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'''Nanashi''' is a playable character and the protagonist of {{Link|Game|SMT4A}}. He is a cadet training to becoming a Demon Hunter of the [[Hunter Association]].  
'''Nanashi''' is a playable character and the protagonist of {{Link|Game|SMT4A}}. He is a cadet training to becoming a Demon Hunter of the [[Hunter Association]].  
Nanashi is the canonical name of the character and is referred to as such by characters familiar with him prior to the start of the game, however their hunter name can be selected by the player.


==Profile==
==Profile==
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Nanashi is a [[Hunter]] in training based in [[Kinshicho]], alongside his adoptive sister [[Asahi]]. He is not one for words most of the time, but when he does speak, his responses can range from understanding and sympathetic to cheeky and blunt.<!-- {or harsh? Nanashi is either a goody-two shoes or an asshole... although the cheekiness seems consistent despite either option...} --> He demonstrates the ability to take the lead in situations, such as making plans on the spot. He also happens to be a deep sleeper and rousing him awake becomes an arduous effort.  
Nanashi is a [[Hunter]] in training based in [[Kinshicho]], alongside his adoptive sister [[Asahi]]. As the playable character, he does not speak, but rather has his responses chosen by the player when prompted. These responses can range from understanding and sympathetic to harsh and blunt. The people around him tend to defer the leadership role to him, seeing him as strong and capable. He also happens to be a deep sleeper and rousing him awake becomes an arduous task.  


He wears a forest green jumpsuit decorated with patches of varying designs and typography, such as the phrase "NO WAR" and the opening verse to John Lennon's "Imagine".<!-- {do i have to credit the song. please help} --> He also sports a singular glove on his right hand, a pair of knee pads, a utility belt with two slim pouches, a smartphone holder on his left wrist, and a strap around his torso to hold his all-black ninjatō {{Note|A [[wikipedia:Ninjatō|ninjatō]] is a Japanese short sword that is wielded by ninjas, although there is no historical evidence of this weapon having been used during the country's feudal period.}} when he's not wielding it. He has half-shaved hair, with its longer ends parted to the right, alongside brown eyes. After meeting [[Dagda]] and agreeing to his terms, Nanashi's eyes turn green and he gains green markings on his right cheek and his left hand. <!-- {figure out a way to reword this to note the four leaf clover insignia} -->
He wears a forest green jumpsuit decorated with patches of varying military-esque designs and typography, such as the phrase "NO WAR" and the opening verse to John Lennon's "Imagine".<!-- {do i have to credit the song. please help} --> He also sports a singular glove on his right hand, a pair of knee pads, a utility belt with two slim pouches, a smartphone holder on his left wrist, and a strap around his torso to hold his all-black ninjatō {{Note|A [[wikipedia:Ninjatō|ninjatō]] is a Japanese short sword that is wielded by ninjas, although there is no historical evidence of this weapon having been used during the country's feudal period.}} when he's not wielding it. He has half-shaved hair, with its longer ends parted to the right, alongside brown eyes. After meeting [[Dagda]] and agreeing to his terms, Nanashi's eyes turn green and he gains green markings on his right cheek and his left hand. <!-- {figure out a way to reword this to note the four leaf clover insignia} -->


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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==Game Appearances==
==Game Appearances==
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===''Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse''===
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==Novel Appearances==
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===''[[Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse Prequel: Asahi Side]]''===
===''[[Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse Prequel: Nikkari Side]]''===
 
==Other Appearances==
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===''Last Chronicle''===
Nanashi is one of the characters featured in the crossover with the Japanese trading card game ''Last Chronicle''. His card, featuring an illustration drawn by [[Ikumi Fukuda]], was released in the Rebel Contract Deck<ref>{{Cite Web|quote='''Shin Megami Tensei IV Final ‘Last Chronicle’ Card Illustrations'''|translquote=|author=Reggy|url=[https://personacentral.com/shin-megami-tensei-iv-final-last-chronicle-card-illustrations/]|archive=|published=April 7, 2016|retrieved=November 9, 2023|site=Persona Central|type=}}</ref>, which also featured illustrations of Dagda, Walter, and Jonathan.


==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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For the character in the Persona 2 duology, see Nameless.

Nanashi is a playable character and the protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. He is a cadet training to becoming a Demon Hunter of the Hunter Association.

Nanashi is the canonical name of the character and is referred to as such by characters familiar with him prior to the start of the game, however their hunter name can be selected by the player.

Profile

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Nanashi is a Hunter in training based in Kinshicho, alongside his adoptive sister Asahi. As the playable character, he does not speak, but rather has his responses chosen by the player when prompted. These responses can range from understanding and sympathetic to harsh and blunt. The people around him tend to defer the leadership role to him, seeing him as strong and capable. He also happens to be a deep sleeper and rousing him awake becomes an arduous task.

He wears a forest green jumpsuit decorated with patches of varying military-esque designs and typography, such as the phrase "NO WAR" and the opening verse to John Lennon's "Imagine". He also sports a singular glove on his right hand, a pair of knee pads, a utility belt with two slim pouches, a smartphone holder on his left wrist, and a strap around his torso to hold his all-black ninjatō [a] when he's not wielding it. He has half-shaved hair, with its longer ends parted to the right, alongside brown eyes. After meeting Dagda and agreeing to his terms, Nanashi's eyes turn green and he gains green markings on his right cheek and his left hand.

Gameplay

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Game Appearances

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Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Novel Appearances

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Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse Prequel: Asahi Side

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse Prequel: Nikkari Side

Other Appearances

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Last Chronicle

Nanashi is one of the characters featured in the crossover with the Japanese trading card game Last Chronicle. His card, featuring an illustration drawn by Ikumi Fukuda, was released in the Rebel Contract Deck[3], which also featured illustrations of Dagda, Walter, and Jonathan.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ナナシ Nanashi

Gallery

Notes

  1. A ninjatō is a Japanese short sword that is wielded by ninjas, although there is no historical evidence of this weapon having been used during the country's feudal period.

References

  1. "Special III: History of Tokyo & Mikado: ■Year 2023 (Year 346, Gregorian calendar) *Akira reincarnates (Nanashi born)" Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
  2. "Check out Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse in stores 9/20! I voice Nanashi & Akira." @JalenKCassell, Tweet by Phillip Reich. Archived: [1]. Published September 18, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Twitter.
  3. "Shin Megami Tensei IV Final ‘Last Chronicle’ Card Illustrations" Reggy, [2]. Published April 7, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2023. Persona Central.