This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
: Hey, you guys. It’s 2026, and the number of Star Rail characters has increased dramatically. But haven’t you forgotten? In this galactic adventure, the heroine of The origin and the pinnacle is always by our side, always offering advice, and showing us the cutest smile. That’s right, it’s Mizuki.Today, we will thoroughly admire her charm as the poster girl of the Starry Train, and the sense of security that makes all pioneers feel at home.”
: “Nanaka-chan!! Is it mine? She’s the cutest in the galaxy! Is Hotaru-chan the proper heroine? No, no! Nanoka-chan is the “absolute heroine” and “partner”! A trip without her would be like sushi without wasabi! Cola without carbonation! Six-phase ice without ice! Today I’m going to take too many screenshots of her adorable poses and talk about them until I run out of space on my smartphone!”
: “Your smartphone is always flat.However, I must admit that the character design of March is excellent.The gradation of pink and light blue, the energetic speech and behavior, and the occasional serious anxiety about his “true identity”.These are all in perfect balance.Especially if the characters are implemented after 2024. strong>’New costume (fate change)’ and ‘dress figure’ have blossomed her new charm.Today, we will summarize ‘costume’ and ‘facial performance’, which are in high demand from an SEO perspective.”
1. Comparison of past “costumes (skins)”: All are too cute to compare
: “First, let’s take a look at the evolution of her visuals. Her initial appearance is good, but the costumes added as the story progresses are also extremely destructive.”
① Initial costume (default): Safe and reliable down jacket
: “This is a costume that looks more like a parent’s face! A miniskirt that looks easy to move in, and a slightly fluffy down jacket! And it’s absolute territory! Whether it’s on the ice planet Yarilo-VI or the scorching heat of Pinocony, she ran around energetically in this look. Don’t you want to hug the fluffy feeling of that jacket? You will!”
: “The key point is that she is wearing a camera around her neck. Her identity of wanting to preserve memories is incorporated into her outfit. The balance of the color scheme is also made up of blue (ice) and pink (cuteness), and just seeing it on the screen makes the place gorgeous.”
② Senshu Costume (Pilgrimage/Swordsman): A fusion of dignity and thighs
: “When he learned swordsmanship in Senshu and Luofu, he looked like a so-called “tour hunter.” This was a shock. He changed from his usual Western-style clothes and was dressed in Chinese-style martial arts wear.”
: “It’s the best! Her legs extend out from her costume with slits! And she wields two swords! In her special move, she swings her sword while saying things like, “Do you want to drink milk tea?” She’s been trained by her masters (Unri and Hikoyoshi) and looks a little confident, which is also cute! Kana-chan is sweating and training… Just thinking about it makes her healthy!”
③ Pinocony dress (formal dress): Are you a princess? No, I’m an angel
: “This is the party dress she showed off in the story. Unlike her usual casual attire, it has a formal and elegant design. Her hairstyle has been arranged a bit, and I was reminded that she is a peerless beautiful girl if she keeps quiet.”
: “It’s redundant to say “If you just shut up,” but it’s true that when that dress skin was implemented, SNS became a festival.The frills on the skirt and the open space in the back gave it a sense of neatness and a bit of elongation, and it really felt like a “poster girl’s sunny stage.”
2. His facial expressions are too rich! A treasure trove of “staring eyes” and “facial tricks”
: “Nana Mizuki’s charm cannot be conveyed through still images alone. She is one of the best expressive characters in the starry world.”
① Legendary “glare eyes”
: “This! This is it! Those cold eyes that the main character shows when he makes a strange choice (such as digging through a trash can or reading a strange poem)! Those staring eyes that make you say, ‘Wow…’! I want to be looked down on with those eyes! I want people to say, ‘Aren’t you stupid?’ It’s my reward!”
② “Eh!?” surprised face
: “She’s in charge of the comic relief of the story. When an unexpected turn of events takes place, her eyes widen and her mouth drops open is often used. Even when other characters are making serious faces, Nanaka is surprised like a reaction comedian, so the screen doesn’t get too heavy.”
③ Smug face & wink
: “When performing a special move or winning a battle, she winks at the camera with an expression that says, “Awfully cute” It’s a face that completely understands how cute she is. A strong self-assertion that says, “Look at me!” But her talent is that it doesn’t turn into a sarcasm.”
3. Obsession with photography: Every pose is cute
: “Her hobby is ‘photography’. The motions that accompany this are all cute. She has the courage to hold a camera even on the battlefield in order to preserve her own memories.”
: “The production of ‘Kill this!’ in the special move (Zongo) was innovative in that it involved taking a commemorative photo with the enemy. The film-like frame production and the peace sign. That’s a production that symbolizes Stale’s pop world view. Even if you’re destined to hunt, the way you strike a pose with tapioca milk tea in hand doesn’t waver.”
: “The design of the smartphone case is also cute! There are so many decorations that look like rabbits! It makes me cry when I think that her smartphone is full of records of our adventures. I wonder if one day I’ll look back at that album in the final episode. Ugh, it’s not over yet!”
: “Her room (inside the train) is also filled with photos. Precisely because she has no past (memory) of herself, she takes photos of the present moment. It’s strange because once you know the background, even the simple peace sign starts to look like an earnest ‘proof of life’.”
4. “Manzai” with the pioneers is the best part of Stare
: “Finally, her relationship with the main character (the pioneer) is different from Hotaru and other heroines, and her characteristic is that she has a sense of “a close partner”.”
: “The settler gets confused, and Nanoka makes a tsukkomi. Or the two of them get into a bad mood together, and they get scolded by Tango and Himeko. This ‘bad boy trio (+Tanko)’ atmosphere is at the core of the train family. Rather than being a romantic interest, she has a sense of distance, like “the closest female friend” or “the younger sister who takes care of her.”
: “But! That sense of distance is good! In times of emergency, he worries the most, and he trusts me the most! Even when he acted separately in Yarilo-VI, we were somehow in perfect harmony. His reaction when I chose “Isn’t it cute?” was the reaction that wasn’t satisfied! I’m living to see that!”
: “That’s right. There are passages where the other characters see the protagonist’s “special powers” and “position,” but I feel like Nanoka is looking at the “protagonist himself.” I guess that’s why he feels so comfortable next to her.”
5. Summary: March is the eternal “poster girl”
: “Summary. No matter whether her costume changes or her fate changes, she will always be there next to us and make a fuss. Her unchangeable cuteness is the biggest saving grace of her galaxy adventure.”
- Conclusion: Reasons to recommend March
- Visual changes:Early, Chinese style, dress, all costumes are the highest level of cuteness.
- Rich expressions:From scowl to wide smiles, she is the reaction queen that you will never get tired of watching.
- Best buddy:The comic-like interactions with the main character are the core of Stare’s stories.
: “Even in 2026, there is meaning in the fact that the icon remains “Is it March?” Until the day when her “past” and “true identity” are completely revealed, we will continue to take photos of her and be photographed by her.”
: “No matter what Nanaka-chan’s true identity is, she is our cute Nano-chan! Okay, today we’re going back to our original costumes for the first time in a while and we’re having a photo session in the train lounge! Pam will be with us too!”
: “…You’re able to take pictures of Pam’s fur. That’s good. Why don’t you, readers, stop fighting once in a while and use the camera function to take the best shot of the cat? You might discover a new cuteness. Otsu!”