Idoru

Main Characters and Their Development

• Laney Case — a journalist who travels to Tokyo to investigate rumors that the famous rock musician Rez wants to marry the virtual star Idoru. During his investigation, he encounters various technological and cultural aspects of the future, altering his perception of reality and technology.
• Chia McKenzie — a young girl from Seattle who is a fan of Rez's band. She travels to Tokyo to uncover the truth about the rumored wedding. Chia encounters the world of virtual reality and cyberspace, which helps her better understand herself and her desires.
• Rez — a famous rock musician planning to marry Idoru, a virtual star. His decision raises many questions and speculations, challenging traditional notions of marriage and reality.
• Idoru — a virtual star created using advanced technologies. She becomes a central figure in the story, symbolizing the merging of real and virtual worlds. Idoru is not just a program but an entity that evolves and interacts with the surrounding world.