Elena Shimabara

Elena Shimabara (エレナ) is one of the new idols introduced in THE iDOLM@STER: Million Live! series. She is voiced by Asuka Kakumoto.

Personality
Elena is very energetic and friendly, but she's not good with formalities. She's also kindhearted and cares for her friends, especially Kotoha Tanaka and Megumi Tokoro. Part of the reason why she always acts energetic is because she wants to make her friends smile.

Background
Elena is a half Japanese-Brazilian girl who lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil before moving to Japan at the age of 6. This has not only allowed her to speak a little bit of Brazilian-Portuguese but also to speak a bit of Japanese, too. Although she lived in Brazil for only 6 years, Elena has a great love for football and carnivals. She also wants to perform samba, regardless of place and time.

Etymology

 * The name Elena means "bright, shining light" in Spanish, Italian, Greek.
 * Elena's surname Shimabara means "island" (島) (shima) and "field, plain" (原) (hara/bara).

Trivia

 * Although it is never stated which one of Elena's parents is Brazilian, her mother can cook delicious Brazilian dishes like feijoada.