List of Gakuen Alice characters
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The following is a list of characters from the anime and manga series Gakuen Alice.
Students of Elementary School Division
Mikan Sakura
Sakura Mikan (佐倉 蜜柑) Voiced by: Kana Ueda
Mikan Sakura is the 10-year-old female protagonist of the story. She is characterized by being optimistic, childlike, cheerful, and energetic. She possesses the Nullification Alice, Inserting Alice, and Stealing Alice. She previously lived in the countryside with her grandfather and best friend Hotaru, until Hotaru moved away when going to study at Alice Academy, prompting Mikan to follow her friend. She used to be in the Special Ability Class but was transferred to the Dangerous Ability Class. She initially hates Natsume, but the two later grow close and fall in love. She learns of the atrocities of the Elementary School Principal and resolves to defeat him. After peace in the academy is restored, Mikan's memories are erased and she is expelled, but she later regains them, returns to the academy, and marries Natsume.
Hotaru Imai
Imai Hotaru (今井 蛍) Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya (anime), Miyuki Sawashiro (Gakuen Alice Drama CD--only released bundled with a copy of Hana to Yume magazine)
Hotaru Imai is Mikan's 10-year-old best friend and possesses the Alice of invention, which enables her to invent anything that comes to life easily, making her the target of admiration among technical and engineering companies.
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