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 Phoenix 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.
Mochizuki Honami: A schoolmate and friend of Minori's. The two of them often walk their dogs together.[1]
Hinomori Shiho: Minori's classmate from her first year and close friend. They are also in the Animal Caretaker committee together in their second year. The two interact more in the This Way! That Way! Zookeeper Day event. Minori is initially saddened because Schubert, a shoebill, doesn't seem to like her, but likes Shiho instead. She believes that Shiho is good animal caretaker, especially with the chipmunks.[2]
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: The two practiced together for and participated in the VIRTUAL SINGER Fan Festival. In Stream With Friends♡ WEDDING LIVE!, Nene shows up as a special guest in Minori's stream. When showing the different venues and options for weddings, Nene is baffled by Minori's fantasies and imagination. Despite this, she shows an admiration for Minori's ability to make decisions confidently and quickly.
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.[3]
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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Avid Note-Takers (練習用ノート愛用者) | Learning More To Help Better (考えるために知ろう) | Friends Are Truly Wonderful (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 (しばおとサモちゃん) | 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) |
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Can't Leave You If You're Troubled (困ってたら放っておけない) | It Can't End Until I Get Hold Of It! (手に入るまで終われない！) | Persistent, Simply Eager (不屈に、ただ懸命に) |