Miku Suride
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| Kanji: | 須理出 未来 |
| Romaji | Suride Miku |
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| Hair color: | Dark blue |
| Birthday: | Unknown |
| Gender: | Female |
| Portrayed by: | |
| Japanese: | Kana Ichinose |
| English: | Unknown |
Miku Suride (須理出 未来, Suride Miku), known by her nickname Purin (ぷりん), is one of the six main characters in the original anime series Do It Yourself!!. A bright and strong-willed high school student, Miku serves as a central member of the school’s DIY Club, where she explores the world of creativity, hands-on crafting, and friendship.
Initially skeptical of the club’s purpose and methods, Miku gradually opens up and becomes an enthusiastic contributor to their projects. Her development from a tech-focused skeptic to a cooperative and skilled DIY enthusiast reflects the anime’s core themes of growth, teamwork, and finding value in imperfection.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Miku attends Yuyu Girls’ Vocational High School, a futuristic and tech-oriented institution that contrasts sharply with the DIY Club’s traditional and hands-on ethos. She is childhood friends with Yua Serufu, the show’s main protagonist, though the two have grown apart over time due to their differing personalities and school affiliations.
Initially, Miku is frustrated by Serufu’s clumsy and carefree attitude and struggles to understand the appeal of the DIY Club’s analog projects. However, through a series of events including club visits and interactions with other members Miku starts to appreciate the value of creating things by hand, eventually joining the club and rediscovering her bond with Serufu.
Appearance
Miku has medium-length ash brown hair tied into low twin-tails and pinkish-red eyes. She often wears the Yuyu School uniform, which reflects her school’s futuristic aesthetic, including a stylized blazer and sleek accessories. Compared to the other girls, her fashion sense is modern and structured, highlighting her initial emphasis on order and efficiency.
Her nickname “Purin” (pudding) is a playful jab at her tsundere nature cute on the outside, but with hidden warmth.
Personality
Miku starts off as a tsundere sharp-tongued and easily irritated, especially by Serufu’s clumsiness. She values efficiency, logic, and technology, traits nurtured by her education at a high-tech school. However, underneath her critical tone is someone who deeply cares about her friends and feels left out due to their growing distance.
As the series progresses, Miku’s guarded personality softens, and she begins to show genuine interest and enjoyment in DIY activities. She is intelligent, capable, and surprisingly emotional when she allows herself to be vulnerable. Her arc centers on learning to slow down, connect with others, and find joy in imperfection.
Role in the Story
Childhood Friend Turned Skeptic: Miku reenters Serufu’s life with a degree of frustration and distance, irritated by her friend’s airheaded ways. She disapproves of the DIY Club, seeing it as outdated and inefficient.
From Doubt to Participation: Over time, Miku begins visiting the DIY Club, watching their progress and slowly warming up to its charm. Eventually, she joins the club herself, adding her sharp mind and attention to detail to the group’s skillset. Her transition marks a key moment of unity in the series.
Reconnecting with Serufu: Much of Miku’s story is centered on reconciling with Serufu and rekindling their childhood friendship. Through shared projects and teamwork, the two rebuild their bond, with Miku learning to express her care more openly.
Relationships
Yua Serufu: Miku’s childhood friend and the main protagonist. Though they drifted apart due to personality and school differences, their bond remains strong. Miku’s journey is deeply tied to accepting Serufu’s outlook on life and reconnecting on a deeper level.
DIY Club Members: At first, Miku is wary of the club, but she eventually grows close to the other girls, including Takumi, Jobko, and Shii, forming a warm and diverse group of friends. Her presence adds balance and logic to the group’s dynamics.