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<center>"''The Heavens! The Earth! And a million squirrels call to me! Huh? What...they don't?''"</center>
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| species          =Squirrel-type [[Demi-Human|demi-human]]
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| voice            =[[wikipedia: Tomomi Isomura|Tomomi Isomura]] (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia: Cindy Robinson|Cindy Robinson]] (English)
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| weight          =49kg
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| hobby            =Lacrosse
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| team            =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] (graduate) <br/> [[Team Remix Heart]] <br/> [[Sector Seven]]
| Music            =
|Titles            =Bushy Tail <ref>''BlazBlue: Alter Memory, Episode 9 - The Power of Order''</ref> <br/> Unfaltering Beastkin <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YvnAaWfDyY&t=0s Character Introduction Trailer #5]''</ref>
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| appgames        =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (non-playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' (playable)
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Second Lieutenant '''Makoto Nanaya''' is a soldier for the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Originally a spy for [[Sector Seven]], Makoto was instrumental in the coup d'etat led by [[Kagura Mutsuki]] to enthrone [[Homura Amanohokosaka]]. As a squirrel-type [[Demi-Human|demi-human]], Makoto has faced racism and prejudice for most of her life, finding solace in her two closest friends - [[Noel Vermillion]] and [[Tsubaki Yayoi]].
Second Lieutenant '''Makoto Nanaya''' (マコト=ナナヤ) is a soldier for the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Originally a spy for [[Sector Seven]], Makoto was instrumental in the coup d'etat led by [[Kagura Mutsuki]] to enthrone [[Homura Amanohokosaka]]. As a squirrel-type [[Demi-Human|demi-human]], Makoto has faced racism and prejudice for most of her life, finding solace in her two closest friends - [[Noel Vermillion]] and [[Tsubaki Yayoi]].


Makoto first appeared as an NPC in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' and made her playable debut as the first DLC character for ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]''.
Makoto first appeared as an NPC in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' and made her playable debut as the first DLC character for ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]''.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:BlazBlue Makoto Nanaya Model Sheet 05.png|thumb|left|150px|Makoto usual attire]]
Makoto is a squirrel-type [[Demi-Human]] woman with a huge, fluffy tail, light brown hair colored with patterns similar to her tail, hazel eyes, and squirrel ears. She is known for her voluptuous figure, which she shows off with her combat outfit.
Makoto's combat outfit consists of a short halter top which covers only her upper torso and breasts, a very short orange skirt adorned with buckles which covers a black thong, orange fighting gloves, thigh-high black stockings with orange buckles, and similarly buckled orange boots with golden metal toes. Her weapons are two cross-shaped tonfas adorned with simple golden circle shapes.
While working for the [[NOL]], Makoto wears a standard NOL uniform similar to [[Noel Vermillion|Noel's]], but colored black instead of blue, as she is a member of the intelligence division. After leaving the organization, Makoto instead wears a black and orange coat with a large zipper on top of her combat uniform. In the epilogue to Central Fiction, Makoto is once again working for the NOL. But instead of wearing the black NOL uniform of the intelligence division, she is now wearing the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division.
During her time at the Military Academy, Makoto wore the standard female uniform of the Academy, along with short blue socks and brown shoes.
As a child, Makoto wore tight black shorts and an orange tank top.


==Personality==
==Personality==


==Biography==
{{Quote|She has a bright, cheerful, and proactive personality. Although kind to everyone without restraint, there are times when she'll act based solely on intuition.<ref name="bbcf-makoto-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-makoto"/><ref name="bbcpex-makoto-eu"/>}}
Born to a large and poor family in the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]], Makoto has faced countless amounts of prejudice in her life because of her species, making her detest most humans for their behaviour. She entered the [[Military Academy]] so her family could have more money, and her parents, although proud, were worried about her entering. Makoto passed her examinations, and was soon accepted. <ref>'' BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Episode 1 - Reunion! The three girls from the academy!''</ref>
===Central Fiction===
With Tager and Hibiki, Makoto listened to an explanation of events that had happened in the last few months from Kagura and Kokonoe. She became confused over Ragna’s alliance as he had injured Noel and Jin after he was forced to go berserk by Izanami.  She was eventually absorbed into the Embryo, having her memories altered and believing that the date was 12/31/2199, and that Kagura was now the Hero of Ikaruga. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 002''</ref>


Inside the Embryo’s version of Kagutsuchi, Makoto found Kagura hitting on another woman, so she punched him. She was paired with Noel to find Ragna and capture him <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 012''</ref>, but went on a tangent, meeting Kagura in the  Kagutsuchi museum and jammed all radio signals as Hazama was lurking in the area. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 017''</ref> Before heading back to her original mission, Relius had found her and began commenting on her soul. Makoto ran, scared of the puppeteer, and found herself in [[Orient Town]]. She contacted Kagura to warn him of the man she had just met. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 003, Chapter 018, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She later heard rumours that Noel had fought the Grim Reaper. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 23''</ref> She was later transported to Ikaruga by [[Nine the Phantom]] and told to defeat Izanami to claim her piece of the [[Azure]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 036''</ref> She found Tsubaki, but was attacked by her friend as her memories began to confuse her. Makoto managed to repel her and retreated until Tsubaki had regained her composure. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 044''</ref>
Makoto is bubbly, kind, and cheerful at all times. There is rarely ever a time when Makoto is not friendly towards someone, and rarer still are the times when she is serious. There are many times when she can act silly and absent minded, but there is a sharp intellect behind her mannerisms, and Makoto is keenly aware of her surroundings and the feelings of those around her.


Makoto was ordered by Kokonoe to detain Ragna, and she found him in Yabiko. They battled, but Makoto lost, and was the first of the chosen to have their desires taken by Ragna’s Soul Eater. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 070''</ref> She was later deployed to find [[Naoto Kurogane]] and to persuade him into the frozen space-time – she succeeded and they landed outside of Ikaruga before venturing to find Noel and the others. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref>
Growing up, Makoto faced extreme racial prejudice because of her species. Over time, she began to feel hatred for humans, but would never resort to violence. There were times where she would be physically abused by humans her own age just because of her demi-human heritage, but Makoto's only retaliation would be verbal comments. Thanks to Noel and Tsubaki's kindness, she overcame her hatred. [[Relius Clover]], however, has noted that deep within her [[soul]] that her hatred still persists.


Naoto and Makoto ran into [[Es]] when the demi-human lost her qualification as one of the chosen, and her data was backed up when she rejected the Azure, instead claiming that she wishes to protect the people she loves with her own power, not one she does not understand. She ordered Naoto to run and find the others while Makoto fought Es by herself, being defeated and visited by [[Amane Nishiki]], who came to see her off as she dissolved into seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref>
Noel and Tsubaki are everything to Makoto. If anything were to happen to them, it would quite literally break her spirit.<ref>'' BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend, Story Mode, Makoto Nanaya - Slight hope, Bad Ending''</ref> She has the ability to make friends easily thanks to her outgoing nature, and hates to see her own friends fight amongst one another. Makoto will do anything for those she loves, and is especially close to her large family.


In the new world created by Ragna, Makoto is a part of the NOL in an infantry division. Alongside Tsubaki, she visited Noel and Lambda at their church, and had dinner with them, extending an invitation from Kagura for Noel to return to the NOL at any time. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref>
In her spare time, Makoto can be found playing lacrosse or eating at all-you-can-eat buffets, two of her favourite activities.


==Powers & Techniques==
==Powers & Techniques==
As she is a demi-human, Makoto's natural abilities are far stronger than that of a human. She has the physical strength to easily carry Tsubaki over her shoulder as if she weighs nothing, and sprint while carrying her.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Carl Clover - Relatives''</ref> Makoto can easily punch huge craters into the ground with seemingly no effort - her physical abilities alone were enough to allow her admission into the Military Academy since her aptitude with [[Ars Magus]] is not exceptional.
Makoto's soul is sharp, pointing in all directions and has enough strength to warrant the interest of Relius. She can survive a journey through the [[Boundary]] thanks to her soul's power, and is even gifted with the [[Power of Order]]; Makoto gained this power through her determination and sheer will to protect her friends, allowing for her to resist [[Phenomenon Intervention]], but it is nowhere near as strong as the power employed by [[Jin Kisaragi]].<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Makoto Nanaya - Act II''</ref>
In battle, Makoto uses a pair of cross-shaped tonfa to augment her incredible natural abilities. Her in-game [[Drive]] is {{h|Impact}}, which allows her to charge her punches to deliver blows of various strengths. Makoto can create projectiles and summon large projections of her fists to deliver long-ranged blows.
==Official Profiles==
===''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A squirrel beastkin. She comes from the lower levels of the city, but was able to take advantage of her unparalleled physical strength to enroll in the Military Academy. At first, she was bullied for her species and hometown, but with the support from her roommates Noel and Tsubaki, she was able to overcome it. Even though she is currently part of the Novus Orbis Librarium's Intelligence Department, she remains close friends with Noel and Tsubaki and still contacts them.<ref name="bbcs-makoto-jp"/>''
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===
''Makoto once acted as an intelligence agent for the Novus Orbis Librarium. After receiving all sorts of missions, she realized the dangers of the Librarium and defected to Sector Seven. There, she met the lead scientist of Sector Seven, Kokonoe, as well as her subordinate Tager, and now works alongside them. Now, she fights with her best friend Noel to save Tsubaki.<ref name="bbcp-makoto-jp"/>''
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
;Story
''A squirrel beastkin. She comes from the lower levels of the city, but was able to take advantage of her unparalleled physical strength to enroll in the Military Academy. At first, she was bullied for her species and hometown, but with the support from her roommates Noel and Tsubaki, she was able to overcome it. She is currently part of the Novus Orbis Librarium's Intelligence Department, but...?<ref name="bbcf-makoto-story-jp"/>
;Personality
''She has a bright, cheerful, and proactive personality. Although kind to everyone without restraint, there are times when she'll act based solely on intuition.<ref name="bbcf-makoto-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-makoto"/><ref name="bbcpex-makoto-eu"/>''


==Library Entry==
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
===Makoto Nanaya===
;Makoto Nanaya
''A squirrel beastkin girl.
''A squirrel beastkin girl.


''She was born in the lower levels of the city, but with her unprecedented physical strength and prowess, she enters the Military Academy. At first, bullying was common, given her beastkin nature, but that ends when she met Noel and Tsubaki, her roommates.
''She was born in the lower levels of the city, but with her unprecedented physical strength and prowess, she enters the Military Academy. At first, bullying was common, given her beastkin nature, but that ends when she met Noel and Tsubaki, her roommates.


''Shyness is not part of her vocabulary, as she’s kind to everyone around her. She’s passionate about her friends, and would never forgive someone who hurts them. Her energy level is always at 120%, and generally she sets the mood for the group. Seldom does she overthink or strategize before driving into the thick of a situation.
''Shyness is not part of her vocabulary, as she's kind to everyone around her. She's passionate about her friends, and would never forgive someone who hurts them. Her energy level is always at 120%, and generally she sets the mood for the group. Seldom does she overthink or strategize before driving into the thick of a situation.


''She has taken on several dangerous missions as an intelligence agent in the NOL, and plots to make contact with Sector Seven. During that process, she crosses paths with the lead scientist, Kokonoe, and her subordinate Tager. Before long, Makoto joins their cause.
''She has taken on several dangerous missions as an intelligence agent in the NOL, and plots to make contact with Sector Seven. During that process, she crosses paths with the lead scientist, Kokonoe, and her subordinate Tager. Before long, Makoto joins their cause.


''However, concerned about Tsubaki, who recently fell to the Imperator’s curse, she convinces Noel to escape Sector Seven to save their mutual friend, together.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #017''</ref>
''However, concerned about Tsubaki, who recently fell to the Imperator's curse, she convinces Noel to escape Sector Seven to save their mutual friend, together.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #017''</ref>
 
===''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A young girl and a squirrel beastkin. Bright and cheerful, she is regularly a positive personality. She's not shy and can be kind to anyone, but there are also times when she acts purely based on instinct.''
 
''An infighter who uses fists and tonfa to fight. With {{h|Asteroid Vision}}, bewitch the opponent and settle the fight up close!<ref name="bbtag-makoto-jp"/>''


==Appearances in other Media==
==Appearances in other Media==
*In ''Dead or Alive 5 Last Round'', Mila has a [https://youtu.be/OI0835VrkrQ?t=41s DLC collaboration costume] based on Makoto's outfit.
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Makoto as a playable card.
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Makoto as [http://www.nax-mp.net/dlc_info/index.html purchasable background skin].
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has Makoto as a [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=2m22s playable character].
*In the ''Border Break Scramble X BlazBlue'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20140625044728/http://borderbreak.com/campaign_blazblue.html collaboration], Makoto's outfit is available for a playable character in Border Break.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==


==References==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="bbcs-makoto-jp">''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/makoto.html Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcp-makoto-jp">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_makoto.html Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-makoto-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/makoto.php Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-makoto-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-makoto">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/makoto Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-makoto-eu">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), [http://www.blazblue.jp/eu/chara_makoto.html Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
<ref name="bbtag-makoto-jp">''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, [http://www.blazblue.jp/tag/character/bb08.php Makoto Nanaya]''</ref>
</references>
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Revision as of 23:07, 12 August 2018

"The Heavens! The Earth! And a million squirrels call to me! Huh? What...they don't?"
マコト=ナナヤ
Makoto Nanaya

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Name

Makoto Nanaya

Birthday

April 2

Species

Squirrel-type demi-human

Voice Actors

Tomomi Isomura (Japanese)
Cindy Robinson (English)

Blood Type

O

Height

163cm

Weight

49kg

Hair Color

Brown

Eye Color

Brown

Drive

Impact

Birthplace

11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu

Likes

All-you-can-eat, Chestnut Parfait

Dislikes

Discrimination

Hobbies

Lacrosse

Affiliation

Novus Orbis Librarium
Military Academy (graduate)
Team Remix Heart
Sector Seven

Character Titles

Bushy Tail [1]
Unfaltering Beastkin [2]

Character Themes

Alexandrite, II, Butterfly Sky, Butterfly Sky II
Sector7

Appearances
Games

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (non-playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (non-playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Central Fiction (playable)
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (playable)

Manga

BlazBlue: Remix Heart
BlazBlue: Variable Heart

Novels

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 1
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 2

Short Stories

THE BLUE

Drama CDs

BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune

Second Lieutenant Makoto Nanaya (マコト=ナナヤ) is a soldier for the Novus Orbis Librarium. Originally a spy for Sector Seven, Makoto was instrumental in the coup d'etat led by Kagura Mutsuki to enthrone Homura Amanohokosaka. As a squirrel-type demi-human, Makoto has faced racism and prejudice for most of her life, finding solace in her two closest friends - Noel Vermillion and Tsubaki Yayoi.

Makoto first appeared as an NPC in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and made her playable debut as the first DLC character for BlazBlue: Continuum Shift.

Appearance

Makoto usual attire

Makoto is a squirrel-type Demi-Human woman with a huge, fluffy tail, light brown hair colored with patterns similar to her tail, hazel eyes, and squirrel ears. She is known for her voluptuous figure, which she shows off with her combat outfit.

Makoto's combat outfit consists of a short halter top which covers only her upper torso and breasts, a very short orange skirt adorned with buckles which covers a black thong, orange fighting gloves, thigh-high black stockings with orange buckles, and similarly buckled orange boots with golden metal toes. Her weapons are two cross-shaped tonfas adorned with simple golden circle shapes.

While working for the NOL, Makoto wears a standard NOL uniform similar to Noel's, but colored black instead of blue, as she is a member of the intelligence division. After leaving the organization, Makoto instead wears a black and orange coat with a large zipper on top of her combat uniform. In the epilogue to Central Fiction, Makoto is once again working for the NOL. But instead of wearing the black NOL uniform of the intelligence division, she is now wearing the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division.

During her time at the Military Academy, Makoto wore the standard female uniform of the Academy, along with short blue socks and brown shoes.

As a child, Makoto wore tight black shorts and an orange tank top.

Personality

She has a bright, cheerful, and proactive personality. Although kind to everyone without restraint, there are times when she'll act based solely on intuition.[3][4][5]

Makoto is bubbly, kind, and cheerful at all times. There is rarely ever a time when Makoto is not friendly towards someone, and rarer still are the times when she is serious. There are many times when she can act silly and absent minded, but there is a sharp intellect behind her mannerisms, and Makoto is keenly aware of her surroundings and the feelings of those around her.

Growing up, Makoto faced extreme racial prejudice because of her species. Over time, she began to feel hatred for humans, but would never resort to violence. There were times where she would be physically abused by humans her own age just because of her demi-human heritage, but Makoto's only retaliation would be verbal comments. Thanks to Noel and Tsubaki's kindness, she overcame her hatred. Relius Clover, however, has noted that deep within her soul that her hatred still persists.

Noel and Tsubaki are everything to Makoto. If anything were to happen to them, it would quite literally break her spirit.[6] She has the ability to make friends easily thanks to her outgoing nature, and hates to see her own friends fight amongst one another. Makoto will do anything for those she loves, and is especially close to her large family.

In her spare time, Makoto can be found playing lacrosse or eating at all-you-can-eat buffets, two of her favourite activities.

Powers & Techniques

As she is a demi-human, Makoto's natural abilities are far stronger than that of a human. She has the physical strength to easily carry Tsubaki over her shoulder as if she weighs nothing, and sprint while carrying her.[7] Makoto can easily punch huge craters into the ground with seemingly no effort - her physical abilities alone were enough to allow her admission into the Military Academy since her aptitude with Ars Magus is not exceptional.

Makoto's soul is sharp, pointing in all directions and has enough strength to warrant the interest of Relius. She can survive a journey through the Boundary thanks to her soul's power, and is even gifted with the Power of Order; Makoto gained this power through her determination and sheer will to protect her friends, allowing for her to resist Phenomenon Intervention, but it is nowhere near as strong as the power employed by Jin Kisaragi.[8]

In battle, Makoto uses a pair of cross-shaped tonfa to augment her incredible natural abilities. Her in-game Drive is Impact, which allows her to charge her punches to deliver blows of various strengths. Makoto can create projectiles and summon large projections of her fists to deliver long-ranged blows.

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Official Site Profile

A squirrel beastkin. She comes from the lower levels of the city, but was able to take advantage of her unparalleled physical strength to enroll in the Military Academy. At first, she was bullied for her species and hometown, but with the support from her roommates Noel and Tsubaki, she was able to overcome it. Even though she is currently part of the Novus Orbis Librarium's Intelligence Department, she remains close friends with Noel and Tsubaki and still contacts them.[9]

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site Profile

Makoto once acted as an intelligence agent for the Novus Orbis Librarium. After receiving all sorts of missions, she realized the dangers of the Librarium and defected to Sector Seven. There, she met the lead scientist of Sector Seven, Kokonoe, as well as her subordinate Tager, and now works alongside them. Now, she fights with her best friend Noel to save Tsubaki.[10]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

A squirrel beastkin. She comes from the lower levels of the city, but was able to take advantage of her unparalleled physical strength to enroll in the Military Academy. At first, she was bullied for her species and hometown, but with the support from her roommates Noel and Tsubaki, she was able to overcome it. She is currently part of the Novus Orbis Librarium's Intelligence Department, but...?[11]

Personality

She has a bright, cheerful, and proactive personality. Although kind to everyone without restraint, there are times when she'll act based solely on intuition.[3][4][5]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Makoto Nanaya

A squirrel beastkin girl.

She was born in the lower levels of the city, but with her unprecedented physical strength and prowess, she enters the Military Academy. At first, bullying was common, given her beastkin nature, but that ends when she met Noel and Tsubaki, her roommates.

Shyness is not part of her vocabulary, as she's kind to everyone around her. She's passionate about her friends, and would never forgive someone who hurts them. Her energy level is always at 120%, and generally she sets the mood for the group. Seldom does she overthink or strategize before driving into the thick of a situation.

She has taken on several dangerous missions as an intelligence agent in the NOL, and plots to make contact with Sector Seven. During that process, she crosses paths with the lead scientist, Kokonoe, and her subordinate Tager. Before long, Makoto joins their cause.

However, concerned about Tsubaki, who recently fell to the Imperator's curse, she convinces Noel to escape Sector Seven to save their mutual friend, together.[12]

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Site Profile

A young girl and a squirrel beastkin. Bright and cheerful, she is regularly a positive personality. She's not shy and can be kind to anyone, but there are also times when she acts purely based on instinct.

An infighter who uses fists and tonfa to fight. With Asteroid Vision, bewitch the opponent and settle the fight up close![13]

Appearances in other Media

  • In Dead or Alive 5 Last Round, Mila has a DLC collaboration costume based on Makoto's outfit.
  • The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Makoto as a playable card.
  • The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Makoto as purchasable background skin.
  • The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has Makoto as a playable character.
  • In the Border Break Scramble X BlazBlue collaboration, Makoto's outfit is available for a playable character in Border Break.

Trivia

References

  1. BlazBlue: Alter Memory, Episode 9 - The Power of Order
  2. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Character Introduction Trailer #5
  3. 3.0 3.1 BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Makoto Nanaya
  4. 4.0 4.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Makoto Nanaya
  5. 5.0 5.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), Makoto Nanaya
  6. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend, Story Mode, Makoto Nanaya - Slight hope, Bad Ending
  7. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Carl Clover - Relatives
  8. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Makoto Nanaya - Act II
  9. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), Makoto Nanaya
  10. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), Makoto Nanaya
  11. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Makoto Nanaya
  12. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #017
  13. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Makoto Nanaya