Ibara Saegusa

First Year (1st Year of Preparatory School) Room 1-A

Tetora Nagumo Hajime Shino Tomoya Mashiro Hinata Aoi Midori Takamine Salon

1-B

Tori Himemiya Shinobu Sengoku Yuta Aoi Mitsuru Tenma Tsukasa Suou Sora Harukawa

Second Year (2nd Year of Preparatory School) Room 2-A

Subaru Akehoshi Hokuto Hidaka Makoto Yuuki Souma Kanzaki Adonis Otogari Koga Oogami

Room 2-B

Mao Isara Ritsu Sakuma Arashi Narukami Mika Kagehira Yuzuru Fushimi Natsume Sakasaki

Third Year (3rd Year of High School) Room 3-A

Eichi Tenshouin Keito HasumiKaoru Hakaze Izumi Sena Chiaki Morisawa Madara Mikejima

Room 3-B

Rei Sakuma Wataru Hibiki Kanata Shinka Shu Itsuki Leo Tsukinaga Kuro Kiryu Tsumugi Aoba

Chitose Tsuzura — The Subtle Member. Height: Approximately 174-175 cm (within the group's average height). Appearance: His most distinctive and magnetic visual feature is his constant smile, which he himself defines as his greatest attractive quality. Personality: He is sweet, honest, and prone to admitting his own imperfections without pretension, something his bandmates deeply respect. Before debuting as an idol, he worked behind the scenes as an assistant director (AD). He hates being alone, and his sweet archetype within the chocolate theme is the "soft brownie."

Juis Kojika — The Leader. Height: 180 cm. Appearance: He has an imposing and naturally imposing physique that he uses to his full potential on stage. His facial expressions and captivating gaze are his greatest visual attractions for fans. Personality: Dignified, calm, and extremely unflappable in any situation. As the main vocalist and leader of the group, he is extremely professional. In his promotions, he is associated with the phrase: "Your No. 1 cake that responds to your feelings."

Nozomi Madoka—The Main Rapper. Height: 176 cm. Appearance: He is considered the official "visual" of the group due to his stylized and androgynous appearance. He enjoys grooming his nails and has a glamorous aesthetic that resembles that of a "queen" on stage. Personality: He acts haughty, arrogant, and condescending toward his fans during concerts (using very formal, archaic pronouns for himself). His official catchphrase is "Lord Ganache, who treats his servants with kindness." Despite his attitude, he is extremely perceptive of other people's moods.

Mashu Kuon — The Choreographer. Height: 170 cm. Appearance: Slender and extremely agile. He has striking physical features, including a distinctive mole on his stomach. Personality: He is the one who livens up the atmosphere (Flødeboller) due to his cheerful, friendly, and sociable nature. Having worked in a circus in the past, he is very flexible and can memorize entire choreographies after seeing them only once. He calls himself "the old man" of the group and frequently acts as the peacemaker among the members.

Ensemble Stars!! is MELLOW DEAR US (colloquially called Meloas). Unlike traditional academy groups, this unit stands out for a unique concept: all its members are adult men in their 20s (being older than Rinne), they have a markedly international focus with an EDM-style sound, and their aesthetic theme is creatively inspired by chocolate desserts.

A unit composed of twin brothers that specializes in techno-pop music, acrobatics, and perfect synchronization.

Hinata Aoi: 170 cm. The older twin. Short orange hair (usually wears clips on the left side). He is the cheerful, mischievous, and extroverted leader, although he often keeps his worries to himself so as not to burden his brother.

Yuta Aoi: 170 cm. The younger twin. Short orange hair (wears clips on the right side). He is a bit more mature, cynical, and constantly seeks to create his own identity, independent of his twin brother.

Units focused on special and individual projects within the agency.

Madara Mikejima: 180 cm. Long, wavy, light brown hair. He is the sole member of MaM; a living, noisy, gigantic festival. He travels the world helping people and refers to himself as "Mama," though his true intentions are sometimes difficult to read.

A futuristic and magical pop-themed unit that uses dazzling technology and visual effects.

Natsume Sakasaki: 170 cm. Red hair with long strands and green eyes. He is an eccentric "magician," speaks with strange punctuation patterns in his dialogue, is mocking, mysterious, and very attached to his companions.

Tsumugi Aoba: 176 cm. He has messy dark blue hair and wears glasses. He is a former member of Fine; he is excessively kind, prone to bad luck, submissive, and usually accepts Natsume's abuse with a peaceful smile.

Sora Harukawa: 165 cm. Bright, fluffy blond hair with yellow eyes. An innocent and cheerful boy who possesses synesthesia (he can see emotions and sounds as colors), frequently speaking in the third person.

The unit with the most tender, sweet and childlike concept of the academy, focused on the aesthetics of rabbits.

Tomoya Mashiro: 168 cm. Straight light brown hair. He considers himself the most "average" boy in the world; he is prone to suffer from the eccentricities of others, but he is extremely hardworking.

Nazuna Nito: 160 cm. Blonde hair and pink eyes. Former leader of the unit; he hates being treated like a child or a girl due to his short stature and ultra-cute appearance, adopting a protective older brother attitude.

Hajime Shino: 165 cm. Short lavender-blue hair and purple eyes. An extremely sweet, shy, humble boy from a poor family who loves tea, sewing, and unconditionally supporting his friends.

Mitsuru Tenma: 168 cm. Short, unruly brown hair. He is purely athletic, hyperactive, thinks very little before acting, and loves running at top speed all over the school eating bread.

A rebellious, party-style pop/hip-hop unit that operates under the motto of gamblers and worker bees.

Rinne Amagi: 181 cm. Hiiro's older brother; he has bright red hair and blue eyes. He is a loud, vulgar, provocative, and cynical gambler, but he hides a brilliant intellect and protects his unit in unorthodox ways.

HiMERU: 178 cm. Light blue hair and droopy eyes. He is a mysterious idol who speaks of himself in the third person, is calculating, extremely professional, cold, and keeps deep secrets about his true identity.

Kohaku Oukawa: 168 cm. Short pink hair and blue eyes. He comes from a secondary branch of a traditional family; he speaks with a very distinctive old dialect, is cunning, mature for his age, and lethal in his decisions.

Niki Shiina: 176 cm. Gray hair and gray eyes. He is a professional chef whose life revolves around food; he is whiny and lazy when hungry, but very energetic and helpful when satisfied.

The traditional Japanese unit that stands out for its theatrical choreography, swords and traditional music mixed with pop.

Keito Hasumi: 178 cm. Short dark green hair and glasses. He is the vice president of the student council; stern, strict, a stickler for rules, and prone to giving long scolding speeches to those who fail.

Kuro Kiryu: 181 cm. Short red hair and an intimidating delinquent appearance. In reality, he is a loving, protective, peaceful older brother and an absolute expert at sewing.

Souma Kanzaki: 173 cm. Long purple hair tied in a ponytail. He acts like a real samurai from the feudal era, carries a real katana everywhere, and is extremely loyal, honest, and dramatic in his code of honor.

A Super Sentai superhero-themed squad, where each member represents a color.

Chiaki Morisawa (Ryusei Red): 175 cm. Brown hair and brown eyes. A passionate, loud, justice-obsessed leader with boundless energy that sometimes overwhelms others.

Kanata Shinkai (Ryusei Blue): 176 cm. Light blue hair and green eyes. He is mysterious, eccentric, loves the sea and marine animals, speaks slowly, and often tries to "swim" in any body of water.

Tetora Nagumo (Ryusei Black): 168 cm. Black hair with a red streak. He is an energetic, hot-blooded boy who aspires to become a "real man" and deeply admires Kuro Kiryu.

Midori Takamine (Ryusei Green): 178 cm. Greenish-brown hair. He entered the idol course by mistake; he is pessimistic, depressed, tall but with low self-esteem, and has an extreme obsession with cute or rare pets.

Shinobu Sengoku (Ryusei Yellow): 160 cm. Dark brown hair with a yellow streak covering his eye. He is a ninja fanatic who speaks in an old-fashioned way, is shy, easily frightened, and constantly trains in stealth techniques.

High-fashion artistic unit that handles concepts of puppetry and neoclassical theatrical music.

Shu Itsuki: 177 cm. Pale pink hair and purple eyes. An obsessive, arrogant, perfectionist designer and artist who is intolerant of imperfection and usually communicates through his hand puppet, Mademoiselle.

Mika Kagehira: 171 cm. Black hair and heterochromatic eyes (one blue and one yellow). He is submissive, dependent on Shu, speaks with a Kansai dialect, is incredibly tender, self-sacrificing, and considers Shu his "creator".

One of the most powerful and dramatic units in the franchise, originally divided into the duos Adam and Eve.

Nagisa Ran: 178 cm. Long white hair, golden eyes. He is the leader; a man of few words, imposing on stage but innocent, curious and somewhat detached from everyday reality.

Hiyori Tomoe: 177 cm. Wavy light green hair and purple eyes. Eccentric, narcissistic, cheerful, and noble. He defines himself as a "sunshine" and often repeats his iconic phrase, "Good O-hiyorin!"

Ibarra Saegusa: 172 cm. Short red hair and wears glasses. He is a cunning, manipulative, superficially polite, and calculating military strategist and businessman.

Jun Sazanami: 173 cm. Dark blue hair and eyes of the same color. He has a gruff and short-tempered attitude, but he is hardworking, realistic, and acts as Hiyori's anchor.

A modern, military-style unit made up of talented individuals who were once considered "discarded" but are now seeking to rise in the industry.

Hiiro Amagi: 174 cm. Bright red hair and blue eyes. He comes from an isolated rural village; he is naive, ignorant of technology and modern life, but extremely honest, athletic, and determined.

Aira Shiratori: 167 cm. Ash-blond hair and pink eyes. He's an idol "otaku" who knows everything about the industry. He's emotional, prone to stress, and very self-critical.

Mayoi Ayase: 174 cm. Long, dark purple hair and sharp teeth. He has extremely low self-esteem, is easily frightened, and hides in ventilation ducts, but he possesses a prodigious voice and a noble heart.

Tatsumi Kazehaya: 177 cm. Long mint green hair. He is a legendary ex-idol with a pious, calm demeanor; he acts like a kind priest, although sometimes his religious comments subtly frighten his companions.

The unit that is the protagonist of the main story, focused on energy, friendship and breaking the status quo.

Subaru Akehoshi: 171 cm. Bright orange hair and blue eyes. He is cheerful, hyperactive, optimistic, and obsessed with shiny things and money.

Hokuto Hidaka: 173 cm. Straight black hair and blue eyes. He is the serious, mature, calm, and methodical leader, although sometimes a bit clueless about modern trends.

Makoto Yuuki: 174 cm. Light brown hair, green eyes, and wears glasses. He is insecure, shy, and a genius with technology; a former child model searching for his own worth.

Mao Isara: 169 cm. Dull red hair tied back and green eyes. He is a reliable, hardworking guy with an "older brother" personality who helps everyone.

A unit of chivalric aesthetics whose members act individually but with tremendous grace on stage

Leo Tsukinaga: 168 cm. Long orange hair tied in a low ponytail and green eyes. He is a genius composer, eccentric, loud, emotional, and hyperactive, who writes music on the walls when he is inspired.

Izumi Sena: 172 cm. Silver-gray hair and blue eyes. He is an arrogant, cynical, perfectionist professional model with a sour (tsundere) attitude, but very overprotective of Makoto Yuuki.

Ritsu Sakuma: 170 cm. Rei's younger brother, he has short black hair and red eyes. He is sleepy, sarcastic, manipulative, and likes to bite his friends like a vampire.

Arashi Narukami: 175 cm. Short blonde hair and purple eyes. She identifies with feminine mannerisms, acting as a caring, kind, self-assured, and beauty-obsessed "older sister."

Tsukasa Suou: 168 cm. Dark red hair and purple eyes. He comes from a noble family; he is polite, formal, strives to be a perfect gentleman, and habitually interjects English words with a native accent.

The gothic, dark and rock style unit, self-proclaimed as the "wolves of the night".

Rei Sakuma: 180 cm. Wavy jet-black hair and red eyes. He speaks in an archaic manner, acts like a "vampire," is extremely intelligent, protective, and lazy during the day.

Kaoru Hakaze: 178 cm. Dark blond hair and brown eyes. He is a laid-back surfer, flirtatious with women and carefree, although over time he becomes more dedicated to unity.

Koga Oogami: 175 cm. Unruly gray hair, golden eyes, and piercings. He has a rough, wild, aggressive, and rebellious personality, but he loves dogs and respects Rei.

Adonis Otogari: 178 cm. Dark skin, short purple hair, and a robust build. He is a foreigner, quiet, gentle, kind-hearted, and constantly insists that people must "eat meat" to grow strong.

It is the most elegant and refined unit, characterized by its angelic and high-society style.

Eichi Tenshouin: 179 cm. He has pale blond hair and light blue eyes. He has a charismatic, calculating, and Machiavellian personality, although he is deeply passionate about idols.

Wataru Hibiki: 180 cm. He has very long silver hair that he usually braids. He is eccentric, dramatic, unpredictable, and loves magic tricks.

Tori Himemiya: 153 cm. Childlike appearance, short pink hair and green eyes. He is capricious, spoiled and arrogant due to his wealthy background, but tender at heart.

Yuzuru Fushimi: 175 cm. Short dark blue hair and purple eyes. He is Tori's servant; submissive, extremely polite, perfectionist, calm, and protective.

Crazy:B Rabbits Switch 2wink MaM / Double Face Trickstar UNDEAD RYUSEITAI ALKALOID Eden Fine MELLOW DEAR US

Male Winter Uniform (Standard) The Jacket (Blazer): It is a vibrant royal blue or cerulean blue. It features classic lapels and a subtle white piping along the lapels and collar. It has two metal front buttons and side pockets. The Academy Crest: Located on the left side of the chest. It is a navy blue patch embroidered with gold and white thread, displaying the official Yumenosaki emblem surrounded by laurel leaves. The Shirt: A traditional white dress shirt with long sleeves and a stiff collar. The Trousers: Formal dress trousers in a light gray tone. They feature a subtle vertical stripe pattern or a solid design as shown in the illustration, with a standard straight cut. The Tie (Grade Code): The key element for identifying the student's year. They are plain ties of a single color: Red: First Year (1st Year). Blue: Second Year (2nd Year). Green: Third Year (3rd Year) — this is the one that corresponds to Madara Mikejima during his main school stage.

Male Summer Uniform - Upper: The blue blazer is omitted. Students wear a short-sleeved white shirt or a light polo shirt. Details: The shirt retains the academy crest, either printed or embroidered on the breast pocket. Accessories: The tie corresponding to the student's year color is still worn, usually adjusted more loosely due to the weather.

Physical Education Uniform (Tracksuit) The Set (Jersey): A tracksuit or sports set consisting of a zip-up jacket and matching tracksuit bottoms. Base Color: The background of the tracksuit is navy blue or black. Stripes and Details: It features thick stripes on the shoulders and sides, the colors of which again represent the student's year (Red, Blue, or Green). The student's surname is usually written on a small white patch on the chest.

Yumenosaki Private Academy. This prestigious high school, located near the sea, specializes in training male idols and is dedicated to honing the talent of future entertainment stars.

Despite being a brilliant strategist, Ibara Saegusa's calculating personality and traumatic past also create serious weaknesses. His greatest shortcomings are not physical, but psychological and social, which often jeopardize his own plans.

Psychological and Emotional Weaknesses: Constant Paranoia: Lives in a perpetual state of alert. Trusts no one and assumes everyone has ulterior motives, preventing him from forming genuine bonds.

Inferiority complex: As the illegitimate son of "The Godfather" and having grown up from the bottom, he feels a morbid need to prove his worth through material success and power.

Obsession with control: They quickly become unstable when a variable deviates from their mathematical plans. They struggle to improvise in purely emotional or chaotic situations. Inability to process affection: They do not understand love, friendship, or genuine altruism. When someone is kind to him without expecting anything in return, he becomes confused, irritated, and suspicious immediately. Social and Relationship Deficiencies: Covert Arrogance: His "humble servant" facade is so exaggerated that it often comes across as fake and breeds distrust among clients, rivals, and colleagues. Self-Imposed Isolation: Viewing people as chess pieces or tools, he is left completely alone in moments of true emotional crisis. Blinding Rivalry with Yuzuru: His fixation on and resentment toward Yuzuru Fushimi and their shared military past sometimes cloud his judgment, causing him to make impulsive decisions just to compete with him. Limitations in His Idol Role: Lack of Natural Sparkle: Unlike Nagisa or Hiyori, who possess an innate magnetic charisma, Ibara's appeal as an idol is manufactured. His performance is flawless because it is technical, but he sometimes lacks the "spark" or soul that genuinely connects with the audience on an emotional level.

Ibara Saegusa stands out as one of the most brilliant and dangerous characters in Ensemble Stars! because her abilities go far beyond those of an ordinary idol. His military background and his role as Vice President of Cosmic Production (CosPro) equip him with an arsenal of unique skills. Strategic and Business Skills: Marketing Genius: Designs foolproof business plans that position CosPro and Eden at the top of the industry. Manipulation Tactics: Knows how to read his rivals' weaknesses to use them to his advantage during competitions. Crisis Management: Keeps a cool head under extreme pressure and always has a contingency plan up his sleeve. Logistics and Organization: Controls schedules, contracts, and finances with mathematical and pinpoint precision. Physical and Military Capabilities: Hand-to-Hand Combat: Possesses lethal child soldier training that allows him to defend himself in real-life dangerous situations. Extreme Survival: Knows how to operate in hostile environments, track enemies, and use weapons if the situation requires it. Impeccable Physical Condition: His stamina and agility are far above average, giving him an advantage on stage. Idol Skills: Precision In dance: Executes complex choreographies with military discipline, without making a single synchronization error. Stable vocal control: Maintains a firm and powerful voice on stage, even during the most demanding physical routines. Chameleon-like performance: Masters the art of feigning extreme friendliness, hiding their true intentions behind a perfect smile.

Although he appears submissive, flattering, and excessively polite to his superiors and colleagues ("Your humble servant, Ibara Saegusa!"), he actually sees almost everything as pieces on a chessboard. Rivalry with Yuzuru: His relationship with Yuzuru Fushimi remains tense. They both know each other's secrets due to their childhood training, creating a dynamic of mutual distrust but deep respect for each other's abilities.

Childhood and Military Background: Early Abandonment: Ibara was abandoned by his biological parents at a very young age. He doesn't remember their faces and has no interest in knowing who they were. The Orphanage and Yuzuru: He grew up in an orphanage funded by the Fushimi family. It was in this environment that he met Yuzuru Fushimi, with whom he shares an extremely strict and competitive past. Training as a Child Soldier: Shortly after entering the orphanage, he began rigorous combat and survival training. This harsh military upbringing shaped his speech, his extreme discipline, and his constant use of terms like "Salute!" and war strategies applied to the entertainment industry. Rise in the Industry and Connection to "The Godfather" The Influence of Royalty: It is revealed that Ibara is the illegitimate son of a figure of enormous weight in the series' universe known as "The Godfather," the man who controlled the strings of the entertainment industry in the past. Legitimacy by Merit: Unlike Nagisa Ran, who was raised directly under the Godfather's wing, Ibara had to fight his way up from the bottom completely independently. He used his strategic intellect to infiltrate and climb the ranks within the Cosmic Production agency, eventually becoming its vice president and chief strategist. Role in Eden and Character Dynamics Unit Creation: In order to fulfill his plans for industry domination, he joined forces with Nagisa Ran to form the subunit Adam. Later, after absorbing former Yumenosaki members Hiyori Tomoe and Jun Sazanami, he consolidated the ultimate unit Eden. The "Viper Strategist": Within Eden, Ibara handles all business management, contracts, and dirty tactics to ensure the group's success.

Yuzuru Fushimi: He is his most important historical rival. Both share a strict military background. Although Ibara has tried to sabotage him in the past, there is a deep mutual understanding of each other's capabilities.

Eichi Tenshouin: They operate under a strategic alliance. They understand each other perfectly at the corporate and political levels within Ensemble Square.

has developed a healthy and close relationship with them:

Midori Takamine: Ibara usually helps her with her studies and homework when she returns early.

Tsumugi Aoba: They work together helping the younger students in the fourth grade and share academic tasks.

Mitsuru Tenma: The most energetic member of the group with whom he shares living space.

The members of Eden, although he claims to use them for business, the reality is that he cares deeply for them and protects them in his own way.

Nagisa Ran: Ibara holds him in absolute respect and devoted loyalty. He sees him as the central figure in his life and acts as his personal strategist.

Jun Sazanami: They share a very strong dynamic of mutual trust. Jun is usually direct with him, and Ibara has even rewritten entire plans (like at the EXCEED event) with Jun's well-being in mind.

Hiyori Tomoe: Their relationship is louder and more comical. Hiyori is often suspicious of Ibara's hidden intentions, but they cooperate perfectly on stage.

During his time with Eden, Ibara has shown significant personal growth. Since they began working together, the other Eden members have encouraged him to open up to them on several occasions. In turn, Ibara has even shown a willingness to let go of his formality around those he feels closest to, joking with them and expressing his opinions directly. Furthermore, he has begun treating CosPro's talents with more care, considering their feelings and well-being, as seen in Ariadne, where he demonstrated respect for HiMERU's feelings regarding a song that had been important to his solo career. He has also openly admitted that he has grown fond of Eden as a unit he created himself, and for this reason, he doesn't allow other producers to work for them.

As an idol, Ibara ironically tries not to stand out, preferring to remain in the shadow of his unit partner, Nagisa. Instead, he is often seen working hard to make Nagisa shine and avoiding the spotlight himself. However, Ibara has expressed frustration at seeing Jun, who was also supposed to support him from the sidelines, find his own prominence. Offstage, Ibara is also very hardworking, often staying late in classrooms or at the gym to keep up with his idol training amidst his busy schedule, demonstrating his commitment to improvement and performance in his career.

As Eden's strategist, Ibara is cunning, tactical, and calculating. While outwardly he appears optimistic, submissive, and helpful, this is usually a ruse to gain the trust of others or to incur debts to him so he can achieve his own goals. If his original plans fail, he immediately falls silent and reformulates his strategies. Because of his underhanded methods, his companions have described him as a "poisonous snake."

Due to her manipulative habits, Ibara tends to keep people at a distance for fear of drowning in guilt if they suffer as a result of her schemes. She often makes it clear that she is acting in her own self-interest so that others don't get the wrong idea.

Having spent much of his childhood at a private military camp, Ibara still retains many of the habits and reflexes from his time in training. For example, he warns others not to touch him suddenly, as he might accidentally hurt them in self-defense (though he believes this habit is starting to fade). At times, he even appears insecure, trying not to stand out from the crowd. While he hated his life at the camp, he actively uses the contacts and skills he acquired there to grow his business, and living in that harsh environment gave him the determination to cling to life until he finds his purpose.

After leaving the camp, Ibara's life during high school didn't improve: surrounded by selfish people, he developed a deep distrust of others and assumes that any kindness he receives always has an ulterior motive. At the same time, Ibara doesn't engage in anything that doesn't bring him some benefit; from his daily routines to the food he eats, he makes sure that everything has a purpose for him.

Age 18-19 She graduated from Shuetsu Academy Circles Niki's Kitchen, Ibara's Conference Ambassador EYE ADJUSTMENT Height 173 cm Weight 61 kg Birthdate November 14 (Scorpio)

Extra Roommates Midori Takamine, Mitsuru Tenma, Tsumugi Aoba Laterality Southpaw Blood type TO Tastes Things he has stored I don't like Incompetence Favorite food Nutritional supplements Family Parents Hobby Strategy, investment

Ibara is a young man of average height and build. He has straight magenta hair with bangs that cross his face. His hair reaches his shoulders. He has blue eyes framed by thin, rounded, rectangular glasses. The bridge and hinges of his glasses are gold, while the temples are dark green.

He is the face of COSMIC PRODUCTION and the company's vice president. He has also been an entrepreneur since his youth. While he has a sociable personality, he tends to act in accordance with his own ambitions and desires. He possesses a smooth and seductive voice that projects well, along with precise and technically skilled performances.