Hinamori Amu

Amu Hinamori (日奈森 亜夢, Hinamori Amu) is the main protagonist of the anime/manga series Shugo Chara!.
Contents
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* 1 Profile
* 2 History
* 3 Appearance
* 4 Guardian Characters
o 4.1 Ran
o 4.2 Miki
o 4.3 Su
o 4.4 Dia
* 5 Powers
o 5.1 Character Change
+ 5.1.1 Ran
+ 5.1.2 Miki
+ 5.1.3 Su
+ 5.1.4 Dia
+ 5.1.5 Il
o 5.2 Character Transformations
+ 5.2.1 Amulet Heart
+ 5.2.2 Amulet Spade
+ 5.2.3 Amulet Clover
+ 5.2.4 Amulet Angel
+ 5.2.5 Amulet Devil
+ 5.2.6 Amulet Diamond
+ 5.2.7 Amulet Fortune
o 5.3 Open Heart
* 6 Relationships
o 6.1 Family
o 6.2 Love Life
o 6.3 Friendships
* 7 See also

edit Profile

* Birthday: September 24
* Blood type: O
* Age: 11-13(At the latest part in the story, as she is about to graduate from elementary school)
* Height: 152cm (5 feet)
* Weight: 38kg (84 pounds)

edit History

Amu Hinamori grew up with a tough outside character and everyone in school addresses her as "Cool and Spicy", but deep down she is extremely shy and timid. One of the reasons that she has this image is because her mother dresses her in punk and cool clothing. Since she has a stubborn character, fans call Amu a tsundere, but is properly classified as a kuudere.

One night, she became tired of everybody viewing her outside character and made a wish to be someone other than herself. The next morning, she finds three odd looking eggs on her bed. The eggs hatch one after another and give birth to her Guardian Characters, Ran, Miki, and Su; later, a fourth Guardian Character named Dia.

When Tadase Hotori, the King's Chair of the Guardians of Seiyo Academy, discovers her eggs, he invites her into their team and give her the title "Joker". Though she doesn't want to join the team at first, she eventually gives in after realizing how serious the situation is. As the person with three Guardian Characters, Amu is given the Humpty Lock with mystical powers and so receives the ability to Character Transform.

Though she does not know her true self very well, she appears to be rather determined when it comes to helping others. But as Dia indicates, she needs to know herself better in order to be able to do any good at all.

In the second season of the anime, she begins to develop her own character and so increases her own powers. The most direct example of this is the new items & skills of the three Amulet character transformations. Also, though she can't see it very well, those around her notice that she has changed.

Amu's voice actress in the anime is Kanae Itou.
edit Appearance
Amu Hinamori

Amu has pink hair and golden eyes.

She often has red 'X' hairclips attached to her hair. Sometimes she wears other colored pins, such as blue, white or black.

Because she wears gothic (or rather 'cool') outfits, everyone in school views her as "Cool & Spicy".
edit Guardian Characters

Unlike normal children, who usually have only one guardian character, Amu is gifted with three, and eventually, a fourth one is born. Their theme centers around the four suits in a card deck, heart, spade, clover, and diamond.
Ran
[edit] Ran

Main article: Ran

Ran is the first guardian character to hatch, and the first to character transform with Amu. She is extremely energetic and is almost never seen without her cheerleader pom-poms. She is born from Amu's wish to become someone other than herself.

In Chapter 38, Ran undergoes a new Character Transformation, along with Miki, Su, and Dia; becoming Amulet Fortune. Because Amu became what she wished for, Ran disappeared in Chapter 44.

Ran represents Amu's desire to be more honest, athletic, and confident.
Likes: Cheering on other people.
Hates: Keeping still.

Miki
[edit] Miki

Main article: Miki

Miki is the second guardian character to hatch. Amu's second, artistic and fashionable Guardian Character. Her powers include increasing Amu's drawing and painting abilities. She is born from Amu's wish to become someone other than herself. In Shugo Chara! Doki, Miki is the only one out of Amu's Guardian Characters to be able to sense Mystery Eggs clearly. Miki is also the guardian character that reflects on Amu's love interests, she shows an interest in Tadase's, Ikuto's, Kukai's, Nagihiko's, and Kairi's Guardian Characters.

In Chapter 38, Miki undergoes a new Character Transformation, along with Ran, Su, and Dia; becoming Amulet Fortune. Because Amu became what she wished for, Miki disappeared in Chapter 44.

Miki represents Amu's desire to be more sharp, levelheaded and artistic.

Likes: Arts and Crafts.
Hates: Anything that offends her artistic sense.

Suu
[edit] Su

Main article: Su

Su is the third guardian character to hatch. She tends to be very girly and doesn't have many fighting skills, but has domestic skills. She is very good at housekeeping, cooking, and knitting. She is born from Amu's wish to become someone other than herself.

In Chapter 38, Su undergoes a new Character Transformation, with Ran, Miki, and Dia; becoming Amulet Fortune. Because Amu became what she wished for, Su disappeared in Chapter 44.

Su represents Amu's desire to be more caring, sensitive, and improve her domestic skills.

Likes: Cleaning and Cooking.
Hates: Caterpillars.


[edit] Dia

Main article: Dia

Dia is Amu's fourth and final Guardian Character. Her egg was created a while after Ran, Miki and Su were born. Because Amu disliked everything that happened in the spring term, Dia lost sight of her owner, became an X-Character, and went to Utau Hoshina. She returned to her slumber after Amu "shines again" but secretly comes out as a spirit at times. She's positive and wise, yet an air-headed character. Dia will be staying out of her egg for the latest chapters, looking for Amu's three other eggs that disapeared.

In Chapter 38, Dia comes back when Amu "shines" and undergoes a new Character Transformation, with Ran, Miki, and Su; Becoming Amulet Fortune.

Dia represents Amu's desire to be a leader, be noticed in front of others, and shine.
Likes:?
Dislikes:?

edit Powers

According to the Founding King's legend, the one with three Guardian Characters will have very special powers and will be given the special item, Humpty Lock, to be able to harness those powers. It was this item that gave her the ability to Character Transform, as well as granting the other Guardians this ability later.
[edit] Character Change

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When one of Amu's Guardian Characters uses Character Change with her, her hair clip will change form and give her specific special abilities.
[edit] Ran
Character Change with Ran
When Amu undergoes Character Change with Ran, her hair clip becomes a red heart and bestows her athletic and limited flying abilities. A side-effect to this is that Amu becomes honest to the point that she blurts out whatever is on her mind. Amu still has relative control over her body while in this Character Change (unless it a specific task that she has to complete, e.a. swinging around a bar for gym class).

Ran's Character Change is used the most throughout the series.


[edit] Miki
Character Change with Miki
When Amu undergoes Character Change with Miki, her hair clip becomes a blue spade and gives her increased artistic abilities. However, the Character Change, while short, is powerful and makes Amu spontaneously start drawing to the point that she has no control over her body.

Miki is the one Amu Character Changes with the least.
[edit] Su
Character Change with Su
When Amu undergoes Character Change with Su, her hair clip becomes a green clover and improves in cooking and housekeeping skills. Like with Miki, Amu does not have much control over her body, to the point that Amu's character literally changes into much more girly version of herself. She is also able to create ingredients out of thin air.

Su's Character Change, while not used that often, is still employed more than Miki's Character Change.
[edit] Dia

Amu has never undergone a Character Change with Dia, however, it can be easily assumed that once they Character Change, Amu's hairclip will become a golden diamond and Amu will change into a person with a shining smile and positive personality.
[edit] Il

In Chapter 43 of the manga, Amu is seen performing Character Change with a Guardian Character other than one of her own. When she Character Changes with Il, she gets a pair of black bat wings, granting her the ability to fly.
[edit] Character Transformations
[edit] Amulet Heart
Amulet Heart
Amu becomes "Amulet Heart" when she Character Transforms with athlete Ran, harnessing more powerful athletic abilities, and represents the desire to be more energetic and honest.

Outfit:
As "Amulet Heart" Amu wears her hair in a side ponytail, much as Ran does and has a cheerleading outfit, including a pleated skirt, a pink top and leg warmers over her shoes, all with heart-shaped accessories. She has a ribbon tied around her neck and one around her skirt. The Humpty Lock shines with pink light.

Amu first becomes "Amulet Heart" in episode 1 of the anime and chapter 5 of the manga.

Items:

* Cheerleading Pom-Poms
* Heart Rod
* Heart Speeder (anime)

Abilities:
As an athletic character, Amulet Heart's powers are mostly useful in combat.

In this form, she is able to jump to an incredible limit of heights and lengths. She generally uses her pom-poms to generate shields or deflect attacks, while her Heart Rod which is needed for her special attacks ("Spiral Heart" and "Spiral Heart Special"), sprinkles a paralyzing pink energy attacks over the target and throws around like a boomerang.

In chapter 31 and episode 80, Amulet Heart learns a new purification technique performed with Platinum Royale called "Platinum Heart".

In the second season of the anime, "Amulet Heart" receives a pair of skates called "Heart Speeder", which gives her flying abilities.
[edit] Amulet Spade
Amulet Spade
Amu becomes "Amulet Spade" when she Character Transforms with artist Miki, which represents the desire to be level-headed and artistic.

Outfit:
As Amulet Spade, she wears a blue costume which consists of a light blue blouse with frilly sleeves and a ribbon at the back. She wears brown boots, dark blue shorts, and striped stockings. Like Miki, most of her hair is inside an identical light blue cap with a Spade decoration. The Humpty Lock shines with blue light.

Amu first becomes "Amulet Spade" in episode 6 of the anime and chapter 9 of the manga.

Items:

* Amulet Spade's Paintbrush
* Amulet Spade's Baton (anime)

Abilities:
Amulet Spade's abilities are centered around art and creativity, and are used in immobilizing the opponent and neutralizing attacks.

Amulet Spade uses a gigantic blue paint brush to manipulate the attacks pf "Colorful Canvas" and "Colorful Canvas Special" to immobilize her opponents by creating a flood of multi-colored paint. Like "Amulet Heart" she sometimes uses this attack in combination with Tadase's "White Decoration".

Instead of a painting brush, she utilizes a conductor's baton in the shape of a treble clef as a weapon in the second season. She uses "Prism Music" when using the baton.
[edit] Amulet Clover
Amulet Clover
Amu becomes "Amulet Clover" when she Character Transforms with maid Su and represents her desire to be more domestic and a sweet-hearted character.

Outfit:
In the image of a maid/housekeeper, Amu wears a maid outfit, consisting of a large, green balloon dress she wears in combination with an apron. A lot of bows are observed in this Character Transformation. She also wears gloves and the same kind of headdress Su wears. She's also given ponytails that go behind her maid's headdress. The Humpty Lock shines with green light.

Amu first becomes "Amulet Clover" in episode 10 of the anime and chapter 13 of the manga.

Items:

* Amulet Clover's Whisk
* Amulet Clover's Cooking Pan (anime)
* Amulet Clover's Bubble Wand (anime)
* Amulet Clover's Bowl (anime)
* Amulet Clover's Pepper (anime)

Abilities:
Since Amulet Clover's powers are domestic, she is mostly useful in defense and regeneration. She can also use this character's power to create food.

Amulet Clover can use a whisk for the attack "Remake Honey" to restore broken objects and purify X-Eggs. Later, they can also use an attack called "Remake Honey Special". On one occasion, she uses a harmless technique called "Sweet Applique" to create flowers and ribbons on Kairi's weapon. She is also able to generate a pan for defense.

In the second season, "Amulet Clover" utilizes a bubble wand. She uses it for "Honey Bubbles", a clearing technique, and later a bowl to absorb her opponent's attack and pepper to make her opponent sneeze.
[edit] Amulet Angel
Amulet Angel
Amu can become "Amulet Angel" when she Character Transforms with Utau's angelic Guardian Character, El. Amu represents the desire to make love come true, and to be more innocent. Also, Amulet Angel never gets a full transformation.

Outfit:
In this form, Amulet Angel wears a long pink gown with white frills and a red ribbon tied around her chest. She also has a pair of tiny ponytails with winged hairclips on them. She also has (possibly fake) wings attached to her back. The Humpty Lock shines with white light.

One funny fact about this transformation is that El can perform the transformation without Amu's permission.

Amu first becomes "Amulet Angel" in episode 29 of the anime and chapter 18 of the manga.

Items:

* White Flags

Abilities:
"Amulet Angel's" only useful moves are "White Flag", "White Flag Double Plan", and "Angel Wink". (Even though her abilities are reduced by not being with her own owner, Utau.) By being super-cute and innocent, she can attract most boys.

In episode 35 of the anime, Amulet Angel once attempted to use a power named "Love Repair Beam" to restore two lovers' passion, but failed because the passion was never gone to begin with.

Despite being an angel, she does not seem to possess any flying abilities, since her wings are too small and possibly cannot carry Amu's weight.
[edit] Amulet Devil
Amulet Devil
Amu can become "Amulet Devil" when she Character Transforms with Utau's devilish Guardian Character, Il. Amu represents the rough and tumble character and the desire to be more immature.

Outfit:
She receives a black beanie with bat wings attached to it, a red bat-formed top, a lap with a devil's tail, and a pair of black and white stockings. She also wears black boots. The Humpty Lock glitters with red light.

One funny thing about this transformation is that Il can perform it without Amu's permission.

Amu first becomes "Amulet Devil" in episode 42 of the anime and chapter 25 of the manga.

Items:

* Amulet Devil's Guitar

Abilities:
Amulet Devil can use an electric guitar to produce an attack called "Devil's Tune".
[edit] Amulet Diamond
Amulet Diamond
Amu becomes "Amulet Diamond" when she Character Transforms with shining idol Dia. Amu represents the desire to be more radiant and use the power of music to make wishes come true.

Outfit:
In this form, Amu wears a pair of ponytails and a futuristic headphone with a pair of double diamonds attached it. Her outfit is a futuristic yellow idol skirt. A yellow ribbon is attached to the back of her neck with straps that go down to her waist. She wears yellow boots that come up to her inner thighs. The Humpty Lock glitters with yellow light.

Amu first becomes Amulet Diamond in episode 43 of the anime and chapter 26 of the manga.

Her name could sometimes be confused with "Amulet Dia".

Items:

* Amulet Dia's Globe

Abilities:
As a character with an intense shine, Amulet Dia's powers are mostly associated with stars and light.

She can use a small globe to harness a starry attack called "Starlight Navigation". In chapter 38 of the manga, she uses two new attacks: "Twinkle Shield" and "Shooting Star Shower".

This form gives her flying abilities.
[edit] Amulet Fortune

Amu Character Transforms into "Amulet Fortune" with all four of her Guardian Characters when she completely opens her heart to Ikuto, causing the two of them to transform together. While Amu becomes "Amulet Fortune", Ikuto becomes "Seven Seas Treasure". Amu represents the girl who wants to marry her true love.

Amu first becomes Amulet Fortune in episode 100 of the anime and chapter 38 of the manga.

Outfit:
In this form, Amu wears a pure white bridal gown with a tan and rainbow colored bow on the top and frills, pure white opera gloves, and a bridal veil on her head. On top of the veil is a bow and a jewelled flower brooch with the gems representing the colors of Ran, Miki, Su, and Dia. The Humpty Lock glitters with a multi-color light.

Abilities:
As a character of true love, her powers are rather touching to the heart, which is a little bit like Amulet Clover's domestic skills.

Amulet Fortune can give off a wave of good feelings for her healing ability "Open Heart Full Bloom! True Love", allowing X-Eggs to become cleansed and those affected by despair to feel warmth and love.

Trivia:

* This Character Transformation does not last very long.
* This is the first joint transformation.
* The name Amulet Fortune comes from:

Amulet: Amu's given name is part of the word "Amulet."

Fortune: Can mean luck or wealth (hence Seven Seas Treasure).
[edit] Open Heart
Open Heart
New Version of Open Heart
Amu's finishing move to cleanse an X-Egg and/or X-Character, and later Wishing Eggs.

She can perform this technique while in the form of either Amulet Heart or Amulet Spade, and in the second season of the anime, as Amulet Clover.
edit Relationships
[edit] Family

* Ami Hinamori: Ami is Amu's pure-hearted younger sister. Ami is very fond of Amu and Utau. Ami can also see Guardian Characters.
* Tsumugu Hinamori: Amu's father.
* Midori Hinamori: Amu's mother.
* Shuu Hinamori: Amu's cousin. (Anime-only)

[edit] Love Life
Amu and Ikuto (Amuto)

Ikuto Tsukiyomi: When Amu first meets Ikuto, he attempts to steal her unborn eggs, but fails every time. Throughout their encounters, Ikuto begins to fall in love with her. Ikuto is shown to flirt and tease with Amu which often leaves her embarrassed and defensive around him. He does this to cover up his really strong feelings for her so she won't get killed/hurt by Easter. In Chapter 28, Ikuto confesses to her, but she doesn't believe him as she believed he was teasing her. She opens her heart to him fully by hugging him and showing her feelings towards him in Chapter 38, Character Transforming to Amulet Fortune and Seven Seas Treasure. In Chapter 41, Amu said these words to Hikaru; "My friends, family, the person I love..everyone." There have been many arguments over this statement between fans, however, while not yet confirmed it is believed that Ikuto was who she was mentioning. In Chapter 42, Ikuto takes her on a 'date' to the abandoned theme park, in which he says this is the last time he will see her. In Chapter 43, before Ikuto leaves to find his father, he accepts Amu's contest to find his true self and right after this, he confesses his love for her and kisses her, just to warn her that he'll make her fall in love with him since she is not sure whether her feelings are of love or just a crush.
Tadase and Amu (Tadamu)

Tadase Hotori: Amu had a crush on Tadase due to his "prince" outer character and confessed her love in public with the help of a chara-change from Ran. While she was turned down by Tadase at that point, since then she has been noticed by Tadase. The two become closer once Amu joins the Guardians and when on a trip, Tadase reveals that he likes "Amulet Heart," who while is one of Amu's would-be selves, is not Amu herself. As the story developes, Tadase sees that "Amulet Heart" is just a small part of Amu and realises his feelings are for Amu as who she is, and confesses to her again. After this, he starts to call her "Amu-chan" instead of the more formal "Hinamori-san" and, everytime he remembers (though he had said "everyday from today") he tells her that he loves her. Over time, Amu starts to drift away from him. In Chapter 42, he says he will always love Amu but he wants her to choose 'the right path'. This may be because he saw Ikuto's feelings for her and he wanted her to make her own choice between them.
Kukai and Amu (Kukamu)

Kukai Soma: Kukai is considered one of the main couples in Amu's first three triangle love, which consisted of Tadase, Kukai, and Ikuto. Amu, and Kukai share a close relationship, and Kukai is always there for her. Even if Amu did admit that their relationship is "Brother/ sister like" at the beginning, but then it develops more, with Amu imagining him as one of her love candidates for her wedding. However, their relationship stays as friends and companions. Kukai was also the first to learn about Amu's stolen Guardian Character, Dia, and was the first male guardian to Character Transform with the help of Amu.
Kairi and Amu (Kaimu)

Kairi Sanjo: Kairi became closely attracted to Amu after getting to know her, but tries to hide those feelings due to his mission to get close to the Guardians and find out about their weaknesses, under order of his older sister, Yukari Sanjo. In the end, it was Amu who persuaded him to fight for what's right instead of doing Yukari's bidding. Before he returns to his hometown, he confesses his feelings to Amu.
[edit] Friendships

* Wakana and Manami: These two girls are fellow admirers of Amu and also her two good friends outside of the Guardians.
* Yua Sakurai: Amu and Yua didn't see each other much during kindergarden, but she was the first person to take Yua's dream seriously. They begin a friendship years later when they reunite during a photo shoot.
* Nadeshiko Fujisaki: When Amu rejected the chance to join the Guardians, Nadeshiko tried many tactics to get Amu to join. The two eventually become best friends and Nadeshiko looks over and supports Amu in her love life. Amu was upset when Nadeshiko had to leave for Europe.

* Rima Mashiro: Rima was transferred to Seiyo Academy during spring term. At first, she was very cold towards Amu, but after they learn to understand each other, Rima becomes Amu's best friend.

* Yaya Yuiki: Yaya's relationship with Amu is mainly friends and companions.

* Utau Hoshina: When Utau was still working for Easter, she considered Amu a rival she won't lose to, mostly because she is jealous of how much attention her brother, Ikuto pays to her. Throughout the first half of the series, the two continue to be rivals and even kept one of each other's Guardian Characters. After Utau returned to good, she and Amu grew closer to each other.

* Lulu De Morcerf Yamamoto: Lulu considers Amu a rival, but after they spend a Christmas evening together with each other's families, they become closer. After Amu learns she is the one creating Mystery Eggs, she vows to help make her see what she's doing wrong. It's Amu who reforms Lulu after a final battle against her.