User blog:FanaticAnime/My Favorite Characters from Aikatsu! Stars

Hello, Everyone!

I'm back with another blog, and hope you enjoyed yourselves over the holidays!

Today, I'd like to talk about my favorite characters in the series, and will be doing it in groups (The School Staff, S4, M4, Admins and First Year Students).

I'll start with the girls of S4.

I like all of the members of S4, but havew to say that there's only two that I like the most. They are Hime Shiratori  and Yozora Kasumi.

I like Hime because she plays a role that's similar to Mizuki Kanzaki and Ichigo Hoshimiya from the original series, by being a top idol, role model and upperclassmen (Senpai) at Four Star Academy. She's also the top idol of the Flower Song Class.

Judging by her appearance, Hime looks like a combination of Mizuki, Ichigo and Maria Himesato, and I really like that the creators of the series have done that. Her singing voice actress (SVA) is Ruka Endō, who sang as Akari Ōzora from the original series. Ruka​'s singing has improved tremendously since Akari ​took Ichigo​'s place as the main protagonist in seasons three and four. I love listening to Start Line!, Episode Solo  and So Beautiful Story. Some thought that she had something against Yume and wanted to see her fail. Including Headmaster Moroboshi, but they're not like that at all. I mean, Hime saved Yume from passing out, like Mizuki saved Ichigo from passing out. It was just done differently. Mizuki performed an appeal in order to give Ichigo more energy before she passed out in the middle of their performmance, while Hime used the power of her progression aura to make Yume​'s disappear before it could come out. She has a sweet and tender personality, and is very princess like. I say that because she appears to be very sophisicated. and I do like that about her. Learning that she's the creator/founder of the brand, My Little Heart, was a surprise because that makes her the third idol to do so, after Mizuki and Sora Kazesawa. I will say that what makes me like Hime the most is the mysterious power, or in other words, the progression aura that appears when she's in the middle of a performance. It's like I said in the blogs about the idol auras. The progression aura is something new to the franchise and something I've never seen before, but I really like it.

I like Yozora because she's very mature for her age, like most Sexy types. She's also the top idol of the Moon Beauty Class.

Judging by her appearance, Yozora looks like a combination of Ran Shibuki and Sora Kazesawa​, and I really like that the creators of the series have done that. Her voice actress (VA) is Ayaka Ōhashi , who also voiced Ran in the original series. Her singing voice actress (SVA) is Miho Amane, who sung as Juri Kurebayashi and Nono Daichi from the original series. I must say that Ayaka and Miho were perfect for this character because their voices (Ayaka​'s speaking and Miho​'s singing) are one in the same, in my opinion. I love Future Transit, but don't listen to it as much. I like how fashionable Yozora is, as expected from a model, and that she can tell what kind of person you are by touching your skin. Sounds kind of creepy, but I like it. It could be her way of showing how much she cares for the underclassmen. Especially those in the Beauty Class. I like that Yozora​'s the inspiration/muse for Romance Kiss, just like Ran is for Spicy Ageha. I also like how she plays the role of Big Sister (Onee-chan) to her younger siblings. Including the meaning behind their names, with Yozora​'s being the "night sky."

Next are the Admins.

Out of all of them, I'd have to say that my favorites are Yuri Ashida  and Lilie Shirogane.



I like Yuri because she plays somewhat of an important role in the series as an Admin of the Flower Song Class​, even though she's a minor character.

She's also in charge of the Dress Make Room​, where she helps the students by explaining its features. We then learn that she was the "New Princess of Flower Song" until Yume replaced her. I really started to like Yuri when she helped and encoraged Yume as she struggled with the Fresh Idol Elections.



I like Lilie because she's also an Admin of the Flower Song Class. She's known as the "Tundra Songtress" and is the second best of the class, after Hime.

That means she was close to making it into S4 before her weak condition caused her to leave the academy for a short period of time. When she first appeared in the anime, its was revealed that Lilie's a childhood friend of Yuzu Nikaidō. Her singing voice actress (SVA) is  Nanase Matsuoka , who sung as [http://Rin Rin Kurosawa ] and Lisa Shirakaba from the original series, and currently sings as Tsubasa Kisaragi. Nanase's singing voice for Lilie is really good and I like Dreaming bird, but wish she'd sing something other than that. I like that she has an interest in literature, which you could tell by her poeticly reciting quotes that she's memorized. She also has good fashion sense and aspires to create a brand of her own, like Hime did. Most importantly, what makes me like Lilie is her ability to push through, despite having a weak condition.

Next, we have M4.

Out of all of the guys, I'd have to say that my favorite is Asahi Kasumi.

I like Asahi because of his personality, which is very bubbly and playful, like a Pop type's. I also like the meaning behind his name. It being the "morning" and "sun." What makes him more likable, and I'm sure you all could agree, is that he's cute and adorable. Like Yuzu, he's the only member of M4 to be in his second year of middle school, while the rest are in their third year. Since everyone has been shipping him with this character, I can say that I really like that Asahi​'s taken a liking to Koharu Nanakura.

Then, we have the School Staff.

Out of all of them, I'd have to say that my favorite is Anna Hibiki. She's the teacher of the Flower Song Class.



I like Anna because she's like the female counterpart of Johnny Bepp from the original series. Characteristics and all. The only thing setting her apart from him is that she specializes in singing, while Johnny specializes in dancing. She even refers to her students as "babies," while Johnny refers to his as "honeys." I like that she's very energetic, is keen on the importance of idols self-producing themselves and is passionate in general. Other than her being the only teacher to make the most appearances in the series, what made me really like her is that she's a former student of Four Star Academy, as well as a member of S4. I'm really looking forward to seeing how she helps her students into becoming top idols and possibly make it into S4.

And last, but not least, we have the First Year Students. I'm sure you know who all I'm refering to when saying that.

Out of all of them, I'd have to say that my favorites are Yume Nijino  and Mahiru Kasumi.



I like Yume because she is like Ichigo and Akari. Like Ichigo, Yume has untapped potential. Ichigo being able to perform special appeals, and her being able to use the mysterious power. Like Ichigo and Akari, she's very determined and willing to achieve certain goals. Ichigo surpassed Mizuki as a top idol, Akari became Starlight Queen, and Yume wants to make it into S4. There's also some similarities between the three characters. They're all Cute types, wear a trademark bow in their hair, and have pink as their image color. Her singing voice actress (SVA) Is Sena Horigoshi, whose new to the group and franchise. I haven't watched her versions of Aikatsu☆Step! in a while, but I do know that she's shown some imporovement in her performances. Although, I do prefer the version, where she sings it with Laura, Mahiru and Ako. What makes me like Yume is how cheerful and strong willing she is, just like Ichigo and Akari. I also like that her hair color is the same as Haruka Haruno 's when she's in her Cure form, and let's not forget her progression aura. I mean, can you believe how big it is? Yume​'s has three arches, while Hime​'s has one.



I like Mahiru because of how mature she is for her age, like any Sexy type. Judging by her appearance, Mahiru looks like Mikuru Natsuki, and I really like that the creators of the series have done that. Her singing voice actress (SVA) is Kana Hoshizaki, who sung as Madoka Amahane and Nina Dōjima in the original series, and currently sings as ​Yuzu Nikaidō. Kana​'s singing voice for Mahiru is very mature and it suits her. I love to listen to Summer Tears Diary. I like that she loves chocolate, and it definitely shows in one of the arches of her aura. I also like that she's good at karate, and has a knack for fashion, like her sister. Speaking of her sister, I didn't understand Mahiru as a character until she explained why she felt a certain way towards Yozora. I couldn't imagine being abandoned by someone that I loved. I'm glad that it was just a misunderstanding, and that got resolved in time for them to perform, and I must say that it was amazing to see them perform as a duo, and in a trio. I'd like to add that I do like  part of the meaning of her name, which is "daytime" or "daylight." Let's not forget about the fact that she and Asahi look a like and could pass for twins. I know some viewers thought they were, including myself. I must say that Mahiru​'s become #1 on my list of favorite characters in the series.

​Well, that's it for this blog. I hope you all enjoyed reading it, as much as I did typing it. Until then, feel free to leave a comment saying who your favorite characters are and explain why. I hope you all have a good day, afternoon, evening, or night!