Mikaze Honjo descends from a distinguished aviation lineage but initially shows little ambition to uphold her family's piloting legacy, displaying underachievement and disinterest despite her heritage. At sixteen, she joins the Meteor Sweeper program at Shimoji Island Base, Earth's secondary defense against comet fragments, starting with modest responsibilities. A pivotal moment occurs when she violates protocol during a meteor interception, causing a fragment to impact Earth. This failure results in a court-martial and propels her into uncovering hidden threats. Her investigations expose comets carrying an extraterrestrial virus that infects humans through touch, suppresses emotions, and spreads via kisses. Concurrently, she reveals opposing factions within the Cosmic Emergency Management Agency: Protectors aiming to destroy comets and Evolutionists attempting to weaponize the virus. These revelations transform her into a dedicated protector of Earth and her allies. In the *Advance* OVAs, she and her peers fail the Comet Blaster exam, returning to Shimoji Island. There, she faces resource shortages and the resurgence of Commander Miharu, who escaped confinement while infected. By *Advance Kanketsuhen*, she becomes an instructor, using her expertise to train recruits amid escalating comet threats. Her leadership peaks when she pilots a Stratos interceptor in Earth's final defense against multiple comets, coordinating with global forces to neutralize the immediate extraterrestrial danger. Her relationships fuel her growth. She forges a vital bond with fellow Meteor Sweepers Shizuha Doi, Ayamo Nakamura, and Karin Kikuhara. This unity proves crucial during crises, including infiltrating Orbital Station #7 to rescue the abducted and infected Karin. She consistently prioritizes team cohesion, supporting Karin through viral symptoms and emotional isolation. Her familial connection is limited to an older sister, appearing only during an airbase festival episode. Mikaze evolves from apathy to resolute determination, shedding her "slacker" persona through confrontations with institutional secrecy and alien threats. Her name ("kaze" meaning "wind") reflects her flight connection, and her piloting skills advance to Ace Pilot status. Design elements feature practical flight suits and occasional fanservice-oriented cockpit depictions.