The anime series War x Love (Val Love), based on the manga currently being serialized in Monthly Shonen Gangan, will begin airing in October! It's a romantic comedy and battle series in which you fight against enemy forces while flirting with nine Valkyries. We'd like to introduce you to one of the Valkyries, who could be considered the main heroine, Saotome Nanaki "Siegrune"!
Seventh Sister, Saotome Nanaki "Siegrune"
Of the nine Valkyries who visit protagonist Akutsu Takuma, Saotome Nanaki, also known as Siegrune, is in the same class as Takuma and is the closest to him. It's fair to say she's the main heroine. She has blonde hair and is so beautiful she has fan clubs at other schools, and she's generally known for being kind and unbiased to everyone.
Is she different from school? What's Saotome Nanaki's personality like?
At school, Natsuki is known for her gentle and kind personality. However, her outward appearance at school differs slightly from her real-life personality. Her real-life personality is a typical tsundere, and she's generally a bit prickly, partly due to the constant humiliation she receives from the lucky pervert situations common in this type of work. While she finds the protagonist somewhat unreliable, she appreciates his efforts and believes he'll do his best when it matters.
Very Strong!? What are Saotome Natsuki's "Siegrune" abilities and strengths?
Each of the nine Valkyries has their own unique abilities. Nanaki's ability is "Swords," allowing her to summon a large number of swords to attack opponents and deliver powerful single blows. She is considered the most accomplished of the sisters, possessing classic attack abilities.
Why is she favored?
Nanaki is favored slightly over the other sisters, as she receives priority in experience points. However, this is because her abilities are the most user-friendly, allowing her to handle any situation. While the other sisters' abilities are limited, some are specialized in mobility or buffs, while others have weaknesses such as short activity times or inability to use their abilities effectively. Among them, Nanaki, who has no particular weaknesses, high attack power, and is the most user-friendly, is favored, which is a classic RPG playstyle.
The Heroine's Fate? Saotome Natsuki "Siegrune" is probably the one who's experiencing the most embarrassing experiences.
This work is what's known as an erotic genre. It's almost as if the main heroine of an erotic genre is destined to experience embarrassing experiences, as she frequently encounters lucky pervert situations and often engages in unfortunate, over-the-top flirting. While all of this is inevitable as she grows stronger, I still think she's the one experiencing the most embarrassing experiences.
Anytime, Anywhere
In order for a Valkyrie to become stronger, she must "love"—i.e., try various playstyles. Otherwise, she won't be able to face powerful foes. However, enemies won't sit idle, so in some cases, she must try various playstyles to become stronger, even when the enemy is nearby or while her sisters are desperately biding their time. Even when her sisters are in a pinch, she has no choice but to become stronger.
A little clumsy? Is Saotome Nanaki's "Siegrune" full of weaknesses?
Although she often gets into lucky pervert situations and gives Takuma cold looks, she herself is quite a careless character. She takes off clothes when she doesn't need to, doesn't suspect an enemy disguised as a student, and accidentally drinks alcohol, making an embarrassing scene. She's a careless and vulnerable character.
Does she often run amok?
Deep down, she respects Takuma's personality and hard work, and there are many love scenes between them, so she undoubtedly has feelings for him. However, because she's a tsundere, she has trouble expressing her feelings honestly, and sometimes ends up acting a little out of the blue, which can lead to frustration. She also worries like a normal girl, which is another part of her charm.
【Val x Love】Saotome Nanaki Summary
Val x Love features many adorable characters, but the main heroine Nanaki has a particularly strong presence. She's an especially charming character, and we can't help but look forward to seeing her in action in the anime! It will start airing in the fall, so let's look forward to it!
