This is the list of characters appearing in the anime Kira Kira Happy Hirake! Cocotama.
Main characters
The main protagonist of "Hirake! Cocotama", she is a 5th grade student who live in the town of Sakura Town. Very hard working and creative, she is also very friendly to people especially to her friends at school. However, she doesn't excel well in studying. Since her childhood, she admired her grandfather and the cherry blossom tree that was planted on his Antique Shop. However, when her grandfather decided to take a trip overseas, he entrusted to her the care of the Antique shop. It was that time that she met Ribbon and received the Key of Wonders, making her the Legendary Cocotama Contractor. As both the contractor and new owner of the antique store, she tries her best to keep her friends happy while doing her duties to discover the secrets revolving the shop and the strange picture linking to the Key of Wonders.
Cocotamas
The Cocotamas of Hirake! share the same origin from the first and were similar to the first series. Unlike the first series, Cocotamas has no human contractors. Instead, a is chosen to fulfill its roles on watching over the Cocotamas. The was made to be a mark of the Legendary Contractor, which also serves as a device to unlock special buildings for the Cocotamas.
Cocotama Contracted to Haruka
The secondary main protagonist of "Hirake! Cocotama", she is a pink Rabbit and a legendary Cocotama born from Haruka's cherry blossom ribbon when she was a child and is referred as the "Ribbon Goddess". Happy go lucky and yet also kind and energetic, she embodies some of Haruka's personalities and resourcefulness, yet she is not that smart. She is also very caring regarding her human partner, and always supports her in everything they do. Unlike any other Cocotamas, her Hiding Egg takes the form of the Key of Wonders after she met Haruka for the first time, and has no means of hiding herself. But Haruka made her a compact that allows her to hide from humans when Haruka is going out. Her magic revolves around smiles, yet not as precise as she wanted it to be. Her full title is .
Pillow is a light blue and white Panda Cocotama born from Haruka's pillow and is referred as the "Pillow God". Unlike Ribbon, he is very timid, lazy and laid back but also is very determined despite the troubles they faced. He is also very soft-spoken. Due to his lazy nature, he usually falls asleep every time, which makes someone wake him up especially on desperate situations. His magic revolves around dreams, and that his lullaby combined with the Cocotama Hotel's magic can revitalize him and his friends. His full title is .
Chaco is a yellow Cat Cocotama born from one of Haruka's teacups she always uses, and is referred as the "Cup Goddess". She is very shy and also soft-spoken but also can be a bit rowdy and rough when been disturbed a lot. She is also happens to be a big eater, and also like to drink tea at times. In later episodes, she became a waitress in Pantonio's restaurant but usually can't control her own appetite. Her magic revolves around food. Her full title is .
Ruby is a purple Squirrel Cocotama born from a Ruby Ring, and is referred as the "Ring Goddess". She was born in the shop a year before Haruka became a Legendary Contractor and is watching over her and her actions. She later formally introduced herself to Haruka and her Cocotama friends and decided to live with them. She is very gentle and also beautiful, sometimes obsessing with beautiful looks. She is also good at the piano too. Ruby also own Cocotama Shop back in Antique Sakura. When in disguise, she refers herself as "Ruby Karat" to phantom thief on the group and clean all of dirt. Her own magic revolves around beauty and style. Her full title is .
Marme is a green Owl Cocotama born from a pair of glasses and is referred as the "Glasses God". He is very smart and also logical in his own thinking, yet also has a very soft spot and his speeches ends in "~hoho". He is also a good researcher regarding the mysteries regarding the wilting Sakura Tree and Sakuramachi itself and how it is linked to Haruka. Though he is good in brains, he is not good at sports or any other physical activity. His magic has a very varied chance of success, and is related to logic and knowledge. His full title is .