Miu Takigawa

Miu Takigawa from the idol group 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijyuuni). Miu Takigawa is known as the character with the most introverted and closed personality in the group.

Height: 156 cm

Age: 18 Years

Blood Type: A

Date of Birth: March 14 (Pisces)

Image Color: French Gray / Black

Very Shy & Introverted: Miu has difficulty communicating with others and tends to withdraw from crowds. She often hides her face behind her bangs when she feels awkward or insecure.

Insecurity: Early on in her career, Miu often questioned why she was chosen to be an idol. She felt she lacked any special skills, charm, or talents compared to the other members.

Loving & Dutiful: Behind her silent nature, Miu really loves her mother and sister. The main reason he persists and works hard to become an idol is to help his family financially.

Hardworking & Responsible: Despite often feeling inadequate, Miu never gives up. When given the responsibility of being the group's center, she still tries to give her best, even though she has to overcome her fears.

Sensitive & Empathetic: Miu is a good listener and is very sensitive to the feelings of those around her, although she rarely expresses her own feelings openly.

Hair: Cut short, neck-length, dark navy blue with a slightly messy look. She has long bangs that often cover part of her eyes.

Eyes: A warm brown that contrasts with her hair color.

Posture: Height 156 cm with a body shape that is considered petite.

Expressions & Gestures: Tends to be reserved, shy, and rarely smiles broadly. Her body language often appears somewhat awkward, or she hides her face behind her bangs when in doubt.

Idol Uniform (22/7 Uniform): A sleek slate blue/gray dress with a dark blue ribbon accent on the collar, a belt, calf-length socks, and black loafers.

Casual Wear: Tends to choose simple, covered, and unobtrusive clothing—such as loose sweaters, cardigans, or casual t-shirts in neutral colors that reflect their shy nature.

Main Style: Oversized, layered, and covered up. Miu almost always wears loose-fitting clothing that covers her figure.

Superior:

Loose Cardigans / Sweaters: Often wears knit cardigans or loose sweaters in soft colors such as light brown, beige, or gray. The sleeves are often long enough to cover part of the palms of the hands (萌え袖 / moe-sode).

Simple T-Shirt / Blouse: Under the cardigan, she usually wears a plain t-shirt or a simple collared blouse without any busy patterns.

Bottoms: Pleated skirt or A-line skirt to below the knee in muted pastel colors, dark brown, or dark blue.

Shoes & Socks: Simple flat shoes or short brown/black leather boots, combined with plain cloth socks.

Color Scheme: Uses earth tones (cream, brown, khaki) and muted neutrals (gray, navy). She avoids bright or flashy colors (neon).

Tops & Dresses: A sleek, knee-length one-piece dress in slate blue/gray with a navy sailor collar.

Ribbon Accent: A small navy blue ribbon tie tied neatly across the chest.

Waist & Sleeves: Features a matching colored, thin, adhesive fabric belt at the waist to create a defined silhouette, and dark blue striped sleeves.

Socks: Plain navy blue fabric socks with mid-calf length.

Shoes: Formal school shoes in shiny black leather loafers.

Miu Takigawa has had several variations of official idol uniforms throughout the 22/7 group's career, but the most iconic is the main uniform (First Generation) designed by character designer Yukiko Horiguchi.

Main Idol Uniform Details (First Generation)

Main Dress (One-Piece Dress): A long-sleeved, knee-length dress. The base color is slate blue (French gray), reflecting Miu's signature color.

Collar & Tie: Features a navy sailor collar. A small, neatly tied bow tie in the same navy color is attached to the chest.

Waist & Sleeve Details: Equipped with a thin fabric belt at the waist to shape the silhouette, as well as dark blue cuffs (sleeve ends) decorated with fine white line accents.

Socks & Shoes: Plain navy calf-length fabric socks, paired with classic shiny black leather loafers.

Other Idol Uniform Variations

Concert/Single Stage Costumes: For certain singles (such as Bokura ga Tsudō hishi Riyuu or Mugen Nijuushi), Miu wears a more extravagant stage-themed idol dress—with layers of flowing tulle/frills, gold ribbon accents, and the group's signature blue-and-white color scheme.

Characteristics When Wearing Uniform: Miu almost always appears with long bangs covering her eyes and a calm expression, giving a mysterious yet graceful impression on stage.

Miu Takigawa's background is filled with quite difficult family dynamics, which then shaped her personality and reasons for becoming an idol.

Background & Origins

Single Family & Financial Troubles: Miu grew up in Saitama Prefecture in a family raised by a single mother. Her family's financial situation was very difficult, especially after her mother became ill and was unable to work fully.

Responsibility from a Young Age: As the eldest child, Miu takes on a large role at home. She cares for her younger brother (Haru Takigawa), manages the household chores, and works part-time to support her mother's living expenses and medical care.

Social Isolation: Due to the hardships of life and her shyness, Miu grew up without many friends at school. She was used to being alone, feeling worthless, and believing that her presence had no impact on others.

Turning Point to Become an Idol

Invitation Letter from "GIP": His life changes completely when he receives a mysterious invitation letter from the GIP agency to join the 22/7 idol project.

Reasons for Joining: Miu was initially hesitant, lacking experience, courage, or aspirations of becoming an artist. However, for the sake of the honorarium/salary that would help her pay her rent and her mother's medical expenses, she ultimately accepted the offer.

Character Development: Although she initially felt insecure and questioned why she was chosen as the center, Miu slowly discovered the meaning of closeness, friendship, and self-confidence with the other 7 members of 22/7.

Miu Takigawa grew up in a life full of financial struggles and emotional limitations, which shaped her introverted personality.

Family Life & Financial Problems

Single Mother & Financial Circumstances: Miu was raised by a single mother, Sae Takigawa, along with her younger sister, Haru. Her mother's frequently deteriorating health left Miu shouldering the family's financial burden at a young age.

Part-Time Work: Before joining 22/7, Miu spent her time after school working part-time to support her mother's daily needs and medical expenses.

Self-Isolation & Past Trauma

Bullying Experience: While in junior high school, Miu experienced bullying and betrayal by her own friends. This traumatized her and triggered an invasive behavior that cut off social connections.

Isolation: She deliberately grows her bangs long enough to cover her eyes and always wears headphones without playing music to avoid communicating with outsiders. She feels unneeded by the world and prefers to be "invisible."

The Beginning of Becoming an Idol

Mysterious Invitation Letter: One day, Miu receives an invitation letter from a mysterious agency called GIP to join a new idol project.

Primary Motivation: Miu initially turned the offer down, feeling she lacked talent and wasn't cut out to be an idol. However, after being fired from her part-time job and seeing her family's increasingly desperate situation, she decided to accept the offer purely for the money (honorarium) to support her mother and younger sister.

Through her journey with the 22/7 group, Miu slowly learns to open up, finds a place that accepts her, and realizes that her existence has meaning to others.

1. Place of Origin & Main Residence

Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Miu is from and lives in Saitama Prefecture with her family. Due to its proximity to Tokyo, Miu regularly commutes from Saitama to her idol training/activities in Tokyo.

2. Housing / Home Situation

Simple House with Family: Miu lives in a simple residence/house with her sickly mother (Sayuki Takigawa) and younger sister (Haru Takigawa).

Housing Characteristics: Due to her family's financial hardship, Miu's home is described as very simple, quiet, and lacking in luxury items. This is where Miu spent much of her time doing household chores and caring for her family before joining 22/7.

Miu Takigawa lives with her mother and younger sister in Saitama, Japan, in a small, simple apartment unit.

Home Condition: The apartment where she lived was described as sparsely furnished and dark. This reflected her family's difficult financial situation.

Activities: Most of the scenes in her house show Miu taking care of the household, caring for her ailing mother, or spending time with her younger sister, Haru.

Mobility: To carry out idol activities and practice with the group 22/7, Miu has to commute from Saitama to the downtown area of ​​Tokyo.

Member Dormitory 22/7: Miu resides in a dormitory provided by GI Productions in central Tokyo. This dormitory allows all members to efficiently undergo rigorous training, schedule performances, and coordinate with The Wall (the commanding entity).

Home (Saitama): Miu still often returns to her family's small apartment unit in Saitama on holidays or when she has free time. This house remains her primary residence where she cares for her mother and younger sister.

Miu Takigawa's mother's name is Sae Takigawa, while her younger brother's name is Haru Takigawa.

Sae Takigawa is the biological mother of Miu and Haru Takigawa who is an important figure behind the background of the Takigawa family's life.

Age & Status

Age: Around late 30s to early 40s.

Role: A single mother who raises Miu and Haru alone. Her declining health and the family's financial burden are the main reasons why Miu works hard as an idol.

Appearance

Hair & Face: Has long brown hair that is usually tied loosely to the side or in a simple bun, with a soft and motherly face.

Expression: Often seen with a slightly pale or tired expression due to her physical condition, but still radiates a warm and loving smile towards her children.

Fashion Style: Wear simple and comfortable home clothes, such as pajamas, knitwear, or an apron when doing activities at home.

Despite her weak physical condition, Sae is a very loving mother and always feels guilty because she feels she has burdened Miu with the family's financial problems.

Haru Takigawa is Miu Takigawa's younger sister who plays an important role in Miu's life and motivation.

Age & Status

Age: Around 10–12 years old (elementary school level).

Role: As the youngest child in the Takigawa family, Haru is depicted as a younger sibling who loves Miu very much and always supports her sister's hard work.

Appearance

Hair & Eyes: Has shoulder-length brown hair that is often tied up or left loose, with bright brown eyes similar to Miu's.

Face & Expression: Unlike Miu who often looks gloomy or covered by bangs, Haru has a cheerful, innocent face and is full of energy.

Fashion Style: Often seen wearing casual children's clothing such as t-shirts, sweaters, and shorts or skirts when at home.

Haru's cheerful and warm nature is one of Miu's sources of strength to continue fighting as an idol to make her family happy.

Miu Takigawa (滝川みう) is one of the main characters and the center of the story in the virtual idol project 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijūni), voiced by Kanade Hanakawa (2017–2019) and later by Mona Tsurushima (2019–present).

Complete Appearance

Hair & Eyes: Has distinctive short dark brown hair with long bangs that cover most of her eyes, and soft brown eyes.

Fashion Style: Often seen wearing a neat sailor-style school uniform or a typical 22/7 idol costume. Her overall appearance reflects her reserved and unobtrusive nature.

Traits & Personality

Shy & Introverted: Miu is very introverted, shy, and lacks self-confidence. She often feels like she doesn't have any special talents or abilities.

Tends to be Pessimistic: Often thinks negatively about himself and feels anxious when he is in a crowd or is the center of attention.

Caring & Determined: Despite her reserved nature, she deeply cares for her mother and younger sister. Her primary reason for remaining an idol is to financially support her family. Over time, Miu grows into a resilient individual and begins to find happiness and purpose in life through music and her friends in the group.

Character Details

Birthday: March 14

Height: 156 cm

Blood Type: A

Characteristics: Piano enthusiast and often listens to music using headphones to avoid crowds.