Ann's Mobile Phone

Lore & Background

As the daughter of King Gid and Queen Sephie of Deviluke, an alien planet far distant from Earth, Nana is an alien princess who holds the title of 'Second Princess of Deviluke' as a member of Deviluke's royal family. Before the series' events, Nana travels across the galaxy and meets tons of animal species from different alien worlds, befriending all of them thanks to her ability to communicate with animals, and then collecting them into an alien device called D-Dial, which has the appearance of a mobile phone but is able to summon animals from a virtual space within it. Nana, alongside Momo, makes her first appearance in the 97th chapter of the To Love Ru manga, in which the twins arrive on Earth and transport the cast into an RPG world inside Trouble Quest, a virtual reality game they programmed to determine whether Rito Yuki is worthy of being engaged to Lala.

In Their Own Story

Nana and Momo flee from Deviluke to avoid their studies, escaping to Earth where they teleport naked to Rito's bathroom at the exact moment he was there, and Nana consequently beats him up for seeing her and her sister undressed. Zastin then shows up and, instructed by Nana and Momo's father to bring them home, chases them to a bridge where they use their D-Dials to summon various dangerous animals and plants to attack Zastin. In the end, the twins defeat Zastin and convince their father that they are going to stay on Earth with Lala. During their stay at the Yuki household, they create their own house in the attic by remodeling it using space distortion technology. Unlike the other female characters, Nana seems to be the least attracted to Rito, but she unconsciously develops affectionate feelings for him throughout the series, although she consciously dislikes him and thinks of him as nothing more than a pervert. As a result, Nana often dreams of Rito advancing sexually towards her, to which she reacts by shouting 'You beast!' in her sleep.

Reader's Guide

In the manga continuation To Love Ru Darkness, Nana becomes a Sainan High student at Momo's urging. There, she manages to make friends with a girl in her school class named Mea Kurosaki. Eventually, Mea exposes her true identity as an alien assassin and living weapon to Nana, which leaves her confused and petrified. Nana is then left heartbroken and traumatized by Mea's statement that their friendship has never been real and that she wants to stop 'playing' being friends with Nana. Depressed, Nana tells Rito that she still wants to help Mea and that despite her efforts, she feels that Mea never saw her as a friend. Embraced by Rito, Nana is assured that she and Mea can still be reconciled. Nana finds Mea and confronts her, and a fight ensues. Mea, fixed on her identity as a living weapon, tries to keep Nana away by attacking her. Nana refutes Mea's reasoning, stating that regardless of her identity, only the feelings matter. Mea, beginning to understand, ends the fight by accepting Nana's request to be friends again. Shortly thereafter, due to Rito's encouragement, Nana's romantic feelings for him grow to such an extent that on a night when she is unable to sleep, she decides to sneak into bed with him, only to find that Momo is already there sleeping with Rito, and Nana, mistaking the situation, starts beating him up.

Did You Know?

• Nana has a sharp tusk on the left side of her upper teeth.
• She stands at 151 cm tall and weighs 43 kg, with measurements B68-W54-H77.
• Nana's D-Dial looks like a mobile phone but can summon animals from a virtual space.
• She often shouts 'You beast!' in her sleep when dreaming of Rito's advances.
• In a 2015 Jump Square poll, Nana ranked 1st as 'which character would you want to be your friend?'

Origins and Royal Lineage

Nana Astar Deviluke hails from the distant planet Deviluke as a member of its royal family, holding the specific title of Second Princess. Born to King Gid and Queen Sephie, she occupies a unique position within her immediate family structure; she is the younger sister of Lala Satalin Deviluke and simultaneously the older twin sister of Momo Belia Deviluke. This familial dynamic places her at the center of significant interplanetary events involving Earth. Before the main narrative unfolds, Nana embarks on extensive travels across the galaxy, utilizing her innate ability to communicate with various animal species to befriend creatures from different alien worlds. These encounters lead her to collect these animals within a specialized device known as the D-Dial. Although this gadget resembles a standard mobile phone in appearance, it functions as a portal capable of summoning the stored fauna from a virtual space into reality. This unique collection and her royal status form the foundation of her character, distinguishing her from other cast members through her specific connection to alien wildlife and her high-born heritage.

Visual Design and Distinguishing Traits

Visually, Nana presents as a teenage girl with distinct features that mark her alien origin while adhering to a specific fashion aesthetic. She possesses long pink hair typically styled in pigtails, though she occasionally loosens these braids during casual moments or after bathing. Her eyes are purple, and like all members of the Devilukean species, she sports a long black tail ending in a heart-shaped tip. A particularly notable physical characteristic is a sharp tusk protruding from the left side of her upper teeth. Standing at 151 cm with a weight of 43 kg, her measurements are listed as B68-W54-H77. Her personal style is heavily influenced by the Gothic Lolita fashion genre, favoring attires dominated by black and red color schemes. This combination of alien physiology, specific physical anomalies like the tusk, and her deliberate choice in clothing creates a memorable visual identity that sets her apart within the series' diverse cast.

Narrative Arcs and Emotional Conflict

Nana's storyline is defined by complex emotional suppression and significant plot developments regarding her relationships. Initially arriving on Earth alongside Momo to test Rito Yuki's worthiness through a virtual reality game called Trouble Quest, she later flees her home planet to avoid studies, leading to chaotic encounters with the royal guard Zastin. Unlike most female characters who openly pursue Rito, Nana consciously views him as a pervert and actively dislikes him, despite unconsciously developing romantic feelings over time. This internal conflict manifests in dreams where she shouts "You beast!" at his imagined advances. Her character arc deepens significantly in the sequel series through her friendship with Mea Kurosaki. When Mea reveals herself as an alien assassin and rejects their bond, Nana suffers profound trauma. However, driven by a belief that feelings matter more than identity, she confronts Mea to restore their friendship. This journey of emotional growth eventually leads her to acknowledge her own romantic desires for Rito, culminating in attempts to sleep with him, only to be thwarted by Momo's presence.

Media Presence and Cultural Reception

Beyond the original manga, Nana Astar Deviluke has established a significant presence across various media formats, contributing to her enduring popularity. In anime adaptations, she is brought to life through voice acting by Kanae Itō in Japanese productions and Allison Sumrall for English dubs, ensuring her character reaches a global audience. Her role extends into interactive entertainment as well, featuring prominently in three specific video games: To Love Ru: Darkness — Battle Ecstasy, To Love Ru: Darkness — Idol Revolution, and To Love Ru: Darkness — True Princess. These appearances allow fans to engage with her storylines and abilities in different contexts. Since her introduction, Nana has garnered considerable popularity among the fanbase, recognized for her unique blend of royal dignity, animal communication skills, and her distinct emotional struggles regarding love and friendship. Her consistent inclusion across manga, anime, and gaming platforms underscores her importance as a core character within the To Love Ru franchise.