Hikari Kagura is a second-year student in the Actor Training Department of Seisho Music Academy's 99th graduating class. Born and raised in Japan, she forged a profound bond with childhood friend Karen Aijo after witnessing a performance of "Starlight," leading them to exchange a promise to perform the same play together someday. To fulfill this vow, Hikari relocated to England for 12 years, training at London's prestigious Royal Academy of Theatrical Actors. While abroad, she maintained contact with Karen through letters but deliberately distanced herself, fearing her intense longing might compromise her dedication to theater. During her final year at the Royal Academy, Hikari excelled in competitive revue auditions until a crushing loss to top performer Judy Knightley shattered her theatrical brilliance, draining her passion and talent. Reduced to a detached, listless state, she mechanically attended classes. A subsequent stage performance ended disastrously when she froze mid-scene. Only the memory of her promise to Karen rekindled an ember of her former drive, surprising the revues' overseer, the giraffe. It granted her a unique chance to audition at Seisho despite her diminished radiance. Physically, Hikari possesses cerulean blue eyes and long, straight black hair cascading below her waist, typically worn loose with bangs covering her forehead. She always wears a twin-star hairpin on her right bang, a gift from Karen. Her standard Seisho uniform is a gray blazer with dark gray trimming, a gray knife-pleated skirt, a white button-up shirt, a red ribbon tie, brown loafers, and semi-sheer black tights. Her casual outfit features a plain white knee-length sundress with bell sleeves and a deep V-neck trimmed in blue, worn over a plain blue top, paired with blue ballerina flats. For practice, she dons a purple leotard with a sheer petal-like collar and white tights. Her revue costume is distinguished by a deep blue jacket with gold accents, epaulets, armbands, and a standing collar adorned with a gold tassel. The jacket drapes uniquely over her right shoulder. She accessorizes with a representation of Mr. White near her belt and wields a rope dagger featuring a blue gem at the blade's base. During performances, her hairpin transforms into a diadem. Hikari's personality transformed significantly due to her revue experiences. Once ambitious, sociable, and fervently passionate about theater, driven by her promise to Karen, she became largely aloof and reserved after her London defeat. She now shows interest primarily in matters concerning Karen, Mahiru Tsuyuzaki, theater, jellyfish, or her plush toy Mr. White. Her living space displays habitual disorganization, often requiring Mahiru's intervention. However, interactions with Karen consistently pierce her stoicism, revealing glimpses of her former warmth and determination. Her dedication to protecting Karen frequently manifests as self-sacrificial tendencies. Her relationships are central to her character arc. Karen remains her emotional anchor; their childhood promise fuels her motivations, and their reunion at Seisho rekindles her diminished drive. She trusts Karen's judgment of others, readily acknowledging Mahiru Tsuyuzaki's brilliance and warmth. Initially indifferent to Mahiru's jealousy over her closeness with Karen, Hikari gradually develops mutual reliance and camaraderie with her, exhibiting lighter personality facets in their shared daily life and collaborative performances like "Epic of Bravery." With Maya Tendo, Hikari maintains a respectful professional rapport, bonding over their shared interpretation of the "Starlight" character Claire despite differing approaches. Her collaboration with Junna Hoshimi during a Valentine's event—forming a chocolate alliance to express feelings—fosters mutual appreciation, particularly for their common interest in Shakespeare, though Hikari politely declines Junna's offer to use first names, reflecting her cautious nature in forming deeper bonds. Hikari's development spans multiple narratives. In the anime, her sacrifice as Top Star—absorbing all losses to protect her peers' brilliance—ruptures the revue system's cyclical nature. This parallels her earlier freezing incident in London but evolves into a self-aware choice to shield others, culminating in her disappearance and Karen's subsequent understanding. The 2021 film continues her journey, depicting her return to London for further Royal Academy studies while maintaining her resolve to reunite with Karen on stage. Her declaration, "I have no more need for fate, nor vows," signals a shift from reliance on predetermined promises to active pursuit of shared growth. Game narratives, like the "Epic of Bravery" sequel in "Revue Starlight Relive," explore her role as the Hero determined to rescue Princess Karen (played by Karen Aijo) from the Demon King's curse, reinforcing her commitment to overcoming isolation and protecting bonds. Her culinary preferences—favoring chocolate and Sanuki udon while disliking jiggly foods like pudding—and her fondness for jellyfish add personal layers beyond the stage.