Kanata Izumi is a gentle and kind-hearted character from the anime series Lucky☆Star. She is the late mother of Konata Izumi, appearing mainly in flashbacks or as a spirit. Kanata is depicted as caring, soft-spoken, and loving, especially towards her family. Her early passing has a significant impact on Konata and her father, Sojiro. Though not a central character, Kanata's memory and influence remain an important part of the Izumi family throughout the series.