Ichika Sakurai (桜井 一嘉, Sakurai Ichika) is a second-year student at Itsuboshi Gakuen, working part-time at a retro coffee shop near the school. She is able to transform into MomoHero (モモヒーロー, MomoHīrō), the Pink Ranger of the High School Heroes.
History
Ichika's childhood was one fraught with feeling as if she were different than the other boys in her year. Her parents insisting on calling her 'boyish' and ignoring her choices when she would choose more colorful accessories only exacerbated this fact. Eventually, she realized that she was transgender, keeping this as a secret from her parents and most other students that she interacted with - only coming out to people that she knew she could trust, such as Hana and, eventually, the other High School Heroes.
Personality
A popular student illustrator who is a second year student at Itsuboshi Gakuen High School and boasts the best aesthetic sense of the school. While she belongs to the art club at school.
Naoya's younger sister, Hana's classmate and best friend. Her father grew up in a strict house, but she has a more delicate heart than anyone else.
MomoHero
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As with all of the High School Heroes, Ichika would open her smartphone and press the button of the High School Hero App and would be transformed into MomoHero.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
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Attacks
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Abilities
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Weaknesses
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Arsenal
Appearances: The High School Heroes Episodes TBA
The High School Hero!
MomoHero!
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
Ichika Sakurai is portrayed by Issei Kanasashi (金指 一世 Kanasashi Issei). As MomoHero, her suit actor is Yusuke Okuhira (奥平 祐介, Okudaira Yūsuke).
Design
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Etymology
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Notes
- During Ichika's conception, producer Hattori Nobuyuki decided to include a transgender character since he had no plans including a cis woman among the six heroes. Thus, he consulted staff knowledgeable about LGBT matters to develop her character.[1]
Appearances
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The High School Heroes
- Ep. 1: A Bright Red Hero is Born! Youth Reversal Homerun!!
- Ep. 2: Green Step! The Whereabouts of Love are a Love Triangle!?
- Ep. 3: Yellow Dunks Fly in the Air! Sweet Temptation is a Demon Trap!?
- Ep. 4: Pink's Determination. Goodbye, For Now.
- Ep. 5: Hero Arrested!? The Sad Battle Between Gold and Red
- Ep. 6: Silver Shines Brighter Than Gold! The Birth of the Sixth Hero!!
- Ep. 7: Red Determination! Friendship and Unity ⚪︎ × Quiz
- Final Ep.: Last Battle. 6 Colors of Friendship and Unity.
