Maruo Nakano
Stepfather of the quintuplets and a wealthy hospital director
Stepfather of the quintuplets and a wealthy hospital owner. A realist who generally interacts with his stepdaughters in a formal manner. He was top of his grade and served as student council president during his school days. He remarried Rena and became the stepfather of the quintuplets.
Quotes
- Worried about the five sisters' poor academic performance.
- There are moments where parental affection shines through despite it being a stepfamily.
- A master at controlling emotions without showing them on his face.
Trivia
- Was top of his class during school days and served as student council president.
- Had a former student-teacher relationship with Rena.
- Became stepfather of the quintuplets and is addressed as 'kimi' (you) by his stepdaughters.
- Maruo and Yuuya are bad friends from their school days.
- Friends with Yuuya, Futaro's father, and they interact frequently.
- Depicted as having little time at home due to busyness.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A man with a calm demeanor. He always maintains a poker face and remains cool and composed, but also possesses an emotional side. Notable for his white beard and white hair, with a dignified appearance befitting a hospital director.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- White Beard
- White Hair
- Poker Face
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Realist
- Detailed personality
- Always calm and rarely changes his expression, but harbors an emotional side within. Often absent from home citing busyness, and maintains a somewhat distant attitude toward his stepdaughters. He also possesses parental affection, worrying about his stepdaughters' poor academic performance and growth.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Realist
- Busy
- Poker Face
- Tycoon
- Stepfather
- Top of the Class
- Educationally Devoted
- Talents
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- Academically Excellent
- Leadership
- Business Acumen
- Teaching Experience
- Skills
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- Hospital Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Motivation
- To watch over the happiness and growth of his stepdaughters and support their family.
History
- Backstory
- An outstanding student who was top of his grade in school, serving as student council president and Rena's fan club president. As Rena's former student, he remarried her and became the stepfather of the quintuplets. As a busy executive, he spends little time at home and maintains distance from his stepdaughters, but takes a deep interest in their academics and growth. He generally treats them formally but occasionally shows emotion.
- Work title
- The Quintessential Quintuplets
- Media type
- Manga
Remarriage
- Significant event
- Remarriage
- Description
- Remarried the quintuplets' biological mother Rena and became their stepfather.
Top of the Class
- Significant event
- Top of the Class
- Description
- Was top of his grade during school days and also served as student council president.
Hospital Management Start
- Significant event
- Hospital Management Start
- Description
- Manages a hospital as a tycoon.
Stepdaughters' Poor Academic Performance
- Significant event
- Stepdaughters' Poor Academic Performance
- Description
- Concerns himself with his stepdaughters' poor grades and takes interest in a home tutor.
Relationships
Ichika Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather to his stepdaughter. Keeps a formal distance at home.
Nino Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather to his stepdaughter. Limited contact and maintains distance.
Miku Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather to his stepdaughter. Few intimate moments due to busyness.
Yotsuba Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather to his stepdaughter. Limited interactions at home, but watches over her growth.
Itsuki Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather to his stepdaughter. Worries about her grades and future.
Rena Nakano
Spouse
Biological mother of the quintuplets. Deceased. Former student and remarriage partner.
Yuuya Uesugi
Best friend
Bad friends from school days, with a family-like friendship.
Nakano Family
Nakano Family: leader
Media appearances
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Manga / Supporting
August 2017 - February 2020
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Anime / Supporting
January 2019 - March
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬
Anime / Supporting
January 2021 - March
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie
Movie / Supporting
May 20, 2022
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∽
Anime / Supporting
September 2023
The Quintessential Quintuplets＊
Anime / Supporting
December 2024
Voice cast and creators
Takaya Kuroda
- Voice actor
- Takaya Kuroda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Negi Haruba
- Creator name
- Negi Haruba
- Role
- Original author