Koharu - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

I want Eevee to decide its own path to take.
The heart that cherishes Pokémon appears in the taste as well.
I'm striving to get even closer to Eevee.
You mustn't graduate from the things you love.
Adventures have both fun and painful moments, but that's what makes them interesting.

Trivia

Possesses a special individual Eevee that does not evolve.
Bedhead in her three braids, struggling every morning.
One-sidedly admired by Team Rocket's Meowth.
As an anime-original major character, serves as a heroine after a long time.
Family such as father Professor Sakuragi, mother Yoshino, brother Souta involved in the research facility.
A separate character with the same name (Haruhi from Johto region) appears.

Alternate names

Sakuragi Koharu Koharu Chloe Xiao Chun Choi Haru

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female

Appearance

Overall appearance: She has long brownish-red braided hair, green eyes, and fair skin. Her height is equivalent to Satoshi and Gou. She wears a school sailor uniform or various casual clothes. She has a strong attachment to her hairstyle, and it easily gets bedhead.
Height: Equivalent to Satoshi and Gou
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Red
Distinguishing features: Long brownish-red braid

Green eyes

Fair skin
Iconic items: Eevee

Backpack

School uniform

Rotom Phone

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Kind
Detailed personality: Initially showed a somewhat cold attitude toward those outside family and friends, but gradually opened her heart through adventures, increasing her smiles. She has compassion for Pokémon and people around her, pouring deep affection especially into her partner Eevee. She has a strong attachment to her hairstyle, is undaunted, yet possesses delicate emotions. Her dream is still under exploration, growing through various challenges.
Keywords: Kind

Compassionate

Curious

Humble

Smiles often

Adventure lover

Strong sense of responsibility

Skilled at making sweets

Delicate

Clumsy side
Talents: Understanding of Pokémon

Talent for making sweets

Observation skills

Loves reading

Problem-solving ability
Skills: Pokémon battle commands

Camp cooking

Shopping negotiation

Pokémon Contest performance

Data analysis support
Motivation: Future dream undecided, but broadening her own and Eevee's possibilities through various challenges.
Habits: Severe bedhead, poor at waking up. Strong attachment to her hair braid.
Favorite foods: Cake, Stew, Whipped cream, Sweets
Hobbies: Making sweets, Reading, Camping, Pokémon observation
Favorite places: Vermilion City, Sinnoh region, Hodomoe City, Minnamo City
Favorite colors: Green, Pink
Disliked situations: Hairstyle getting messed up, Anxiety over undecided dream, Worries about Pokémon evolution

History

Backstory: Originating from Vermilion City. Participated in Professor Oak's Pokémon Camp with childhood friend Gou, later joining the journey at age 10. Family includes father Professor Sakuragi (Pokémon researcher), mother Yoshino, brother Souta. As a Pokémon Trainer, Eevee is her main partner, growing through travels and incidents. After numerous adventures with family and companions, she succeeded to the Research Fellow position in the final episode.
Debut date: November 17, 2019
Work title: Pokémon (2019 anime)
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: TV anime 7th series episode 1 'Pikachu's Birth!'

Catching Eevee and battle participation

Significant event: Catching Eevee and battle participation
Description: Caught Eevee in episode 49, becoming a Pokémon Trainer. Experienced first double battle with Eevee and Wanpachi.

Journey to Sinnoh region

Significant event: Journey to Sinnoh region
Description: From episode 74, after family trip cancellation, visited Sinnoh region with Eevee. Deepened bonds with Hikari and Piplup.

Cresselia incident

Significant event: Cresselia incident
Description: Met injured Cresselia in episode 75, cooperating to resolve the incident.

Eclipse Castle kidnapping incident

Significant event: Eclipse Castle kidnapping incident
Description: From episode 78, encountered look-alike Haruhi, got involved in incident but resolved it.

Pokémon Contest challenge

Significant event: Pokémon Contest challenge
Description: Participated in Minnamo City contest in Hoenn region in episode 105, performing with Eevee.

Appointment as Research Fellow

Significant event: Appointment as Research Fellow
Description: In episode 136 (final episode), took over Research Fellow role following Satoshi and Gou's retirement.

Relationships

Professor Sakuragi

Father

Scientist father and Pokémon researcher. Koharu usually calls him 'Dad'.

Yoshino

Mother

Mother. Takes care of Koharu, such as braiding her hair.

Souta

Sibling

Younger brother. Promised to camp with friends, leading to family trip cancellation.

Wanpachi

Pet

Father's Pokémon, but close to Koharu as well.

Gou

Best friend

Childhood friend, sharing Pokémon Camp and travels.

Satoshi

Teammate

Travel companion, building mutual trust.

Kikuna

Friend

Close friend who holds girls' gatherings.

Hikari

Friend

Met in Sinnoh region, sharing interest in Pokémon Contests.

Haruhi

Doppelganger

Interacted with a separate person of identical appearance in Johto region.

Pokémon School

Pokémon School: unknown

Media appearances

Pokémon (2019 anime)

Anime / Protagonist

TV anime 7th series 2019-11-17 -

Daisuki♡ Pokémon

Manga / Supporting

Ciao serialization version

Voice cast and creators

Kana Hanazawa

Voice actor: Kana Hanazawa
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV anime 7th series

Game Freak (original work)

Creator name: Game Freak (original work)
Role: Original author

OLM

Creator name: OLM
Role: Animation studio

Nintendo

Creator name: Nintendo
Role: Licensee

Related goods

Koharu & Eevee Figure

Item name: Koharu & Eevee Figure
Category: Figure
Availability: Regular

Koharu & Eevee Acrylic Stand

Item name: Koharu & Eevee Acrylic Stand
Category: Accessory
Availability: Limited

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