Kinoko Sarada, a toddler residing in Penguin Village, exhibits a strong interest in fashion trends and habitually mocks others she deems unfashionable. Her Japanese name translates to "Salad Mushroom," reflecting both her mushroom-shaped house and thematic character elements. Frequently riding a tricycle through the village, she occasionally switches to other small vehicles like a pedal car she terms a "cabrio." Her personality manifests as rude, vain, haughty, and insensitive, often laughing at Arale Norimaki and Gatchan for their fashion sense. Despite this, she intermittently shadows Arale due to underlying jealousy of Arale’s physical strength and larger social circle.
One incident saw Kinoko run away from home after her father ate her favorite strawberry from a cake. Vowing to become a "bad girl," she encountered Arale, who joined her endeavor. They sought guidance from the leader of the "Fly Milk" gang, but the plan dissolved by nightfall, prompting Kinoko’s return home. This episode revealed her family dynamics, including her parents, though they minimally appear directly.
Kinoko’s interactions with Arale include an instance where Arale frightened her, causing her to drop soft-serve ice cream. When Kinoko demanded reimbursement, Arale offered substitute "ice cream" made of feces on a stick. Kinoko also claimed disinterest in fireworks due to maturity, though she remained fearful of them. In another incident, after getting lost, Arale mistakenly treated her as a lost item and took her to a police station.
She appears in crossover media, including the *Dragon Ball* series. During the General Blue Saga, she witnessed Goku chasing General Blue and later confirmed Blue’s location to Goku. She resurfaces in *Dragon Ball Super* episode 69, set in the "Future" Trunks Saga, with attire updated to match the series’ art style. She also features in a live-action commercial for fashion retailer G.U., positioned alongside Akane Kimidori and beneath Gatchan.
Trivia notes specify her blood type as A and a one-time alteration of her surname to "Salad" in an official English translation, though "Sarada" is used consistently elsewhere. She does not appear in *Dr. Slump & Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The City of Dreams, Mechapolis* despite the film’s franchise connection.