ONA
Description
Itsuki Katagiri is a main character in Dream Festival! and a member of the idol unit DearDream. At sixteen years old, he is the tallest member of the group, standing at 185 centimeters, with a pale complexion, slightly wavy brown hair, and low drooping turquoise eyes. A distinctive beauty mark is located near the corner of his left eye. His birthday is January 21, making him an Aquarius, and his blood type is AB.
Background-wise, Itsuki comes from a close-knit family that owns a sweet shop. He lives with his parents, a younger sister, and a cat named Maron, whose belly he has admitted to affectionately nuzzling as a personal hobby. He frequently brings baked snacks and sweets from the family shop to share with his fellow idols. His family home is in the same hometown as his DearDream colleague Chizuru Sawamura, and the two entered their agency, D-Four Production, around the same time.
Itsuki’s personality is characterized by a kind and gentle demeanor, though he is not a pushover and can display a cooler, more assertive side when necessary. He is a hardworking and dedicated individual who has set ambitious goals for himself, planning to both become a successful idol and attend college. He has stated that he wants to put all of his energy into both pursuits equally. He also appears to have a soft spot for children, which tends to show during fan interactions. Within the group, he often acts as a level-headed mediator, using calm reason to help resolve tensions among his teammates.
His motivation for becoming an idol stems from a personal admiration for performers who can make people smile. This desire to bring happiness to others is the core reason he chose this path. He considers dance to be his greatest strength and has recently developed a growing interest in choreography.
In the story, Itsuki’s role is defined by his steady presence within DearDream, where he performs alongside Kanade Amamiya, Shin Oikawa, Chizuru Sawamura, and Junya Sasaki. He is often seen with Chizuru, whom he supports with steady patience, helping to temper her more eccentric tendencies. Another key relationship is with Junya Sasaki. While initially worried that Junya might disapprove of him for being less singularly focused on idol work due to his academic aspirations, Itsuki eventually finds that Junya respects his dedication. They are shown to be close, with Itsuki showing a happier and more relaxed side when interacting with Junya, and he respects Junya’s deep passion and commitment. On stage, he is known for his signature call, Kono ki nan no ki?, which prompts the audience to chant back his full name, cementing his unique presence as a performer.
Throughout the series, Itsuki experiences development as he learns to harmonize his personal ambition with his collective responsibility to the group. His evolution involves navigating the complexities of growth, responsibility, and camaraderie, ultimately finding a balance that allows him to pursue both his education and his career as an idol without compromising his gentle but determined nature.
Background-wise, Itsuki comes from a close-knit family that owns a sweet shop. He lives with his parents, a younger sister, and a cat named Maron, whose belly he has admitted to affectionately nuzzling as a personal hobby. He frequently brings baked snacks and sweets from the family shop to share with his fellow idols. His family home is in the same hometown as his DearDream colleague Chizuru Sawamura, and the two entered their agency, D-Four Production, around the same time.
Itsuki’s personality is characterized by a kind and gentle demeanor, though he is not a pushover and can display a cooler, more assertive side when necessary. He is a hardworking and dedicated individual who has set ambitious goals for himself, planning to both become a successful idol and attend college. He has stated that he wants to put all of his energy into both pursuits equally. He also appears to have a soft spot for children, which tends to show during fan interactions. Within the group, he often acts as a level-headed mediator, using calm reason to help resolve tensions among his teammates.
His motivation for becoming an idol stems from a personal admiration for performers who can make people smile. This desire to bring happiness to others is the core reason he chose this path. He considers dance to be his greatest strength and has recently developed a growing interest in choreography.
In the story, Itsuki’s role is defined by his steady presence within DearDream, where he performs alongside Kanade Amamiya, Shin Oikawa, Chizuru Sawamura, and Junya Sasaki. He is often seen with Chizuru, whom he supports with steady patience, helping to temper her more eccentric tendencies. Another key relationship is with Junya Sasaki. While initially worried that Junya might disapprove of him for being less singularly focused on idol work due to his academic aspirations, Itsuki eventually finds that Junya respects his dedication. They are shown to be close, with Itsuki showing a happier and more relaxed side when interacting with Junya, and he respects Junya’s deep passion and commitment. On stage, he is known for his signature call, Kono ki nan no ki?, which prompts the audience to chant back his full name, cementing his unique presence as a performer.
Throughout the series, Itsuki experiences development as he learns to harmonize his personal ambition with his collective responsibility to the group. His evolution involves navigating the complexities of growth, responsibility, and camaraderie, ultimately finding a balance that allows him to pursue both his education and his career as an idol without compromising his gentle but determined nature.