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!Mew Mews

folder: General Tropes /folder
 * ActionGirl
 * AnimalMotifs: Since they carry the DNA of endangered animals, they bear resemblance to that species. Those with multiple DNA tend to have a dominant species.
 * Ame -- Horse
 * Kyoho -- Octopus
 * Suguri -- Bat
 * Nashi -- Rabbit
 * Mikan -- Bird
 * Ichijiku -- Snake
 * Yuzu -- Cat
 * Keke -- Fox
 * ByThePowerOfGrayskull: "Mew Mew [Food], Metamorphose!"
 * CallingYourAttacks: "Ribbon [Food] [Word]!"
 * ClarkKenting: The only real changes in Mew form are hair color, eye color, hairstyle and the addition of animal parts; though some Mews retain their hairstyle and don't have any visible animal parts.
 * ColorfulThemeNaming: Their family names follow this theme.
 * "Momose" / "Peach Current"
 * "Aitani" / "Indigo Valley"
 * "Akamura" / "Red Village"
 * "Midoriyama" / "Green Mountain"
 * "Kohakusaki" / "Amber Slope"
 * "Banli" / "Chestnut"
 * EdibleThemeNaming: Their given names.
 * "Ame" / "Candy"
 * "Kyoho" / "Grape"
 * "Suguri" / "Currant"
 * "Nashi" / "Pear"
 * "Mikan" / "Tangerine"
 * "Ichijiku" / "Fig"
 * "Yuzu" / "Citron"
 * "Keke" / "Cocoa"
 * ElementalPowers:
 * Mew Candy -- ThePowerOfLove / LightEmUp
 * Mew Grape -- MakingASplash
 * Mew Currant -- PlayingWithFire
 * Mew Pear -- DishingOutDirt
 * Mew Tangerine -- BlowYouAway
 * Mew Fig -- LightEmUp
 * Mew Citron -- ShockAndAwe
 * Mew Cocoa -- PureEnergy
 * FrenchMaidOutfit: Their café uniforms resemble this.
 * LittleBitBeastly: In their Mew forms.
 * PowerDyesYourHair
 * MagicalGirl

folder: Ame Momose -- Mew Candy !!!Voiced by: Creator/YuShimamura (Japanese), Creator/CassandraLeeMorris (English) !!!DNA Animal: Eriskay Pony, Sumatran Rhinoceros

The main character of the series, who has the DNA of the Eriskay Pony and Sumatran Rhinoceros. She has a crush on her classmate, Satomi Asakusa. - /folder
 * ActorAllusion: Anime/GoPrincessPrettyCure This isn't the first time that Creator/YuShimamura has played the pink-themed leader of a magical girl team.
 * AdaptationalSexuality: Ame is very clearly a lesbian in the original, but the 4Kids dub makes her more AmbiguouslyBi.
 * AgeLift: From 13 to 14 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AnimalStereotypes: Horses are stereotyped as passionate, elegant, and proud.
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Due to her horse DNA, Ame can run incredibly fast, jump incredibly high, and has incredibly good hearing, sight, and sense of smell.
 * AttentionWhore
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The beauty to Miki's brains and Airi's brawn. Alternatively, the beauty to Kyoho's brains and Suguri's brawn.
 * BeautyMark: Above the corner of her eye.
 * BigFancyHouse
 * TheChick
 * ChildhoodFriends: With Airi and Miki.
 * ClingyJealousGirl: Has shades of this.
 * ClosetGeek: She's shown to have an affinity for Main/ Tokusatsu superhero shows.
 * DubNameChange: "Hailey Payton" in the 4Kids dub.
 * ExpressiveEars: Her horse ears flatten when she's angry and point upwards when she's surprised.
 * FashionDesigner
 * TheFashionista: She's the daughter of two big names in the fashion industry and likes to design her own clothes.
 * FirstNameBasis: With Airi, Miki, and most of her teammates. The only exceptions are Kyoho (who wants to keep a distance), Nashi (who is too polite to call Ame by her first name), and Yasuko (who Ame calls 'Professor Ginza'). Ame and Satomi eventually start referring to each other by their first names.
 * GracefulLadiesLikePurple: Frequently wears purple and states it to be her favorite color.
 * GirlsLoveStuffedAnimals: Ame has a collection of plushies, including bears, dogs, cats, bunnies, alpacas, and hamsters.
 * HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: In civilian form.
 * TheHeart
 * HairDecorations: A white, triangular hair clip.
 * HeartBeatdown: With "Ribbon Candy Charm".
 * HeroesPreferSwords: The Candy Keysword.
 * TheHeroine: As the leader and main protagonist.
 * LipstickLesbian: Ame likes frills, cute skirts, and pretty girls.
 * LonelyRichKid: Ame starts out with only two close friends and many acquaintances.
 * LongHairIsFeminine
 * MixAndMatchCritters: She has the DNA of the Eriskay Pony and the Sumatran Rhinoceros.
 * MsViceGirl: Ame is shown to be prideful.
 * MysticalWhiteHair: In Mew form.
 * OfficialCouple: With Satomi.
 * PinkHeroine: In Mew form.
 * ProperTightsWithASkirt: She wears white tights in her school uniform.
 * SmittenTeenageGirl: With Satomi.
 * SpoiledSweet: She may be arrogant and occasionally even selfish, but she still cares about others.
 * SicklyChildGrewUpStrong: Due to being premature, Ame was quite frail and prone to illness as a child.
 * WealthsInAName: Her dub name is Hailey Payton, as in 'pay a ton'.
 * WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Ame does not react well to insect Chimeras.
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Has white hair in Mew form.
 * ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A in one of her casual outfits.

folder: Kyoho Aitani -- Mew Grape !!!Voiced by: Creator/FumikoOrikasa (Japanese), Creator/KateBristol (English) !!!DNA Animal: Roughy Umbrella Octopus

The second Mew to be found, she has the DNA of the Roughy Umbrella Octopus. - /folder
 * AbsurdPhobia: Kyoho -- who is almost 5'10" and can intimidate others with a single glare -- is unsettled by porcelain dolls and enclosed spaces.
 * AgeLift: From 15 5o 16 in the 4Kid dub.
 * AloofDarkHairedGirl: She's tall, imposing, aloof, and has dark blue hair.
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: As a result of having octopus DNA, Kyoho has enhanced senses, pressure resistance, and a venomous bite.
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brains to Ame's beauty and Suguri's brawn.
 * TheBigGirl
 * BiTheWay
 * BullyHunter: Kyoho is shown to have a hatred for bullies and first met Nashi by defending her from a group of bullies.
 * ButNotTooForeign: Kyoho is half-Japanese, Half-Filipino.
 * CombatPragmatist
 * CreepyMonotone: Prone to this.
 * CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Her hair and eyes are blue both in and out of her Mew form.
 * DefrostingIceQueen: She starts out taciturn, bitter, and distant, but slowly warms up to the other Mews.
 * DubNameChange: "Claire Miller" in the 4Kids dub.
 * EarFins: As Mew Grape.
 * EmotionlessGirl: Of the emotionally repressed variety. She does eventually get better.
 * EvenTheGirlsWantHer: Nashi has a very obvious crush on her.
 * ExhaustedEyeBags
 * ExpressiveHair: Her hair occasionally resembles tentacles when she's angry.
 * FacialMarkings: Her Mew Mark is on her forehead.
 * FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: The responsible sibling to Ichijiku's foolish sibling.
 * HeldBackInSchool: Due to failing her high school entrance exams. Being older than her classmates has added to her feared reputation at school.
 * HugeSchoolgirl: At 5'9" (175 cm) and still growing, Kyoho certainly qualifies.
 * IconicItem: Her golden pearl necklace.
 * IcyBlueEyes: In her Mew form.
 * ImportantHaircut: Kyoho cuts off her own hair during a battle.
 * JapaneseDelinquents: Accused of this due to her foreign appearance and having been held back a year.
 * LeotardOfPower: In her Mew form.
 * LonerTurnedFriend
 * MakingASplash: "Ribbon Grape Splash".
 * NoSocialSkills: She's aggressive, blunt, and unable to deal with emotions. This is justified by her upbringing.
 * PeekABangs
 * PerpetualFrowner
 * PragmaticHero: She has no qualms with making use of some morally questionable tactics.
 * ProngsOfPoseidon: The Grapearl Trident.
 * RapunzelHair: Kyoho's hair goes past her hips.
 * RefusalOfTheCall: She tries to make Ame take back her Mew Pendant, but eventually accepts her duty after much convincing.
 * SailorFuku: As part of her school uniform.
 * SiblingTeam: With her step-sister Ichijiku.
 * TerrorHero: A combination of 'The Intimidator' and 'The Dreaded'.
 * TightsUnderShorts: In one of her casual outfits.
 * TsurimeEyes
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair

folder: Suguri Akamura -- Mew Currant !!!Voiced by: Creator/RinaSato (Japanese), Suzy Myers (English) !!!DNA Animal: Golden-Capped Fruit Bat, Honduran Spiny-Tailed Iguana.

The third Mew to be found, she has the DNA of the Golden-Capped Fruit Bat and Honduran Spiny-Tailed Iguana. - /folder
 * AcquaintedWithEmergencyServices: Most of the local police officers know her by name.
 * ActorAllusion: Manga/ACertainScientificRailgun This isn't the first time that Creator/RinaSato has played a short-tempered teenager who wears shorts under her skirt.
 * It's also Anime/YuGiOhZEXAL not the first time that Suzy Myers has voiced an angry, violent red-haired girl.
 * AgeLift: From 13 to 14 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AnAxeToGrind: The Currant Guitaxe.
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: She can fly and has amazing hearing, like a bat.
 * : Confirmed in-universe and by WordOfGod.
 * AttackAttackAttack
 * BadassLongcoat: In Mew form.
 * BareYourMidriff: In her Mew form.
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brawn to Ame's beauty and Kyoho's brains.
 * BloodKnight: She repeatedly seeks out fights.
 * BrutalHonesty: Suguri has repeatedly proved that she has zero filter.
 * CelibateHero: As a result of being aromantic and asexual.
 * CharacterTics: She bares her teeth when angry.
 * ColorBlindConfusion: Suguri is accused of this due to her odd fashion choices.
 * CompetitionFreak
 * CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Her hair and eyes are red as Mew Currant.
 * CuteLittleFangs: In Mew Form.
 * DistinguishingMark: The band-aid (later scar) on her cheek/jaw, and the scar cutting through her eyebrow.
 * DubNameChange: "Dana Lawson" in the 4Kids dub.
 * ElementalHair
 * FearlessFool: Suguri frequently rushes into danger without considering the consequences.
 * FieryRedhead
 * FingerlessGloves: In Mew form.
 * FirstNameBasis: Refers to pretty much everyone by their first names.
 * HairTriggerTemper: To the point of attacking Kyoho and Ame upon first meeting them.
 * HotBlooded: Especially when it comes to fights or competitions.
 * TheIllegible
 * JapaneseDelinquent: She's violent, disobeys rules, and has a reputation among local law enforcement.
 * JumpedAtTheCall
 * KleptomaniacHero
 * MessyHair
 * MixAndMatchCritters: Has the DNA of both the Honduran Spiny-Tailed Iguana and Golden-Capped Fruit Bat.
 * ModestyShorts: As part of her school uniform.
 * ObliviousToLove: Has no idea that Kazuma is crushing on her.
 * PintsizedPowerhouse: She only reaches 5'1", but is still a highly capable fighter.
 * PlayingWithFire: During her transformation and attack.
 * PointlessBandAid
 * : Suguri has an unfortunate habit of starting fires.
 * SchoolSportUniform: Despite bloomers being outdated, Suguri's school still has them as part of the gym uniform.
 * : She likes video games, skateboarding, and action movies.
 * WingedHumanoid: Gains a pair of black bat wings in Mew form.
 * WingedHumanoid: Gains a pair of black bat wings in Mew form.

folder: Nashi Midoriyama -- Mew Pear !!!Voiced by: Creator/HisakoKanemoto (Japanese), Creator/AmyBirnbaum (English) !!!DNA Animals: Volcano Rabbit, Key Deer

The fourth Mew to be found, she has the DNA of the Volcano Rabbit and Key Deer. - /folder
 * AbusiveParents: Nashi's parents restrict her freedom, insult her, belittle her, give her bruises, and deny food as a punishment.
 * AgeLift: From 12 to 13 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AnimalStereotypes: Deer and rabbits are both stereotyped as being fearful and harmless.
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Due to her rabbit and deer DNA, Nashi can run fast, jump high, and hear and see very well.
 * ApologisesALot
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brains to Ichijiku's beauty and Mikan's brawn.
 * BigSisterInstinct
 * TheChick
 * CrushBlush: Prone to this.
 * CurlyHairIsUgly: Made to believe this by her parents.
 * CuteBookworm
 * CurtainsMatchTheWindows: As Mew Pear.
 * DishingOutDirt: "Ribbon Pear Crash"
 * DropTheHammer: The Pear Drummer.
 * DubNameChange: "Emily Hartford" in the 4Kids dub.
 * ExtremeDoormat: A result of her upbringing, she's been taught to believe that pushing back will result in punishment.
 * FriendToAllChildren
 * TheHeart
 * InnocentBlueEyes
 * : She always speaks very politely.
 * TheMedic
 * MixAndMatchCritters: Has the DNA of both the Volcano Rabbit and Key Deer.
 * MoralityChain: Downplayed. Towards Kyoho.
 * OneeSama: Seen this way by Mikan.
 * PrecociousCrush: 12-year-old Nashi has a crush on Kyoho, her 15-year-old teammate.
 * PromotionToParent: Due to her parents being abusive in the rare occasions they're not working, Nashi has taken it upon herself to care for her two younger siblings.
 * ProperTightsWithASkirt: As part of her school uniform.
 * RefusalOfTheCall: Nashi initially refuses to join the Mews due to her other responsibilities.
 * RescueRomance: Nashi's crush on Kyoho started after Kyoho defended her from a group of bullies.
 * SailorFuku: As part of her junior high uniform.
 * ShrinkingViolet
 * ShyFingerTwiddling
 * TheSmartGirl
 * SociallyAwkwardHero
 * SympathyForTheDevil: She sympathizes with Bun and some of the other aliens.
 * TaremeEyes
 * TeamMom: Despite all but one of her teammates being older than her.
 * TeenGenius
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Has green hair.
 * TeenGenius
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Has green hair.

folder: Mikan Kohakusaki -- Mew Tangerine !!!Voiced by: Creator/TomokoKaneda (Japanese), Amy Palant (English) !!!DNA Animal: Red-Headed Flameback

The fifth Mew to be found, she has the DNA of the Red-Headed Flameback. - /folder
 * AdorablyPrecociousChild
 * AgeLift: From 9 to 10 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AllLovingHeroine
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: She can fly due to her bird DNA.
 * AnnoyingYoungerSibling: Seen this way by Yuzu.
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brawn to Nashi's brains and Ichijiku's beauty.
 * BraidsOfAction: A single long braid.
 * BreakTheCutie: Narrowly averted.
 * BlowYouAway: As part of her attack, Ribbon Tangerine Gale.
 * CheerfulChild
 * CuriousAsAMonkey
 * CuteBruiser: She's a 9-year-old girl with chubby, freckled cheeks. She's also an amazing shot with a bow and arrow.
 * TheCutie
 * DubNameChange: "Katie Summers" in the 4Kids dub.
 * EmbarrassingNickname: 'Chinchikurin' / 'Shortie', given to her by Yuzu.
 * EveryonesBabySister: To the other Mews.
 * GenkiGirl
 * GirlsLoveStuffedAnimals: Mikan has multiple plush frogs, a shark, and a kappa.
 * HairIntakes
 * ImprobableWeaponUser: The Tangering Knuckles, a pair of sleigh bells used as brass knuckles.
 * JumpedAtTheCall
 * KidAppealCharacter
 * KidHero
 * LittleMissBadass: At age 9, Mikan is a skilled fighter.
 * LongRangeFighter
 * ModestyShorts: Wears these as part of a casual outfit.
 * ParentalTitleCharacterization: Mikan refers to her parents as "Mama" and "Papa", signifying her childishness.
 * PluckyGirl
 * ThePollyanna
 * PracticallyDifferentGenerations: Mikan has this with both of her sisters; Yuzu is 7 years older than her, and Satsuma is an entire decade younger.
 * RapunzelHair: Even in a braid, Mikan's hair reaches her lower thighs.
 * SailorFuku: As both an elementary and junior high school student.
 * SiblingTeam: With her older sister Yuzu.
 * SkilledButNaive: Mikan is knowledgeable about science and skilled with her weapon, but is confused by some of the things her older teammates talk about, specifically in regards to relationships.
 * SuperGullible:, as she's a child and has been heavily sheltered her entire life.
 * TagalongKid: Downplayed. Ame, Kyoho, and Nashi are concerned about having a 9-year-old as part of the team, but Mikan manages to prove herself in battle.
 * TokenMiniMoe
 * WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Mikan is scared of ghosts and the dark.
 * WideEyedIdealist
 * WingedHumanoid: In Mew form.
 * YouthfulFreckles
 * YouthfulFreckles

folder: Ichijiku Aitani -- Mew Fig !!!Voiced by: Creator/AsamiSeto (Japanese), Creator/JessicaCalvello (English) !!!DNA Animal: Short-Nosed Sea Snake

The sixth Mew to be found, she has the DNA of the short-nosed sea snake. - /folder
 * AgeLift: From 16 to 17 in the 4Kids dub.
 * GirlsLoveStuffedAnimals: Ichijiku has an entire collection of them.
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Her snake DNA gives her enhanced eyesight and a venomous bite.
 * AscendedFangirl: Ichijiku, a longtime fan of magical girl series and the Mew Mews, finds out that she herself is a Mew.
 * AttentionDeficitOohShiny: Is repeatedly shown to have awful concentration.
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The beauty to Nashi's brains and Mikan's brawn. Alternatively, the brawn to Yuzu's beauty and Keke's brains.
 * BigEater: She's convinced several of her classmates to share their lunch with her.
 * BigSisterInstinct: After Kyoho is turned into a Chimera Anima, Ichijiku puts herself at risk to save her.
 * BookDumb: Though not ashamed of it.
 * ChildishOlderSibling
 * CoolBigSis: Wants others to see her this way.
 * CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Her hair and eyes are different shades of purple in Mew form.
 * DisappointingOlderSibling: Seen as this by Kyoho.
 * TheDitz
 * DubNameChange: "Mia Miller" in the 4Kids dub.
 * FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: The foolish sibling to Kyoho's responsible sibling.
 * GeniusDitz: Despite her usual air-headed tendencies, Ichijiku is surprisingly quick to pick up other languages.
 * GenreSavvy: Specifically the Shoujo and Magical Girl genres.
 * GirlishPigtails: In Mew form.
 * GyaruGirl: Accused of being a Kogal and a Himekaji due to her eccentric fashion style and baggy socks.
 * LeotardOfPower: As Mew Fig.
 * LightEmUp: When performing Ribbon Fig Shine.
 * MissingMom: Ichijiku's mother passed away several year prior to the story.
 * TheNicknamer: Ichijiku likes giving her friends cute nicknames, such as "Kekecchi" or "Yuzucchi".
 * OlderThanTheyLook: Due to her personality and fashion sense, more than one person has mistaken Ichijiku as the younger Aitani sister.
 * ParentalTitleCharacterization: Ichijiku refers to her father as "Papa", her MissingMom deceased mother as "Mama", and her step-mother as "Mom". Mama and Papa are terms typically only used by a small child, not only showing how immature Ichijiku is but also representing her inability to let go of her childhood, calling her step-mother "Mom" signifies her refusal to replace her mom.
 * ProneToTears
 * RapunzelHair: Down to her butt.
 * ShipperOnDeck: Ame/Satomi and Yuzu/Shou.
 * ShoutOut: She frequently references various magical girl and shoujo series and even wears a hat that resembles a certain Manga/SailorMoon moon cat.
 * SiblingTeam: With her step-sister Kyoho.
 * SlapstickKnowsNoGender: A frequent victim of this, often at the hands of Kyoho.
 * : Though worsened by grief and depression, Ichijiku has always been prone to falling asleep.
 * VitriolicBestBuds: With Yuzu.
 * WhipItGood: The Figood Ribbon.
 * WideEyedIdealist
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair: She has purple hair.
 * YouGottaHaveBlueHair: She has purple hair.

folder: Yuzu Kohakusaki -- Mew Citron !!!Voiced by: Creator/RisaTaneda (Japanese) Liza Jacqueline (English) !!!DNA Animals: Asiatic Lion, Steppe Eagle.

The seventh Mew to be found, she has the DNA of both the Asiatic lion and Steppe eagle. - /folder
 * AgeLift: From 16-17 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Her cat DNA allows her to jump high, run fast, and makes her more nimble, while her bird DNA gives her the ability of flight. Both give her enhanced eyesight.
 * AttentionWhore
 * BareYourMidriff: In one of her casual outfits and in Mew form.
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The beauty to Keke's brains and Ichijiku's brawn.
 * BigBreastPride
 * BigEgoHiddenDepths: Beneath all her arrogance and controlling behavior, Yuzu is genuinely hardworking girl who's sick of being sheltered by her parents.
 * BigSisterBully: Towards Mikan.
 * BigSisterInstinct: Despite her treatment of Mikan, she's still overprotective of her little sister
 * BladeOnAStick: The Citrospear.
 * BrattyTeenageDaughter
 * CatGirl
 * CatsAreMean
 * CuteLittleFangs: In Mew form.
 * DramaClub
 * DramaQueen
 * DubNameChange: "Ashley Summers" in the 4Kids dub.
 * FriendshipDenial: Denies being friends with Ichijiku and Keke.
 * HaughtyHelp: After becoming a waitress at Café Étoile.
 * ItsAllAboutMe
 * LovableAlphaBitch Though it takes her a while to stop being a plain AlphaBitch to her teammates.
 * ManipulativeBitch
 * MixAndMatchCritters: Has the DNA of the Asiatic Lion and Steppe Eagle.
 * MsViceGirl: Practically the poster girl for pride.
 * PhotographicMemory: Some doubt that her memory is genuinely photographic, but Yuzu's memory is undeniably amazing.
 * PracticallyDifferentGenerations: Yuzu is 7 years older than Mikan and was 18 when Satsuma was born.
 * ProudBeauty
 * ShockAndAwe: Ribbon Citron Spark.
 * SiblingTeam: With her younger sister Mikan.
 * SixthRanger: Mew Citron is the seventh to join the team and only joins in the sequel.
 * SmugSuper: Lords her powers over the weaker Mews and any non-Mews who're involved in the project.
 * SocialClimber
 * StrictParentsMakeSneakyKids
 * TsurimeEyes
 * UngratefulBastard
 * VitriolicBestBuds: With Ichijiku and Keke.
 * VolleyingInsults: Occasionally does this with Keke.
 * WhoWearsShortShorts: As Mew Citron.
 * WingedHumanoid: Has eagle wings in her Mew form.
 * ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A in her school uniform.

folder: Keke Banli -- Mew Cocoa !!!Voiced by: Creator/AyaHirano (Japanese), Tara Sands (English) !!!DNA Animal: Darwin's Fox

The eighth Mew to be found, she has the DNA of the Darwin's fox. - /folder
 * ACupAngst: Not helped by her two friends being bustier than her.
 * AgeLift: From 16 to 17 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AllGirlsWantBadBoys: Accused of this due to her horror villain crushes, though Keke points out that all the villains she's attracted to are charming, show kindness at least once, or have a tragic backstory.
 * AnimalThemedSuperBeing: Keke's fox DNA has given her enhanced hearing, enhanced smell, and night vision.
 * AnimeChineseGirl: Keke's a Taiwanese girl who wears her hair in twin buns complete with white and gold bun covers.
 * BeautifulSingingVoice: As expected from a character voiced by Creator/AyaHirano
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brains to Yuzu's beauty and Ichijiku's brawn.
 * BigSisterInstinct
 * ClosetGeek
 * CloudcuckoolandersMinder
 * CuteLittleFangs: In Mew form.
 * DubNameChange: "Jasmine Yang" in the 4Kids dub.
 * ImprobableWeaponUser: Her Cococarina is an...ocarina.
 * : Though not a true kitsune, she has fox ears, a tail, and a somewhat mischievous nature.
 * LettingHerHairDown: In Mew form.
 * LikeMotherLikeDaughter: Keke strongly resembles her mother in both appearance and personality.
 * MinidressOfPower: Her Mew Mew outfit consists of a very short dress, much to her dismay.
 * TheMovieBuff: Specifically horror movies.
 * NightmareFetishist: She loves horror movies, has a crush on multiple horror characters, and thinks that some of the Chimera Animas are cute.
 * OdangoHair: Though Keke refers to them by their Chinese name of 'ox horns'.
 * OlderThanTheyLook: Keke is frequently mistaken as a junior high school student, much to her annoyance.
 * PureEnergy: Her attack, Ribbon Cocoa Aura.
 * ShoutOut: Frequently references various horror movies.
 * SignatureHeadgear: Her bun covers.
 * SixthRanger: Mew Cocoa becomes the eighth member of the team, joining in the sequel.
 * SpellMyNameWithAnS: "Cocoa" or "Kuku" in some translations.
 * StraightMan
 * StrongFamilyResemblance: Keke looks very similar to her mother.
 * SupremeChef
 * TeamChef: She even eventually becomes a baker at Café Étoile.
 * TeamMom
 * ThroughHisStomach: Believes this is the best way to win someone's affections and suggests it as a way for Ame and Nashi to win their respective crushes' hearts. Though considering she has a crush on Ichijiku, Keke may be on the right track.
 * TransparentCloset: Keke spends a lot of time claiming that she doesn't have a crush on Ichijiku, even though she very obviously does.
 * : Shows hints of this.
 * TsurimeEyes
 * VitriolicBestBuds: With Yuzu.
 * VolleyingInsults: Occasionally does this with Yuzu.
 * WiseBeyondTheirYears: Likely due to how much time she spends with her grandfather and great-grandmother.

!Major Characters

folder: Yasuko Ginza !!!Voiced by: Creator/AyaHisakawa (Japanese), Carol Jacobanis (English)

A geneticist who was involved with the first Mew Project and headed the second one. - /folder
 * AdjustingYourGlasses
 * ArtificialLimbs: One of her forearms.
 * ChristmasCake
 * ColourfulThemeNaming: "Ginza"/"Silver Leaf".
 * ConspicuousGloves: Used to cover the finger and wrist joints of her prosthetic.
 * DubNameChange: "Yvonne Greyson" in the 4Kids dub.
 * ForgetsToEat
 * JerkWithAHeartOfGold
 * MessyHair
 * MissionControl
 * MyGreatestFailure: Yasuko spoiler:being unable to save several coworkers when a Chimera Anima they were studying escaped. The guilt she feels is what prompted her to hire Minami Wakahisa, as her mother spoiler:was among the deceased.
 * Her guilt worsens when spoiler:Minami is revealed to be Mew Seaweed.
 * MustHaveCaffeine
 * MysteriousPast
 * PerpetualFrowner
 * SmartPeopleWearGlasses
 * TheStoic
 * SurvivorGuilt: As a result of spoiler:suriving a brutal Chimera Anima attack, she especially feels guilty for spoiler:being unable to save her fiancé.
 * TeenGenius: Was one of these.
 * : To the point of forgetting to eat or sleep.

folder: Satomi Asakusa !!!Voiced by: Creator/YoshinoNanjo (Japanese), Eileen Stevens (English)

Ame's classmate and love interest. - /folder
 * ActorAllusion: Anime/LoveLive This isn't the first time that Creator/YoshinoNanjo has played a blonde teenager with European heritage who's respected and admired by her peers.
 * AgeLift: From 13 to 14 in the 4Kids dub.
 * BiTheWay
 * ButNotTooForeign: Satomi is half Japanese, a quarter American, and a quarter French.
 * ChronicHeroSyndrome
 * ClassRepresentative
 * CoolBigSis: Viewed this way by her little sister.
 * DubNameChange: "Serena Anderson" in the 4Kids dub.
 * GoodFeelsGood
 * LastNameBasis: Most refer to her as "Asakusa-san".
 * NiceGirl
 * SchoolIdol: Admired for being kind, intelligent, mature, and beautiful.
 * SignatureHeadgear: A white hair ribbon.
 * TaremeEyes
 * UnderstandingBoyfriend Understanding Girlfriend

folder: Airi Kurosawa !!!Voiced by: Creator/MiyukiSawashiro (Japanese), Suzanne Goldish (English)

Ame's classmate and best friend. - /folder
 * AgeLift: From 13 to 14 in the 4Kids dub.
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brawn to Ame's beauty and Miki's brains.
 * BoyishShortHair
 * BullyHunter
 * ChildhoodFriends: With Ame and Miki.
 * ColourfulThemeNaming: "Kurosawa"/"Black Marsh".
 * DubNameChange: "Alexa Marsh" in the 4Kids dub.
 * HairAntennae
 * IdiotHair: Two of them!
 * MessyHair
 * PassionateSportsGirl: As expected from a member of Himawari Academy's soccer team.

folder: Miki Sato !!!Voiced by: Creator/MinoriChihara (Japanese), Rebecca Soler (English)

Ame's classmate and best friend. - /folder
 * AgeLift: From 13 to 14 in the 4Kids dub.
 * AnimalLover
 * BeautyBrainsAndBrawn: The brains to Ame's beauty and Airi's brawn.
 * ChildhoodFriends: With Ame and Airi.
 * DubNameChange: "Minnie Smith" in the 4Kids dub.
 * EncyclopaedicKnowledge: Nature, especially marine life.
 * IconicItem: Her clover brooch.
 * : Miki is a fairy tale / folklore otaku.
 * ProperTightsWithASkirt: In her school uniform.
 * SmartPeopleWearGlasses
 * TaremeEyes
 * SmartPeopleWearGlasses
 * TaremeEyes
 * TaremeEyes

folder: Kazuma Ryuujin !!!Voiced by: Creator/HiroShimono (Japanese), Matthew Charles (English)

Suguri's classmate and best friend. - /folder
 * AcquaintedWithEmergencyServices: Several of the local police officers know him as "Suguri's friend".
 * AgeLift: From 13 to 14 in the 4Kids dub.
 * BadLiar
 * DubNameChange: "Nicky Rider" in the 4Kids dub.
 * EveryoneCanSeeIt: Has a very obvious crush on Suguri.
 * FirstNameBasis: With Suguri
 * JapaneseDelinquent: Though shyer and shorter than most.
 * TsurimeEyes
 * UnwittingMuggleFriend
 * UnwittingMuggleFriend

folder: Keshinomi Sumida !!!Voiced by: Creator/AtsumiTanezaki (Japanese), Emlyn Morinelli [=McFarland=] (English)

Ame's classmate in à la Carte spoiler:and an ally of Chimera Mew Mew. - /folder
 * AgeLift: From 15 to 16 in the 4Kids dub.
 * TheBusCameBack
 * ColorfulThemeNaming: "Sumida" / "Ink Paddy"
 * DrivenByEnvy
 * DubNameChange: "Veronica Addams" in the 4Kids dub.
 * EdibleThemeNaming: "Keshinomi" / "Poppy Seed"
 * EmbarrassingFirstName: She's a little bitter that her siblings' names have meanings like 'truth' or 'victory', while her name means 'poppy seed'. It's one of the reasons why she prefers to be called LastNameBasis 'Sumida'.
 * ExhaustedEyeBags
 * : Of Tokyo Mew Mew, or, more specifically, Mew Berry.
 * FramesOfReference: Keshinomi's square frames reflect her harsh and distant personality.
 * GreenEyedMonster
 * IJustWantToBeSpecial: Desperately wants to be a Mew Mew.
 * LastNameBasis: Due to her EmbarrassingFirstName.
 * MassiveNumberedSiblings: Keshinomi is the third of six siblings.
 * TheMole: Spoiler: For Chimera Mew Mew.
 * PennyAmongDiamonds: She's a scholarship student in a school primarily attended by rich kids.
 * ProperTightsWithASkirt: She wears black tights with her school uniform.
 * TheResenter
 * ScholarshipStudent
 * TrademarkFavoriteFood: Keshinomi is frequently shown eating strawberries or strawberry-flavored foods.
 * TsurimeEyes
 * WellIntentionedExtremist: Spoiler: Keshinomi only became a mole because she genuinely believed they were unworthy of their powers, as Chimera Mew Mew kept feeding into her jealously and claimed that they could make her a Mew Mew.

folder: Minami Wakahisa !!!Voiced by: Creator/KotonoMitsuishi (Japanese), Creator/MeganHollingshead (English)

A recent university graduate who acts as Professor Ginza's assistant in à la Carte. spoiler: She's later revealed to be Wakame Hisuizawa. - /folder
 * DubNameChange: "Naomi West" in the 4Kids dub.
 * TheMole
 * RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: With her roommate, Yukiko.
 * TsurimeEyes
 * RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: With her roommate, Yukiko.
 * TsurimeEyes