Nanachi
A character whose gender identity is deliberately left ungendered in English translations.
Nanachi is a character mentioned in passing regarding gendered pronouns by translator Jake Jung, who confirmed his intention to avoid using them for both Nanachi and Marulk in the English adaptation of the manga. This specific linguistic choice was made to handle the terminology of the series seamlessly across both the anime and manga media.
- Pronoun Usage (English)
- Gender-neutral
Lore & Background
The only factual information available concerns the translation strategy: Jake Jung, the translator for Sentai Filmworks' English version of the manga and anime, explicitly confirmed his intention to avoid gendered pronouns when referring to Nanachi. This decision was part of a broader effort to ensure fans could enjoy a seamless experience between media, given that Made in Abyss is chock-full of specific terminology.
In Their Own Story
It does not describe any battles, interactions with Riko or Reg, or moments within the plot. The only reference to the character appears in the context of production notes regarding the English localization. Jake Jung stated his approach to the character's pronouns while discussing his work adapting the manga for Seven Seas Entertainment and translating the anime for Sentai Filmworks.
Reader's Guide
The only actionable information is linguistic: readers and viewers of the English adaptation should expect the use of gender-neutral pronouns (such as they/them) when referring to Nanachi. This instruction comes directly from translator Jake Jung, who oversaw the localization for both the Seven Seas Entertainment manga release and the Sentai Filmworks anime dub.
Did You Know?
- Translator Jake Jung confirmed his intention to avoid gendered pronouns for Nanachi in the English version of both the manga and anime.
- Jake Jung also applied this same rule to another character named Marulk.
- The decision was made to help fans enjoy a seamless experience across media filled with specific terminology.
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