Kaede Hanekawa is a character from the anime Senpai is an Otokonoko: Sunshine After the Rain, who also appears in the original television series Senpai is an Otokonoko. She is a secondary character and a classmate of the protagonist, Makoto Hanaoka. Her physical appearance includes brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair. Her birthday is on April 26th, making her zodiac sign Taurus.

As a second-year student in the same class as Makoto, Kaede begins to build a closer connection with him following the school's foundation anniversary party. This event serves as a turning point in their relationship, allowing them to move beyond being simple classmates and come to a mutual understanding of each other's feelings. Through this process, she becomes a friend to Makoto Hanaoka. The nature of her role is supportive, helping to drive the interpersonal dynamics within the story. The character also appears in the sequel film, Senpai is an Otokonoko: Sunshine After the Rain, continuing her presence in the narrative beyond the television series. No further details regarding her specific personality traits, deeper motivations, notable abilities, or a full character arc are available.