- "I wonder if every day will just be the same as always... "
- ―Hoshino Ichika (Original)
- "Just like Miku, I want to connect everyone!"
- ―Hoshino Ichika (Brand New World)
Hoshino Ichika (
Background
Ever since Ichika was a child, she loved Hatsune Miku and her songs. Ichika would often sing Miku's songs while playing the guitar she received from her father.[2]
Ichika, Saki, Honami, and Shiho were friends as children. The group used to stargaze and play music, but after Saki was hospitalized, Ichika's relationships with Honami and Shiho became strained. Ichika still attempted to communicate with the two during middle school, but got little in response. After Saki returns to school and they visit the School SEKAI, the group slowly reunites and forms Leo/need, named after the meteor shower they watched together as children.
As a first year, Ichika was classmates with Saki and Haruka in 1-C. As a second year, she is classmates with Honami and Kohane in 2-A.
Appearance
Ichika has icy-blue eyes and long navy blue-black hair, worn loose and flying about. Her voice is calm and harmonious.
Casual Outfit
Her initial outfit consists of a red and obsidian black plaid flannel under a grey hoodie jacket, along with black denim pants and black and white sneakers.
In her second year, it now consists of a long white t-shirt with a small red stripe on the top left, a grey unzipped jacket with its top corners hanging off the ends, as well as black denim pants and white sneakers.
Unit Outfit
Her initial band uniform consists of a black tank top, covered by a white sleeveless blouse, a black skirt with thin blue lining and a blue coat wrap around her waist, and black boots with matching socks. Her accessories consist of a black fingerless glove worn on her right hand, a red ribbon with white diagonal stripes on her gloved hand, and a pair of mini belts on her right thigh.
Her second band uniform heavily resembles a school uniform with a white collared, buttoned up shirt under an unbuttoned grey, black and blue peak lapel, which a star keychain hangs off of. Her tie is dark red, striped white. Her skirt is black with a blue trim. She wears dark grey laced boots, and she keeps her mini belts on her right thigh.
Personality
Although Ichika seems stoic at first glance, she is a quiet, modest, and kind girl who is always thinking about her friends. Adding to her kind nature, and despite her insistence, she is good at complimenting others. According to Honami, she doesn't always communicate very well.
At the start of Leo/need's main story, Ichika was listless, without much of a passion and was unable to gain the courage to bring her childhood friends back together, often wondering if things would continue this way. After Ichika discovers the School SEKAI, she gradually becomes more courageous and determined to reunite her friends. Once Leo/need is formed, Ichika becomes happier with her friends and more passionate about music to the point where she even asks Nene to teach her how to sing. She also tries performing on the streets to improve her skill. She enjoys spending time with her childhood friends and cherishes them deeply. In Resonating with you, Ichika's passion and determination grows even stronger as she realizes what she truly feels.
Ichika loves Miku's songs and is always listening to them whenever she feels bored and looks at them for reference. She dislikes noisy places; for example, she doesn't enjoy visiting Phoenix Wonderland unless Saki goes with her.
According to her bandmates, Ichika used to be more courageous and impulsive when she was younger - for example, she would step in whenever Shiho was fighting with someone, even if she had no idea what the argument was about, and would also fight off Honami's bullies.[3][4]
Etymology
Hoshino (星乃): Hoshi (星) means "star" and No (乃) means "from; possessive particle".
Ichika (一歌): Ichi (一) means "one" and Ka (歌) means "song; singing". Together this means "one song", which she was named because her parents were brought together by a song they both liked.[2]
Game Interactions
A list of characters Ichika interacts with in the game.
Relationships
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Tenma Saki: Childhood friends and bandmates. Ichika enjoys Saki's happy demeanor and persistent smile, while Saki is glad Ichika is always there for her. Ichika was the one to visit Saki during most of her time in the hospital, outside of her immediate family, which Saki appreciates. Ichika sometimes worries that Saki is overworking herself while trying to experience everything she missed as a preteen. Ichika says that Saki good at cheering people up.
Mochizuki Honami: Childhood friends and bandmates. Their relationship strained during middle school due to Honami fearing that interacting with her would cause her classmates to bully her. Ichika says that Honami is always kind to everyone.
Hinomori Shiho: Childhood friends and bandmates. Shiho initially did not want to talk to Ichika due to their schoolmates finding Shiho rude and talking badly about her friends. Shiho is very serious about the band and is their harshest critic, but Ichika appreciates her honesty and skill. Ichika says that Shiho has good judgment.
Hanasato Minori: Friends following the Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms event. They sometimes have conversations about Miku.
Kiritani Haruka: Former classmates, and friends following the Run! Sports Festival! Committee Rush event. At times, Ichika has turned to Haruka for advice, and admires her work ethic that comes from her idol career.
Azusawa Kohane: Classmates from 2-A, and friends following the Singing Among the Cherry Blossoms event. Ichika stumbled upon Kohane having a street performance, and gained confidence to perform on the streets after hearing her words.
Tenma Tsukasa: Ichika describes him as "good at waking people up."[5]
Kusanagi Nene: Friends following the Musical Twilight Parade event. Ichika admires her voice and aspires to sing like her. Nene gives Ichika singing lessons, per the latter's request.
Yoisaki Kanade: They once saw each other in passing at the music store, and both thought to themselves that the other had very pretty hair.[6] The two meet again in the same music store in The Warmth of Intersecting Melodies. They interact more in the event Let's Enjoy Together! SpoJoy Park. Ichika also gets advice on composing music from Kanade in Echo My Melody.
Asahina Mafuyu: The two were formerly class representatives together. Ichika idolizes and cares for Mafuyu and wishes to interact with her more. In The Warmth of Intersecting Melodies, she lent Kanade the last Miku CD through Mafuyu, and properly meet up with each other later, talking about music. For Mafuyu's birthday, Ichika gifted her Miku cookies.[7]
Shinonome Ena: Friends following the Let's Enjoy Together! SpoJoy Park event.
Hatsune Miku: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend. Ever since she was little, Ichika has always loved and adored Miku. She often goes to her for advice and takes her words to heart. Ichika has also bought Miku's voicebank at the end of Live with Memories, and started composing music using it.
Kagamine Rin: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
Kagamine Len: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
Megurine Luka: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend. Like Miku, Ichika looks up to Luka and values what she says.
MEIKO: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
KAITO: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
Kizuna Rank
| Character | Rank 5 | Rank 26 | Rank 46 |
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Twin Guitars (ツインギター) | Echoes in the Starry Sky (星空に響く音) | Sing Your Feelings (想いを歌って) |
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Plaid And Overly Long Sleeves (チェック柄と萌え袖) | Vigorous And Overwhelmed (ぐいぐいたじたじ) | F-Follow The Leader! (わ、私についてこい！) |
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Reliable Mentors (頼れる先輩) | No Right or Wrong in Music (音には正解がない) | Confident Sound (迷いのない音を) |
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Cool When Performing (演奏中はイケメン) | Nothing to Be Embarrassed About (恥ずかしくなんてない) | You Are The Incredible Ones (すごいのは君達なんだよ) |
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Leo/need's Beginning (Leo/needのはじまり) | Smiley Friends (スマイルフレンド) | Melody & Lyrics (言葉とメロディ) |
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Apple Union (リンゴ同盟) | Secret Snackaholic (秘密の買い食い) | Unwavering Brilliance (揺れない輝き) |
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Candy Cravers (飴がいっぱいほしい) | Genuine Resolve (覚悟は本物) | Sharing the Same Dream (同じ夢を) |
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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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A 30 Is Fine For Starters (最初は30点でも大丈夫) | Line Between Healthy and Delicious Food (美味しいと健康は紙一重？) | Close Professionals (隣のプロフェッショナル) |
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Seems Cool? (クールに見えて？) | Surprisingly Dexterous (意外と器用) | Go For What You Love! (好きなものにまっしぐら) |
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Training Via Street Performances (路上ライブで特訓！) | The Driving Force In Critical Moments (ここぞという時の推進力) | Now Is The Time to Prepare (今こそ覚悟を決めて) |
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Childhood Friend and Older Brother (幼馴染みと兄) | Straightforward & Unwavering (まっすぐでブレない) | To Entrust and Be Entrusted (託し託され) |
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The Vocalist And The Songstress (ボーカルと歌姫) | Teacher And Student (先生と弟子) | Being Yourself Without Fear (恐れずそして自分らしく) |
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I Kind Of Wanted To Touch It (触ってみたかったな) | The Flower Expert (花に詳しい例の人) | One Step Closer (仲良し一歩前進) |
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We Are Class Representatives (私達、学級委員) | Touch people's hearts...? (心に、響く……) | One Who Puts Feelings Into Words (言葉で想いを紡ぐ者) |
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Meeting A Friend Of A Friend (出会いは友達の友達) | Bubble Sumo Tag-teaming (タッグでバブル相撲) | You Don't Move a Muscle Once Your Mind's Made Up (決めたらテコでも動かない) |
Songs
Ichika is featured in the SEKAI version or has an alternate vocal of the following songs:
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roki | mikitoP | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Hibana -Reloaded- | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Teo | Omoi, Sakurai | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Asu no Yozora Shoukaihan | Orangestar, Rockwell | 2020/10/01 | 2021/12/08 |
| Aoku Kakero! | marasy | 2020/10/17 | 2021/12/26 |
| Umiyuri Kaiteitan | n-buna | 2020/12/01 | 2022/01/12 |
| Dramaturgy | Eve, Numa | 2020/12/28 | 2022/01/02 |
| Senbonzakura | Kurousa | 2021/01/01 | 2022/01/01 |
| Time Machine | 40mP, 1640mP, 164 | 2021/02/10 | 2022/01/31 |
| From Y to Y | JimmyThumb-P | 2021/03/22 | 2022/03/24 |
| Ikanaide | Sohta | 2021/05/28 | 2022/04/03 |
| Roku-chou Nen to Ichiya Monogatari | kemu | 2021/07/12 | 2022/07/21 |
| Kagerou Daze | JIN | 2021/08/15 | 2022/08/15 |
| Lost One no Goukoku | Neru | 2021/10/02 | 2022/10/02 |
| Ray | Fujiwara Motoo | 2021/10/12 | 2022/10/12 |
| Hello,world! | Fujiwara Motoo | 2021/10/13 | 2022/10/13 |
| Ghost Rule | DECO*27, Naoki Itai (MUSIC FOR MUSIC) | 2021/12/30 | 2022/12/30 |
| Shinpakusuu♯0822 | Chouchou-P | 2022/01/24 | 2023/01/25 |
| Bokura Mada Underground | Eve, Numa | 2022/03/03 | 2023/03/04 |
| Asagao no Chiru Koro ni | Pusu | 2022/05/23 | 2023/05/27 |
| Lost and Found | sasakure.UK, UKRampage | 2022/08/15 | 2023/08/17 |
| Calc. | JimmyThumb-P | 2022/09/16 | 2023/09/16 |
| Amanojaku | 164 | 2022/10/01 | 2023/10/01 |
| Yomosugara Kimi Omou | TOKOTOKO | 2022/12/29 | 2023/12/29 |
| Hello, Worker | Hayashi Kei | 2023/02/20 | 2024/02/24 |
| Attract Light | *Luna | 2023/03/24 | 2024/03/24 |
| Kaisei | Orangestar | 2023/05/01 | 2024/05/04 |
| Glow | keeno | 2023/06/23 | 2024/06/23 |
| Summertime Record | JIN | 2023/08/15 | 2024/08/15 |
| Tengaku | Yuuyu | 2023/10/02 | 2024/10/02 |
| Hajimete no Koi ga Owaru Toki | ryo | 2023/12/28 | |
| Hide and Seek | 19 -iku- | 2024/01/09 | |
| Kibou no Tsuki | nakyamurya | 2024/03/27 | |
| Tokyo Teddy Bear | Neru | 2024/05/13 | |
| Batsubyou | Iwami Takashi, Nanahoshi Kangen Gakudan | 2024/06/03 | |
| Ringo Uri no Utakata Shoujo | Yukke | 2024/07/17 | |
| Mozaik Role (Reloaded) | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2024/10/01 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEKAI (song) | kemu, Rockwell, DECO*27 | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| NeedLe | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Stella | JIN | 2020/10/18 | 2021/12/15 |
| Hare wo Matsu | Orangestar | 2021/01/10 | 2022/02/18 |
| 「１」 | 164 | 2021/04/21 | 2022/05/09 |
| From Tokyo | Natsushiro Takaaki, Takuya Watanabe | 2021/07/07 | 2022/07/10 |
| Ryuusei no Pulse | *Luna | 2021/09/10 | 2022/09/09 |
| Gunjou Sanka | Eve, Numa | 2021/09/30 | 2022/09/30 |
| STAGE OF SEKAI | HarryP, Tanahashi EDDY Teruaki | 2021/11/18 | 2022/11/17 |
| Peaky Peaky | mikitoP | 2022/02/18 | 2023/02/18 |
| Order Made | Kasamura Toota, Yuichi Murata | 2022/04/28 | 2023/04/28 |
| Teratera | Wada Takeaki (KurageP) | 2022/07/21 | 2023/07/21 |
| Voices | Yuyoyuppe | 2022/09/07 | 2023/09/08 |
| Journey | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/09/30 | 2023/09/30 |
| The WALL | buzzG | 2022/11/18 | 2023/11/18 |
| Hurray | HoneyWorks | 2022/11/26 | 2023/08/02 |
| Flyway | halyosy | 2023/01/21 | 2024/01/21 |
| Be The MUSIC! | Kinoshita | 2023/04/01 | 2024/04/01 |
| Aioi | Yairi | 2023/04/11 | 2024/04/11 |
| Hoshi wo Tsunagu | 40mP, 12340mP, Hifumi | 2023/07/21 | 2024/07/21 |
| NEO | JIN | 2023/09/30 | 2024/09/30 |
| Purpose | doriko | 2023/10/29 | 2024/10/29 |
| Regulus | Yuuyu | 2024/02/18 | |
| Integral | *Luna | 2024/03/01 | |
| Suresure | Scop | 2024/04/28 | |
| Soredemo Bokura wa Utau Koto wo Yamenai | Aoki Go | 2024/09/20 | |
| Neppuu | kemu | 2024/09/30 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibana -Reloaded- | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Teo | Omoi, Sakurai | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Aoku Kakero! | marasy | 2020/10/17 | 2021/12/26 |
| Dramaturgy | Eve, Numa | 2020/12/28 | 2022/01/02 |
| From Y to Y | JimmyThumb-P | 2021/03/22 | 2022/03/24 |
| 「１」 | 164 | 2021/04/21 | 2022/05/09 |
| Yoru ni Kakeru | Ayase | 2021/05/01 | 2022/05/18 |
| Roku-chou Nen to Ichiya Monogatari | kemu | 2021/07/12 | 2022/07/21 |
| Kagerou Daze | JIN | 2021/08/15 | 2022/08/15 |
| Ryuusei no Pulse | *Luna | 2021/09/10 | 2022/09/09 |
| Gunjou Sanka | Eve, Numa | 2021/09/30 | 2022/09/30 |
| STAGE OF SEKAI | HarryP, Tanahashi EDDY Teruaki | 2021/11/18 | 2022/11/17 |
| Shinpakusuu♯0822 | Chouchou-P | 2022/01/24 | 2023/01/25 |
| Order Made | Kasamura Toota, Yuichi Murata | 2022/04/28 | 2023/04/28 |
| Calc. | JimmyThumb-P | 2022/09/16 | 2023/09/16 |
| Journey | DECO*27, Rockwell | 2022/09/30 | 2023/09/30 |
| The WALL | buzzG | 2022/11/18 | 2023/11/18 |
| Summertime Record | JIN | 2023/08/15 | 2024/08/15 |
| NEO | JIN | 2023/09/30 | 2024/09/30 |
| Neppuu | kemu | 2024/09/30 |
Trivia
- Ichika is an ambassador for Pocari Sweat, a sports drink brand, and has appeared in the web movies "Nechusho No!No!" (Miku and MEIKO's News 39 ver.) and "Virtual Tokyo Supply Girl".[8]
- Ichika's electric guitar is modeled after the Fender American Original '60s Telecaster (Lake Placid Blue).
- Ichika is the only character to have sung in all of their respective group's songs.
- Aside from tending over to her cacti, Ichika is very knowledgeable about flowers and their meanings.[9]
- Ichika is in an online community dedicated to yakisoba buns.[10]
- Ichika isn't aware of what songs are considered "popular" or trendy due to her only listening to Miku songs.[11]
References
- ↑ A Bright Future!! Story
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Self Introduction
- ↑ Leo/need Main Story
- ↑ With A Side Of Compassion Card Story
- ↑ 4koma #8 "My Brother's Image"
- ↑ Music Shop | Ichika & Kanade (1)
- ↑ Happy Birthday!! (Mafuyu) Card Story
- ↑ pocarisweat.jp
- ↑ Flowerbed of Memories Card Story
- ↑ Tonight's Stalemate Card Story
- ↑ School SEKAI | MEIKO & Ichika (2)
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