Nino Nakano
Second of the quintuplets, sharp-tongued and feisty but deeply caring for her sisters
Second of the quintuplets, feisty and sharp-tongued but fundamentally sister-loving. Proficient in English and fond of cooking and fashion. Initially antagonistic toward the home tutor but gradually develops affection.
Quotes
- “Because I decided to protect them”
- “Futaro, you're mine”
- “Being feisty is my proof”
- “If divided into five, it'd be something else, though”
- “Sharp tongue is the reverse side of kindness”
Trivia
- Nino is the most sociable among the quintuplets and has the most friends.
- Hobbies are cooking and fashion; her cooking skills are acknowledged even by her family.
- Her twintails hairstyle is recognized as her trademark.
- In TV commercials, one voice actor voiced all five sisters, but in the anime version, each has a different voice actor.
- Favorite color is black, and she often wears chic styles.
- Original setting has the Nakano sisters' birthday as May 5, but in the story, the official birthday is set as May 6.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- May 5
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Signature twintails hairstyle tied with a black ribbon. Black-based image color, with a striking sharp-tongued and feisty expression.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Black ribbon
- Twintails hairstyle
- Slender build
- Iconic items
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- Black ribbon
- Uniform
- Cooking utensils
- Smartphone
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Feisty
- Detailed personality
- Feisty and hysterical sharp-tongued speaker, but possesses a delicate heart that deeply cares for her sisters. Skilled in fashion and cooking, sociable, but initially hostile toward the home tutor. Gradually becomes aware of Futaro as a member of the opposite sex and makes proactive approaches. Has many friends.
- Keywords
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- Feisty
- Sharp-tongued
- Delicate
- Sister-loving
- Sociable
- Cooking enthusiast
- Fashion lover
- Proficient in English
- Proactive
- Talents
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- English proficiency
- Culinary expertise
- Sociability
- Femininity
- Leadership
- Skills
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- Housework
- Part-time experience (cake shop)
- Interpersonal negotiation
- Motivation
- Romantic feelings for home tutor Futaro, protecting her sisters
- Habits
- Initially addressed Futaro dismissively by last name only, but later affectionately calls him 'Fu-kun'
- Favorite foods
- Cake, Homemade cooking, Western confectionery, Chocolate, Stylish sweets
- Hobbies
- Cooking, Fashion, Socializing with friends, Part-time work
- Favorite colors
- Black
- Disliked situations
- Initial misunderstanding of Futaro, Home tutor's failures, Sisters in crisis
History
- Backstory
- Born as the second quintuplet daughter, originally attended a prestigious school for young ladies but transferred to Asahi High School due to poor grades and risk of expulsion. Possesses a strong individuality different from her sisters; initially antagonistic toward home tutor Futaro but gradually opens her heart, leading to a romantic development. Hones her femininity through cooking and fashion; the most sociable among the sisters with many friends.
- Debut date
- August 9, 2017
- Work title
- The Quintessential Quintuplets
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Transfer to Asahi High School
- Significant event
- Transfer to Asahi High School
- Description
- Transferred from a prestigious school for young ladies to Asahi High School due to poor grades and began a new life in the environment.
Start of home tutor relationship with Futaro
- Significant event
- Start of home tutor relationship with Futaro
- Description
- Futaro begins supporting the quintuplets' academics as home tutor; Nino is initially antagonistic but gradually opens up.
First confession
- Significant event
- First confession
- Description
- Develops affection for blonde-haired Futaro (Kintaro), later learns his true identity and, despite being shaken, confesses to Futaro.
Part-time job at cake shop begins
- Significant event
- Part-time job at cake shop begins
- Description
- In her third year, starts part-time work at a cake shop to help with rent expenses and deepens interactions with Futaro.
Relationships
Rena Nakano
Mother
Deceased mother who single-handedly raised the quintuplets. Strict yet kind presence.
Jinnosuke Mudo
Father
Biological father of the quintuplets. Abandoned the family and was long absent, but their relationship changes during the story.
Maruo Nakano
Guardian
Stepfather and practical guardian of the quintuplets. Somewhat detached but affectionate.
Ichika Nakano
Sibling
Eldest sister and sisterly companion. The most teasing older sister.
Miku Nakano
Sibling
Third daughter. Calm and fond of history. Deep mutual trust.
Yotsuba Nakano
Sibling
Fourth daughter. Energetic and athletically gifted. Trusts Futaro like an older brother.
Itsuki Nakano
Sibling
Fifth daughter. Serious and dependable. Closest relationship among the sisters with Nino.
Futaro Uesugi
Mentor
As home tutor, dedicates to improving the quintuplets' grades; with Nino, starts with resistance but develops deep bond and romantic feelings.
Yamada
Friend
One of Nino's friends, supporting her sociable circle.
Ootori
Friend
Nino's friend. One embodiment of Nino's sociable personality.
Nakano Family Quintuplets
Nakano Family Quintuplets: member
Media appearances
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Anime / Protagonist
2019 TV series
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬
Anime / Protagonist
2021 TV series
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie
Movie / Protagonist
Released May 20, 2022
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∽
Anime / Protagonist
September 2023 TV special
The Quintessential Quintuplets＊
Anime / Protagonist
December 2024 TV special
The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ ~Summer Memories Also Divided Into Five~
Game / Protagonist
March 25, 2021
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie ~The Five Memories You Spent With Her~
Game / Protagonist
June 2, 2022
The Quintessential Quintuplets ~The Five Promises Exchanged With Her~
Game / Protagonist
September 7, 2023
The Quintessential Quintuplets: The Quintuplets Can't Divide the Puzzle Evenly.
Mobile game / Protagonist
October 27, 2020 - June 30, 2025
Voice cast and creators
Ayana Taketatsu
- Voice actor
- Ayana Taketatsu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- All TV anime series
- Notes
- Consistently appears as main cast
Negi Haruba
- Creator name
- Negi Haruba
- Role
- Original author
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
Related goods
Nino Nakano Figure
- Item name
- Nino Nakano Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Nino Nakano Can Badge
- Item name
- Nino Nakano Can Badge
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Nino Nakano Cosplay Costume
- Item name
- Nino Nakano Cosplay Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Quintessential Quintuplets Character Book Nino
- Item name
- Quintessential Quintuplets Character Book Nino
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular