Maki Nishikino

Genius School Idol Musician

A first-year student at Otonokizaka Academy and a school idol blessed with musical talent. Active as one of the members of μ's. Possesses a cool and intellectual aura.

Quotes

  • "Music is everything to me."
  • "I'll just follow my own path."
  • "If you believe in yourself, the world will surely change."
  • "I want to balance the effort to become a doctor and the dream of being an idol."
  • "I want to create the best stage together with my friends."

Trivia

  • Has been learning piano since childhood and is also skilled at composition.
  • Possesses the purity of 15 years without a boyfriend.
  • Family consists of father, mother, and herself as an only child.
  • Her doctor parents have mixed feelings about her idol activities but are gradually understanding.
  • In the TV anime, her habit of playing with her hair is depicted.
  • Also shown to believe in Santa Claus in the story.

Alternate names

Maki Nishikino Maki-chan Maki-chan

Tags

Love Live! μ's Otonokizaka Academy School Idol High School Student Music Genius Composer Female Character Cool Beauty Doctor's Daughter

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
March 15

Appearance

Overall appearance
A beautiful girl who exudes a calm, cool atmosphere, characterized by her red long hair.
Height
約159cm
Eye color
Red
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Red long hair
  • Slender build
  • Habit of playing with her hair
Iconic items
  • Piano
  • Composition notebook
  • Red ribbon
  • Uniform
  • Smartphone

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cool
Detailed personality
Has high self-esteem and somewhat narcissistic tendencies, but is also considerate of her friends and sincere. Calm with a strong sense of responsibility, yet has a childish side that loves sweets.
Keywords
  • Cool
  • Intellectual
  • Narcissist
  • Hard worker
  • Music genius
  • Sense of responsibility
  • High pride
  • Pure
  • From a good family
Motto
"Music speaks the truth"
Talents
  • Composition
  • Piano performance
  • Music theory
  • Singing
  • Versatile
Skills
  • School idol activities
  • Live performances
  • Ideas for costume design
  • Teamwork
Motivation
Balancing following in her doctor's parents' footsteps and school idol activities. Influencing the world through music.
Habits
Has a habit of frequently playing with her hair with her fingers.
Favorite foods
Tomato, Sweets
Favorite colors
Red, White
Disliked foods
Mandarin orange

History

Backstory
Daughter of the director couple of a general hospital, she aspired to be a doctor from childhood while blossoming her musical talent. Enrolled in Otonokizaka Academy on her parents' recommendation. Initially negative about idol activities, she grew alongside her friends and began to shine as a school idol.
Debut date
June 1, 2010
Work title
Love Live!
Media type
Manga

Joining μ's

Significant event
Joining μ's
Description
Recruited by Honoka, she joins μ's while providing compositions.

Overcoming slump

Significant event
Overcoming slump
Description
Recovers from a composition slump and completes a new song.

TV anime broadcast

Significant event
TV anime broadcast
Description
In 2013, appears as a main character in the first season of the TV anime.

Theatrical release

Significant event
Theatrical release
Description
Active as a main character in the 2015 theatrical version.

Final live

Significant event
Final live
Description
Held the final live as μ's in 2016.

Relationships

Honoka Kosaka

Teammate

Honoka recognized her musical talent and invited her to μ's, becoming comrades.

Nico Yazawa

Teammate

Actively cooperates with Nico regarding idol activities.

Rin Hoshizora

Teammate

Friendly comrades in μ's, spurring each other on.

μ's

μ's: member

Media appearances

Love Live!

Manga / Protagonist

2012-01-01〜

Love Live! (TV Anime)

Anime / Protagonist

2013〜2014

Love Live! The School Idol Movie

Movie / Protagonist

2015-06-13

Love Live! School Idol Festival

Game / Protagonist

2013〜

Love Live! School idol paradise

Game / Protagonist

2014-08-28

Voice cast and creators

Pile

Voice actor
Pile
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Sakurako Kino

Creator name
Sakurako Kino
Role
Original author

Yuuhei Murata

Creator name
Yuuhei Murata
Role
Character Designer

Alumi Tokita

Creator name
Alumi Tokita
Role
Illustrator

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation Studio

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Lantis

Creator name
Lantis
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Maki Nishikino Plush

Item name
Maki Nishikino Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Maki Nishikino Figure

Item name
Maki Nishikino Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Character Accessory Collaboration

Item name
Character Accessory Collaboration
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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