Shooting Star

### Amitav (Shooting Star)

The first member and leader of the group. Amitav is calm and collective. He acts like a gentle person and doesn't get angry at all, except when his friends are in danger but is quick to realize and admit what he has been doing wrong, and does whatever it takes to fix his mistakes. Despite his flaws, Amitav is very caring and considerate of others, even if his actions may cause some people to think otherwise. It takes time for him to learn how to be a leader, but eventually he grows into the unifying force that leads all the other Gradius Pilot Club members and keeps them together.

His vehicle is the Shooting Star.

### Sasami Iwakura (Magical Flyer)

The second member of the group. Being always there for his family and friends, especially Amitav and Kaho, Sasami comes off as sweet, bubbly and cute. Underneath it all, she is a very energetic, adventurous and genki person, who is sensitive to the feelings of others and dislikes fighting. Sasami is also caring, sometimes brutally caring to the point where she unintentionally hurts others. She is very considerate, and has a rather wild imagination. Through her adventure, she learns that sometimes fighting is necessary to protect the ones she loves, and becomes more confident and resilient. As a pilot, she's an experienced flyer.

Her vehicle is the Magical Flyer.

### Rei Hino (Phoenix Maiden)

The third member of the group. Rei is a fiery and bisexual-crazed girl with her first instinct being to try and help others in any way she can, much like a mother. Rei will not turn someone down when they need help, even at the cost of her own well-being. As a Gradius Pilot Club Member, she is a bit of a hothead, from the way she acts to how she fights. She starts out as a arrogant person, often pushing others away when they get too close to her, even if they want to be her friend. However, Amitav helps her change her rude ways and starts to have a change of heart.

Her vehicle is the Phoenix Maiden.

### Shadow The Hedgehog (Immortal Chaos)

The fourth member of the group. Shadow starts as a blunt, brooding loner with a cool demeanor. He is mature, thoughtful and level-headed, and more likely to think things through than charge head-on. He is a deeply caring person who will do anything for a friend and is very protective of his loved ones. He is prone to second-guessing and self-deprecation when he cannot protect others—his self-worth hinges on his ability to be a good friend. Unlike Amitav, who is more willing to look at the "big picture", sometimes to the detriment of her friends, Shadow always tries to focus on the good of his small circle of friends.

His vehicle is Immortal Chaos.

### Devilon (Dragon Fighter)

The fifth member of the group. Devilon is a extremely competitive and strong-willed person. He doesn't like when others are fooling around or sad, and will do anything in his power to protect his friends. He is very protective of his loved ones, especially after Amitav's sacrifice, and takes his duty as a protector of the world very seriously. He is rather courageous, and always tries to keep a smile on his face.

His vehicle is the Dragon Fighter.

### 0rbulon (Alien Expert)

The sixth member of the group. 0rbulon is a battle expert and spends a large fraction of his time trying to figure stuff out on his digital laptop. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable, and often gets lost in thought while trying to figure out something new. He is extremely curious about the Gradius Pilot Club, and works ceaselessly to learn whatever there is to know about it. He is resourceful and dutiful, and quick to help his friends. He is somewhat socially awkward, even as a pilot when he is more confident in his job.

At the start of the series, he's always seen paired up with Devilon, and the two fly on adventures together. But as the story progresses, he starts to increase his smart IQ and his curious mind disappears, like being focused on missions. Now he appears to be determined and serious in his job.

His vehicle is the Alien Expert.

### Lala Hagoromo (Alienness Eternity)

The seventh member of the group. At a glance, Lala appears to be a serious and responsible girl, also being serious in serious situations. This stems from Lala's strong sense of responsibility, in addition to being one of the serious members of the group. She acts as the vice-leader and tries, often without success, to steer the other Gradus Pilot Club members away from danger and tries to find a safer way. Her "stubborn" attitude is often the source of causing problems, but all the Gradius Pilot Club members respect and trust Lala for being always there for them. Her seriousness is shown whenever Lala will not hesitate to put her life over the others. Serious aside, the Gradius Pilot Club respect and trust Lala because they know she can be relied on to be selfless and brave when problems arise.

Her vehicle is the Alienness Eternity.

### Kaho Mizuki (Bell shrine maiden)

The eighth and last member of the group. Much like Lala, Kaho is the kind, warm and serene girl of the Gradius Pilot Club. She's always looking for the best side of people and doesn't fight but can be serious in drastic situations. Kaho is also selfless, as she would put the safety of others before her own and doesn't want to trouble others. Her relationship with Amitav allows Kaho to be more expressive, true to her heart, and overcomes the power of darkness as her friends are always there for him. As a young child, she is prone to a mysterious, scary alter ego, but grows out of it.

Her vehicle is the Bell shrine maiden.

### Yukito Tsukishiro (Moon Prince)

The first member and leader of the group in Season 2. Yukito is worrisome and concerned, and has a penchant for accidentally making errors. However, for all his bluster, Yukito is a deeply kind and gentle person who is extremely loyal to his friends. He is a firm believer in second chances, willing to extend a hand in friendship to the worst of enemies should they accept it. He refuses to give up even when all seems lost, and his infectious friendliness and are the reasons the new Gradius Pilot Club call Yukito their leader.

### Touya Kinomoto (Spiritual Guard)

The second member of the group in Season 2. Touya is a very good cook and athletic person of the duo. He doesn't like when others are fighting or sad, and will do anything in his power to make others happy. He is very protective of his loved ones, especially Yukito and takes his duty as a protector of the world very seriously. He is rather always watchful, and always tries to make sure everyone is safe.

### Kyoya Ootori (Lavender Knowledge)

The third member of the group in Season 2. Kyoya is the self-assured, charming and rich person of the duo. He's always looking for the best side of people and doesn't fight but can be serious in drastic situations. Kyoya is also cool and a "business seller", as he would put the safety of others before her own, handling all the financial and planning aspects.

### Hunter Springfield (Bunny Fighter)

The fourth member of the group in Season 2. Hunter is shy and usually nice, although he can sometimes be shy to admit his true feelings if they don't meet his standard for himself. He is also oblivious, indecisive and very determined. While he is somewhat strong-willed and bold, Hunter is very kind and true to his feelings to the point where he is often unaware of others or how his feelings are affecting them very similar to Sasami Iwakura. He is not only compassionate and generous, but capable of being decisive and resourceful. He has odd tendencies to suddenly become depressed without explanation, but always finds the strength to come back and help his friends.

### Tsukasa Takamine (Fairey Science)

The fifth member of the group in Season 2. Despite being one of the youngest in the Gradius Pilot Club, Tsukasa is the most taciturn, and always says little. A lot of her wind powers comes from her mother, who has been always there for her life ever since she died. In the beginning, she rarely engages in conversation and is untalkative. She also appears to be uncommunicative, which leads her to be very emotionless. Later on, throughout her adventures as a Gradius Pilot Club member, she realizes the error of her mistakes and gradually starts to talk more in nature, having understood that she should speak up.

### Ayano Aishi (Psycho Fighter)

The eighth and last member of the group in Season 2. Ayano, in her core, is a very emotionless and apathetic person. She speaks with a deadpan expression and friendly towards others, and has a gentle spirit. However, she is haunted by the death of her lover, Hikaru Hitachiin, and later by her actions as the Gradius Empress. Her guilt and her desire to make sure no one else suffers grief because of her causes her to be self-sacrificing and believe she doesn't deserve happiness. As a Gradius Pilot Club member, primarily Yukito Tsukishiro, welcome her into their group, she opens up and begins to smile more. Ayano has a blunt and sassy side to her, which she only shows with people she is comfortable with like her mother and Yukito.