Minami Shimada is a main character in the anime series 'Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu.' She is a strong-willed and competitive girl who moved from Germany to Japan, which initially caused her some difficulties with the Japanese language. Despite her tough exterior, Minami is caring and harbors feelings for the protagonist, Akihisa Yoshii. Her academic strengths lie in mathematics, and she often participates in the Summoner Test War battles to help Class F improve their standing. Her character adds both comedic and emotional depth to the series.