Anju Shiratori

**Anju Shiratori** (白鳥アンジュ, *Shiratori Anju*) is a top idol and one of the main characters in Kiratto Pri☆Chan. She is a premium-type idol, whose preferred brand is Precious Muse. She often spends her time wandering through town and frequently indulges in various activities the girls are partaking in.

## Appearance

Anju has fair skin and very long, flowing white hair. Her large bangs are tented off-center with a curl on the tip and most of them brushed on the left of her face. When performing she pulls a large amount into a ponytail or bun. She has curvy, gentle blue eyes, and white lashes.

When out in public, Anju normally wears disguises that serve some relation to whatever the girls are doing.

## Personality

Anju is a beautiful and elegant girl who enjoys getting out in public and checking out the various things that interest in - namely anything related to younger Idols. Overflowing with confidence and poise, she is what many aspire to become. She is shown to be very hands-on when she approaches others, and she often finds ways of escaping her bodyguards until they locate her again.

## Relationships

### Mirai Momoyama

Anju was taken by Mirai's smile when she was cheering up a crying baby and embraced her, convinced that she would make a good idol.

### Aira Nanahoshi

The two have a close relationship to due to knowing each other for a long time. Anju first met Aira at the Kirajuku Fureai Park when she was younger. Anju caught Aira's eye, and Aira created a coord for her and introduced her to PriChan. Aira acted as a mentor to Anju and helped her grow as a PriChan idol. At one point, Aira wanted Anju to compete in the Designers Full Cup, but Anju would have to go alone without Aira. Anju was saddened by this, and Aira explains that she want Anju to go far and become a top PriChan idol. Anju agrees to do this and is hugged by Aira.

## Etymology

**Shiratori** (白鳥) - **Shira** (白) means white, while **tori** (鳥) means bird. Similarly to the other characters' family names, **Shira** is a reference to her white hair.

**Anju** (アンジュ) may refer to 'ange', which is 'angel' in French.

## Significant Coords

* Pri☆Chan Uniform Pure White Coord - Her debut coord.
* Precious Muse Kiratto Coord - Her first Kiratto coord.
* iL'ange White Kiratto Coord - Her second Kiratto coord.
* Hope White Jewel Coord - Her first Jewel coord.

## Trivia

* Her birthday is on November 11th, which is *Jewel Day* in Japan.
	+ She shares her birthday with Seira Otoshiro from Aikatsu! and Bell Renjoji from Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live.
* Her blood type is A.
* According to her profile, she keeps her age a secret.
* Her favorite coord is the iL'ange White Kiratto Coord.
* Her favorite songs are Perfect・Finale and Fortune・Carat.
* She has too many favorite foods that she cannot choose one in particular.
* Her special skill is finding exciting things.
* Her hobby is traveling.
* Her secret is that she is Phoenix Mask (フェニックス仮面).
* Wherever she goes, glitter and sparkles follow her and remain where she stands after leaving.
* The kanji in her last name can alternatively be read as hakuchō (白鳥) meaning swan, and it relates to the name of her mascot, HakucCHO.
* She is the second idol to do a solo debut performance.
	+ She is the second idol to debut with a coord from her preferred brand.
* She is the third person to obtain her colored Jewel Coord on her first Jewel Chance, with Mel being the first and Sara the second.
* She shares her voice actress with Umi Sonoda from Love Live!, Cera from PriPara, as well as her mascot, HakucCHO.
* She shares some similarities with Karen Kamishiro from Aikatsu Friends!
	+ They have a similar hairstyle.
	+ Anju's name refers to "Ange", as in Karen's brand, Classical Ange.
	+ Both are the top idols of their respective series.
	+ Both have blue eyes, however Anju's eyes are in a lighter shade.
	+ Both of them debuted in Season 1 of their respective series.
* She shares her surname with Hime Shiratori from Aikatsu Stars.
	+ Similarly, both of them are one of the top idols of their franchise.
* She shares some similarities with Aqua Regina from Mermaid Melody
	+ Both are in a position to provide subtle advice, and lead the main characters.
	+ Both are kind to everyone and have mysterious personalities.
	+ Both hair colors are different, but the hair style and the eye color are similar.
	+ Both have offered new songs to main characters.
	+ Both were looking for their successors.