Mitsuba Hanaori is Kotoha's older sister, it was Mitsuba who was meant to be the current ShinkenYellow. However, she suddenly became ill and was unable to fulfill her role, leaving Kotoha to take her place for her sake. Mitsuba is portrayed by Reika Shigehiro.

See also

• Serena, her Power Rangers counterpart from Power Rangers: Samurai