.
* ExtremeDoormat: Happened to be this at the start of Season 3 and what nearly cost her chance at doing the one major thing she enjoys as idol: singing. However with Akari's help she develops more backbone as the series continues.
* FortuneTeller
* HairDecorations: An indigo ribbon tied in a bow.
* InSeriesNickname: Blooming Ice Flower of the Stage (ステージに咲く氷の花 Sutēji ni Saku Kōri no Hana)
* MeaningfulName: "Sumire" is the Japanese word for the violet flower and "Hikami" means "on ice." This refers to her nickname and appearance.
[[/folder]]


[[folder:Hinaki Shinjō]]
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Leave what's fashionable to Hina! Hinaki Shinjō is a veteran idol who's been in the entertainment business since she was little. She's informal, energetic, and very experienced compared to a lot of idols in her year at Starlight. She's a very fashionable girl and enjoys dressing up coords. Hinaki is a pop-type idol who uses the brand Vivid Kiss.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Yellow
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S3), 14-15 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' June 11 (Gemini)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' B
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Acai Fruit Crepes, grapefruits, and Vitamin C beverages
-->'''Specialty:''' Beauty pursuits, information gathering, and collecting news on brands
-->'''Type:''' Pop
-->'''Main brand:''' Vivid Kiss
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Passionate✮Jalapeño, Luminas
-->'''Voiced by''': Creator/YuiIshikawa (speaking), Miki Mirai (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Hinaki:
* BoyishShortHair
* BeneathTheMask: At first glance Hinaki appears to be a genuinely energetic girl when really she's insecure and lost her ability to "pop." With Akari and Sumire's help though, she's able to "pop" again.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Juri. Because of this she's the only person who can understand, interpret, and translate Juri's hotness.
* TheFashionista: Her knowledge about Aikatsu! cards and fashion in general combined her love of dressing up coords and her ability to spice up everyday wear qualify her.
** This is further elaborated on in Episode 113 where she [[spoiler:fixed up her outfit which had juice spilled on it and turned it into something more fashionable than the original]].
* ThirdPersonPerson: Typically refers to herself as "Hina."
* GenkiGirl: The resident one in Season 3.
* HairDecorations: An orange star hair clip.
* MeaningfulName: "Shinjō" can mean "new article", "article of faith", "new faith", and "sentiment." Directly translated from the her surnames's kanji, Hinaki's last name means "new article", but the most referred to connotative meanings are "article of faith" and "sentiment." This refers to her finding her ability to "pop" again.
* StepfordSmiler: Was a Type A before coming to terms with herself.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Juri Kurebayashi]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"[[GratuitousSpanish Gracias]], in other words, thank you."'']]

Like the Andalusian wind and sea, Juri is a passionate girl who's stirring up a hot wind in the world of Aikatsu!. Juri is an idol who's aspiring to become a great actress in her own right. Hot and hard-working, this idol doesn't let up for a second to cool down. She is a sexy-type idol who uses the brand Sangria Rosa.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Passion
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S3), 14-15 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' July 31 (Leo)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' O
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Ham, Paella
-->'''Specialty:''' Flamenco and ballet
-->'''Type:''' Sexy
-->'''Main brand:''' Sangria Rosa
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Passionate✮Jalapeño, Vanilla Chili Pepper
-->'''Voiced by''': Aya Saitō (speaking), Miho Amane (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Juri:
* ButNotTooForeign: Juri is half Spanish.
* CatchPhrase: "[[GratuitousSpanish Gracias]], in other words, thank you." (グラシアス、つまりありがとう Gurashiasu, tsumari arigatō)
* ChildhoodFriends: With Hinaki.
* FieryRedHead: Doesn't necessarily have a hot-temper, but is still very much hot.
* HairDecorations: A ruffled yellow flower hair accessory with a small purple gem attached to a golden chain.
* HotBlooded: She's very much known for this.
* MeaningfulName: "Ri" in "Juri" means glassy and the "Kure" in "Kurebayashi" means crimson red. The first one refers to her brand's Romance Story which is Literature/{{Cinderella}} and the second refers to her theme color.
** Directly translated, Sangira Rosa means "Blood Rose", but connotatively speaking it refers to passion since red is the color of passion and both words are attributed to or can mean the color.
* SomethingAboutARose: Roses are a prominently used feature/theme in Sangria Rosa. It's even in the name!
** Juri's idol aura consists of falling flurries of rose petals and glass floral ornaments.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Rin Kurosawa]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"Resonate! The BPM in my heart"'']]

Resonate! The BPM of her heart! Rin is a first year idol at Starlight and a popular street dancer known as the "Dancing Bolt." Swift and passionate about dance, Rin is always ready to resonate her heart's BPM. She is a cool-type idol who uses the brand Dance Fusion.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Navy
-->'''Age:''' 13 (S3), 14 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' January 1 (Capricorn)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' AB
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Deep fried shiratama anmitsu
-->'''Specialty:''' Street dance
-->'''Type:''' Cool
-->'''Main brand:''' Dance Fusion
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Dancing Diva, Vanilla Chili Pepper, [=Aikatsu8=] (DCD)
-->'''Voiced by''': Yūki Takada (speaking), Nanase Matsuoka (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Rin:
* BigOlEyebrows: Has the largest eyebrows of the main cast.
* HairDecorations: A blue ribbon headband.
* InSeriesNickname: "The Dancing Bolt" due to her fast paced and energetic dancing.
* LuminescentBlush[=/=]HighPressureEmotion: Is very prone to these when embarrassed.
* MulticoloredHair: Has a red streak in her hair.
* SkilledButNaive[=/=]NaiveNewcomer: Rin is very skilled at dancing and performing, but is noticeably lacking in the concept of teamwork and partnerships. This is highlighted in her focus episodes where she learns that [[spoiler:there's more to it than having someone to dance with and trying to match up to an upperclassman]].
* SenpaiKouhai: The kouhai to Akari's senpai.
* SociallyAwkwardHero: Rin has absolutely no problem performing and dancing in front of crowds, but when faced with certain social situations like the first day of school or talking with her upperclassmen, she becomes tense and her voice cracks. Sometimes she'll blush in the process too.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Madoka Amahane]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:''"I'll be in your care, Starlight."'']]

The granddaughter of Angely Sugar's top designer who's known for her feathery soft smile. Madoka is a sweet girl who's very straightforward and firm despite her cute appearance. She also a first year idol at Starlight and Rin's roommate. She is a cute-type idol who uses the brand Angely Sugar.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Pastel
-->'''Age:''' 13 (S3), 14 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' February 14 (Aquarius)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' O
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Chocolate
-->'''Type:''' Cute
-->'''Main brand:''' Angely Sugar
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Skips♪, Vanilla Chili Pepper, [=Aikatsu8=] (DCD)
-->'''Voiced by''': Chihiro Kawakami (speaking), Kana Hoshizaki (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Madoka:
* BrutalHonesty: She doesn't hesitate to say what's on her mind and has no problem admitting to something and calling it like it is. This has even been noted by nearly all of her friends.
* CuddleBug: More so than Otome.
* TheGadfly: With Rin as her victim. According to Madoka herself she often teases Rin because she finds her embarrassment cute much to Rin's chagrin.
* GirlishPigtails
* GirlyRun: The only main character who does this.
* HairDecorations: A pair of wing hair ties.
** She also wears a headband with a frilly bow on top when going to bed.
* LettingHerHairDown: When she goes to bed.
* RapunzelHair: When her hair is let down it reaches to her waist.
* RoseHairedSweetie: You bet she is. Equipped with InnocentBlueEyes too.
* SenpaiKouhai: The kouhai to Sumire's senpai.
* SkipOfInnocence: Does this when she's particularly happy. Said skipping is also [[spoiler: the foundation of the name of her unit with Akari.]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Nono Daichi]]
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A young girl from Hokkaido who is the daughter of farmers, Nono has loved singing and dancing ever since she was a child. After meeting Luminas during their special tour Nono decides to enter Starlight Academy as a second year idol together with her childhood friend Risa at the latter's suggestion. The more outspoken and energetic of the two, she is a sexy-type idol who uses the brand Dolly Devil.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Rouge
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' January 10 (Capricorn)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' O
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Meat and potatoes, and milk and dried potatoes
-->'''Specialty:''' Karaoke
-->'''Type:''' Sexy
-->'''Main brand:''' Dolly Devil
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Nori Nori Sisters
-->'''Voiced by''': Kotori Koiwai (speaking), Miho Amane (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Nono:
* BeautyMark: Beneath her right eye.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Risa.
* {{Fangirl}}: Of Idols in general.
* FrillyUpgrade: Most of the Dolly Devil Coords.
* GenkiGirl: A sexy-type idol but with loads of energy.
* GirlishPigtails
* HairDecorations: Fuchsia ruffled pieces of material for her pigtails. Usually wears bows with her coords.
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Looks mischievous in most images, but is very warm and friendly.
* InSeriesNickname: Usually called Nonocchi by Risa's family.
* LettingHerHairDown: For bed.
* OppositesAttract: Risa again.
* PaletteSwap: Her pink and black school coord resembles Madoka's and Hinaki's but with minor alternations.
** One or two of her Dolly Devil coords are darker in color than Risa's.
* PinkMeansFeminine: Her secondary color to compliment Risa's purple. Many coords or outfits of hers feature pink.
* RedOniBlueOni: The red to Risa's blue.
* TechnicolorEyes: Purple with a ring of coral pink around the bottom.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Risa Shirakaba]]
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The best friend of Nono with the same background, a young girl from Hokkaido who is the daughter of farmers. She has shared Nono's passion and love of singing since she was a child. After meeting Luminas and watching their performance during their tour, Risa was encouraged to enter Starlight Academy and suggested Nono join her. The more introverted and calm of the two, she is a sexy-type idol who uses the brand Dolly Devil.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Lavender
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S4)
-->'''Birthday:''' December 14 (Sagittarius)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' A
-->'''TrademarkFavoriteFood:''' Potato salad and milk
-->'''Specialty:''' Studying and knitting
-->'''Type:''' Sexy
-->'''Main brand:''' Dolly Devil
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' Nori Nori Sisters
-->'''Voiced by''': Sanae Fuku (speaking), Nanase Matsuoka (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Risa:
* AloofDarkHairedGirl: At first impression and in most official art she has this vibe.
* ChildhoodFriends: With Nono.
* FrillyUpgrade: Most of the Dolly Devil Coords.
* HairDecorations: A purple cloth headband with a ruffled bow on the side. Usually wears bows with her coords.
* InSeriesNickname: Usually called Risappe by Nono's family.
* OppositesAttract: Nono again.
* PaletteSwap: Her purple and black school coord is a recolored, slightly modified variant of Rin and Juri's.
* PurpleEyes
* RedOniBlueOni: The blue to Nono's red.
* ShrinkingViolet: While mature and genuinely fine with herself, she gives off this vibe due to how quiet and flustered she often gets.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: An L/R situation. Some fans stick with Risa while some use Lisa.
* TomboyishPonytail: When training.
[[/folder]]

!!Minor Characters

[[folder:Hikari Minowa]]
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A long-time rival of Ran Shibuki, Hikari performs as a Net Idol and often works in solitude. She is cool and collected, but humble over her popularity. She is entirely devoted to her fans. A sexy-type Idol who uses Spicy Ageha. In 2014 she was the Mascot of the official Aikatsu Shop.
-->'''[[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Image Color]]:''' Plum
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S1), 15-16 (S2), 16-17 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' March 28 (Aries)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' AB
-->'''Type:''' Sexy
-->'''Main brand:''' Spicy Ageha
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Voiced by:''' Satomi Moriya (speaking), Yuniko Morishita (singing)

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!!Tropes associated with Hikari:
* AdaptationDyeJob: In the arcade game and art related to it her hair is purple. In the anime and store merchandising its pink-violet.
* BareYourMidriff: In most coords she is shown in.
* {{Expy}}: Resembles Nozomi Yumehara/Cure Dream from Yes! Pretty Cure 5. By proxy she also resembles Dark Dream.
* GirlishPigtails: Two small ones worn with the rest of her hair loose.
* HairDecorations: Two pink hair bows on her pigtails.
* InSeriesNickname: The Underground Sun
* MsFanservice: Due to favoring Spicy Ageha and being a Sexy-type Idol. Most coords she is shown in reveal a lot of skin.
** ShesGotLegs: Only an inch shorter than Ran, as well as being a sexy brand user. Her legs are shown off with her coords.
* PaletteSwap: Her torte coord is a pink variation of Ran's Purple and Kaede's red Torte Coords.
* PutOnABus: After her focus episode she only made cameos throughout the rest of the series.
* RedOniBlueOni: Red to Ran's Blue.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Yū Hattori]]
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A second generation Idol who was the original roommate of Akari's until their room was ruined from a storm. In season 3 she was involved in the Idol Exchange Program, and in season 4 she became a traveling idol. She is a cool-type Idol who favors Swing Rock. She became one of the store mascot characters in 2015.
-->'''Age:''' 12-13 (S2), 13-14 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' July 17 (Cancer)
-->'''[[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]]:''' AB
-->'''Type:''' Cool
-->'''Main brand:''' Swing Rock
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy
-->'''Units:''' THUNDERBOLTϟ
-->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HarukaTerui (speaking)

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!!Tropes associated with Yū:
* BoyishShortHair
* CuteLittleFangs: A single one.
* FashionableAsymmetry: Wears a single, fuchsia star-shaped earring.
* HairDecorations: Not worn normally, but with a lot of coord art she is depicted with a stylized miniature top hat.
* PurpleEyes
* PutOnABus: For Season 3 and 4. It is explained that she is part of the Idol Exchange program and began to work a travel Idol.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Pancakes and citrus fruits.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Tsubaki Saionji]]
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The Perfect Idol in search of her Prince, who she believes to be Tsubasa Sena. Tsubaki is the definition of grace and sophistication; at least according to herself. She is talented and works hard to obtain her goals, but is envious of Akari since Sena hardly acknowledges her. A cute-type Idol, Tsubaki favors Dreamy Crown.
-->'''Age:''' 13-14 (S3)
-->'''Birthday:''' April 20 (Taurus)
-->'''Type:''' Cute
-->'''Main brand:''' Dreamy Crown
-->'''School:''' Starlight Academy (current), Private Jinbo Academy (formerly)
-->'''Voiced by:''' Ayaka Shimizu (speaking)

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!!Tropes associated with Tsubaki:
* AdaptationDyeJob: In the manga her hair is shown to be pink, and her eyes are yellow.
** In one image she was shown with blonde hair and a red ribbon.
* TheDeterminator: When it comes to meeting Sena.
* {{Fangirl}}: Of Sena and Dreamy Crown.
* GracefulLadiesLikePurple
* GoodLuckCharm: An Ozoratter Mask, which she uses to gain confidence.
* HairDecorations: A single purple ribbon.
* HeroOfAnotherStory: She's the protagonist of a spinoff manga, ''Aikatsu! GO! GO! GO!''
* TheOjou
* OjouRinglets: Her forelocks. In the manga her hair was more curled than in the anime.
* PutOnABus: Outside of her focus episode in season 4 she barely appears.
* RapunzelHair: It's very thick and almost reaches her waist. Her bangs are also long enough to be pulled back into a separate ponytail.
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