Hikari no Densetsu- Hikari Kamijo

The main character of the anime and manga series. Hikari is a young energetic girl in her first year of high school. She lives together with her parents and her older sister, Miyako in Tokyo. Hikari has dreamed of being a great gymnast like her idol, Diliana Gueorguiva, ever since she saw her compete at a young age. At first her skills as gymnast do not come close to tournament material but with the help and support of Ooishi and Mao she is able to bring her true talents to light. Through a series of life experiences she works hard to develop her skills. She begins to realize that there are more important things in life than winning an Olympic medal. She develops strong feelings for Mao and in the end she will have a bright future with him.