Nanashi

Name: Nanashi

Gender: Male

Race: Goddess Clan

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Blood Type: A

Birthday: November 15

Age: 3500 years

Dominant Hand: Right

Voice Actor (CV): Daiki Hamano

Nanashi is introduced as a foreign ronin-like swordsman, dressed in attire reminiscent of a wandering samurai.

He originally appears as one of the participants in the Vaizel Great Fighting Festival.

When demons invade and interrupt the tournament, the event is canceled and Nanashi later ends up at the side of Arthur Pendragon.

He becomes Arthur’s swordsmanship instructor and joins him as part of the human forces resisting the demons.

Despite his human-like appearance, Nanashi is secretly a member of the Goddess Clan.

He can use healing magic typical of the Goddess Clan, and his back bears the scars where his wings once were.

In the story’s world, Nanashi speaks a foreign language that differs from the common tongue.

Because of this, his dialogue is depicted horizontally rather than in the usual style, emphasizing his outsider status.

Nanashi claims that he lost faith in the gods and refused to participate in the Holy War.

The details of how he lost his wings and what exactly happened in his past remain largely unknown.

He has exceptional insight and perception of people and events.

He correctly senses Cass’s true power, realizes Cass’s hidden intent to protect Arthur, and understands that the Holy War was orchestrated by the gods.

In the sequel series “Four Knights of the Apocalypse,” Nanashi continues to serve as Arthur’s sword instructor.

There he also appears as one of the Knights of Chaos, where other Knights of Chaos refer to him by the name “Tomintoul.”

Nanashi tends to be calm, observant, and reserved, letting his actions speak more than his words.

His foreign speech and aloof demeanor add to his enigmatic charm.

He demonstrates strong loyalty to Arthur Pendragon, sticking close to him as both mentor and protector.

At the same time, his distrust of the gods and refusal to join the Holy War reveal a deeply disillusioned and independent mindset.

Although he belongs to the Goddess Clan, his choices often diverge from conventional divine expectations.

This tension between his divine origin and personal convictions makes him stand out among other Goddess Clan characters.

Nanashi’s combat prowess is immense, and he is described as having power comparable to the Four Archangels of the Goddess Clan.

Schwarz, one of the Black Six Knights, explicitly states that Nanashi is on the same level as these legendary warriors.

He is capable of single-handedly defeating powerful monsters such as Earth Crawlers and Gray Demons.

His swordsmanship is so refined that he easily outmaneuvers opponents who overwhelm almost everyone else.

In close combat, Nanashi is able to handle LanceLot’s attacks, even though Arthur himself cannot fully deal with them.

During battles, the Black Six Knights, including Schwarz, are completely outclassed by Nanashi.

Nanashi has even fought Arthur Pendragon directly in the past.

It is said that in that clash he inflicted grievous wounds on Arthur, proving that even the king empowered by Chaos is not safe from his blade.

His style centers on a magical extension of iaijutsu, focusing on instantaneous, decisive slashes.

Combined with the inherent power of a Goddess Clan warrior, his strikes are both technically precise and devastatingly powerful.

“Iaijutsu”-Style Power

Nanashi’s signature power is an advanced, magically enhanced form of iaijutsu, the art of drawing and cutting in a single motion.

His techniques emphasize incredible speed, minimal wasted movement, and overwhelming cutting power.

Iaijutsu: Merciless Waterfall

Nanashi unleashes a slash so fast it is almost impossible to see.

The attack manifests as a single, high-speed strike that can cut through powerful foes before they can react.

Iaijutsu: Ruthless Downburst

With a rapid draw of his sword, Nanashi sends out a flying slash.

This technique allows him to strike enemies at range while maintaining the speed of a close-quarters iaijutsu cut.

Low Stance: Gracious Sleet

Nanashi takes a low stance and releases a series of slashes that skim along the ground.

These consecutive blade waves crawl forward like a storm of cutting sleet, shredding multiple enemies or defenses in their path.

Side Stance: Sincere Cold Wind

From a side stance, Nanashi projects a dense aura from his sword tip.

This aura extends outward as a cutting force, delivering a sharp, unseen strike that can slice enemies from a distance.

Secret Technique: Momentary Cross Star

Nanashi’s ultimate technique generates a massive cross-shaped slash.

This enormous attack possesses enough destructive power to inflict deep, serious wounds on Arthur Pendragon even after he has absorbed Chaos.

Although he appears and fights like a swordsman, Nanashi retains key powers of the Goddess Clan.

These abilities focus largely on healing, support, and protection, complementing his offensive sword style.

“Be Well”

“Be Well” is a healing spell characteristic of the Goddess Clan.

Nanashi uses this power to heal injuries and bolster resilience, and he employs it to endure powerful attacks such as LanceLot’s Shining Road.

Saint’s Cloak

“Saint’s Cloak” is a protective technique that allows Nanashi to withstand the miasma of the Demon Realm.

By wrapping himself or others in this divine protection, he can operate in environments saturated with demonic taint that would destroy normal beings.

Nanashi first appears as a mysterious participant in the Vaizel Great Fighting Festival.

The demon incursion during this event cuts his involvement short, but it also sets the stage for his deeper connection to Arthur Pendragon.

Afterward, Nanashi aligns himself with Arthur and the human forces facing the Demon Clan.

He becomes a key ally, combining his Goddess powers and sword skills to fight on the human side.

His refusal to join the Holy War and his criticism of the gods place him in a morally gray but compelling position.

Rather than siding with divine forces, he chooses to protect the people and individuals he cares about, especially Arthur.

In “Four Knights of the Apocalypse,” Nanashi continues to stand beside Arthur as his sword instructor.

At the same time, he is part of the Knights of Chaos, a role that deepens the mystery of his motives and the extent of his power.

Other Knights of Chaos call him “Tomintoul,” suggesting a codename or alternative identity within that group.

This dual naming underscores his layered identity: a Goddess, a foreign swordsman, Arthur’s mentor, and a Knight of Chaos.

Nanashi is not just a powerhouse in combat; he is also highly observant and intelligent.

He quickly grasps subtle intentions and hidden dynamics others miss.

He realizes that Cass is far stronger than he appears and is deliberately holding back.

Nanashi also understands that Cass is trying to protect Arthur for some deeper, undisclosed reason.

Moreover, Nanashi deduces that the Holy War is not a natural conflict but a battle orchestrated behind the scenes by the gods.

This realization contributes to his disillusionment and helps explain his refusal to fight on behalf of divine powers.

Because Nanashi is stated to be on the level of the Four Archangels, fans speculate that he may be connected to high-level Goddess Clan systems.

It is theorized that he could be the creator of the “Amber of the Four Archangels,” a special item used by another Knight of Chaos.

Another theory suggests that Nanashi was born after archangels like Ludociel and Sariel.

If so, he might have been intended as a replacement should any of the Four Archangels die, or that the original plan was for a “Five Archangels” system, making the power balance equal to two members of the Ten Commandments each.

Given his enormous power and strategic importance, such theories fit well with his implied status.

However, none of these ideas are definitively confirmed, leaving fans to debate his true intended role among the Goddess Clan.

One unresolved mystery involves a boy named Diodora, the son of Ironside, who suffers from a serious illness.

Despite having both the power and opportunity, Nanashi does not heal Diodora’s disease, and the reason for this choice remains unknown.