Ichigo Hoshimiya launches her journey as a middle schooler helping at her family’s bento shop, where cooking sparks her passion. Initially indifferent to idol culture, her world shifts when a dazzling performance by elite idol Mizuki Kanzaki ignites her ambition, leading her to enroll in Starlight School with best friend Aoi Kiriya. Her unconventional entrance exam—featuring a distinctive Special Appeal—secures her admission despite her inexperience.

Cheerful and tenacious, Ichigo blends boundless optimism with relentless drive. Though her scatterbrained tendencies surface, she tackles challenges head-on, sometimes overexerting herself before refocusing. Her inherited adoration for food, free of any dislikes, becomes a trademark, reflecting her father’s influence.

Specializing in the Angely Sugar brand while exploring others like Futuring Girl and Swing ROCK, Ichigo co-founds the unit Soleil with Aoi and Ran Shibuki, later joining STAR☆ANIS and the duo 2wingS alongside Seira Otoshiro. Her rivalry with Mizuki matures into camaraderie, propelling Ichigo to claim the top idol rank.

Uncovering her mother’s secret past as legendary idol Miya—half of the iconic duo Masquerade—she embraces her legacy, deepening her connection to the idol world. Years later, she mentors aspiring idol Akari Ōzora, spotting her potential much like Mizuki once guided her.

In *Aikatsu! The Targeted Magical Aikatsu! Card*, Ichigo steps into a directorial role, showcasing her evolution from eager novice to influential mentor. Her story weaves perseverance, friendship, and growth, charting a path from bento kitchens to starlit stages.