Laura Sakuraba, also officially known as Rola Sakuraba, is a main character in the Aikatsu Stars! series, including the film Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress. She is a former student at Four Star Academy, where she held the positions of student council vice president and admin of the Flower Song Class. Laura is classified as a cool type idol, and her preferred brand is Spice Chord.

Laura comes from a family with a strong musical background, which has contributed to her excellent singing ability. She is known for her competitive spirit and a distinctive rock-inspired music style. Initially, Laura is deeply afraid of losing and worries about being perceived as a failure. This fear drives her to be highly enthusiastic and self-confident, with great pride in her musical talent. Over the course of her journey, she undergoes significant personal development, learning to accept that losing is a natural part of growth. This realization helps her become a more humble and calm individual.

Her primary motivation is to become a member of S4, the elite group of top idols at the academy, a dream she shares with her friend and rival Yume Nijino. Laura and Yume both belong to the Flower Song Class and support each other while also pushing each other to improve. Laura often acts as a big sister figure, though she carries an impertinent edge in her demeanor.

In the story, Laura is a deuteragonist and plays a key role alongside Yume. She is known for her fearlessness, actively pursuing any opportunity that seems enjoyable. Her competitive nature and strong sense of pride make her a formidable rival, but her growth allows her to form deeper bonds with those around her. Her notable abilities include powerful singing, a sharp sense of rhythm, and a dynamic stage presence that reflects her rock style. In the upcoming film Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the series, Laura continues to be a central figure as the story progresses.