Shō Kurusu, a male student at Saotame Academy’s S Class track, stands out with his vibrant blond hair streaked with pink, secured by red bobby pins, piercing blue eyes, and black-painted nails. Self-conscious about his 161 cm stature, he dons hats to add perceived height, compensating with a bold fashion sense that rebels against standard uniforms. Born June 9 under Gemini, he shares a birthday with Natsuki Shinomiya and has a taller, protective twin brother, Kaoru. Their mother conducts orchestras abroad, while their father styles celebrities at Shining Agency. Diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and given a grim prognosis, Shō defied expectations by channeling resilience into karate, earning a black belt and idolizing action star Ryuya Hyuga—later his mentor.

Confident yet fiery when mocked about his height, Shō’s past hospitalizations forged mental toughness, though physical extremes still risk collapse. A childhood chase with Natsuki left him clinging to a tower’s edge, triggering acrophobia, which he conquered by executing daring aerial stunts unprotected. His violin rivalry with Natsuki oscillates between competition and camaraderie, amplified by their shared dorm and collaborations in idol units like ST☆RISH, often partnering musically with Ai Mikaze and Masato Hijirikawa.

Known for cross-dressing gags, Shō shops for cutting-edge trends and recites lines from *Space Superman Majindaa*. He avoids wasabi but craves dairy, and while recording sessions unsettle him, trusted allies like Ai and Natsuki steady his nerves. His evolution from a frail child to a dynamic performer mirrors his struggle to transcend societal judgments about his health and height, embodied by his name’s kanji, “soar.” By the anime’s second season, he sheds lingering insecurities, fully embracing his identity as an unshackled artist.