AlphSailor@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 2/18/99 10:33:59 PM, s669330@aix2.uottawa.ca writes:
Since Nabiki's one of the most diffuclt characters to keep 'In Character' in
Ranma 1/2, I thought I'd give you FFMLers some info on who Nabiki really is,
and how she acts.
Partly because out of 38 volumes, stories centered on her are few and
far between.
Well, as the header suggests, I need a bit of help with Nabiki.
Writing her is proving tough, and I don't feel I'm keeping her true to
character.
Well, it's not easy to write Nabiki as IC, because we rarely were given
opportunity to see her express her personality. But one thing's for sure is
that Nabiki isn't an average human, that is. ^_^;
Very true ^_^
So I'm wondering, which manga/anime episodes would seem to display
her best -- as in, reveal reliable aspects of her personality? More
importantly, where could I find summaries/translations of these?
You can find Ranma 1/2 translations of manga at Ranma 1/2 FAQ site at
http://www.wot-club.org.uk/RanmaFAQ/
I can't help much with anime version, but I do have plently of tibits on manga
version.
While we are already familiar with few thing about Nabiki, that she's crazy
over money and conning swindler, and frankly doesn't care much about others.
There were several instances when you really get to see who Nabiki really is-
one was during the time, I think in Vol. 17, when Ranma became her finace
(yes, HER). Nabiki practically used him- rented him to others for various
reasons (to Ukyo, soccer games, etc.) at 1000 yen per hour.
Not exactly sure about the manga, but in that same episode in the anime
a tear drop comes from her cheek and she whispers 'I'm sorry, Ranma'.
She then tries to save Akane when she has reason to believe that Ranma
might physically hurt her thinking Akane is really Nabiki.
There was an arc in Vol. 29, I think, when Kinnosuke challenged Nabiki in a
contest where the person who spent money first was the loser. In the end,
Nabiki lost the challenge when she spent 10 yen, but I'm not sure.
Nabiki won that challenge.
As for anime version, I can't help much, but from what I've seen so far,
Nabiki's far more agressive in betting contests. She's also seen to maniuplate
the players in the fights just so she would get the winning bets.
Hope this was helpful for you guys out there. If you want to know more, email
privately! Thanks,
In the anime, it's important to note that Naibiki where's a kimono to
greet Ranma instead of the t-shirt and shorts in the manga. Indicating
she might have been a little serious about the fiancee business. Also
Nabiki is much more emotional at the intro. Yelling and quite angry
that Ranma turned out to be a girl.
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