Aoi Miyamori

Aoi Miyamori is the main protagonist of Shirobako and a production assistant at the animation studio Musashino Animation. She coordinates schedules, staff, and deliveries while trying to understand what role she ultimately wants in the industry.

Aoi Miyamori behind anime production

Responsible, persistent, and prone to anxiety under pressure, Aoi holds projects together through communication rather than artistic celebrity. Her motivation comes from a school promise to create animation with her four closest friends.

Coordination, friendship, and career direction

Aoi manages episodes, negotiates crises, and later takes on broader production responsibilities. Her relationships with Ema Yasuhara, Shizuka Sakaki, Misa Todo, and Midori Imai connect different animation careers, while completing The Third Aerial Girls Squad strengthens her commitment to producing.