Sono is Taiyou's roommate at Kazami Dormitory. The son of a famous Japanese ikebana (floral arrangement) master, Sono is at the dorm after leaving home following a quarrel with his father over what he believes are his father's strict rules about floral art. Initially unapproachable and moody, he soon warms up to Taiyou's incessant cheerfulness and the two become friends. Taiyou admires Sono's knowledge of flowers and persuades him to join the Bee Bee Company. Sono also works at Atelier Hinata. Taiyou coined the name "Black Kirihara" after mistaking Sono's younger brother for him, noting their opposing personalities.
In high school Sono confessed to her longtime friend Sato, but was rejected. She follows her to Tokyo and even though she has found someone else she genuinely likes, she has not got over Sato…
A Zen Buddhist monk, specifically, representative of the Rinzai sect. In 1610, he was appointed as abbot of the main temple, Daitokuji. Takuan is known for his brute honesty and meticulously perceptive personality, which was sought after by monks, swordsmen, and politicians alike (such as Tokugawa Iemitsu and Go-Mizunoo). Takuan's shared correspondence with Yagyū Munenori was captured in a treatise called "The Unfettered Mind." Takuan helps capture Takezo and later renames him as Miyamoto Musashi, setting him free to travel and evolve as a person.
Age: 13 Birthday: December 8, 34th Year of the Star Calendar Height: 161 cm Favorite foods: chocolate bars, Russian tea Quote: "Dreams into reality, light into song." The daughter of a corporate CEO who introduces Nagisa and her friends to AKB when they are younger, and four years later runs away from her father to audition for AKB. Initially, Chieri displays a cool and serious personality, but later becomes more outgoing and friendly. She is very dedicated and passionate about AKB, and never hesitates to put herself at risk for the sake of her friends. Chieri is the first understudy to be accompanied by a Kirara, a small creature that glows whenever it detects the presence of idol radiance, though at first only seems to glow when Nagisa is with her, making Chieri feel inferior to Nagisa until the kirara finally glows for her alone in the last episode of the first season. Yuuko Oshima sees Chieri as a rival for the Center Nova position, and after the New General Election, in which Chieri ranks 6th, Nagisa considers her a rival as well. She is nicknamed Cherry by her fans, and Haruna Kojima begins to call her that as well. For every smile you see, someone else is crying. --Chieri explaining the hardships of being in AKB0048. In episode 13 of AKB0048 Next Stage: Chieri becomes Center Nova after stopping a DES soldier with her song.
She is the leader of the newly formed "Goose Team." She was often seen taking attendance at the school's entrance. She is constantly reprimanding Mako for showing up late and becomes irritated whenever she gives her the nickname Sodoko. Her team operates a French Renault B1 Bis or "Char B1." (Source: ANN, Wikipedia)
Solm is a member of the Survey Corps and childhood friend to Angel and Maria, as well as her fiancée. He is an experienced fighter, well-built and handsome. He sacrifices himself to save Angel from the Titan Mammon, unknowingly killing it in the process.
