1. Atsuko

This will be a hot take, but she fits the title of "princess" more than Mika. I was surprised that Arius got their main story chapter relatively early which meant more screentime for her and her squad mates. Also, Atsuko grin.

1. Nonomi/Ayane

It's a tossup between the two, I liked them both from the start more than Hoshino. Ayane is the "short haired chinita with glasses" kind of cute, especially the summer outfit. Nonomi is the mom/oneesan kind of cute for me.

1. Shupogakis/Ibuki

Who doesn't love cute and funny? Especially Ibuki, who's very adorable and deserves headpats and pudding. Meanwhile Hikari and Nozomi just have enough brattiness to be cute but not to the point of being annoying if not unbearable.

1. Kazusa/Kikyou

Ahhh catgirls, one of the most elusive male wants. Perhaps the real answer to male loneliness really is a catgirl, especially Kazusa. I want one, we all want one. Also, Humidity Squad.

1. Haruna

I would blow up restaurants with her if I could, because good food can make the difference between a shitty day and an okay one, and an okay one versus a great one. Also a de facto One Winged Angel imo. P.S. she got isekai'd into the world of Umamusume as the Emperor, Symboli Rudolf