Minayo Kanda is one of two central human protagonists in the "Hikarian" franchise, appearing prominently in the first television series "Chō Tokkyū Hikarian" (Super Express Hikarian). She partners with Tetsuyuki Shinbashi to assist the Hikarian robots in defending Earth from alien invasions. Her relationship with Tetsuyuki Shinbashi as his girlfriend anchors a key human dynamic within the narrative, placing her firmly within the Hikarian team's human support structure. Specific aspects of her background, such as family, occupation, or prior history, remain undisclosed in documented sources. Minayo displays an assertive personality, exerting tangible influence over events and other characters. During a mission in episode 118 involving the Hikarian Windash, she redirected the trip to Hakata despite contrary instructions, altering the mission’s trajectory. Though her actions introduced complications, they inadvertently facilitated the rescue of a child in danger. She maintains her role as a principal human heroine in the sequel series "Denkō Chō Tokkyū Hikarian" (Ultra Radiant Express Hikarian). While the sequel introduces Kenta Hijiribashi as a new primary human character, Minayo persists as a core member of the human cast supporting the Hikarian team. For English adaptations, Enoki Films proposed the localized name "Mina" for Minayo Kanda, though an official English release of the series had not materialized at the time of documentation.