Honoka Kosaka
Leader of the school idol group μ's
A second-year high school student at Otonokizaka Academy and the de facto leader of the school idol group μ's. A hard worker with a bright and sociable personality.
Quotes
- Don't give up on your dreams!
- The story we all make come true, that's the school idol project.
- School idols are the symbol of our battle!
- Let's cherish even the smallest steps!
- I work hard because I want to see everyone's smiles!
Trivia
- Was in the kendo club but quit for idol activities.
- Modeled after the long-established Japanese sweets shop 'Honmura' in Kanda Sudacho.
- Serves as the leader of μ's, uniting the group.
- One of the works where female fans increased significantly after the anime aired.
- Name origin incorporates 'no' into 'ho', evoking the image of rice ears.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- August 3
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An energetic girl with bright orange hair. She wears a uniform with a blue-based blazer. Her eyes give a bright and energetic impression.
- Height
- Approximately 157cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Orange hair
- Impressive smile
- Short bob
- Iconic items
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- School idol costume
- Ribbon
- Japanese sweets shop bag
- Live microphone
- Red ribbon on the uniform
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Bright
- Detailed personality
- She tackles everything with full effort and is always positive. She has a sociable personality that allows her to interact with strangers without hesitation. She is considerate of her friends and values friendship and bonds.
- Keywords
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- Hard worker
- Leadership
- Energetic
- Sociable
- Positive
- Caring
- Persistent
- Motto
- “Don't give up on your dreams!”
- Talents
-
- Singing
- Dance
- Kendo (middle school)
- Japanese sweets making (family business)
- Skills
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- Promoting school idol activities
- Role as the member coordinator
- Live performances
- Motivation
- To prevent the closure of Otonokizaka Academy through school idol activities and achieve her dreams.
- Habits
- She has a habit of adding 'chan' to members' names.
- Favorite foods
- Strawberry, Manjuu, Japanese sweets
- Favorite colors
- Orange, Red
- Hobbies
- Kendo, School idol activities
- Disliked foods
- Bell pepper
History
- Backstory
- A student at Otonokizaka Academy who formed the school idol group μ's to prevent the closure of the traditional academy. She was in the kendo club but decided to pursue idol activities for the academy's future. She is lively and bright, leading her friends.
- Debut date
- 2010-06
- Work title
- Love Live!
- Media type
- Manga
Formation of group μ's
- Significant event
- Formation of group μ's
- Description
- Founded the school idol group μ's to prevent the closure of Otonokizaka Academy and gathered many companions.
Participation in Love Live
- Significant event
- Participation in Love Live
- Description
- Participated in the national idol contest 'Love Live!' as μ's, contributing to raising the academy's popularity.
TV anime adaptation
- Significant event
- TV anime adaptation
- Description
- Adapted into a TV anime in 2013, becoming known to a wide audience.
Theatrical release
- Significant event
- Theatrical release
- Description
- The theatrical version 'Love Live! The School Idol Movie' was released in 2015, expanding the fanbase.
Final live performance
- Significant event
- Final live performance
- Description
- Held a final live at Saitama Super Arena in 2020, captivating many fans.
Relationships
Kosaka Mother
Mother
Runs the Japanese sweets shop 'Honmura' and warmly supports Honoka.
Kosaka Father
Father
A Japanese sweets artisan who protects the family business while supporting Honoka's activities.
Yukiho Kosaka
Sibling
Honoka's younger sister. The sisters have a good relationship and support each other.
Eli Ayase
Best friend
As student council president, decided to join Honoka in forming the idol group.
Kotori Minami
Best friend
Childhood friend who started idol activities together and supports as a member.
Umi Sonoda
Best friend
Fellow kendo club member who opposed the activities at first but joined and supports earnestly.
Rin Hoshizora
Teammate
Junior and good mood maker. Also close with childhood friend Hanayo.
Maki Nishikino
Teammate
A genius composer who supports the group musically.
Nozomi Tojo
Ally
Joined from the occult research club and supports the group in various ways.
Hanayo Koizumi
Friend
A shy girl who joined the idol activities upon invitation from Honoka and others.
Nico Yazawa
Rival
Initially interfered but ultimately became an active team member.
μ's
μ's: leader
Media appearances
Love Live!
Manga / Protagonist
January 2012 issue - As of May 2017
Love Live! (TV Anime)
Anime / Protagonist
January 2013 - March 2013, April 2014 - June 2014
Love Live! The School Idol Movie
Movie / Protagonist
June 13, 2015
Love Live! School Idol Festival
Game / Protagonist
Started in 2013
Love Live! School Idol Paradise
Game / Protagonist
August 28, 2014
Voice cast and creators
Emi Nitta
- Voice actor
- Emi Nitta
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Main cast (original)
Sakurako Kimino
- Creator name
- Sakurako Kimino
- Role
- Original author
Yuhei Shiota
- Creator name
- Yuhei Shiota
- Role
- Character designer
Arumi Tokita
- Creator name
- Arumi Tokita
- Role
- Illustrator
Sunrise
- Creator name
- Sunrise
- Role
- Animation studio
KADOKAWA
- Creator name
- KADOKAWA
- Role
- Publisher
Bandai Namco Filmworks
- Creator name
- Bandai Namco Filmworks
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Nendoroid Petit Honoka Kosaka
- Item name
- Nendoroid Petit Honoka Kosaka
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
School Idol Costume Figure
- Item name
- School Idol Costume Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Love Live! Album
- Item name
- Love Live! Album
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular