Misato Uehara

Nana's half-sister and a second-year middle school student who is a fanatic Blast fan

A second-year middle school girl who is the half-sister of Nana (Nana Osaki). An avid BLACK STONES fan, attaching purikura photos to fan letters and has met the members at Blast's fan appreciation event. The members unaware of the circumstances call her 'Misato No. 2'.

Quotes

  • “Nana doesn't know about me.”
  • “Misato No. 2, nice to meet you.”
  • “I know everything about Blast.”
  • “The fact that I'm the beloved Nana's little sister is a secret.”
  • “I came to Tokyo for my dream.”

Trivia

  • A character in the complex position of being Nana's half-sister.
  • Real name is 'Misato Uehara', but sometimes uses the pseudonym 'Mai Tsukiji'.
  • Called 'Misato No. 2' by the Blast members.
  • Likes Vivienne Westwood fashion and frequently wears it in the story.
  • While a Blast fan, keeps distance from others regarding fan activities.
  • After temporarily staying with relatives in Okayama Prefecture, moved back to Tokyo.

Alternate names

Mai Tsukiji uehara misato Misato Uehara Misato No. 2

Tags

Nana BLACK-STONES Blast fan middle school student identity half-sister music fan Misato Uehara

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has facial features strikingly similar to Nana's, and her voice is also very similar. Has a youthful appearance befitting a second-year middle school student.
Height
About 153cm
Weight
42kg
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Strikingly similar facial features to Nana
Iconic items
  • Vivienne Westwood luxury fashion
  • Fan letter with purikura

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Very curious
Detailed personality
Fanatic Blast fan who is passionate. She does not reveal her position as Nana's sister much and immerses herself in fan activities. Meanwhile, she harbors complex feelings about family relationships and her place in everyday life.
Keywords
  • Devoted
  • Shy
  • Dreamy
  • Pure
  • Strongly independent
Talents
  • Sensitivity to music
  • Tracking and investigation
  • Politeness
Skills
  • Fan club activities
  • Communication
  • Patience
Motivation
Harbors a strong desire to get close to Nana and BLACK STONES, and continues fan activities while hiding her own identity for that purpose.
Habits
Strongly appeals as a fan, such as attaching purikura to fan letters.
Favorite foods
Vivienne brand luxury clothes, Blast-related goods
Hobbies
Following around, Fan club activities

History

Backstory
Originally lived in Osaka with her mother Misuzu and her half-brother who is like an uncle, but moved to Tokyo as a fanatic Blast fan. She is Nana's half-sister but keeps that fact secret from those around her. The unaware members call her 'Misato No. 2' and treat her fondly. Interacts with Blast members through fan activities.
Debut date
circa 2002
Work title
NANA
Media type
Manga

Participation in Blast's fan party

Significant event
Participation in Blast's fan party
Description
Met the members and closed the distance as a fan.

Moving to Tokyo and intensifying fan activities

Significant event
Moving to Tokyo and intensifying fan activities
Description
Fled from relatives' home in Okayama and re-moved to Tokyo, expanding the scope of her activities.

Use of pseudonym Mai Tsukiji

Significant event
Use of pseudonym Mai Tsukiji
Description
Pseudonym used before revealing her real name when applying for a job at Blast's office.

Relationships

Nana Osaki

Sibling

Half-sister. Not publicly known, shares a complex family relationship.

Misuzu Uehara

Mother

Mother. Lives in Osaka but reunites in the mid-story.

Takahiro Uehara

Sibling

Half-brother. Child from father's previous marriage, half-blood related.

BLACK STONES fan club

BLACK STONES fan club: mascot

Media appearances

NANA

Manga / Supporting

Serialized in the 2000s

NANA (TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

Aired in 2006

NANA Live-Action Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

2005-2006

Voice cast and creators

Mika Kanai

Voice actor
Mika Kanai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Yukari Tamura

Voice actor
Yukari Tamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
PS2 game version

Ai Yazawa

Creator name
Ai Yazawa
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation Studio

Related goods

Misato Uehara Figure

Item name
Misato Uehara Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

NANA Character Goods Set

Item name
NANA Character Goods Set
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular