Miku Nakano
History otaku and cool third daughter
The third of the quintuplets in 'The Quintessential Quintuplets', a cool and reserved high school girl who loves history. She is characterized by always wearing headphones.
Quotes
- History repeats itself... that's why it's worth learning.
- I don't really want to stand out, but I want to give my all when it counts.
- I just want to be by Futaro-kun's side.
- Change is scary, but that one step shapes the future.
- Believing in someone becomes my strength.
Trivia
- Miku's headphones are her trademark, worn almost constantly.
- The only quintuplet who once hid her history otaku hobby.
- In the original work, there is a first appearance without headphones.
- Depicted as athletically inept, similar to Futaro.
- The first sister to open her heart to tutor Futaro in the story.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- May 5
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Semi-long hair with slanted bangs covering her right eye, always wearing headphones around her neck. A reserved girl with blue as her image color.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Slanted bangs covering the right eye
- Semi-long hair
- Always wearing headphones
- Iconic items
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- Headphones
- Blue outfit
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cool
- Detailed personality
- Gives a quiet and cool impression with few words, but is honest and opens her heart only to those she trusts. A history otaku who harbors feelings for Futaro but is shy when it comes to romance. Poor at sports and bad at cooking.
- Keywords
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- Cool
- Taciturn
- History otaku
- Bashful
- Timid
- Shy
- Earnest
- Athletically inept
- Bad at cooking
- Talents
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- Historical knowledge
- Disguise talent
- Observation skills
- Skills
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- Cooking
- Disguising as sisters
- Studying
- Motivation
- To be recognized by Futaro and become a woman skilled at cooking.
- Habits
- Always wearing headphones. Shy and inarticulate.
- Hobbies
- Sengoku era history, Historical novels, Games
- Favorite colors
- Blue
- Favorite foods
- Bread
- Favorite places
- Library
- Disliked situations
- Being the center of attention, Gazes from a crowd
History
- Backstory
- A history otaku from the start, she keeps her love for history as a secret hobby, setting her apart from her other sisters. She has had some acquaintance with Futaro since elementary school. Initially indifferent toward her tutor Futaro, she gradually opens her heart thanks to his encouragement and develops feelings for him.
- Debut date
- August 9, 2017
- Work title
- The Quintessential Quintuplets
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Encounter with the tutor
- Significant event
- Encounter with the tutor
- Description
- Connects emotionally with Futaro, who becomes the quintuplets' home tutor.
Awakening to romantic feelings
- Significant event
- Awakening to romantic feelings
- Description
- Develops affection for Futaro but remains timid in love, with little progress.
Part-time job experience
- Significant event
- Part-time job experience
- Description
- Starts working part-time at a bakery, aiming to become skilled at cooking.
Anime adaptation
- Significant event
- Anime adaptation
- Description
- Voiced by Miku Itō in the 2019 TV anime, gaining massive popularity.
Relationships
Ichika Nakano
Sibling
Eldest sister. Initially distant, but now share a good sisterly relationship.
Nino Nakano
Sibling
Second daughter. Initially clashed, but gradually came to understand each other.
Yotsuba Nakano
Sibling
Fourth daughter. Respects and trusts her deeply.
Itsuki Nakano
Sibling
Fifth daughter. Get along well and support each other.
Rena Nakano
Mother
Biological mother. Already deceased, but has a strong influence.
Maruo Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather. Treats as family but maintains some distance.
Futaro Uesugi
Best friend
The moment a bond of trust beyond tutor and student was formed.
Nakano Family Quintuplets
Nakano Family Quintuplets: member
Media appearances
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began August 9, 2017
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Anime / Protagonist
January - March 2019 TV Series Season 1
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬
Anime / Protagonist
January - March 2021 TV Series Season 2
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie
Movie / Protagonist
Released May 20, 2022
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∽
Anime / Protagonist
September 2 & 9, 2023 TV Special
The Quintessential Quintuplets *
Anime / Protagonist
December 24 & 25, 2024 TV Special
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ ~Summer Memories Also Five-fold~
Game / Protagonist
Released March 25, 2021 Nintendo Switch / PS4
The Movie 'The Quintessential Quintuplets' ~Five Memories Spent With You~
Game / Protagonist
Released June 2, 2022 Nintendo Switch / PS4
The Quintessential Quintuplets ~Five Promises Exchanged With Her~
Game / Protagonist
Released September 7, 2023 Nintendo Switch / PS4
Voice cast and creators
Miku Itō
- Voice actor
- Miku Itō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
Miku Itō
- Voice actor
- Miku Itō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Anime Edition
Sumire Miyachi
- Voice actor
- Sumire Miyachi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Stage Play Edition
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
Pony Canyon
- Creator name
- Pony Canyon
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Miku Nakano Figure
- Item name
- Miku Nakano Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Headphone-Shaped Accessory
- Item name
- Headphone-Shaped Accessory
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
The Quintessential Quintuplets Blu-ray & DVD
- Item name
- The Quintessential Quintuplets Blu-ray & DVD
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular
The Quintessential Quintuplets Character Book: Miku
- Item name
- The Quintessential Quintuplets Character Book: Miku
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular