Reira Serizawa

Vocalist of TRAPNEST, boasting exceptional singing ability

Vocalist of the rock band TRAPNEST, possessing outstanding vocal prowess and beauty unlike typical Japanese women. She is described as having a natural, childlike personality, but on stage, she becomes like an unattainable flower.

Quotes

  • “Music is the cry of the soul”
  • “My song is myself”
  • “Stronger than anyone, more delicate than anyone”

Trivia

  • Her name derives from Eric Clapton's hit song 'Layla'.
  • Official profile uses 'Reira' rather than 'Layla'.
  • Habit of stretching sentence endings; childhood friend Takumi unconsciously mimics it.
  • Has Japanese and American roots, but not publicized per agency policy.
  • Uses Sony VAIO computer.

Alternate names

Reira Reira Serizawa REIRA

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
November 1
Birth year
1978

Appearance

Overall appearance
Possesses 164cm height and beauty unlike typical Japanese women, with a glamorous appearance. She has a stage presence befitting a singer while her natural and cute personality shows in daily life.
Height
Approximately 164cm
Weight
48kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Exceptional figure
  • Beautiful facial features
  • Glamorous aura befitting a singer
Iconic items
  • Stage outfit
  • Microphone
  • Live equipment
  • VAIO laptop
  • Ruby ring (gift from Shin)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Airheaded
Detailed personality
On stage, she is like an unattainable flower, but off-stage she is childish and airheaded. She has a habit of stretching out sentence endings, making her approachable yet prone to naive remarks about the world. She harbors a secret crush on her childhood friend Takumi.
Keywords
  • Airheaded
  • Childish
  • Cheerful
  • Kind
  • Clumsy
  • Dreamy
  • Passionate
Talents
  • Exceptional singing ability
  • Stage performance
  • Lyrics writing
Skills
  • Bilingual in English and Japanese
  • Expressive ability in music activities
  • Communication skills
Motivation
To demonstrate her value through music activities and continue pursuing her dreams. In romance, she wishes to fulfill her feelings for her childhood friend Takumi.
Habits
She has a habit of stretching out sentence endings. She also has a somewhat worldly naive side.
Music
Rock, TRAPNEST songs, English songs
Favorite foods
unknown
Favorite colors
unknown
Hobbies
Singing, Music activities

History

Backstory
Born in New York, USA, and lost her father at age 6. Moved to Japan, her mother's hometown, where her Japanese was unclear in early childhood. Grew up with childhood friend Takumi, harboring a secret crush on him, but their differing upbringings prevented it from being realized. Formed TRAPNEST in middle school and became active as vocalist. Gained popularity with her non-Japanese beauty and top-tier singing ability. Contrary to her dignified stage presence, she is airheaded and childish off-stage. Strong sense of musical responsibility; distanced herself from scandalous relationship with Shin to prioritize band activities.
Debut date
circa 2000
Work title
NANA
Media type
Manga

TRAPNEST's major debut

Significant event
TRAPNEST's major debut
Description
Achieved major debut with TRAPNEST, formed with childhood friend Takumi and others, gaining widespread popularity.

Complicated interplay of music career and romance

Significant event
Complicated interplay of music career and romance
Description
One-sided love for childhood friend Takumi and romance with Shin impact her music activities, leading to conflict.

Band member's drug issues and accident

Significant event
Band member's drug issues and accident
Description
Confronted band member Ren's drug addiction, ultimately shocked by Ren's fatal traffic accident.

Music activities and solo pursuits from mid-to-late story

Significant event
Music activities and solo pursuits from mid-to-late story
Description
Devotes herself to band while parting with Shin, depicted seeking musical independence.

Relationships

Takumi Ichinose

Best friend

Childhood friend and object of secret crush. Bandmates, but treated like a sister by Takumi, feelings unrequited.

Shin Okazaki (Shin)

Romantic

Began as monetary relationship, developed into serious romance, but collapsed due to scandal with Ren.

Ren Honjo

Acquaintance

Former Blast member before TRAPNEST. Band associate with contact through singing activities.

TRAPNEST

TRAPNEST: protagonist

Media appearances

NANA

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2000

NANA

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV anime series

NANA live-action movie series

Movie / Supporting

2005 and 2006 theatrical releases

NANA PS2 game

Game / Supporting

2006

Voice cast and creators

Aya Hirano

Voice actor
Aya Hirano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

OLIVIA

Voice actor
OLIVIA
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime singing role

Yuna Ito

Voice actor
Yuna Ito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movies 1 and 2

Ai Yazawa

Creator name
Ai Yazawa
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation Studio

Related goods

OLIVIA inspi' REIRA (TRAPNEST) album

Item name
OLIVIA inspi' REIRA (TRAPNEST) album
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

Plush toy

Item name
Plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

Figure

Item name
Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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