Kurata Minoru
Contract Cameraman
A contract employee cameraman who photographs Nana and Ren. He is active in scoop photography for weekly magazines and behind-the-scenes work.
Trivia
- Possesses super memory and never forgets a face once seen.
- Initially had low motivation for work, but began to feel pleasure in stirring up society with scoop photos.
- One of the few people who first discovered Ren's accident scene.
- Has observation skills to easily see through even disguised people.
- Received a tearful confession regarding the circumstances of Nana's mother fleeing.
Alternate names
Kurata Minoru
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Detailed appearance is not clearly revealed, but he seems to be a serious-looking middle-aged man.
- Iconic items
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- Camera
- Evidence Photos
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Initially lacks enthusiasm for his work, but gradually finds pleasure in stirring up society with his photos and begins to feel a sense of responsibility and guilt. He has insight to see through people.
- Keywords
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- Serious
- Calm and Composed
- Insight
- Sense of Responsibility
- Diligent
- Secretive
- Honest
- Talents
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- Observation
- Memory (Never forgets people's faces)
- Photography
- Skills
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- Identifying Costumes and Disguises
- Scoop Photography
- Undercover Reporting
- Information Gathering
- Motivation
- To capture scoops through his work and make an impact on society. He also takes an interest in uncovering the truth about Nana's background.
- Habits
- Initially he just carried out his job, but later he develops a tendency to enjoy the influence his photos have on society.
History
- Backstory
- As a contract cameraman, he photographs celebrities and notable figures. He captures important photos such as the romance scoop of Nana and Ren. He knows both the public and hidden sides of the media world.
- Debut date
- April 1, 2005
- Work title
- NANA
- Media type
- Manga
Nana and Ren's Romance Scoop Photography
- Significant event
- Nana and Ren's Romance Scoop Photography
- Description
- He accidentally photographed the scene of Nana and Ren's romantic relationship, creating the trigger for it to be published in a weekly magazine.
Discovery of Ren's Traffic Accident
- Significant event
- Discovery of Ren's Traffic Accident
- Description
- On a snowy night, he was the first to discover the scene where Ren suddenly died in a traffic accident.
Investigation into Nana's Background
- Significant event
- Investigation into Nana's Background
- Description
- He pursued coverage on Nana's mother and family's past, approaching the truth.
Sighting of Nana Overseas
- Significant event
- Sighting of Nana Overseas
- Description
- He discovered a woman believed to be Nana who had left Japan, overseas, as she tried to deceive those around her with unnatural lies.
Relationships
Kudo
Mentor
He survives in the media world while being bossed around by Kudo.
Nana (Osaki Nana)
He covered Nana's romance scoop and background, deepening their relationship.
Ren (Honjo Ren)
He discovered Ren's accident scene and witnessed his death.
Media appearances
NANA
Anime / Supporting
2006 TV Series
NANA Live-Action Movie Version
Movie / Cameo
NANA
Manga / Supporting
Ongoing
Voice cast and creators
Susumu Chiba
- Voice actor
- Susumu Chiba
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Susumu Chiba
- Voice actor
- Susumu Chiba
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Version
Ai Yazawa
- Creator name
- Ai Yazawa
- Role
- Original author
Madhouse
- Creator name
- Madhouse
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher