The Idolmaster
The story of girls striving to become idols and the bonds of their friendship.
Featured characters
Characters in this work
Characters — 37 characters
Haruka Amami
The main heroine of THE IDOLM@STER, a cheerful and energetic girl.
Chihaya Kisaragi
A serious and stoic girl with outstanding singing ability.
Yukiho Hagiwara
A timid and pessimistic girl aiming to become a top idol to change herself.
Yayoi Takatsuki
A cheerful and devoted girl who struggles to pay for school lunch fees.
Ritsuko Akizuki
A calm and intelligent bespectacled girl who also works as a producer.
Azusa Miura
The eldest and gentle healing-type big sister figure.
Iori Minase
A spoiled but delicate and tsundere young lady.
Makoto Kikuchi
A boyish and beautiful boy-type idol.
Ami & Mami Futami
Youngest twin girls known for switching places during performances.
Miki Hoshii
A blonde genius idol with overwhelming beauty and natural talent.
Takane Shijou
A mysterious young lady idol characterized by archaic speech and silver hair.
Hibiki Ganaha
An energetic girl from Okinawa skilled in dancing.
1st Vision Producer
The player character who produces idol candidates at 765 Production.
Junichiro Takaki
President of 765 Production, direct superior of the producers and Kotori.
Junjiro Takaki
President of 765 Production from 2 onwards, cousin of Junichiro.
Kotori Otonashi
Office staff of 765 Production and a trusted confidante of the idols.
876 Production
The talent agency featured in Dearly Stars, with ties to 765 Production.
Ai Hidaka
Daughter of a former top idol, struggling with her mother's legacy, yet bright and optimistic.
Eri Mizutani
A former net idol and shy shut-in girl.
Ryo Akizuki
Cousin of Ritsuko Akizuki, a male idol who crossdresses as a female idol.
Project Fairy
A 3-member rookie unit of Miki, Hibiki and Takane belonging to 961 Production.
Jupiter
A male idol unit debuted from 961 Production.
Touma Amagase
Leader of Jupiter, a passionate hot-blooded man.
Hokuto Ijuin
Member of Jupiter, a playboy who loves women.
Shota Mitarai
Member of Jupiter, a playful and cheeky youth.
Reon
'ONE FOR ALL' rival idol with over-rank status.
Shiika
Returnee rival idol introduced in 'Stella Stage'.
Aya
A stoic rival idol under 961 Production in 'Starlit Season'.
Mitsuaki Yoshizawa
An adept freelance writer often seen chatting with the 765 Production president.
Takao Kuroi
President of 961 Production and rival agency's leader.
Takao Kuroi
The ruthless president of 961 Production.
Shizuka Sanjouba
Manager of Jupiter, a capable woman with meticulous care.
Reika Tougoji
A daughter of the Tougoji group and idol appearing in Manga 'relations'.
Kotomi Otonashi
Mother of Kotori Otonashi, deceased; a former idol acquainted with President Takaki.
Mai Hidaka
Mother of Ai Hidaka and a legendary popular national idol.
Yukio Igarashi
The mastermind behind the sabotage against Eri in DS and host of the Idol Classic Tournament.
Rui Kaminaga
Legendary idol and the object of Haruka's admiration.