"The animated House Musical."
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Stella
N/A (Animated)
Motivation
To regain her autonomy and reunite with her people after being exploited as a fashion icon and pop star.
Character Arc
Initially the bassist of a free alien band, she becomes the face of the Crescendolls. Her development involves breaking through the corporate haze to remember her connection to Shep and her true home.
Shep
N/A (Animated)
Motivation
Driven by his deep love for Stella and a sense of duty to rescue the abducted musicians.
Character Arc
A lone pilot who moves from daydreaming about a distant star to becoming the catalyst for a planetary revolution and the savior of the band.
Earl de Darkwood
N/A (Animated)
Motivation
To achieve universal dominion by harvesting the creative energy of alien musicians in the form of gold records.
Character Arc
A centuries-old being who has orchestrated the rise and fall of countless musicians throughout history for his own gain.
Arpegius, Octave, and Baryl
N/A (Animated)
Motivation
To escape their "human" prison and return to their original planet where they can play music freely.
Character Arc
The band members function as a collective unit representing the stolen soul of music, eventually leading the charge to reclaim their memories.