- "Why am I surrounded by weirdos?"
- ―Kusanagi Nene (Original)
- "I don't want to feel nervous anymore. I have to do whatever I can...!"
- ―Kusanagi Nene (Brand New World)
Kusanagi Nene (
Background
Nene and Rui are next-door neighbors and childhood friends. They used to perform shows together when they were children. At a young age, Nene was inspired to be become an actress after seeing a world-famous actress perform in The Little Mermaid. To this day, she would like to take on acting as a career.
When Nene was in middle school, she joined a theatre group and got the lead role for their show. She practiced eagerly, not wanting to disappoint the other members. Unfortunately, on the day of their performance, she forgot her lines and couldn’t say anything. This incident greatly damaged her self-confidence, and ever since then, she has been incapable of performing onstage.
Nene joins the troupe at Rui’s request. She is a great singer; however, she initially does not appear onstage. Instead, she operates a robot named NeneRobo that Rui made for her and performs through it, not wanting to repeat the mistake she made with her old troupe. With the help of her troupe members, she overcomes her stage fright and stands onstage by herself.
As a first year, Nene was classmates with Toya in Class 1-B. As a second year, she is classmates with An and Akito in class 2-A.
Appearance
Nene has purple eyes and long grayish-green hair, with the front strands tied at the ends. Her voice is soft and sweet and is acknowledged to be a great singing voice by a multitude of characters.
Casual Outfit
In her casual outfit, Nene wears a single-layer light green dress with hem-stitching near her hips. Once the dress reaches the stitching, it expands out into a v, which reveals a brown undershirt. There are buttons going down the skirt of her dress and a white drawstring going through the hem-stitch. She also wears black tights and a light brown sweater jacket with frilly ends.
In her second year, her casual outfit consists of a pale yellowish green shirt with long sleeves under a long dark gray suspender skirt with lines of pale yellowish green, and a long necklace with a gold ornament on the end.
Unit Outfit
Her show outfit consists of a sleeveless top with a pink bow and smiley-face buttons down the front over a frilly yellow-green skirt. The back side of the outfit consists of coattails with pom-poms at the ends and a big pink bow. She also wears a hairband with a butterfly-like decoration and knee-high leg warmers. The legwarmers and edges of her top have white fuzz. Her hair elastics are now a light pink. A friend of Rui made her outfit to match NeneRobo.
Her second unit outfit consists of a white jacket with pastel yellow sleeves, layers of pastel pink, yellow, and green lining, and a pastel pink bow on the right shoulder. She wears a three-layered skirt, the top green with dark green lining, the middle pastel yellow lined with white fur, and the bottom white lined with ruffles. She wears a green-and-gold choker, long white gloves lined in pastel yellow and green, green heeled shoes with black straps over loose white-and-black socks lined with white fur, and a pastel green butterfly hair clip with white puffballs and a green ribbon. Small gold butterflies adorn her costume.
Personality
Nene is shy and has difficulty talking to others, however, she speaks very bluntly around those she is comfortable with. Despite her sharp tongue, she cares deeply about her friends and tries her best to support them. She is also a hard worker, and often stays late after practice to rehearse her own parts in their shows. Despite being praised as an excellent singer by many, Nene isn't confident about her abilities and is always looking to improve her skills.
Etymology
Kusanagi (草薙): Kusa (草) means "grass", and Nagi (薙) means "to cut". Her surname also refers to the Kusanagi no Tsurugi, a mythological Japanese sword.[1]
Nene (寧々): Ne (寧) means "peaceful, quiet", while Ne (々) is an iteration mark which indicates a repeat of the previous character.
Game Interactions
A list of characters Nene interacts with in the game.
Relationships
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Tenma Tsukasa: Fellow group member. Nene thinks he's an idiot and often teases him. Despite this, Nene cares about him. The two are considered to be the most responsible in their unit, as shown by their second Kizuna Rank title being "Legal Guardian's Association".
Otori Emu: Fellow group member. Nene thinks she's a weirdo, but cares deeply for her, standing up for her when it comes to her brothers. They are close friends and Nene occasionally gives Emu singing advice. Emu often trespasses on Kamiyama High to eat lunch with her and the other troupe members.
Kamishiro Rui: Fellow group member. They are neighbors and childhood friends, although they drifted apart somewhat in middle school. Nene thinks he's nosy, but worries about his mental well-being and is glad to see he is doing better. Rui often helps Nene with her problems, and vice versa. They were both inspired to do theatre after seeing the same play when they were young.
Hoshino Ichika: Their respective groups met at Phoenix Wonderland. Ichika admires her voice and aspires to be like her. Nene was terribly shy at first, but warmed up to her and ended up offering singing lessons, to which Ichika gladly accepted. The two agree to keep practicing together even after Ichika's dilemma was resolved in Resonating with you and ended up becoming good friends as a result.[2]
Tenma Saki: The two interacted for the first time and ended up becoming friends in Musical Twilight Parade. In one of their live interactions, Nene remarks that Saki and Emu are alike.
Mochizuki Honami: Friends following the Musical Twilight Parade event.
Hinomori Shiho: Friends following the Musical Twilight Parade event. They respect each others' passion for music.
Hanasato Minori: The two practiced together for and participated in the VIRTUAL SINGER Fan Festival.
Shiraishi An: Prior to becoming classmates in their second year of high school, the two became properly acquainted during the In This Singing City event.
Shinonome Akito: Nene knows him as Toya's friend, and finds his polite facade to be off-putting. She calls him "split-personality guy" when referring to him. They interact more in Close game/OFFLINE. They are both classmates in 2-A, and they also interact more in The Best Picture Wrap!.
Aoyagi Toya: Nene's schoolmate who was also her classmate in 1-B during their first year high school. They get along well. They both participate in the same arcade tournament in the Close game/OFFLINE event.
Yoisaki Kanade: Nene met Kanade properly for the first time during the Memories That Come With The Scent of Candles event, where they also made scented candles together with Ichika.
Hatsune Miku: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend. She understands Nene's difficulty communicating.
Kagamine Len: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
Kagamine Rin: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
Megurine Luka: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
MEIKO: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
KAITO: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.
Seiryuin Sakurako: Fellow singer and rival.
Kizuna Rank
| Character | Rank 5 | Rank 26 | Rank 46 |
|---|---|---|---|
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I'm a Robot! (ロボダヨー) | I Want to Chat More (もっとお話し、したいな) | Sing With Me ♪ (一緒に歌うのだー♪) |
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Let's Sing With A Smile ♪ (ニコニコ笑顔で歌おう♪) | Cupid Of Friendship (友情キューピッド) | My Dearest Friend Forever! (ずっと大事な友達！) |
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Replying in Your Sleep?! (寝言で返事！？) | Little Mermaid & Sleeping Beauty (人魚姫と眠り姫) | I'll Find The Answer Someday (いつか一番いい答えを) |
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A Show Might Cheer You Up (落ちこんでる時こそショー) | Overcoming Fears (怖さを乗り越えて) | Invaluable Experiences (かけがえのない経験と共に) |
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WXS' Reasonable Ones (ワンダショの理性) | Calm When Together (一緒だと落ち着く) | Stop the Madness! (ストップ暴走！) |
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The Vocalist And The Songstress (ボーカルと歌姫) | Teacher And Student (先生と弟子) | Being Yourself Without Fear (恐れずそして自分らしく) |
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Sun! Sun! Sun! (陽！陽！陽！) | Street Corner's Chorus (街角コーラス) | Together, With This Sparkle Of Youth (青春のきらめきを共に) |
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Beware Of The Two-faced Duality (二面性にご注意を) | Brake Role (ブレーキ役) | Being Serious Requires Effort (真剣さには努力で) |
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Cotton Candy Stall! (わたあめ屋さん！) | Made A Gaming Friend (ゲーム友達ができました) | Close Game! (close game!!) |
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Future Star (未来のスター) | Legal Guardian's Association (保護者会) | Somewhat Trustworthy (なんだかんだ信頼してる) |
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Dear Friend (大切な友達) | Let's Eat Lunch Together (お昼一緒に食べたいな) | The Sun & The Little Mermaid (太陽と人魚姫) |
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Neighbors (お隣さん) | Who I Wanted To Be (なりたかったもの) | Alchemist & the Little Mermaid (錬金術師と人魚姫) |
Songs
Nene is featured in the SEKAI version or has an alternate vocal of the following songs:
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Magic | Junky | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Dance Robot Dance | NayutalieN | 2020/10/07 | 2021/12/22 |
| Miracle Paint | OSTER project | 2020/10/13 | 2021/12/15 |
| Chururira Chururira Daddadda! | Wada Takeaki (KurageP) | 2021/01/03 | 2022/01/10 |
| Positive☆Dance Time | Kinoshita | 2021/02/19 | 2022/02/28 |
| Oki ni Mesu mama | Eve, Numa | 2021/04/05 | 2022/04/27 |
| Telecaster B-Boy | Surii | 2021/10/06 | 2022/10/06 |
| Yī Èr Fanclub | mikitoP | 2022/03/15 | 2023/03/14 |
| Rimokon | WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY!, Jesus | 2022/05/16 | 2023/05/24 |
| Kami no Manimani | rerulili | 2022/05/30 | 2023/05/30 |
| Goodbye Sengen | Chinozo | 2022/06/13 | 2023/06/13 |
| Alien Alien | NayutalieN | 2022/07/11 | 2023/07/15 |
| Odore Orchestra | YASUHIRO | 2022/08/08 | 2023/08/06 |
| Ego Rock | Surii | 2022/10/06 | 2023/10/06 |
| Love ka? | Hiiragi Kirai | 2022/11/14 | 2023/11/05 |
| Netoge Haijin Sprechchor | Satsuki ga TENKOMORI | 2022/12/30 | 2023/12/30 |
| 1925 | T-POCKET | 2023/02/15 | 2024/02/21 |
| Okochama Sensou | Giga, Reol | 2023/04/17 | 2024/04/20 |
| Aa, Subarashiki Nyansei | Nem | 2023/06/12 | 2024/06/12 |
| Taiyoukei Disco | NayutalieN | 2023/07/12 | 2024/07/10 |
| Wagamama Hime | Fujiwo | 2023/10/25 | 2024/10/27 |
| Kyoufuu All Back | Yukopi | 2024/01/01 | |
| Kosho Yashiki Satsujin Jiken | Teniwoha | 2024/02/22 | |
| 1000-nen Ikiteru | iyowa | 2024/03/25 | |
| Ochame Kinou | LamazeP | 2024/05/07 | |
| Kyou mo Harebare | FuwariP | 2024/06/10 | |
| QUEEN | Kanaria | 2024/08/26 | |
| Chigau!!! | Carlos Hakamada | 2024/09/02 | |
| Tensei Ringo | PinocchioP | 2024/10/07 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekai wa Mada Hajimatte sura Inai | PinocchioP | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Potato ni Natte iku | Neru | 2020/11/07 | 2021/12/30 |
| NIJIIRO STORIES | OSTER project | 2020/12/20 | 2022/02/02 |
| Once Upon a Dream | YASUHIRO | 2021/02/28 | 2022/03/30 |
| Tondemo-Wonderz | sasakure.UK | 2021/06/19 | 2022/06/24 |
| Glory Steady Go! | Kinoshita | 2021/08/20 | 2022/08/20 |
| Showtime Ruler | Karasuyasabou | 2021/10/29 | 2022/10/26 |
| Niccori^^Chousa-tai no Theme | Jesus, WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY! | 2022/01/19 | 2023/01/19 |
| 88☆彡 | marasy, kemu | 2022/04/11 | 2023/04/11 |
| Tokugawa Cup Noodle Kinshirei | Mitchie M | 2022/05/04 | 2023/05/05 |
| Hoshizora no Melody | PolyphonicBranch | 2022/06/28 | 2023/06/28 |
| Donna Ketsumatsu ga Onozomi dai? | Pusu | 2022/10/21 | 2023/10/21 |
| Hoshizora Orchestra | Mizuno Atsu | 2023/01/19 | 2024/01/19 |
| Mr. Showtime | Hitoshizuku-P×Yama△ | 2023/03/11 | 2024/03/11 |
| Be The MUSIC! | Kinoshita | 2023/04/01 | 2024/04/01 |
| Hakoniwa no Coral | koyori | 2023/05/29 | 2024/05/29 |
| Kirapipi★Kirapika | nyanyannya | 2023/08/21 | 2024/08/21 |
| Filament Fever | Kuriyama Yuri (Hachiya Nanashi) | 2023/11/28 | |
| CYBERPUNK DEAD BOY | Maiki-P | 2024/01/23 | |
| Sekai wo Terasu Tetrad | OSTER project | 2024/02/09 | |
| Opera! Space Opera! | NayutalieN | 2024/05/29 | |
| Seibai ItaAAAAAsu! | Jesus, WONDERFUL☆OPPORTUNITY! | 2024/07/15 |
| Song Name | Producer | Date Added (JP) | Date Added (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Magic | Junky | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| Sekai wa Mada Hajimatte sura Inai | PinocchioP | 2020/09/30 | 2021/12/07 |
| NIJIIRO STORIES | OSTER project | 2020/12/20 | 2022/02/02 |
| Chururira Chururira Daddadda! | Wada Takeaki (KurageP) | 2021/01/03 | 2022/01/10 |
| Positive☆Dance Time | Kinoshita | 2021/02/19 | 2022/02/28 |
| Yoru ni Kakeru | Ayase | 2021/05/01 | 2022/05/18 |
| Tondemo-Wonderz | sasakure.UK | 2021/06/19 | 2022/06/24 |
| Venom | Kairiki Bear | 2021/10/04 | 2022/10/04 |
| Telecaster B-Boy | Surii | 2021/10/06 | 2022/10/06 |
| 88☆彡 | marasy, kemu | 2022/04/11 | 2023/04/11 |
| Kami no Manimani | rerulili | 2022/05/30 | 2023/05/30 |
| Goodbye Sengen | Chinozo | 2022/06/13 | 2023/06/13 |
| Hoshizora no Melody | PolyphonicBranch | 2022/06/28 | 2023/06/28 |
| Odore Orchestra | YASUHIRO | 2022/08/08 | 2023/08/06 |
| Netoge Haijin Sprechchor | Satsuki ga TENKOMORI | 2022/12/30 | 2023/12/30 |
| 1925 | T-POCKET | 2023/02/15 | 2024/02/21 |
| Setsuna Trip | Last Note. | 2023/05/15 | 2024/05/19 |
| Hakoniwa no Coral | koyori | 2023/05/29 | 2024/05/29 |
Trivia
- The appearance of NeneRobo is inspired by Mikudayo, and is sometimes referred to as "Nenedayo".
- She believes that mint-flavored sweets taste like toothpaste, which may explain why she dislikes them.[3]
- Nene sometimes gives movie recommendations to the rest of her unit. She gets a lot of information about movies from surfing the internet and from the other film club members.[4]
