Cinderella:

Her personality, ability to make friendships, cuteness, thoughtfulness, and determination are just a few reasons that make this anime a true masterpiece.

Miyo:

Her story is a classic twist on the Cinderella tale. (spoilers ahead) Miyo grows up in an abusive household. Her father neglected her. Her stepmother and half-sister constantly belittled, berated, abused, and stole from her. She was raised as a servant girl for years following the death of her mother. Everything changes when she is put into an arranged marriage with the prince-like character, Kiyoka Kudo. And slowly, over time, she grows more confident and learns who she is, what she wants, and falls in love. She has multiple fairy-godmother type confidants in Kudo's maid Yurie, a former maid from her old home Hana, and even Kudo's sister Hazuki. The opening song to the anime even includes a line about how the singer wondering if Cinderella stories even exist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL42Vr4naOU