Itsuki Nakano

The serious and reliable fifth of the quintuplets

The youngest of the quintuplets, a serious and sincere high school student who excels at science. Speaks politely to everyone using honorific language, somewhat clumsy but hardworking. Also has a gluttonous and timid side.

Quotes

  • Being together with everyone is the most important thing, right?
  • Studying will definitely pay off if you put in the effort.
  • You can't just not be scared even if it's scary, right?
  • Futaro-kun, please take care of me today.
  • Always giving my all is my way.

Trivia

  • The character who was most attached to her mother among the quintuplets.
  • Hobbies are eating and studying; her big eater side is often depicted in the work.
  • Studious and especially good at science, but not very efficient.
  • Known in the snack industry as the reviewer 'M・A・Y'.
  • Polite personality who always uses polite language with everyone.
  • Scaredy-cat, so bad at horror movies and ghosts.

Alternate names

Itsuki Nakano May-sensei M・A・Y Fifth Quintuplet

Tags

The Quintessential Quintuplets Quintuplets Tutor Romcom High school student Female high school student Level-headed Red Star hair accessories

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
May 6

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman characterized by long hair with a slight wave, star-patterned hairpins, and an ahoge extending from the top of her head. Image color is red. Gives a polite and dignified impression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Ahoge
  • Star-patterned hairpin
  • Wavy long hair
Iconic items
  • Star-patterned hairpin
  • Uniform
  • Ahoge

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Serious
Detailed personality
Serious and not efficient, but a hard worker. Uses honorifics with everyone and is thorough with polite speech, yet sensitive on the inside. Also has a gluttonous side and is bad at horror. Excels at science with a solid personality, but sometimes airheaded.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Hard worker
  • Scaredy-cat
  • Big eater
  • Science lover
  • Polite language
  • Inefficient
Talents
  • Science knowledge
  • Empathy
  • Persistence in effort
Skills
  • Studying
  • General housework
  • Food reporting (reviewer)
Motivation
Holds the dream of becoming a teacher like her mother, working to improve her grades toward her future dream.
Habits
Never drops polite language. Bad at scary stories, avoids ghosts and horror movies. Eats a lot at home.
Favorite foods
Sweet snacks, Rice, Refills
Hobbies
Studying, Reading, Snack making
Favorite colors
Red
Disliked situations
Horror, Scary stories

History

Backstory
Lost her mother and was the most attached to her among the quintuplets. Transferred from a prestigious school due to poor grades, helps with household finances for debt repayment while pursuing her dream to become a teacher. Through meeting the tutor Futaro, achieves academic improvement and mental growth.
Debut date
August 9, 2017
Work title
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Media type
Manga

Tutor appointment

Significant event
Tutor appointment
Description
Futaro Uesugi is hired as the quintuplets' tutor, and Itsuki begins to confront her studies.

Mother's death

Significant event
Mother's death
Description
Lost her mother Rena in an accident, which triggers the strengthening of each quintuplet's individuality.

School transfer

Significant event
School transfer
Description
Transferred from the prestigious school to Asahi High School.

Declaring her dream

Significant event
Declaring her dream
Description
Comes to hold the goal of becoming a teacher, her mother's occupation.

Comparison with poor-cooking Miku

Significant event
Comparison with poor-cooking Miku
Description
Growth depiction including differences in personalities and efforts among the sisters.

Relationships

Rena Nakano

Mother

Mother. The one Itsuki was most attached to, but passed away in an accident.

Jinnosuke Mudo

Father

Biological father. Has disappeared and not taken responsibility.

Maruo Nakano

Guardian

Stepfather. Guardian of the five sisters and a wealthy man.

Nino Nakano

Sibling

Second daughter and older sister.

Futaro Uesugi

Mentor

Became Itsuki's home tutor and the promoter of her growth.

Raiha Uesugi

Friend

A sibling relationship that supports each other in everyday life.

Nakano Family Quintuplets

Nakano Family Quintuplets: unknown

Media appearances

The Quintessential Quintuplets

Manga / Protagonist

2017 - 2020

The Quintessential Quintuplets

Anime / Protagonist

2019 TV series

The Quintessential Quintuplets II

Anime / Protagonist

2021 TV series

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie

Movie / Protagonist

Released May 20, 2022

The Quintessential Quintuplets ~

Anime / Protagonist

2023 TV special

The Quintessential Quintuplets *

Anime / Protagonist

2024 TV special

The Quintessential Quintuplets II: Summer Memories Are Also Quintessential

Game / Protagonist

March 25, 2021

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie: The Five Memories You Spent With Her

Game / Protagonist

June 2, 2022

The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Promises to Her

Game / Protagonist

September 7, 2023

The Quintessential Quintuplets Memories VR: Itsuki Edition

VR / Protagonist

October 13, 2022

Voice cast and creators

Inori Minase

Voice actor
Inori Minase
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Negi Haruba

Creator name
Negi Haruba
Role
Original author

Michimasa Nakamura

Creator name
Michimasa Nakamura
Role
Character Designer

Hijiri Katsumata

Creator name
Hijiri Katsumata
Role
Character Designer

Tezuka Productions

Creator name
Tezuka Productions
Role
Animation Studio

Bibury Animation Studios

Creator name
Bibury Animation Studios
Role
Animation Studio

Shaft

Creator name
Shaft
Role
Animation Studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

TBS Television

Creator name
TBS Television
Role
Licensee

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