Main character
Nanashi名無し
- appearances
- 2
- appearances
- main roles
- 2
- main roles

Nanashi at a glance
Nanashi is a main character in Sword of the Stranger. Nanashi is voiced by Tomoya Nagase in Japanese and by Michael Adamthwaite in the English dub.
Also known as No Name.
Nanashi: quick facts
- Role
- Main character
- Also known as
- No Name
- First appearance
- Sword of the Stranger (2007)
- Latest appearance
- Sword of the Stranger Pilot (2009)
- Japanese name
- 名無し
- Japanese voice
Tomoya Nagase- English voice
Michael Adamthwaite
Who is Nanashi?
A ronin, haunted by his terrible past, has sworn to keep his sword sheathed. However upon meeting Kotaro he finds himself re-evaluating his life. Whilst traveling with the young Kotaro, Nanashi finds himself acting as a bodyguard for the boy. This in turn leads to his prolonged struggle against Raro...
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Nanashi in numbers
- Favourites on AniList
- 291
- fans who marked them a favourite
- Rank in Sword of the Stranger
- #1
- of 11 characters, by favourites
- Appearances
- 2
- 2 as a main character
- On screen
- 2007–2009
- 3 years
Most-loved characters in Sword of the Stranger
AniList favourites
- Nanashi291
- Tobimaru61
- Kotarou42
- Luo-Lang39
- Feng-wu6
- Mu-Mao6
- Shougen Itadori5
- Jurota Inui2
Show as table
| Item | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Nanashi | 291 |
| Tobimaru | 61 |
| Kotarou | 42 |
| Luo-Lang | 39 |
| Feng-wu | 6 |
| Mu-Mao | 6 |
| Shougen Itadori | 5 |
| Jurota Inui | 2 |
Appearances by format
2 titles in total
- Movie1 · 50%
- Special1 · 50%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 title |
| 2008 | 0 titles |
| 2009 | 1 title |
Appearances
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Nanashi FAQ
What anime is Nanashi from?
Nanashi is a main character in Sword of the Stranger and appears in 2 titles in total, including Sword of the Stranger Pilot.
Who voices Nanashi?
Nanashi is voiced by Tomoya Nagase in Japanese and by Michael Adamthwaite in the English dub.
What else is Nanashi called?
Nanashi is also known as No Name.
When did Nanashi first appear?
Nanashi first appeared in Sword of the Stranger (2007) and most recently appeared in Sword of the Stranger Pilot (2009).
What is Nanashi's Japanese name?
Nanashi is written 名無し in Japanese.
Where can I watch Nanashi?
Open the Sword of the Stranger page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.








