Shugo Chara! is serialized in the magazine Nakayoshi and published by Kodansha in Japan. When Amu wishes for the courage to be reborn as her would-be self, she is surprised to find three colorful eggs the next morning, which hatch into three Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su. The story centers on elementary school girl Amu Hinamori, whose popular exterior, referred to as 'cool and spicy' by her classmates, contrasts with her introverted personality. Shugo Chara! ( しゅごキャラ!, Shugo Kyara!), also known as My Guardian Characters, is a Japanese shōjo manga series created by the manga author duo, Peach-Pit.
