Love Live! has a diverse group of members, each with their own unique charm. Today, we're taking a look at Koizumi Hanayo, a first-year member of μ's, from Love Live!, which is now considered a national anime. We'll be introducing 10 of the charms of Koizumi Hanayo, who is well-known for her chemistry with Kayochin, so be sure to check it out♪
Koizumi Hanayo's Profile
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Koizumi Hanayo, a first-year student at Otonokizaka Academy, is a girl who loves school idols, and her passion is among the best among the members of μ’s. Born on January 17th, she is the youngest member of μ’s, and her soft cheeks are a distinctive feature that can be seen just by looking at her. She is also cute because she always has a troubled look on her face, and she gives off an impression that makes you want to protect her, making her a character loved by many Love Livers.
A gentle personality with tolerance
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Koizumi Hanayo has a very gentle personality, but she also has a side to her that makes her extremely nervous, easily scared, and a crybaby. The other members are proactive and stubborn, so Koizumi Hanayo may seem plain at first glance compared to them. However, she is caring and kind to her friends, and is a girl who seems to have more tolerance than any of the other members. For this reason, many fans are comforted by Koizumi Hanayo, and it is not uncommon for them to naturally become captivated by her charm.
Charm of Koizumi Hanayo 1: Her troubled face is very cute
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Let's get to the charm of Koizumi Hanayo, but what is most distinctive is that she always looks troubled. Since joining μ's, Koizumi Hanayo has been having good conversations with her friends, but she speaks with a lack of confidence. However, every word that comes out of that expression is cute, and coupled with her lisping voice, many people are instantly captivated by her, and you will become addicted.
When it comes to school idols, her eyes change
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Koizumi Hanayo acts somewhat unsure of herself, but when the topic turns to her favorite idols, her eyes change 180 degrees, which is a big charm of hers. She goes from looking like she's about to burst into tears to talking passionately with a sharp look in her eyes, which shows that she is a true idol lover. Her tone of voice also becomes a little faster and her voice gets louder, so much so that she loses sight of her surroundings, but idols may be indispensable to Koizumi Hanayo.
Koizumi Hanayo's charm 2: Her shy personality makes you want to protect her
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As you can imagine from her appearance, Koizumi Hanayo is shy and not the type to take action proactively. She has always been with her childhood friend Hoshizora Rin, and has always been led by her, so she is a rather passive character. Even when she was wondering whether to join μ’s, Hoshizora Rin pushed her, and Koizumi Hanayo has a mysterious charm that makes you want to protect her.
She has no confidence and tends to give up
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Perhaps due to her shy personality, Koizumi Hanayo is a character who just can't have confidence in herself. Even when she tries to become a school idol, she sometimes gives up, deciding on her own that "it's not for me." Therefore, you can clearly see her growth in the scenes where she tries her best to communicate her intentions and take action. From admiring μ’s and going to see their first live performance to working hard since joining, she musters up all her courage in every action, which makes you want to cheer her on.
Koizumi Hanayo’s charm 3: She is very vulnerable to unexpected situations
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Koizumi Hanayo is good at playing with small children and thinks she would be a good kindergarten teacher or nursery teacher, but she is weak in unexpected situations, such as when a little boy pranks her and flips her skirt, causing her to scream. In the anime, she is also seen to be confused by unexpected events, and when she was wondering whether to join μ’s, she screamed when she was caught between the opinions of Hoshizora Rin and Nishikino Maki.
She often cries out, "Someone help me!"
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Koizumi Hanayo gets caught up in all sorts of troubles and cries out, "Someone help me!". Her personality is the polar opposite of her childhood friend Hoshizora Rin, so she is often overwhelmed by her unexpected actions and ends up asking for help. Very rarely, she will say "God help me!", but when she faces difficulties, you will want to lend her a hand. Koizumi Hanayo is prone to getting caught up in such problems and troubles, but every time they do, you can hear her cute screams.
Koizumi Hanayo's charm 4: She looks cute with glasses
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Before joining μ’s, Koizumi Hanayo wore glasses and was portrayed as a quiet girl. Many Lovelivers also gave her stamp of approval to Koizumi Hanayo with glasses, and she was praised for being very cute. However, when she started her school idol activities, she changed from glasses to contact lenses to cope with the strenuous exercise. Many people said that this was a shame, but she wears glasses on days off and other scenes outside of practice, so you can often see her looking cute.
A quiet girl who doesn't stand out in class
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Due to her personality and the fact that she wears glasses, Koizumi Hanayo is a quiet girl who doesn't stand out in class. However, as she begins her school idol activities as a member of μ’s, she gradually begins to show more of herself, but the only people she gets along with are her childhood friend Hoshizora Rin and Nishikino Maki, who is also a first-year student. There are no scenes in which she interacts with other classmates, but it is no exaggeration to say that her relationship with the two is very strong.
Koizumi Hanayo’s Charm 5: She has a strong interest in school idols
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Hanayo Koizumi has dreamed of becoming an idol since she was a child, and this dream came true when she started her school idol activities. Her mother does not appear in the story, but it is known that she was a former idol trainee, so it seems that Hanayo Koizumi's love for idols is genetic. She has a wealth of knowledge about school idols in general, and is also knowledgeable about her rival A-RISE, so it's no wonder her eye color changes.
Watching μ’s formation concert of her own volition
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Because she has a strong interest in idols, Koizumi Hanayo was truly happy that a school idol was born at Otonokizaka Academy. She willingly made an effort to attend μ’s first live concert in the auditorium, and was inspired by the performance of the three girls, Kosaka Honoka, Minami Kotori, and Sonoda Umi. She then decided that she wanted to become a school idol herself, and with the encouragement of her friends, she joined μ’s.
Charm of Koizumi Hanayo 6: She's the hardest worker in μ's
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Apart from her strong knowledge and interest in school idols, Koizumi Hanayo does not have any outstanding strengths or merits, but she still works hard at her daily practice. Although she is not directly involved in the group in terms of leadership or songwriting, she is active in gathering information, such as being the first to receive news of the decision to hold Love Live!. Although she does not appear to be visibly active, one of the charms of Koizumi Hanayo is that she is quietly doing something for μ’s.
Succeeds in dieting despite succumbing to temptations of food
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The episode in the second season of the anime where Hanayo Koizumi goes on a diet is a symbol of her hard work. Hanayo Koizumi loves white rice, and it is not uncommon for her to gain weight as a result. Honoka Kosaka had also gained weight, so the two of them had to go on an emergency diet. Although she eats at a restaurant while running, she loses weight and completes the task, which symbolizes her hard work and diligence.
Charm 7 of Hanayo Koizumi: She loves white rice more than anything!
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There are many episodes about Koizumi Hanayo's love of rice, but the most memorable is when she brings a giant rice ball and eats it all without a trace of anguish. She is also shown eating curry rice with the rice and roux separately, suggesting that she has an extraordinary preference for white rice. Even in the movie version, she was in an environment where there was no rice, so she is rice sick, and it is clear that she is quite a rice lover.
The goddess of fertility collaborates with Uonuma Koshihikari rice
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Koizumi Hanayo, who seems to love eating, collaborated with Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice to sell it for a time. Love Live! has implemented various collaboration projects, but this collaboration is something only Koizumi Hanayo could do, and the Lovelivers who support her must have been delighted. Sold as "Premium Rice Hanayo," Koizumi Hanayo's happy expression could be called the "Goddess of Fertility."
Charm of Koizumi Hanayo 8: Her best friend is her childhood friend Hoshizora Rin
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Koizumi Hanayo is strongly portrayed spending time together with fellow first-year students Hoshizora Rin and Nishikino Maki. In particular, she has known Hoshizora Rin since kindergarten, and they were always close from elementary school to high school, making them an inseparable couple. There is also a story behind the fact that Koizumi Hanayo helped Hoshizora Rin with her studies, which is why she was able to enter Otonokizaka Academy. Because of this, it can be seen that they understand each other well and have grown up supporting each other.
Supporting Hoshizora Rin who is worried about being feminine
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Hoshizora Rin's support was what allowed her to join μ's, but Koizumi Hanayo was not in a position to rely on her support forever. Knowing Rin Hoshizora's desire to be more feminine, Koizumi Hanayo encourages her to take the center position at the fashion show, helping her overcome her complexes. Koizumi Hanayo had always been the one to lead her, but now, as if to repay her kindness, she gives Rin Hoshizora a push.
Koizumi Hanayo's Charm 9: Appointed Director of the Idol Research Club
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At school, μ’s acts as the Idol Research Club, and with the graduation of the third-year members, Koizumi Hanayo is appointed as the new club president. Until then, Yazawa Nico had been the club president, and Kosaka Honoka had also acted as student council president, so Koizumi Hanayo, who has deep knowledge of idols, was the obvious choice. Yazawa Nico, who had been running the Idol Research Club on her own until then, also seems to have come to trust Koizumi Hanayo, knowing that she can be trusted.
Koizumi Hanayo is the only person who respects Yazawa Nico
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Rather than being respected as a senior student, Yazawa Nico is more of a mood maker. However, from Koizumi Hanayo's perspective, she is a fellow idol-lover and has a wealth of knowledge, so she is the only person she looks upon with respect. Yazawa Nico also seems to be particularly fond of Koizumi Hanayo, and when she was about to graduate, she presented her with her treasured collection, and the two share a strong bond as idol lovers.
Charm of Koizumi Hanayo 10: Many of her solo songs are about tragic love
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The last charm of Koizumi Hanayo that I would like to introduce is that many of her solo songs and unit songs are about tragic love. In the anime, there are many songs that are full of energy, as you'd expect from a school idol, but on the other hand, many of her solo songs are a perfect match for the voice quality of Kubo Yurika, who plays Koizumi Hanayo, and they have captivated many Love Livers. Koizumi Hanayo's unique qualities are fully expressed in her songs, so be sure to listen to them with your own ears and experience their charm.
The most popular song is "Kodoku na Heaven"
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The most popular song involving Koizumi Hanayo is "Kodoku na Heaven" with Minami Kotori. Her solo version of Printemps' song "Love marginal" is also highly popular, and if you listen to it, it will definitely be in heavy rotation. Koizumi Hanayo's performance like a school idol is also attractive, but it will make you fall in love with her, so we recommend that you prepare yourself before listening to it.
Kayochin, also known as Koizumi Hanayo, is soothing with her modest cuteness♪
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I've introduced 10 charms of Koizumi Hanayo, but if you look at μ's as a whole, you might say that she doesn't have any outstanding features. However, she has a charm that is plain yet cute, and once you realize that, you'll suddenly find her endearing. This kind of healing cuteness is what makes Koizumi Hanayo so special, so be sure to pay attention to each and every one of her actions!
