Echika Mizuhara

To the outside world, Echika Mizuhara appears to be a perfectly ordinary, sociable high school girl—but behind that composed exterior lies a seasoned otaku who keeps her fandom carefully under wraps. A pivotal moment in the story sees her open up about her hidden hobby to vocalist Michiru Hido, forging a meaningful connection between the two. Within Icy Tail, Echika anchors the band's sound with her steady basslines, making her a standout representation of the "closeted otaku" lifestyle woven throughout the series.