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Nanaya

Nanaya is primarily known as a Japanese surname and, in popular culture, as the name of a fictional assassin clan within the Type-Moon universe. In the Tsukihime series and related works, the Nanaya family is depicted as an old, elite line of covert operatives with a tradition of assassination and close-quarters combat. The clan’s lore emphasizes secrecy and strong family bonds, with individual members showing varying temperaments and aims.

In these works, Nanaya Shiro is a recurring character associated with the Nanaya clan. He appears in

Real-world usage: Nanaya is a Japanese surname that some people bear. It is relatively uncommon, and the

See also: Tsukihime, Melty Blood, Type-Moon, Nasuverse.

Tsukihime’s
narrative
and
also
in
Melty
Blood,
illustrating
the
clan’s
influence
and
distinctive
techniques.
The
Nanaya
name
is
treated
as
a
proper
noun
tied
to
this
family
lineage
across
related
Type-Moon
media.
kanji
representations
can
vary.