Shinoda Miu

Struggling Actress

A struggling actress affiliated with Shikai Corporation. Has dating experience with Nana and Yas.

Quotes

  • I'm pretending to be 22, you know.
  • Even if I don't make it, I won't quit being an actress.
  • It's okay if love blooms late.
  • I won't lose to anyone at mahjong.
  • Morning milk is absolutely essential.

Trivia

  • Pretends to be 22 for work, but actually 27 born in 1973.
  • Depicted as having stronger mahjong skills than Kurosaki Shin.
  • Has wrist cutting scars on her arm.
  • Suffers from chronic hyperventilation.
  • Holds a kimono dressing instructor master license.
  • Has dating experience with Nana and Yas.

Alternate names

Miu Miu

Tags

Shinoda Miu NANA Shikai Corporation Struggling Actress Romance Skilled at Mahjong Hyperventilation Wrist Cutting Actress Entertainment Industry

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
September 12
Birth year
1973

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman with a plain yet refined impression. She has a neurotic side, with wrist cutting scars visible on her arms. She keeps tropical fish.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Wrist cutting scars
  • Neurotic expression
Iconic items
  • Tropical fish
  • Milk (drinks every morning)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Neurotic
Detailed personality
Rich in life experience but a late bloomer in romance. Neurotic with hyperventilation symptoms, possesses a delicate heart. Extremely skilled at mahjong and holds a kimono dressing instructor license.
Keywords
  • Neurotic
  • Delicate
  • Hyperventilation
  • Skilled at Mahjong
  • Inexperienced in Romance
  • Sense of Responsibility
  • Late Bloomer
Talents
  • High skill in Mahjong
  • Obtained Kimono Dressing Instructor Master License
  • Persistence
Skills
  • Acting
  • Mahjong
  • Kimono Dressing
  • Communication Skills
Motivation
Rather than success as an actress or a stable life, living at her own pace utilizing her rich life experiences. No desire for marriage.
Habits
Always drinks milk in the morning. Frequently plays mahjong to hone her skills.
Favorite foods
Junmai Sake, Bourbon, Milk
Hobbies
Mahjong, Tropical Fish Keeping

History

Backstory
A hardworking person pretending to be 22 years old in the entertainment industry, an actress affiliated with Shikai Corporation. Has dating experience with Nana and Blast's Yas, rich in life experience but shy in romance. Neurotic with hyperventilation symptoms. Has wrist cutting scars on her arms, indicating mental stress. Her mahjong skills surpass Shin's, and she holds a kimono dressing instructor master license.

Relationship with Nana and Yas

Significant event
Relationship with Nana and Yas
Description
While working as a struggling actress affiliated with Shikai Corporation, she was in romantic relationships with Nana and Yas.

Appearance in Roppongi V-Cinema

Significant event
Appearance in Roppongi V-Cinema
Description
Her mahjong skills improved through her appearance in an original video work.

Onset of Hyperventilation

Significant event
Onset of Hyperventilation
Description
Due to her neurotic personality, she is depicted as having hyperventilation symptoms similar to Nana.

Relationships

Osaki Nana

Acquaintance

Has a rival/acquaintance relationship with Nana in the entertainment industry.

Shikai Corporation

Shikai Corporation: unknown

Media appearances

NANA

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV Series

NANA Live-Action Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Saeko Chiba

Voice actor
Saeko Chiba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Ai Yazawa

Creator name
Ai Yazawa
Role
Original author

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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