Atsuko Kagari, universally known as Akko, originates from elementary school settings across various media. Her story begins with the breaking of her favorite mirror, a gift from her mother or father. Instead of discarding it, she buries it respectfully. This act attracts the attention of a spirit or the Queen of the Mirror Kingdom, who rewards Akko with a magical mirror. This enchanted object enables her to transform into any form using the specific incantations: "tekumaku mayakon, tekumaku mayakon" and "lamipus lamipus lu lu lu lu lu". Akko's personality shifts significantly across different eras. In the 1960s manga and anime, she emerges as cheerful, mischievous, and strong-willed, characterized by a bright and friendly demeanor. Later adaptations reshape her traits to mirror contemporary ideals: the 1969 anime depicts her as a calm, polite girly girl excelling academically, while the 1988 and 1998 remakes reimagine her as more reckless, energetic, and tomboyish, positioning her as a "modern heroine" for each decade. Core traits include standing up to bullies like Taisho and using her transformations for pranks or problem-solving, though her carelessness sometimes leads to losing the mirror or nearly exposing her secret. Later adaptations heighten the stakes, introducing the risk of permanently losing her reflection if the secret is revealed. Her relationships vary by adaptation. She shares a typical mother-daughter dynamic with Kyoko Kagami. Her father, Kenichiro Kagami, evolves from an absent sea captain in early versions to a present figure later on. Moko remains her best friend, maintaining a close though occasionally strained bond; Akko sometimes mediates issues involving Kankichi, Moko's brother. Taisho, a bully introduced in the anime, serves as her rival, with later versions hinting at his secret crush. Characters like the gossipy classmate Chikako and Kankichi's friend Ganmo contribute minor conflicts, while teachers such as Sato-sensei and Moriyama-sensei occasionally become targets for transformation or sources of comedic confusion. Physically, Akko is recognized by her distinctive hairstyle: pigtails topped with a large, bouffant-like crown, often adorned with headbands or ribbons. Her hair color varies—black on manga covers, brown in the 1969 and 1998 anime, and purple in the 1988 version. Her outfits also shift: the 1969 anime features a white blouse with a red vest and skirt, while later updates incorporate jackets and differently colored skirts. Her design coincidentally resembles Totoko from Osomatsu-kun. Akko's primary ability is transformation via the magical mirror, allowing her to assume any form or object, sometimes inheriting associated abilities. The mirror acts like a literal genie, demanding precise wishes to prevent unintended consequences. Stakes escalate in anime adaptations where misuse risks permanent loss of her reflection. Storylines often involve heroic sacrifices, such as using the mirror's power to save others despite personal cost, or testing moral boundaries—like granting beauty to a classmate, which backfires when the girl's family no longer recognizes her. In the live-action film, a 22-year-old Akko uses her transformations professionally to save a company and navigates romantic subplots.