Kaede Kikuchi is a supporting human character from the anime Jewelpet Sunshine. She is a teenage girl with brown eyes and brown hair that reaches her chest, typically worn in twintails with hair tubes. Her standard appearance includes a school uniform accented with a bow and plaid elements.

Kaede serves as a writer for The Sunshine Newspaper, the school publication at Sunshine Academy. In this role, she works alongside Peridot, a Jewelpet who is her partner in journalistic pursuits. She is characterized by a keen enthusiasm for capturing photographs and an eye for the latest school gossip and news stories. Her role in the story is primarily tied to documenting events and uncovering interesting happenings around the academy. Information regarding her specific background, personal motivations, character development, and notable abilities beyond her skills in photography and reporting is limited. Details about her key relationships with other students, outside of her professional connection with Peridot, are also not available.