List of Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! characters

Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is a rhythm game developed by Colorful Stage and published by Sega. It features 20 original characters and Vocaloid characters created under Crypton Future Media. These Vocaloid characters are referred as "Virtual Singers." Original characters are divided into five groups of four, each with a theme related to the groups' backstory, complete with Hatsune Miku in a thematic design to sing alongside them, and start with one other Virtual Singer (with the exception of Vivid BAD SQUAD, who have Len and MEIKO, and Nightcord at 25:00, who only have Miku herself). As the game's story progresses, new versions of each Virtual Singer appear in the different SEKAI.

Leo/need

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An all-girl pop-rock band formed by a group of childhood friends who have learned to overcome their differences. Their SEKAI, the School SEKAI, consists of a classroom bathed in the afterglow of the sunset. They are initially supported by Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka, who take on the form of band musicians. Their image color is Midnight Blue, and they represent memories.

Ichika Hoshino

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Voiced by: Ruriko Noguchi[1]
The leader of Leo/need, Ichika Hoshino (星乃 一歌, Hoshino Ichika) is the vocalist and guitarist of the band. Her name comes from how her parents met each other, "an encounter made because of one certain song". While appearing cool and stoic on the outside, she is actually a worrywart, especially when it comes to her childhood friends. She currently attends Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy in class 1-C and is the class president. A big fan of Hatsune Miku, Ichika was the first among her friends to discover the track "Untitled", which she found on her phone. Ichika also appears in the game's promotional art more often than the other original characters, as one of the main protagonists alongside Miku.[2]

Saki Tenma

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Voiced by: Karin Isobe[1]
Saki Tenma (天馬 咲希, Tenma Saki) is the keyboardist of the band. She was hospitalized during her elementary and middle school days and was discharged during the first year of high school, only to find out that her childhood friends had grown apart. Along with Ichika, the two attempt to reunite the remaining two by forming a band, just like during their elementary school days. She suffers from an unspecified chronic disease that has caused her frequent hospitalizations. Saki aims to make the most of her time with her friends and make up for all the time she spent in the hospital. She has an older brother named Tsukasa, who is very protective of her and has been looking after her ever since she fell ill.

Honami Mochizuki

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Voiced by: Reina Ueda[1]
Honami Mochizuki (望月 穂波, Mochizuki Honami) is the drummer of the band, and acts as the motherly figure of the group. During middle school, she was afraid of being isolated by her classmates, who accused her of being "two-faced" for siding with everyone. She decided to distance herself from her childhood friends and hang out more with her classmates instead. She later realized she had been running away from them in order protect herself.

Shiho Hinomori

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Voiced by: Yuki Nakashima[1]
Shiho is the bassist of the band. She also works part-time at a live house and sometimes fill-in a bassist position. At the beginning of the unit's main story, she distanced herself from others so her friends would never get caught in the bad rumors about her. However, Shiho actually wanted to be reunited with her friends again. She has an older sister named Shizuku, whose affectionate nature towards her often irritates Shiho.

MORE MORE JUMP!

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A pop idol group formed by one girl who dreams of becoming an idol and three girls who have quit being idols. Their SEKAI, the Stage SEKAI, consists of a concert stage illuminated by countless glow sticks. They are initially supported by Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin, who take on the form of idols. Their image color is Bright Green, and they represent hope. Their extended SEKAI is a garden full of flowers.

Minori Hanasato

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Voiced by: Yui Ogura[3]
The leader of MORE MORE JUMP!, Minori Hanasato (花里 みのり, Hanasato Minori) is a clumsy yet easy-going first year high school student. Though she is often hit by bad luck, she never gives up and continues to work hard with a single-minded heart.[3] Minori is a big fan of the now-disbanded idol group "ASRUN", and idolizes Haruka Kiritani in particular. She hopes to become an idol herself, despite having failed every audition she has taken.

Haruka Kiritani

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Voiced by: Mayu Yoshioka[3]
Haruka Kiritani (桐谷 遥, Kiritani Haruka) is a very popular idol who was once a member of the nationally famous idol group "ASRUN". The group suddenly disbanded, forcing Haruka to retire from the entertainment industry. Her hobby includes collecting penguin-related merchandise. She is the childhood friend of An Shiraishi, with whom she has had a friendly-rivalry relationship

Airi Momoi

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Voiced by: Ai Furihata[3]
Airi Momoi (桃井 愛莉, Momoi Airi) is retired idol who used to appear often in a variety show as the persona "Happy Everyday". She is the middle child of her family and lives with her stay-at-home dad and two sisters, and has a close friendship with Nightcord member Ena. Her hobbies include idol research and shopping. She acts as the straight man of the unit.

Shizuku Hinomori

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Voiced by: Rina Honnizumi[3]
Shizuku Hinomori (日野森 雫, Hinomori Shizuku) is an elegant yet air headed high school sophomore. Formerly of the group "Cheerful*Days", she drew jealousy from her fellow idol unit members due to perceived favoritism. Unable to see any worth in continuing it, she quit her idol career. She holds a strong attachment to her younger sister Shiho, often to her annoyance.

Vivid Bad Squad

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A top-level hip-hop, teen pop, electronic and street music group formed to surpass a legend. They were originally two separate musical duos before their merger: Vivids and Bad Dogs. Their SEKAI, the Street SEKAI, consists of an alleyway with walls covered in graffiti and concert posters. They are initially supported by Hatsune Miku, who takes on the form of a street dancer, alongside MEIKO, who takes on the form of a café waitress, and Kagamine Len, who takes on the form of a disc jockey. Their image color is Vivid Red, and they represent passion. Their extended SEKAI is a square.

Kohane Azusawa

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Voiced by: Akina[4]
The leader of Vivid BAD SQUAD, Kohane Azusawa (小豆沢 こはね, Azusawa Kohane) is a shy girl who lacks self-confidence. She became interested in music after watching An perform at a live music café. The two later formed the unit "Vivids" to perform at different events. Kohane also enjoys photography and usually looks after her father's pet snake, Count Pearl.

An Shiraishi

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Voiced by: Tomomi Jiena Sumi[4]
An Shiraishi (白石 杏, Shiraishi An) is the outgoing and lively daughter of Ken, one of the artists headlining the "RAD WEEKEND" event. She used to sing solo at events and on the street, until she met Kohane and asked her to be her singing partner. She can get hotheaded at times, but despite that, she is still very cheerful. An is a first-year student at Kamiyama High School, where she works as a hall monitor. She is also childhood friends with Haruka Kiritani.

Akito Shinonome

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Voiced by: Fumiya Imai,[4] Reina Aoyama (child)[a]
Akito Shinonome (東雲 彰人, Shinonome Akito) usually appears to be a well mannered boy, but underneath is his brash and rough side, unafraid to say what's on his mind. He was inspired to get into music by An's father Ken and aspires to surpass his "RAD WEEKEND" event one day. Akito formed the group "BAD DOGS" with Toya, which then combined with An and Kohane's "Vivids". He has an older sister named Ena, with whom he has a rocky relationship.

Toya Aoyagi

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Voiced by: Kent Itō,[1] Emi Hirayama (child)[a]
Toya Aoyagi (青柳 冬弥, Aoyagi Tōya) is the youngest son of a famous classical musician, who had him learn classical music from a very young age. Against his father's wishes, Toya formed the street music group "BAD DOGS" alongside Akito. Toya looks up to Tsukasa Tenma, whom he's known from a young age and respects, because Tsukasa gave him the courage to give up classical music. He is very good at claw machine games, and usually gives his prizes to Akito or Tsukasa as a gift for their sisters.

Wonderlands x Showtime

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Wonderlands x Showtime (ワンダーランズ×ショウタイム) is an eccentric musical theater troupe formed to "put a smile on people's faces to make the world happy". Their SEKAI, the Wonderland SEKAI, consists of an amusement park filled with fantastical encounters like singing flowers and walking stuffed animals. They are supported by Hatsune Miku, who takes on the form of a cat-like troupe jester, and KAITO, who takes on the form of a suited troupe actor. Their image color is Pop Yellow, and they represent happiness. Their extended SEKAI is a seaport.

Tsukasa Tenma

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Voiced by: Daisuke Hirose,[1] Yui Takahashi (child)[a]
The troupe leader of Wonderlands x Showtime, Tsukasa Tenma (天馬 司, Tenma Tsukasa) is a self-absorbed and enthusiastic high school sophomore who aims to be a star to make people smile. He is working part-time at theme park Phoenix Wonderland's Wonder Stage and aims to become the world's future star. He has a positive relationship with his younger sister, Saki, who was the catalyst for his goal of becoming a star that makes people smile.

Emu Otori

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Voiced by: Hina Kino[1]
Emu Otori (鳳 えむ, Ōtori Emu) is a cheerful and high-spirited girl, her family has the ownership of Phoenix Wonderland. She has been determined to keep the theme park's Wonder Stage theater running, so as to preserve her late grandfather's legacy. Her catchphrase is "Wonderhoy!" (わんだほーい). She is the youngest daughter in her family, and has an older sister and two older brothers. Outside of Wonderlands x Showtime, Emu is classmates with Honami and is acquainted with Mafuyu Asahina, whose smile frightens her.

Nene Kusanagi

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Voiced by: Machico[1]
Nene Kusanagi (草薙 寧々, Kusanagi Nene) is a shy and introverted girl who is experienced in stage performances, but suffers with stage fright, leaving her unable to sing during a stage performance. Despite her shy demeanour, she can be very blunt and sharp-tongued, especially towards her group members. She enjoys video games and is highly skilled at them. Nene ends up becoming friends with Ichika due to their similar personalities.

Rui Kamishiro

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Voiced by: Shun'ichi Toki,[1] Nanako Mori (child)[a]
Rui Kamishiro (神代 類, Kamishiro Rui) is Nene's childhood friend who has an interest in directing. He is considered a genius. His hobbies include creating robots and other inventions to use in shows. One of his notable creations is NeneRobo, a Mikudayō-lookalike robot with an appearance similar to Nene, made specifically to assist her in stage performances. During middle school, Rui was a social outcast, and many others looked down at him due to his unusual and potentially dangerous ideas, although he did manage to befriend fellow outcast Mizuki.

Nightcord at 25:00

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Logo of Nightcord at 25:00

Nightcord at 25:00 (25時、ナイトコードで。, 25-ji, Naito Kōdo de.) is an indie underground music circle whose identities are shrouded in mystery. Each of the group's members have expressed thoughts of "wanting to disappear". Their SEKAI, the Empty SEKAI consists of an empty space with nothing in it except for a few dim rays of light and distorted screens. The only singer to accompany them at game launch is Hatsune Miku, who is mysterious in her personality as well as a gothic lolita appearance, though this changes later on. Their image color is Dark Purple, and they represent trauma. Nightcord refers to the online voice-chat platform the group use, similar to the real-life chat platform Discord. Their extended SEKAI is a lake.

Kanade Yoisaki

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Voiced by: Tomori Kusunoki[1]
The leader of Nightcord at 25:00, the composer of the circle who goes by the internet name "K". Kanade Yoisaki (宵崎 奏, Yoisaki Kanade) is a hikikomori who always wears a jersey and attends online school. Her father was also a music composer, who fell ill of an occupational stress and was hospitalized due to the sense of being compared to his daughter. This event traumatized Kanade and led her to vow to "make songs that can save people".

Mafuyu Asahina

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Voiced by: Rui Tanabe[1]
Mafuyu Asahina (朝比奈 まふゆ, Asahina Mafuyu) is the lyricist of the circle, known by the internet name "Yuki".[b] Pressed into fulfilling the expectations of others, especially her mother, Mafuyu lost sight of herself and her emotions. She puts up a "good girl" facade around other people, but reverts to her real, somber self in front of her group members. Outside the circle members, only Emu Otori seems to be aware of this.

Ena Shinonome

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Voiced by: Minori Suzuki[1]
The artist of the circle going by the internet name "Enanan", Ena Shinonome (東雲 絵名, Shinonome Ena) is the one behind the illustrations for the circle's music video. She likes to post her selfies to social media to gain likes, but actually suffers from an inferiority complex. Believing she has no talent in painting, she is so pessimistic that she always thinks people would come to make fun of her artwork. She is harsh and can get easily angry, especially towards Mafuyu, but is still generally nice and cares for others. Ena is Akito's older sister, and they have a tough relationship. In contrast, she maintains a cordial friendship with Airi Momoi.

Mizuki Akiyama

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Voiced by: Hinata Satō[1]
Mizuki Akiyama (暁山 瑞希, Akiyama Mizuki) is the video editor of the circle's music videos, known by the internet name "Amia". They are playful and enjoy teasing their group members, particularly Ena. Despite their cheerful personality, Mizuki is said to have a "secret" deliberately left unknown to fellow circle members as well as the audience. Mizuki enjoys designing clothes in their free time and has an obsession with anything cute. For unexplained reasons, Mizuki's gender is currently listed as "unknown" in official sources. They are considered an outcast by other people in their school and were depicted with shorter hair and a boys' school uniform in flashbacks of when they were in middle school. Mizuki later became friends with Rui Kamishiro, another outcast. Although Mizuki and Rui drifted when they both started getting involved with their own groups, they are still on talking terms and have remained in friendly nature when interacting with one another.

Note list

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  1. ^ a b c d Staff listed on the game's credit page
  2. ^ Mafuyu means midwinter while yuki means snow in Japanese.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "「プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ! feat. 初音ミク」,ゲーム内に登場する5ユニット,総勢20名のプロフィールと相関図が公開に". www.4gamer.net (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  2. ^ "「プロジェクトセカイ」初音ミクと星乃一歌が登場するWebムービーを公開". 4gamer.net. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference :02 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference :03 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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