Minami Hokutozai, a renowned former reporter petrified during the global event that turned humanity to stone, leveraged her exceptional journalism skills and vast network to uncover intricate details for her stories. She took immense professional pride in her work, deliberately avoiding the use of her physical appearance as a reporting tool. On the day of petrification, she attempted to photograph the mysterious light but was transformed before capturing the image, her camera lost to time. Physically, she possesses long blonde hair, stands 166 cm tall, and is noted for her distinctive look, typically wearing a burgundy dress and a grey headband featuring hollow protrusions that serve as small storage compartments. Revived by Tsukasa Shishio specifically for her information-gathering prowess, she became integral to his empire. Minami held deep admiration for Tsukasa, respecting his convictions and character even before petrification. Her role involved selecting individuals for revival based on their alignment with Tsukasa's philosophy of excluding adults deemed corrupt. She nurtured romantic feelings toward him, experiencing profound heartbreak upon his cryogenic freezing and emotional intensity upon his eventual revival. Following the merger of Tsukasa's empire with the Kingdom of Science, Senku recruited Minami for her expertise. She proved instrumental in identifying and reviving critical personnel, notably the skilled sailor Ryusui Nanami, despite initial reservations about his pre-petrification reputation as a wealthy playboy. She later acknowledged her misjudgment, recognizing Ryusui's genuine contributions to rebuilding civilization. Her journalistic passion remained central. She traded her last revival fluid for a camera recreated by Senku, breaking down in tears upon receiving this symbol of her restored purpose. Minami documented pivotal moments for the Kingdom of Science, including voyages and group milestones, organizing photo sessions to capture significant events. Her multilingual fluency, particularly in English, later facilitated critical negotiations during the American expedition, such as brokering the alliance with Brody to establish Corn City. Minami displayed emotional vulnerability, crying during farewells or reunions and showing concern for allies in crises. She disliked Mozu’s overprotective behavior toward women and exhibited curiosity about interpersonal relationships. Her skills extended beyond reporting; she demonstrated acute observational abilities, like identifying distant objects, and contributed to technical efforts, including analyzing the petrification device’s mechanics. In the rebuilt world, Minami resumed journalism, producing documentary films and photo records of the Stone World era, documenting events like Taiju and Yuzuriha’s wedding.