Eli Ayase is a main character in the anime series Love Live! She is a third-year high school student at Otonokizaka Academy and serves as the student council president. Eli is known for her strict and disciplined nature, which initially causes friction with the other members of the school idol group, μ's. However, she eventually joins the group, bringing with her a wealth of experience in dance and leadership. Eli's half-Russian heritage contributes to her unique character design and influences her perspective and interactions throughout the series.