About “Yohane the Parhelion” in a few words:

Born from a whimsical April Fools’ Day joke, ‘Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR-‘ soon captivated fans worldwide, turning into a real, awaited anime sensation. This tale follows Yohane in Numazu, a fortune-telling girl with aspirations that surpass the horizon, all the while breaking every rule she encounters on her global journey.

Meet the characters from Yohane the Parhelion

Yohane

Oh man, Yohane is peak melodrama and I am here for it — the self-styled fallen angel who treats every alleyway like a stage and every cloud as an omen. She’s theatrically mysterious but also a marshmallow underneath (yes, really — soft and prone to blushing at the worst moments). She’ll announce doom one minute and then insist on teaching you how to fold an origami raven the next, which is delightfully inconsistent. Honestly she’s equal parts chaos and sugar, and you can never quite tell when she’s being serious or pretending to be serious because the theatrics are sincere.

Hanamaru

Hanamaru is the textbook cozy bibliophile and also somehow the group’s secret ecosystem (she remembers birthdays, plant names, and obscure folklore). Super sweet and slow to warm up but once she’s attached she is LOYAL in a grandma-knits-you-sweaters kind of way, even if she’s actually eight. She loves reading and will recite tiny poems at inconvenient times — in a library whisper or a grocery line — which can be either magical or mortifying. Also she occasionally turns into a tiny whirlwind of excitement over flashcards, which I know sounds nerdy, but it is adorable and real.

Dia

Dia is regal and strict and would make you apologize to a chandelier, in the best possible sense — like, she cares about standards and people and making things beautiful. She’s got this stern exterior but it’s full of warmth and a very specific brand of fierce protectiveness (will fight you with etiquette and righteous scolding). The contradiction: she’s obsessed with tradition but will absolutely binge something trashy in secret and pretend it’s “research.” Basically elegant commander by day, slightly embarrassed fangirl by night.

Ruby

Ruby is sunshine with a sprinkle of clumsy sparkle — she trips over her own enthusiasm and apologizes with too many adjectives, but honestly it’s the cutest. Pure-hearted, optimistic, and a little naive, she believes in friendship like it’s a renewable resource that never runs out. She can be surprisingly brave when it matters (raises hand, cries quietly, then saves the day), which is my favorite thing about her. Also she hoards sweets and stickers and will absolutely give you one, whether you deserve it or not.

Chika

Chika is an absolute engine of optimism — loud, relentless, and infectiously determined to make everything an epic production (seriously, she has five-year plans written in glitter). She’s the kind of person who will drag you to a midnight practice and somehow make it feel like a party and a life lesson all at once. Reckless in the best way: dreams big, improvises bigger, and somehow the chaos organizes itself around her enthusiasm. Slightly forgetful about logistics (tickets? what tickets?) but never about people, which is the core of her charm.

You

You is athletic, upbeat, and the steady breeze the group didn’t know it needed — practical but not boring, like sunshine with sneakers on. She’s supportive in a hands-on way (helping you practice, carrying your bags, making practical jokes that are somehow motivational), and there’s a comfortable reliability to her that feels like coming home. Quirk: she’s also a little bit of a dork and tells the worst puns at the worst times, which she thinks is excellent. It’s hard to ruffle her; when she cares it’s quiet but very, very sincere.

Kanan

Kanan is calm, deep, and very dependable — the kind of friend who anchors everyone else without making a show of it. She’s sensible and protective but also has this wistful, poetic side (likes the ocean at dawn and probably keeps a secret notebook, maybe more than one). She can be stubbornly practical and then turn around and do something impulsive like adopt three stray crabs, which I still can’t get over. Mature vibes but absolutely capable of terrible puns at 2 a.m., which makes her secretly delightful.

Riko

Riko is book-smart in a very charming, slightly anxious way — like she’s always three steps ahead and two steps worried, which is oddly endearing. She has artistic sensibilities (music, composition — very deep feelings about harmonies) and a meticulous streak that makes her useful in a pinch and very particular about pens. She can be socially awkward but in that lovable, earnest-teen way where you want to hug her and also take notes. Also she’ll defend a ridiculous theory about metaphors at great length, and you’ll listen because she’s persuasive.

Mari

Mari is an absolute wildcard and I mean that in the best, most gleeful way — unpredictable, theatrical, and dangerously fun. She lives for spectacle and will drag you into a spontaneous performance at the grocery store or turn a rainstorm into a fashion statement. Underneath the glitter is someone who genuinely craves connection and will go viral for kindness, even if she calls it “practice.” She’s both wildly confident and a bit fragile, which makes her thrilling and, yes, a little exhausting if you’re not on her wavelength.