Serufu Yua
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| Kanji: | 結愛 せるふ |
| Romaji | Yua Serufu |
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| Hair color: | Gray |
| Birthday: | April 1 |
| Gender: | Female |
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| Japanese: | Konomi Inagaki |
| English: | Unknown |
Serufu Yua (結愛 せるふ, Yua Serufu), commonly known simply as Serufu (せるふ), is the main protagonist of the original anime series Do It Yourself!!. A cheerful and easygoing high school student living in the technologically advanced city of Hareya, Serufu contrasts her futuristic surroundings with her love for hands-on crafting and DIY projects. Despite her frequent clumsiness and tendency to injure herself, she possesses a strong spirit and endless curiosity, making her the heart of the show’s central group of friends.
Her character encapsulates the anime’s themes of friendship, creativity, and self-expression, and she becomes a driving force behind the revival of her school’s Do It Yourself (DIY) Club, bringing together a diverse group of students with different backgrounds and personalities.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Serufu is a student at Yuyu Girls’ Vocational High School, a school focused on science and technology. While her environment is shaped by high-tech advancements and automation, Serufu finds herself more drawn to manual labor, simple tools, and handmade creation. Her childhood friend Miku “Purin” Suride attends a more elite and academically rigorous high school, causing a slight emotional distance between them at the start of the story.
Feeling out of place in her structured and digital world, Serufu stumbles upon the nearly forgotten DIY Club and is captivated by the idea of creating things with her own hands. Despite having no prior experience and a knack for accidents she joins the club and slowly helps revive it with new members, rediscovering both her passions and long-lost friendships in the process.
Appearance
Serufu has a soft, round face, with expressive blue eyes, and short light pink hair that often sticks up messily, emphasizing her clumsy charm. She usually wears her school uniform with a casual, slightly unkempt flair, and is frequently seen with bandages or scrapes, a result of her DIY mishaps.
Her fashion and gestures reflect her carefree and whimsical personality, and she carries an aura of curiosity and warmth that draws others to her, even when she doesn’t fully realize it.
Personality
Serufu is gentle, optimistic, and airheaded, often lost in her own world. She is not academically strong, tends to misinterpret instructions, and often ends up hurting herself through silly mistakes. However, what she lacks in precision, she makes up for with her boundless enthusiasm, resilience, and kindness.
She values emotional connection, cherishes her friends, and is genuinely excited to learn from others. Serufu’s growth is not defined by mastery but by her openness to experience, willingness to fail, and persistent spirit. Her emotional intelligence and lighthearted demeanor help form the glue that binds the club together.
Role in the Story
The Spark of DIY: The story begins with Serufu failing her entrance interview at the same school as Purin, instead attending Yuyu Girls’ Vocational School. Feeling a bit lost and out of sync, Serufu discovers the school’s disbanded DIY Club, where she meets Rei Yasaku, the sole remaining member. Fascinated by the idea of crafting and building, Serufu joins the club despite her complete lack of experience.
Building Friendships and Skills: As the club gains new members, Serufu acts as its emotional center, welcoming people from different backgrounds like Takumi, Juliet “Jobko” Queen, and Shii. Through trial and error, the club begins taking on various projects from making furniture to building a treehouse. Serufu’s growth is reflected not just in her developing DIY abilities, but in how she inspires others to believe in themselves.
Rekindling Bonds: A major subplot revolves around Serufu’s strained friendship with Purin, who initially views Serufu’s DIY endeavors as childish or dangerous. However, Serufu’s dedication and sincerity eventually touch Purin’s heart, leading to reconciliation and reaffirmation of their bond as best friends.
Relationships
Miku “Purin” Suride: Serufu’s childhood friend and emotional anchor. Though they attend different schools and have diverging interests, Serufu never stops caring for Purin. Their relationship forms a core emotional thread, showcasing the importance of staying connected despite growing apart.
Rei Yasaku: The serious and reserved leader of the DIY Club. Though initially hesitant about Serufu’s presence, Rei comes to respect her enduring optimism and loyalty, often acting as her silent supporter and teacher.
DIY Club Members (Takumi, Jobko, Shii): Serufu brings warmth and balance to the group, offering encouragement and forming strong bonds with each member. Her role in uniting the club is pivotal to the series’ heartwarming tone.