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Otoya Ittoki attends Saotome Academy, starting at age 15 in Season 1 and reaching his twenties by Season 3. He stands 175 cm tall, weighs 60 kg, and possesses striking bright red hair and eyes. His blood type is O, and his April 11 birthday makes him an Aries. He often wears his school uniform casually and is strongly associated with the color red.
Orphaned young after his mother was presumed dead in a plane crash 15 years prior, Otoya grew up in an orphanage. He later learns his father is the academy headmaster, Shining Saotome, and that his mother, Kotomi Aijima, survived with amnesia. Briefly adopted by his maternal aunt, her subsequent death during his childhood instilled deep fears of abandonment. An adoptive mother, a Christian, gave him a rosary he carries despite not being Catholic.
Energetic, gentle, and optimistic, Otoya radiates kindness. He is intensely passionate about music, especially singing and playing guitar. Naturally athletic, he enjoys soccer and this aids his dancing skills. He dislikes aggression, isolation, dark confined spaces, and thunderstorms. His hobbies include visiting parks and beaches, and reading romantic manga, though he hides his interest in boys' love stories fearing rejection.
As a member of idol group ST☆RISH, Otoya collaborates in various units. He develops feelings for his classmate and composer, Haruka Nanami, nearly confessing several times but often masking his emotions as admiration for her music. He initially rooms with Tokiya Ichinose, whose perfection intimidates him, though they reconcile after conflicts.
His character arc shows significant growth. Season 1 sees him support Haruka during entrance exams and co-write "BRAND NEW MELODY," revealing his lyricism. Season 2 delves into his orphanage backstory, where he organizes events for children and performs "SMILE MAGIC" to uplift them. His most intense development occurs in Season 4: paired with Eiichi Otori for a duet project, Eiichi manipulates Otoya's abandonment trauma, triggering an emotional breakdown. Otoya temporarily adopts a colder demeanor before overcoming this through ST☆RISH's support.
Additional traits include acrophobia noted in game adaptations (contrasting the anime where Syo Kurusu has this fear). He favors curry but dislikes green peppers and black coffee. His stage persona is nicknamed "The Red Prince" or "Red Songbird," reflecting his theme color and upbeat singing style.
Orphaned young after his mother was presumed dead in a plane crash 15 years prior, Otoya grew up in an orphanage. He later learns his father is the academy headmaster, Shining Saotome, and that his mother, Kotomi Aijima, survived with amnesia. Briefly adopted by his maternal aunt, her subsequent death during his childhood instilled deep fears of abandonment. An adoptive mother, a Christian, gave him a rosary he carries despite not being Catholic.
Energetic, gentle, and optimistic, Otoya radiates kindness. He is intensely passionate about music, especially singing and playing guitar. Naturally athletic, he enjoys soccer and this aids his dancing skills. He dislikes aggression, isolation, dark confined spaces, and thunderstorms. His hobbies include visiting parks and beaches, and reading romantic manga, though he hides his interest in boys' love stories fearing rejection.
As a member of idol group ST☆RISH, Otoya collaborates in various units. He develops feelings for his classmate and composer, Haruka Nanami, nearly confessing several times but often masking his emotions as admiration for her music. He initially rooms with Tokiya Ichinose, whose perfection intimidates him, though they reconcile after conflicts.
His character arc shows significant growth. Season 1 sees him support Haruka during entrance exams and co-write "BRAND NEW MELODY," revealing his lyricism. Season 2 delves into his orphanage backstory, where he organizes events for children and performs "SMILE MAGIC" to uplift them. His most intense development occurs in Season 4: paired with Eiichi Otori for a duet project, Eiichi manipulates Otoya's abandonment trauma, triggering an emotional breakdown. Otoya temporarily adopts a colder demeanor before overcoming this through ST☆RISH's support.
Additional traits include acrophobia noted in game adaptations (contrasting the anime where Syo Kurusu has this fear). He favors curry but dislikes green peppers and black coffee. His stage persona is nicknamed "The Red Prince" or "Red Songbird," reflecting his theme color and upbeat singing style.