Niijima Ibuki



Niijima Ibuki (新島衣舞紀) is a character in the D4DJ franchise, and is the leader of the group Photon Maiden.

Appearance
Ibuki has grey hair tightly pulled into a ponytail. Her front bangs are parted, and she has blueish grey eyes with light skin.

Description
Ibuki loves to move her body and has participated in many sports since childhood. In junior high, she became hooked on the joy of dancing and singing and started attending a show production school. Never forgetting to care for others, she is leader in both title and the fact that she always supports her unit.

Etymology
Niijima (新島) can be split into two parts. Ni (新), meaning new, and Jima (島) meaning island.

Ibuki (衣舞紀) can be split into three parts. I (衣) meaning clothes, Bu (舞) meaning dance, and Ki (紀) meaning record.
 * The alternate reading of her name, (息吹）means "breath" or "vigor", which is related to her athletic nature.

Izumo Saki
As the emotionally and physically most mature member of the Photon Maiden, Ibuki often cares for Saki as well as the other members of the unit. Nevertheless, it seems that she is closer to her than to the other girls. For example, in the anime, they are often seen together, with Ibuki playing the distinct role of Saki's caring best friend.

Hanamaki Towa
Fellow unit member. Ibuki scolds Towa whenever she becomes reckless, such as eating too many crepes before a live.

Fukushima Noa
Fellow unit member. Noa is shown to respect Ibuki and admires her dance moves as well as flexibility. However, Noa often finds her obssession for fitness unusual, and in turn, Ibuki is perplexed by Noa's obssession for cute things.

Sasago Jennifer Yuka
Ibuki is a regular at Yuka's parents' gym. The two became friends and training buddies after seeing each other training. Ibuki also calls Yuka with the nickname "Jenny."

Matsuyama Dalia
Just like Ibuki, Dalia is a regular at Yuka's parents' gym. The two love talking about training and diet regimens together.

Hidaka Saori
Ibuki later befriends Saori since they're the most responsible in their respective unit. Saori wishes she could be more like Ibuki due to her positive thinking and hardworking attitude. Although Ibuki wants Saori to be herself, since she was impressed her DJ skills.

Trivia

 * Ibuki serves as the manager for her school's track and field team.
 * Her family owns a shrine.
 * In the Monster Hunter collaboration, her armor is based on the Deviljho and her weapon type is the Hammer.