Norman (Λ7214)

Supporter of Minerva, the paradise for cattle children

Sent to the new farm Λ7214 for human experimentation, Norman has become a supporter of Minerva, the paradise for cattle children.

Quotes

  • “We'll obtain a future where cattle children can live smiling.”
  • “Destroy this shitty world!”
  • “We just want to live happily smiling!”
  • “I'll survive. That's the promise.”
  • “It's not only humans who keep promises.”

Trivia

  • Before shipment, Norman used the transmitter to scout the escape route, returned, but that caused his shipment to be confirmed.
  • Λ7214 is a new farm for human experimentation, and Norman led the cattle children from there to destroy it.
  • Minerva is an alias used by Norman, and he himself inherits the will of the former William Minerva.
  • Norman's tactical abilities excel not only in command but also in the maneuvers of psychological warfare.
  • Norman harbors complex emotions, not simple romantic feelings, but holds 'like' feelings toward Emma.

Alternate names

Norman Lambda 7214 Norman Norman of Lambda 7214

Tags

The Promised Neverland Norman cattle child escape suspense dark fantasy human experimentation premium farm Λ7214 Minerva

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 21
Birth year
2034

Appearance

Overall appearance
An 11-year-old boy with pale skin, short black hair, and an intellectual aura. Among the cattle children at the orphanage, he is the most outstanding genius alongside Emma and Ray.
Height
145cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sometimes wears glasses that give an intellectual impression
  • Has identification number 22194 on the nape of the neck
Iconic items
  • Minerva's pen
  • Notebook for tests
  • Transmitter (implanted in the ear)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Rational
Detailed personality
Extremely intelligent and calm and composed, excels in tactics, and is the de facto leader of the escape plan. Guides comrades with excellent intellect and insight, but after experiencing human experimentation, became a realist who considers the extermination of demons as the only solution. Deeply cherishes comrades like Emma and Ray, and cares for them with complex emotions.
Keywords
  • Genius
  • Calm
  • Strategist
  • Realist
  • Kind
  • Devoted
  • Supporter
  • Calculating
Motto
Pioneering a future where cattle children can live happily smiling
Talents
  • Advanced intelligence
  • Tactical thinking
  • Talent for psychological warfare
  • Insight
  • Leadership
Skills
  • Planning escape operations
  • Negotiation skills
  • Information gathering
  • Shooting (to a certain extent)
  • Understanding of farm science
Motivation
Aiming for the complete liberation of cattle children, realization of a world without cattle children, and extermination of demons
Habits
Kindness or conflict occasionally shown behind a calm expression
Favorite foods
Premium meat (he knows)
Person
Emma, Ray, Minerva (William Minerva)
Disliked situations
Human experimentation, Not treating cattle children as humans

History

Backstory
Norman was raised as one of the eldest children at Grace Field House orphanage. Just before his 12th birthday, it was decided he would be shipped out, but he willingly accepted shipment to fake his death for his siblings and successfully escape. In reality, he did not die, but appeared as the foster parent of his brother Peter Ratri and was sent to the newly established human experimentation farm Λ (Lambda) 7214. After enduring the harsh environment and human experiments there, he contacted a supporter, led the surviving cattle children as their leader to destroy Λ7214. Afterward, using the name Minerva, he established a paradise for cattle children and is active as a supporter plotting the total extermination of demons.
Debut date
August 1, 2016
Work title
The Promised Neverland
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

GF House Escape

Significant event
GF House Escape
Description
Learns the truth of the orphanage together with comrades Emma and Ray, plots the escape of the cattle children. Accepts shipment to ensure the plan succeeds.

Sent to Λ7214 and Human Experimentation

Significant event
Sent to Λ7214 and Human Experimentation
Description
Sent to the new farm Λ7214 for human experimentation, contacts a supporter there, and leads the imprisoned cattle children to destroy the farm.

Inheriting the Name Minerva

Significant event
Inheriting the Name Minerva
Description
As a supporter, uses the name 'William Minerva' to act for the liberation of cattle children and extermination of demons as the paradise's supporter.

Plan Against the Demon Apex

Significant event
Plan Against the Demon Apex
Description
To challenge the pinnacle of demons, discards the promise between demons and humans to aim for the realization of the true world.

Relationships

Peter Ratri

Foster father (head of the Ratri clan) and the person responsible for sending him to human experimentation. They are in an adversarial relationship.

Emma

Best friend

Childhood friend who advances the escape plan together. Norman holds deep admiration and complex feelings for Emma.

Ray

Teammate

Childhood friend and central member of the escape plan. They trust each other mutually and face difficulties together.

Barbara

Ally

One of his trusted confidants, worked together at Λ7214. They have a trusting relationship.

Sislo

Ally

One of his trusted confidants, active at Λ7214, admires Norman.

Minerva, the Paradise for Cattle Children

Minerva, the Paradise for Cattle Children: leader

Media appearances

The Promised Neverland

Manga / Protagonist

2016 Issue 35 - 2020 Issue 28

The Promised Neverland

Anime / Protagonist

Season 1: January 11, 2019 - March 29, 2019 Season 2: January 8, 2021 - March 26, 2021

Live-Action Film 'The Promised Neverland'

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 18, 2020

Real Escape Game x The Promised Neverland

Game / Protagonist

2019-2021 Various implementations

The Promised Neverland ~Escape from Grace Field~

Web / Protagonist

Streaming started April 22, 2021

Voice cast and creators

Maaya Uchida

Voice actor
Maaya Uchida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime

Rioto Igarashi

Voice actor
Rioto Igarashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-Action Film

Kaiu Shirai

Creator name
Kaiu Shirai
Role
Original author

Posuka Demizu

Creator name
Posuka Demizu
Role
Character designer

CloverWorks

Creator name
CloverWorks
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Norman Figure

Item name
Norman Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

The Promised Neverland Official Artbook

Item name
The Promised Neverland Official Artbook
Category
unknown
Availability
Regular