OVA
Description
Makoto Kikuchi is a 17-year-old idol represented by talent agency 765 Production. Raised in Shizuoka by her professional race car driver father, who initially desired a son, she developed boyish mannerisms and interests. This upbringing shaped her tomboyish demeanor, yet she personally desires to explore and express a more traditionally feminine identity. Her father facilitated her introduction to 765 Production to support this aspiration after she confided in him, though alternative accounts indicate she may have independently joined the agency without initially informing him.
Physically, Makoto has short black hair, grey eyes, and stands 159 cm tall. She frequently wears a red and grey tracksuit, reflecting her athletic inclinations. Her hobbies encompass all sports and collecting plush toys. She possesses notable physical strength, demonstrated by effortlessly lifting fellow idols like Yukiho Hagiwara and the Producer. Despite her robust and energetic exterior, she experiences a significant fear of insects—often hesitating to speak their names—and suffers from claustrophobia stemming from a childhood incident where she was trapped in an elevator. Her personality blends determination, honesty, and occasional obliviousness, particularly regarding teasing about her androgynous traits. When angered, she may lapse into slang associated with Japanese high school delinquents.
Professionally known as "The Pretty-boy Idol" or "Prince of 765 Production," Makoto appeals predominantly to a female fanbase. This popularity originated during her attendance at an all-girls high school and extends into her idol career, where she frequently receives love letters, chocolate, and fan mail from female admirers. While an imbalance favoring female fans sometimes causes temporary frustration, she values all supporters equally. A pivotal moment reinforcing her desire to embrace femininity occurred during a high school production of *Romeo and Juliet*; her portrayal of Romeo resulted in intense, lingering admiration from the actress playing Juliet. Her self-taught dancing skills rank among the best within 765 Production, contributing to her performance confidence.
Within the *Shiny Festa* rhythm game series (*Groovy Tune* in Japan, *Melodic Disc* internationally), Makoto is a core member of the unit chosen for the in-universe music festival, alongside Miki Hoshii, Yukiho Hagiwara, and Takane Shijō. Gameplay involves performing predetermined songs, though the structure introduces no new character development or backstory beyond establishing her participation. Her close friendship with Yukiho Hagiwara is consistently portrayed across media. Makoto also serves as an ambassador for Tamashii Nations alongside other dancers and idols.
Across other *The iDOLM@STER* media—including anime, manga, and games like *Platinum Stars*, *One For All*, and *Starlit Season*—her core traits remain consistent: her struggle to reconcile her tomboyish image with feminine aspirations, her physical prowess, and her popularity among female fans. Her email address, noted in arcade game materials as "strawberry.dream@idolmaster.jp," potentially symbolizes her association with femininity and good fortune.
Physically, Makoto has short black hair, grey eyes, and stands 159 cm tall. She frequently wears a red and grey tracksuit, reflecting her athletic inclinations. Her hobbies encompass all sports and collecting plush toys. She possesses notable physical strength, demonstrated by effortlessly lifting fellow idols like Yukiho Hagiwara and the Producer. Despite her robust and energetic exterior, she experiences a significant fear of insects—often hesitating to speak their names—and suffers from claustrophobia stemming from a childhood incident where she was trapped in an elevator. Her personality blends determination, honesty, and occasional obliviousness, particularly regarding teasing about her androgynous traits. When angered, she may lapse into slang associated with Japanese high school delinquents.
Professionally known as "The Pretty-boy Idol" or "Prince of 765 Production," Makoto appeals predominantly to a female fanbase. This popularity originated during her attendance at an all-girls high school and extends into her idol career, where she frequently receives love letters, chocolate, and fan mail from female admirers. While an imbalance favoring female fans sometimes causes temporary frustration, she values all supporters equally. A pivotal moment reinforcing her desire to embrace femininity occurred during a high school production of *Romeo and Juliet*; her portrayal of Romeo resulted in intense, lingering admiration from the actress playing Juliet. Her self-taught dancing skills rank among the best within 765 Production, contributing to her performance confidence.
Within the *Shiny Festa* rhythm game series (*Groovy Tune* in Japan, *Melodic Disc* internationally), Makoto is a core member of the unit chosen for the in-universe music festival, alongside Miki Hoshii, Yukiho Hagiwara, and Takane Shijō. Gameplay involves performing predetermined songs, though the structure introduces no new character development or backstory beyond establishing her participation. Her close friendship with Yukiho Hagiwara is consistently portrayed across media. Makoto also serves as an ambassador for Tamashii Nations alongside other dancers and idols.
Across other *The iDOLM@STER* media—including anime, manga, and games like *Platinum Stars*, *One For All*, and *Starlit Season*—her core traits remain consistent: her struggle to reconcile her tomboyish image with feminine aspirations, her physical prowess, and her popularity among female fans. Her email address, noted in arcade game materials as "strawberry.dream@idolmaster.jp," potentially symbolizes her association with femininity and good fortune.