Nozomi Nikaido
College student who says insensitive things
A college student living in Room 2 of Ikkaku-kan, a character who plays the role of causing trouble with insensitive remarks.
Quotes
- “Saying that won't change anything!”
- “I'm the type of guy who can't relax unless I say something.”
Trivia
- His insensitive remarks often become the story's comic highlights.
- His name is 'Nozomi' (meaning hope), but his attitude often leads to undesirable results.
Alternate names
Nozomi Nikaidou
Nozomi-san
Nozomi
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Young male who often wears casual clothes befitting a college student. No particular distinctive hairstyle, but has a friendly atmosphere.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Insensitive
- Detailed personality
- Doesn't consider others' feelings much and often troubles those around him with thoughtless remarks, but has no malice at heart. Sometimes shows a mischievous and comical side.
- Keywords
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- Insensitive
- Troublemaker
- College Student
- Flippant
- Honest
- Talents
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- Frank speech
- Sociability
- Skills
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- Ruining the atmosphere
- Making people laugh
- Motivation
- Enjoying college life while interacting with the residents of Ikkaku-kan.
- Habits
- Has a habit of accidentally making insensitive remarks.
History
- Backstory
- A college student living at Ikkaku-kan, building complex human relationships with the surrounding residents. His remarks often become the story's comic elements.
- Debut date
- circa 1980
- Work title
- Maison Ikkoku
- Media type
- Manga
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- Appears as the college student in Room 2 of Ikkaku-kan, adding comic relief to the story.
Establishment as a Troublemaker
- Significant event
- Establishment as a Troublemaker
- Description
- His insensitive remarks trigger troubles and laughter among the residents, strengthening his presence.
Relationships
Kyoko Otonashi
Teammate
A relationship where he occasionally gives frank opinions to Kyoko, who supports the troubled residents.
Yusaku Godai
Teammate
As residents of Ikkaku-kan, they sometimes clash but maintain a good relationship.
Ikkaku-kan Residents
Ikkaku-kan Residents: unknown
Media appearances
Maison Ikkoku
Manga / Supporting
Serialized in the 1980s
Maison Ikkoku
Anime / Supporting
1986 TV Series
Maison Ikkoku Movie
Movie / Supporting
1986 Theatrical Version
Voice cast and creators
Ryo Horikawa
- Voice actor
- Ryo Horikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Ryo Horikawa
- Voice actor
- Ryo Horikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Version
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio