Hibiki Ganaha (我那覇響 Ganaha Hibiki?) is an idol at 765 Production. Originally introduced as a rival at 961 Production in THE IDOLM@STER SP, she has since appeared in later games and has became an idol at 765 Production with the start of second vision, in THE IDOLM@STER 2.
Her latest appearance was in THE IDOLM@STER STARLIT SEASON.
She is voiced by Manami Numakura.
Personality[]
She takes rivalry seriously, but she has a very friendly nature, and sometimes she unconsciously tries to make friends with others. Hibiki is also known to be extremely talented in dancing. She feels lonely and sees in the Producer her absent older brother, so she does the "we are siblings that argue a lot but deep inside we love each other" routine with him.
Background[]
Hibiki Ganaha, an energetic idol (almost being equal to Yayoi Takatsuki in that respect) that comes from Okinawa (which explains her tan skin). Because she is from Okinawa, she sometimes can't control her dialect, and often uses words that confuse people, for example "Nankurunaisa" (we can work it all out) and "Haisai" (hi there). She is revealed to have come alone from Okinawa to become an idol.
Hobbies[]
Hibiki's hobbies include knitting and playing table tennis, while also tending to go on walks.
Intro Quotes[]
THE IDOLM@STER 2 Web Profile
- Humph! Becoming a top idol is no match for me!
"I'm Ganaha Hibiki! I'm from Okinawa and 16 years old! I'm not very popular right now but, well... everything's gonna work out! If you choose to aim for top idol with me, then my singing, looks, and perfectness are going to take us there fast, I think! I look forward to workin' with you!"
THE IDOLM@STER 2 In-Game
- An energetic girl from Okinawa. She puts on a positive attitude brimming with self-confidence, but she may be overly dependent on the company of others for it.
"How's it going! I'm Ganaha Hibiki, and I'm 16 this year. I made my debut not long ago in Okinawa Prefecture, where I'm from! I think the best thing about me is...my motivation! I always act on any good idea the moment it hits me! What else... I'd say my body's in pretty good shape too! My hobbies are... Well, I like knitting, and table tennis I guess... Oh! I got all kinds of things I can cook really well too! You'd kill for my sunny side up or boiled eggs! There are still a lot of things that I have trouble with here on the mainland, but I don't really mind; I just gotta keep working at it! I do all my idol work full-throttle, so you better keep up with me! Think positive! Everything's gonna work out!"
- The island girl, on home turf!
"How's it going! My shows are always perfect, but this time, I think they're gonna be more perfect than ever! Maybe it's because my hometown is nearby! Ahh, I can't wait to start singing and dancing in the sunshine, and having fun with everyone!"
- The island girl, on home turf!
"How's it going! My shows are always perfect, but this time, I think they're gonna be more perfect than ever! Maybe it's because my hometown is nearby! Ahh, I can't wait to start singing and dancing in the sunshine, and having fun with everyone!"
Etymology[]
我那覇
- The name Hibiki means "sound, echo" (響).
- Hibiki's surname Ganaha means "I, me, my, self/oneself, ego" (我) (ga), "what?" (那) (na) and "victory, hegemony, supremacy, leadership, champion" (覇) (ha).
Trivia[]
- In THE iDOLM@STER SP, Hibiki has a habit of singing with her eyes closed during live performances. However, this quirk has not since been brought into later games.
- Hibiki dislikes wearing Cute and Girly outfits.
- Ironically, her attribute in Cinderella Girls is Cute.
- Between THE iDOLM@STER SP and THE iDOLM@STER 2, Hibiki's three sizes shrank. Since this only happened to her, some fans theorize that Kuroi was lying about her three sizes.
- Hibiki loses her pets almost all the time, thus asking for help from Mami and Ami Futami to look for them. Other idols help her as well in the anime.
- In THE iDOLM@STER SHINY FESTA: Funky Note, it is revealed that she is actually pretty smart (to Producer's surprise) when she helps the Futami Twins with their homework.
- Hibiki is a crybaby, usually being the only or one of the first to cry in dramatic and even comedic scenes such as in the movie, or when she loses her pets in the anime and dramas.
- In very early screenshots of THE iDOLM@STER SP, Hibiki had thick eyebrows.
- Hibiki often uses the Okinawan greeting "Haisai" (which is generally used by males), rather than "Haitai".
- She shares the same birthday with Noriko Shiina.