- "Let's do our very, very, veeeery best!"
- ―Hanasato Minori (Original)
- "More and more! Even moooore! In order to deliver hope to everyone!"
- ―Hanasato Minori (Brand New World)
Hanasato Minori (
Background
When Minori was a child, she would often have bad luck. After one particular day, when she dropped the baton during a race at school, Minori stayed home out of guilt and fear that her classmates would be angry at her. She then saw Haruka from ASRUN, singing solo on TV. Minori was encouraged by Haruka's words that "Tomorrow will always be a better day", and has been a fan of Haruka ever since. Like her longtime inspiration, Minori also set her sights on becoming an idol. She has tried her hand at over 50 auditions, but failed every single one. Despite this, she never gave up and continued to try in order to achieve her dream.
While practicing on her school's roof, she met Haruka, who, along with Airi and Shizuku, help her train to become a fully fledged idol. Thanks to Minori's positive and hardworking nature, she inspires hope in the other former idols and they form MORE MORE JUMP! together.[1]
Minori has a younger brother who is currently in elementary school.[2] She also owns a pet Samoyed named Samo-chan.
As a first year, Minori was classmates with Shiho and Kohane in class 1-A and a member of the Animal Care committee. As a second year, she is part of the Miyamasuzaka's credit course alongside Haruka.
Appearance
Minori has light grey eyes and shoulder-length light brown hair, worn loose with blunt bangs. The right side of her hair is braided and clipped back with an orange and white flower pin. Her voice is gentle, bright, and optimistic.
Casual Outfit
After school and practice, Minori wears a pale orange sweater with a white blouse underneath, a reddish-brown thin bowtie, and a long, pastel yellow skirt with a frilly layer beneath. While training with the rest of her unit, she wears a light blue shirt with an otter printed onto it with white shorts and white shoes.
In her second year, her casual outfit consists of a pastel yellow button-up under a pink knitted sweater and a pleated, light brown plaid skirt with a belt.
Unit Outfit
Her unit outfit is similar to that of the rest of her group members: a white sleeveless blouse with a black ribbon underneath a vest, a black and white ruffled skirt with multiple layers, a loose black belt adorned with the group's three-leaf clover motif, and white heeled shoes. The design of Minori's vest is the same as Haruka's. Minori's outfit differs with the color orange accenting her outfit and a white ruffled arm band on her upper right arm.
Her group's new uniform consists of a white double-breasted coat with flouncy sleeves, a dark gray belt adorned with the group's three-leaf clover motif, a half-skirt over a white skirt, and white heeled shoes. The coat neckline, half-skirt, and shoe cuffs have a blue plaid appearance. Accessories include dark gray ribbons pinned with gold three-leaf clovers, white wrist cuffs, and a three-leaf clover ribbon hair clip. Her outfit's accent color is orange.
Personality
Minori is an optimistic, hard-working girl who has shown her determination and dedication to becoming an idol, something others often compliment her on. She has a kind heart and tries to be considerate of others. However, she is also clumsy, tends to get panicked easily, and often has trouble keeping her composure. This is accompanied by her habit of saying whatever's on her mind, and she seems to find it easy to express her emotions without restraint, purposefully or not. Despite her clumsiness, she is extremely disciplined, both in idol training and in her habit of daily writing.[3]
She looks up to many of her friends and classmates and aspires to be like them. As she grows as both a person and an upcoming idol, she desires to bring the happiness that Haruka used to feel as an idol before retirement. Although it may not seem like so upon first meeting her, she is an empathetic and emotionally mature young girl. She has a habit of repeating the phrase "more and more" ("もっともっと", motto motto in Japanese).
Etymology
Hanasato (花里): Hana (花) means "flower" and Sato (里) means "village".
Minori (みのり) means “to bear fruit".
Game Interactions
A list of characters Minori interacts with in the game.
Relationships
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Kiritani Haruka: A longtime idol of Minori's, who is now also a fellow group member and friend. Minori wants to be just like her, and praises Haruka to a sometimes uncomfortable degree. During the main story, Minori wants to express all her gratitude and give Haruka something back in return for bringing her so much hope when she was younger. Together with Airi and Shizuku, she performs a concert in the Stage SEKAI. She supports Haruka and gives her the strength to finally stand onstage again, showing her the view of blue penlights that was formed by Haruka's feelings.
Haruka greatly appreciates Minori for bringing back her hope and grows to deeply admire her. She does wish sometimes that Minori would view her more as a normal friend rather than an idol, but becomes used to Minori's praise and loves her genuine desire to know the non-idol Haruka. For example, in Time to hang out♪, Minori rides a roller coaster at Pheonix Wonderland despite her dislike of thrill rides to learn more about Haruka. She reveals that she is self-conscious about not knowing as much about Haruka as a person compared to An, believing she needs to actively work harder to be there for Haruka beyond being a fan.
Momoi Airi: A fellow group member and friend. Airi was the first to coach Minori on how to be an idol, and continues teaching her after their unit is formed. Though she can be harsh on Minori, especially when they first met, Minori values Airi's passion and experience. Despite their rough start, the two can understand each other's struggles in a way their other group members cannot due to having similar experiences in the past. In Chasing The Sparkle Beyond the Blue Sky, Minori received some pointers from Airi after she noticed her feeling troubled, including a tip which Minori took to heart and incorporated into their next stream.
Hinomori Shizuku: A fellow group member and friend. Minori is fascinated by her beauty and grace. She admires Shizuku's hardworking nature and is genuinely appreciative of the "true self" that Shizuku had to hide from her fans in the past. In My Color!, Minori expresses that she thinks all of Shizuku's quirks are what make her so wonderful and that she wants MORE MORE JUMP!'s fans to see that as well. Shizuku is grateful for Minori's support and sees Minori as a close friend.
Hoshino Ichika: A schoolmate. They became good friends during the Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms event.
Tenma Saki: Minori's schoolmate who was also her coworker at carino/carina.
Hinomori Shiho: Minori's classmate from her first year and close friend.
Mochizuki Honami: A schoolmate and friend of Minori's. The two of them often walk their dogs together.[4]
Azusawa Kohane: A schoolmate and Minori's best friend. They were each other's first friend in high school, and occasionally hang out together outside of school. They were also classmates during their first year of high school.
Shiraishi An: Minori's friend through Kohane. They formally met in Scramble Fan Festival!, and the three formed a friend group with Haruka in Time to hang out♪. Minori is jealous that An knew so much about Haruka when they were kids, and expressed her frustration with Haruka after the night came to an end.
Tenma Tsukasa: The two met for the first time during Scramble Fan Festival!, although Minori had heard things about Tsukasa before this through Saki.
Otori Emu: Friends and schoolmates.
Kusanagi Nene: Minori and Nene became friends after practicing their singing together in preparation for the VIRTUAL SINGER Fan Festival.
Yoisaki Kanade: While the two had brief meetings, they didn't properly become friends until the Let's Enjoy Together! SpoJoy Park event.
Shinonome Ena: Friends following the Let's Enjoy Together! SpoJoy Park event.
Akiyama Mizuki: One of Minori's first fans. Minori was initially nervous before her performance in Scramble Fan Festival!, but quickly turned it around and shone bright according to Mizuki. They promise to tune in to all of MORE MORE JUMP!'s streams and that when Minori makes it big, it'll be thanks to them.
Hatsune Miku: VIRTUAL SINGER and fellow idol. It was Miku's words that inspired Minori to give it her all as an idol, and subsequently rescue Haruka from the doubts that held her back.
Kagamine Rin: VIRTUAL SINGER and fellow idol.
Kagamine Len: VIRTUAL SINGER and fellow idol.
Megurine Luka: VIRTUAL SINGER and fellow idol.
MEIKO: VIRTUAL SINGER and fellow idol.
KAITO: VIRTUAL SINGER, fellow idol, and manager. KAITO has a deep love and admiration for idols, to the point of becoming an excitable and emotional fan boy when it comes to their performances. It's implied that this is a trait he had gotten from Minori upon appearing in Stage SEKAI.[5]
Kizuna Rank
| Character | Rank 5 | Rank 26 | Rank 46 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sparkly Idols (キラキラアイドル) | Let's Sing Together ♪ (一緒に歌おう♪) | Sending Hope (届けたい希望) |
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Newbie Idols (新米アイドル) | Cheery×Cheery (元気×元気) | Always Smiling (いつだって笑顔) |
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Training Notebook Users (練習用ノート愛用者) | Considering Things To Think About (考えるために知ろう) | Friends Are A Wonderful Thing (友達って、素敵だな) |
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Something No One Else Can (自分にしかできないことを) | Tuna, Salmon & Otter (マグロ・サーモン・ラッコ) | You'll Definitely Fly High (きっと高く羽ばたける) |
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An Idol I Want To Root For (応援したくなるアイドル) | Coaching May Be For Me (コーチングもいけそう) | Delivering Hope As Idols (アイドルという名の希望に) |
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Miku Fan Duo (ミクファンなふたり) | My Fav is My Reason For Living (推しは生きがい) | Even if It's Muddy (たとえ泥くさくても) |
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Lunch on The Rooftop Friends (屋上ランチ友達) | Full of Initiative and Energy! (行動力旺盛！) | Positive Girls (ポジティブガールズ) |
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Dog Walking Friends ((犬のお散歩友達)) | Shibao And Samo-chan ((しばおとサモちゃん)) | With Hearts Full Of Courage And Hope ((勇気と希望を胸に)) |
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Team Bunnies Are So Cute (うさぎさんかわいいね) | Because You're a Troublemaker (お節介なんだから) | Always Be Friends! (これからもずっと友達！) |
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My Idol! (私のアイドル！) | Because You Were There (あなたがいたから) | Like The Ocean (海みたいな景色) |
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Spartan Mentors (スパルタ指導) | Dance Lesson (ダンスレッスン) | Walk the Same Path (一緒に同じ道を) |
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Airhead×Airhead (天然×天然) | Hard-Working Idols (努力家アイドル) | When Nobody's Watching (見えないところで) |
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Let's do Some Home Training! (レッツ、イエトレ！) | Passionate Animal Caretaker Committee Members (動物大好き飼育委員) | Giving My All to My Dream (夢に全力) |
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The Fan And The Best Friend (「ファン」と「親友」) | Please Tell Me About The Old Days! (昔の話をぜひ！) | Bend, But Don't Break! ( 当たっても砕けない！) |
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Overreactors (でかリアクション) | Equally Amicable (誰とでも友達に) | Believe In Yourself! (自分を信じろ！) |
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Such A Bright Person... (まぶしい人だな) | Matching Otter Stamps (おそろいのラッコスタンプ) | Wish You'd Smile, Just For A Moment (今だけでも笑ってほしくて) |
Songs
Minori is featured in the SEKAI version or has an alternate vocal of the following songs:
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Synthesizer | EasyPop | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Near | Natsushiro Takaaki, Watanabe Takuya | 2020/10/02 | 2021/12/09 |
| Viva Happy | Mitchie M | 2020/10/11 | 2021/12/20 |
| Melty Land Nightmare | Harumaki Gohan | 2020/10/25 | 2021/12/28 |
| Ren'ai Saiban | 40mP | 2020/12/30 | 2022/01/06 |
| Milk Crown on Sonechka | Yuzy | 2021/02/06 | 2022/02/21 |
| Dreamin Chuchu | emon(Tes.) | 2021/04/12 | 2022/05/02 |
| Marshmary | MIMI | 2021/10/10 | 2022/10/10 |
| Happy Halloween | Junky | 2021/10/31 | 2022/10/31 |
| Karakuri Pierrot | 40mP | 2021/11/29 | 2022/11/22 |
| Kokoroyohou | Eve, TAKU INOUE | 2022/03/02 | 2023/02/27 |
| Darling Dance | Kairiki Bear | 2022/04/25 | 2023/04/24 |
| Vampire | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/06/20 | 2023/06/16 |
| Lonely Universe | aqu3ra | 2022/12/09 | 2023/12/09 |
| Kimagure Mercy | HachiojiP | 2023/01/02 | 2024/01/02 |
| Booo! | TOKOTOKO | 2023/03/07 | 2024/03/16 |
| Shinkai Shoujo | Yuuyu | 2023/04/07 | 2024/04/10 |
| Setsuna Trip | Last Note. | 2023/05/15 | 2024/05/19 |
| Kyuukurarin | iyowa | 2023/07/03 | 2024/07/03 |
| Shiroi Yuki no Princess wa | Noboru↑-P | 2023/09/11 | 2024/09/12 |
| Melancholic | Junky | 2023/10/04 | 2024/10/04 |
| Akuyaku ni Kiss Scene wo | 40mP | 2023/10/23 | 2024/10/25 |
| Sayonara Princess | Kai | 2023/12/04 | |
| Kuu ni Naru | MIMI | 2024/01/05 | |
| Flos | R Sound Design | 2024/03/11 | |
| Dame Ningen da! | Usushioshisuu | 2024/05/24 | |
| Poppin' Candy☆Fever! | Kinoshita | 2024/07/01 | |
| Kisaragi Attention | JIN | 2024/10/03 | |
| Cat Food | doriko | 2024/10/15 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idol Shin'eitai | Mitchie M | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Wah Wah World | Giga, Mitchie M | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| More! Jump! More! | NayutalieN | 2020/11/19 | 2022/01/17 |
| Color of Drops | 40mP | 2021/01/29 | 2022/03/05 |
| Tenshi no Clover | DIVELA | 2021/03/30 | 2022/04/22 |
| Ai no Material | Junky | 2021/05/21 | 2022/06/02 |
| Ice Drop | aqu3ra | 2021/08/18 | 2022/08/18 |
| Gunjou Sanka | Eve, Numa | 2021/09/30 | 2022/09/30 |
| Worldwide Wander | TOKOTOKO | 2021/12/10 | 2022/12/10 |
| Metamo Re:born | emon(Tes.) | 2022/03/11 | 2023/03/11 |
| IF | YurryCanon, Tsukuyomi | 2022/05/08 | 2023/05/08 |
| Parasol Cider | Iwami Takashi, Nanahoshi Kangengakudan | 2022/08/10 | 2023/08/10 |
| Journey | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/09/30 | 2023/09/30 |
| DREAM PLACE | EasyPop | 2022/10/19 | 2023/10/19 |
| Float Planner | Heavenz | 2022/11/30 | 2023/11/30 |
| Watashi wa, Watashitachi wa | Guiano | 2023/02/17 | 2024/02/17 |
| Be The MUSIC! | Kinoshita | 2023/04/01 | 2024/04/01 |
| Momoiro no Kagi | iyowa | 2023/04/28 | 2024/04/28 |
| Teammate | HoneyWorks | 2023/06/20 | 2024/06/20 |
| Warera Stain Busters! | Mashima Yulo | 2023/08/01 | 2024/08/02 |
| NEO | JIN | 2023/09/30 | 2024/09/30 |
| Hug | MIMI | 2023/10/31 | 2024/10/31 |
| MOTTO!!! | Junky | 2024/01/15 | |
| JUMPIN’ OVER ! | r-906 | 2024/02/27 | |
| Supernova | Yunosuke, haruno | 2024/06/18 | |
| Killer | Natsushiro Takaaki, Heavenz | 2024/08/07 | |
| Neppuu | kemu | 2024/09/30 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Synthesizer | EasyPop | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Viva Happy | Mitchie M | 2020/10/11 | 2021/12/20 |
| Ren'ai Saiban | 40mP | 2020/12/30 | 2022/01/06 |
| Milk Crown on Sonechka | Yuzy | 2021/02/06 | 2022/02/21 |
| Tenshi no Clover | DIVELA | 2021/03/30 | 2022/04/22 |
| Ai no Material | Junky | 2021/05/21 | 2022/06/02 |
| Gunjou Sanka | Eve, Numa | 2021/09/30 | 2022/09/30 |
| Venom | Kairiki Bear | 2021/10/04 | 2022/10/04 |
| Karakuri Pierrot | 40mP | 2021/11/29 | 2022/11/22 |
| Worldwide Wander | TOKOTOKO | 2021/12/10 | 2022/12/10 |
| Kokoroyohou | Eve, TAKU INOUE | 2022/03/02 | 2023/02/27 |
| IF | YurryCanon, Tsukuyomi | 2022/05/08 | 2023/05/08 |
| Vampire | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/06/20 | 2023/06/16 |
| Journey | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/09/30 | 2023/09/30 |
| DREAM PLACE | EasyPop | 2022/10/19 | 2023/10/19 |
| Booo! | TOKOTOKO | 2023/03/07 | 2024/03/16 |
| Setsuna Trip | Last Note. | 2023/05/15 | 2024/05/19 |
| Teammate | HoneyWorks | 2023/06/20 | 2024/06/20 |
| NEO | JIN | 2023/09/30 | 2024/09/30 |
| Neppuu | kemu | 2024/09/30 |
Trivia
- Aside from being a fan of Haruka, she is very knowledgeable about idol culture in general, being able to recognize Airi from QT, Shizuku from Cheerful＊Days, and Mai from ASRUN.
- Minori dislikes thrill rides.[6]
