Claire Kodama

**Claire Kodama** is a main character of Aikatsu Universe! in Seasons 1, 2, and 3. She is a student at Four Star Academy (previously Venus Ark) of the Star Dream Class and is a member of the 27th and 28th Gen S4. Claire is a cool-type idol whose preferred brand is her self-created brand, Amethyst Tiara. She formerly attended Starlight Academy as an exchange student.

## Bio

### Appearance

Claire is very tall and has long, dark hair and navy blue eyes. In Season 1, she wears the standard Four Star Academy uniform.

In Seasons 2 and 3, Claire wears the S4 uniform.

### Personality

Claire is usually disciplined and composed. Hating stereotypes, she is open-minded. However, sometimes she shows a rebellious streak when she extremely dislikes something and has a hidden talent for pranks. Claire is clever. She is also independent and stubborn, and will fight for justice similar to Mahiru.

### Background

Claire lived on the border of Japan, the farthest point away from Kirakira City, which was the first spot in Japan that the Venus Ark stopped at. Her beauty was recognized and she began to get modeling jobs at a young age When Elza Forte saw her modeling skills, she knew she had immense talent. Claire was happy at first to be accepted into the prestigious idol school in her first year, but soon realized that Elza was not the right kind of leader. She became rebellious and refused to follow Elza's rules. When they arrived near Four Star Academy, Claire was kicked out along with Alice Carol: the best student and the worst student.

She met Victoria, who listened to her predicament and suggested she apply to Four Star. Claire was accepted into the Star Dream class after Yukino-sensei saw her performance.

## Relationships

* Victoria Nakamura
	+ After being kicked out of Venus Ark, Claire sees Victoria sitting by the water. After hearing about Claire's predicament, she invites Claire to apply to Four Star Academy. Claire accepts and soon joins Victoria, Sakura, and Emily as a first year student. A few days later, Alice is also accepted. Claire and Alice are very close.
* Emily Takahashi
	+ Emily and Claire were introduced through Victoria. When they are going to class together, they overhear some Beauty Class girls snickering at Claire because she prefers Spice Chord over Romance Kiss. Emily defends her strongly, earning Claire's trust, and the two become very close.
* Sakura Saotome
	+ Claire and Sakura met through Victoria and became close friends quickly.
* Mahiru Kasumi
	+ Claire looks up to Mahiru during her first year. Mahiru first begins to closely observe her when some girls are whispering about Claire preferring Spice Chord to Romance Kiss. She realizes that Claire must be having a difficult time handling this and goes to speak to her after class. From then on, Mahiru looks out for Claire and expresses that she is proud of her.
* Alice Carol
	+ The two became friends after being kicked off the Venus Ark on the same day.
* Rei Kizaki
	+ Rei and Claire were close during Claire's time on the Venus Ark. Rei looks up to Claire and admires her superior modeling skills and ability to stand up to Elza with all her heart.

## Etymology

**Claire** can mean "clear' or "famous".

**Kodama** are spirits in Japanese folklore that are similar to dryads. "Kodama" may also refer to the trees in which these spirits reside.

## Trivia

* Claire doesn't like sweets and eats mostly healthy foods. She is amazed by Victoria's love of sweets and how it does not affect her weight.