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Shion Karanomori operates as an analyst in Division 01 of the Public Safety Bureau's Criminal Investigation Division. She possesses brown eyes and wavy black hair dyed blonde, extending past her shoulders with center-parted bangs, complemented by a pale complexion and a curvaceous yet slender build standing 168 cm tall (measurements 91-59-87 cm). Her typical attire consists of a white lab coat over a tightly fitted red and black outfit, accented with red lipstick and a golden necklace; she is frequently seen smoking cigarettes.

A graduate of Toyama Higher Education in 2105 with a Major in Life Science, she entered Tokyo Medical School, earning a medical license in February 2106. However, a deteriorating Psycho-Pass led her to leave medical school that June. After brief rehabilitation, a concerned teacher recommended her for assignment as an Analyst to the Bureau's Analytical Laboratory in August 2106.

Karanomori presents a glamorous image but often voices sluggishness and resentment towards the Bureau over perceived overwork. During investigations, she reveals a serious, knowledgeable, and helpful professional demeanor. She exhibits a playful streak through teasing colleagues like Yayoi Kunizuka and Arata Shindo, and shows sympathy in private talks with Akane Tsunemori and Kunizuka. She lives by the motto "Believe your instinct" and habitually enjoys smoking.

Her romantic relationship with Enforcer Yayoi Kunizuka began after Karanomori deleted a compromising video of Kunizuka seized by the CID; they initiated a sexual relationship four days later. Their bond deepened when Karanomori declared her love for Kunizuka during a life-threatening stabbing. After Kunizuka temporarily left the Bureau, they reconnected during the Bifrost investigation, with Karanomori frequently expressing concern for Kunizuka's safety on missions. Karanomori also occasionally flirts with Shinya Kogami despite her commitment.

As a latent criminal, Karanomori cannot leave MWPSB Headquarters without Inspector supervision, leading her to frequently request Nobuchika Ginoza's accompaniment for shopping. Her analytical expertise encompasses processing evidence, hacking systems like the Ministry of National Defense's servers, and providing real-time mission support. During the MWPSB Headquarters attack in First Inspector, she collaborated with Governor Karina Komiya to restore communications after Azusawa's takeover. She successfully rebooted one-third of the system before booby-trapped poisonous gas incapacitated her, necessitating rescue by Kei Ignatov and other detectives. Her hacking skills proved pivotal in countering antagonist Chiyo Obata's cyber assaults, with Obata dubbing her a "hag" after Karanomori's programmed countermeasures destroyed Obata's drones.

Karanomori admitted to Komiya her apprehension about life beyond the Bureau after years of comfortable routine. By the conclusion of First Inspector, her latent criminal status cleared sufficiently for discharge from duty. She and Kunizuka decided to cohabitate, marking a significant personal transition.