Nobuo Terashima

Guitarist and songwriter for BLACK STONES

Nicknamed Nobu, the guitarist and songwriter for BLACK STONES. Friendly and rowdy personality, weak to alcohol.

Quotes

  • As long as I can play guitar behind Nana, that's all the happiness I need.
  • With music, even if I have nothing else, I can stand tall.
  • Take my guitar, Nobu.
  • The band is our comrades, our youth itself.
  • Sorry for worrying you, this is my way.

Trivia

  • Only son of a wealthy family whose home is an inn.
  • Father gifted a genuine Gibson guitar.
  • Obsessed with band activities, neglected studies, guitar temporarily confiscated.
  • Becomes loose-lipped when drunk.
  • Relationship with Nana complicated by her pregnancy issue.
  • In future depiction, returns to hometown and helps with inn.

Alternate names

Nobu Nobuo Young master

Tags

Guitarist Band member BLACK-STONES Songwriter Nobu

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 23
Birth year
1981

Appearance

Overall appearance
Height 167cm, weight 52kg. Zodiac sign Aquarius. Blood type A. Short black hair, young man carrying a guitar.
Height
167cm
Weight
52kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Carries a genuine Gibson guitar
  • Friendly smile
  • Weak to alcohol constitution
Iconic items
  • Genuine Gibson guitar
  • Guitar pick
  • Band outfit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Friendly and rowdy but serious, weak to alcohol. Gets along well with Nana. Complicated affection for family but devoted to best friends.
Keywords
  • Cheerful
  • Serious
  • Weak to alcohol
  • Devoted to best friends
  • Rowdy
  • Sincere
Talents
  • Guitar playing
  • Composing
  • Music theory
  • Songwriting
Skills
  • Band performance
  • Live performance
  • Teamwork
Motivation
Succeed with band BLACK STONES. Repair relationship with Nana.
Habits
Weak to alcohol, becomes loose-lipped when drunk.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Guitar playing, Composing
Favorite places
Family inn
Favorite colors
Black
Music
Punk rock

History

Backstory
Only son of a wealthy family running an inn. Shortly after entering middle school, inspired by Ren's playing and joined the light music club; father bought him a genuine guitar. Absorbed in band activities, neglected studies, had guitar confiscated at times. Met Nana in high school and became best friends. After moving to Tokyo, dated Nana but broke up due to her pregnancy and two-timing suspicions. After major debut, dated Yuri.
Debut date
circa 2000
Work title
NANA
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
First appearance at the start of the story

Inspired by Ren in middle school and joins band

Significant event
Inspired by Ren in middle school and joins band
Description
Inspired by Ren's playing right after entering middle school, joins light music club. Father's important guitar confiscated but becomes immersed in music.

Meets Nana and becomes best friends

Significant event
Meets Nana and becomes best friends
Description
Meets Nana upon entering high school, becomes lifelong best friend.

Formation and activities of BLACK STONES

Significant event
Formation and activities of BLACK STONES
Description
Forms band with Yasu, Ren, Nana, etc., begins activities as songwriter.

Relationship and breakup with Nana

Significant event
Relationship and breakup with Nana
Description
Dates Nana, but breaks up due to her pregnancy and two-timing suspicions.

Major debut and starts dating Yuri

Significant event
Major debut and starts dating Yuri
Description
After band's major debut success, starts dating Yuri Kasaka.

In future depiction, returns home and helps with inn

Significant event
In future depiction, returns home and helps with inn
Description
Returns to hometown for some reason, shown helping with family inn.

Relationships

Father

Inn owner and father from wealthy family. Strict regarding band activities.

Mother

Nana Osaki

Best friend

Meets in high school and becomes lifelong best friend.

Nana Komatsu

Romantic partner

Dated but broke up due to pregnancy issue.

BLACK STONES

BLACK STONES: guitarist

Blast

Blast: guitarist

Media appearances

NANA

Manga / Supporting

Manga serialization start

NANA

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV anime series

NANA Movie

Movie / Supporting

Movies 1・2

NANA PS2 Game

Game / Supporting

PlayStation2

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Seki

Voice actor
Tomokazu Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Makoto Ueki

Voice actor
Makoto Ueki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
PS2 Game version

Hiroki Narimiya

Voice actor
Hiroki Narimiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movie versions 1・2

Ai Yazawa

Creator name
Ai Yazawa
Role
Original author

Related goods

Nobuo Terashima Figure

Item name
Nobuo Terashima Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
unknown

NANA BLACK STONES Band Soundtrack

Item name
NANA BLACK STONES Band Soundtrack
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular