Junko Hokaze
Protagonist of Astral Buddy
Protagonist of Astral Buddy, third-year student at Tokiwadai Middle School. A powerful esper (Level 4) possessed by a ghost girl.
Quotes
- Our power shines because we use it for someone else's sake.
- Ghost? No, I'm right here.
- For the Queen, I'll do my best no matter what.
- I'm just living freely.
- My role is to support the faction.
Trivia
- Unusual esper possessed by ghost girl Yūri Chiya.
- Distinctive silver vertical roll hair.
- Protagonist of 'Astral Buddy'.
- Practically manages the Shokuhou Misaki faction.
- Level 4 powerful esper, but displays strategic talent in faction operations.
Alternate names
Hokaze Junko
Junko Hokaze
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Beautiful girl with silver vertical roll hair. Elegant speech and mannerisms characteristic of a typical ojousama, but somewhat airheaded.
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Silver vertical roll hair
- Iconic items
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- None
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Pure
- Detailed personality
- Elegant speech and graceful demeanor of a typical ojousama. Has an airheaded side and is oblivious to romance. Assists the free-spirited Shokuhou Misaki and practically manages the faction. Pure and sheltered upbringing makes her worldly naive, but kind-hearted and loyal to her comrades.
- Keywords
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- Airheaded
- Pure
- Kind
- Elegant
- Ojousama
- Oblivious to romance
- Free-spirited
- Assistant role
- Talents
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- High physical abilities
- Esper (Level 4)
- Physical ability limiter release
- Skills
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- Heavenly Dress (Rampage Dress)
- Astral Link (Astral Buddy)
- Faction management
- Motivation
- Investigates the true identity of the ghost girl while getting involved in the truth behind Shokuhou Misaki's kidnapping incident. Supports the Shokuhou faction and practically manages it.
History
- Backstory
- Third-year student at Tokiwadai Middle School and powerful esper (Level 4). No. 2 in the Shokuhou Misaki faction. One day, possessed by the ghost girl Yūri Chiya and begins actions to uncover her background. Holds a special position due to ghost possession. Deep ties to Judgment, Shokuhou faction, and Internal Evolution.
- Debut date
- June 27, 2017
- Work title
- A Certain Scientific Railgun Side Story: Astral Buddy
- Media type
- Manga
Encounter with ghost girl Yūri Chiya
- Significant event
- Encounter with ghost girl Yūri Chiya
- Description
- One day, a memory-loss ghost girl possesses Hokaze's body, and they investigate her true identity and purpose.
Shokuhou Misaki's kidnapping incident
- Significant event
- Shokuhou Misaki's kidnapping incident
- Description
- Shokuhou Misaki is kidnapped, and Hokaze rushes to resolve the incident.
Internal Evolution and Shokuhou faction ties
- Significant event
- Internal Evolution and Shokuhou faction ties
- Description
- Takes on practical management of the Shokuhou faction, experiencing growth and conflicts repeatedly.
Relationships
Yūri Chiya
Possession
Ghost girl possesses Hokaze, and they end up acting together.
Shokuhou Misaki
Rival
Assists Shokuhou Misaki's free-spirited demeanor and practically handles faction operations.
Iruka Yumiya
Friend
Gets involved in Shokuhou's kidnapping incident and acts together.
Shokuhou Misaki Faction
Shokuhou Misaki Faction: strategist
Media appearances
A Certain Scientific Railgun Side Story: Astral Buddy
Manga / Protagonist
June 2017 issue - September 2020 issue (serialization period)
Voice cast and creators
Minami Tsuda
- Voice actor
- Minami Tsuda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Astral Buddy
Kazuma Kamachi
- Creator name
- Kazuma Kamachi
- Role
- Original author
Yasuhito Nogi
- Creator name
- Yasuhito Nogi
- Role
- Illustrator
Kiyotaka Haimura
- Creator name
- Kiyotaka Haimura
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Astral Buddy Comics
- Item name
- Astral Buddy Comics
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular