Tsubomi Hiiragi (柊つぼみ Hīragi Tsubomi) was one of the three "hidden gems" members of 22/7 idol group. She was also a member of 22/7 sub-unit Hareta Hi no Bench. She was voiced by Aina Takeda.
Tsubomi's image and penlight color was light green.[1]
Tsubomi officially graduated on December, 26, 2021.
Appearance[]
Tsubomi has short, pale brown hair that reaches the shoulders. Her bangs are swept to the left, and she has matching brown eyes. Tsubomi's eyebrows are somewhat shorter and thicker than the rest of her members. Tsubomi's skin is also slightly lighter than the rest of her unit mates.
Her character was designed by Mel Kishida.
Personality[]
Claiming to be a "Gyaru", Tsubomi is carefree, fun-loving and always up for anything. She has a tendency to forget bad experiences almost instantly after they're over. Tsubomi enjoys taking selfies and her specialty is taking good photos. Tsubomi's weakness is persistent people. Her favorite foods are parfaits and sweet pastries.
She wants to change the image of Gyarus, who tend to be viewed as careless and unprofessional.
Tsubomi's hobbies are karaoke and going to Net Cafés. Tsubomi tends to give her fellow members nicknames by adding 'cchi' to the end of their names.
Biography[]
Tsubomi claims that she is from Tokyo, more specifically, born in Shibuya and raised in Harajuku. However, it is revealed in Ongaku no Jikan that she is actually from Aomori. She moved to Tokyo to live with her cousin, but was afraid of being viewed as a freeloader so she left to live in a Net Café before being invited to 22/7.
Tsubomi's dream is to become a cute bride.[1]
Relationships[]
Miu Takigawa[]
Sakura Fujima[]
Miyako Kono[]
Reika Sato[]
Jun Toda[]
Akane Maruyama[]
Ayaka Tachikawa[]
Nicole Saito[]
Mikami Kamiki[]
In episode 12, it is revealed that Tsubomi, Mikami and Yuki were friends even before joining 22/7.
Yuki Tojo[]
In episode 12, it is revealed that Tsubomi, Yuki and Mikami were friends even before joining 22/7. Tsubomi calls Yuki by the nickname "Yucchi".[2]
Cast Commentary[]
Discography[]
Etymology[]
Hiiragi (柊) means "holly".
Videos[]
Gallery[]
For more images of this character please refer here.
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Tsubomi's last name was originally officially romanised as 'Hiragi' but it was later changed to 'Hiiragi'.
- Tsubomi's favorite quote is "If it doesn't kill you, it's just a flesh wound" (JP ver.) or "If you're not dead, you're not done" (ENG ver.).
- She shares the same original character designer, Mel Kishida, with Sumika Orihara.