OVA
Description
Nepgear, also known by her transformed name Purple Sister, is the CPU Candidate of Planeptune and the younger sister of the nation’s CPU, Neptune. In the OVA Hyperdimension Neptunia Hidamari no Little Purple, she is a central figure who takes an active role in resolving the crisis that befalls the goddesses.
Her background establishes her as the personification of a fictitious handheld gaming device, the N-Gear, which was researched and developed in Planeptune. As a CPU Candidate, she possesses the potential to become a full goddess, but her current role is that of a trainee who supports her sister and the other CPUs.
Nepgear’s personality is defined by earnestness, diligence, and a deep affection for her older sister. She is often more responsible than Neptune, taking on tasks that her sister neglects. She is polite, considerate, and highly attentive to details, which makes her a reliable ally. Despite her competence, she can be self-critical and struggles with self-doubt, particularly when compared to Neptune’s natural confidence. She has a strong appreciation for machines and technology, often immersing herself in mechanical and electronic projects.
Her primary motivation is the safety and well-being of her sister and the people of Gamindustri. In the OVA, after the CPUs are turned into children by the villain Level Trick, Nepgear’s immediate goal is to locate the missing Neptune and help restore her powers. She independently uses real-time data analysis to track her sister’s location and later carries the Share Crystal, a key artifact that ultimately restores Neptune’s abilities and allows her to defeat Level Trick.
Nepgear’s role in the story is that of a determined rescuer and a stabilising force. While the older CPUs are incapacitated, she coordinates with the other CPU Candidates, Histoire, and a counterpart known as Older Neptune to find a solution. She remains focused on the objective and demonstrates initiative, such as showing Level Trick’s location to the group.
Key relationships include her bond with Neptune, which is close but often reversed in the sense that Nepgear acts as the more mature sibling. She also interacts with the other CPU Candidates, especially Uni, with whom she shares a friendly rivalry and mutual respect. In the OVA, she works alongside younger Vert and the other candidates to monitor the situation and babysit the child CPUs.
Character development in Hidamari no Little Purple is subtle but present. Nepgear begins the OVA already competent, but she must act independently without her sister’s guidance. She successfully uses her technical skills and the resources given to her by Histoire to help turn the tide. This reinforces her growth from a timid supporter into a proactive protector.
In her transformed state as Purple Sister, Nepgear gains enhanced combat capabilities. She wields a combined weapon known as the Multiple Beam Launcher, which functions as both a beam gun and a beam sword. She can fly and performs well in battle, making use of balanced attack power. Her abilities are more about precision and support rather than overwhelming force, and she is noted for being a well-rounded fighter who can hold her own against strong enemies.
Her background establishes her as the personification of a fictitious handheld gaming device, the N-Gear, which was researched and developed in Planeptune. As a CPU Candidate, she possesses the potential to become a full goddess, but her current role is that of a trainee who supports her sister and the other CPUs.
Nepgear’s personality is defined by earnestness, diligence, and a deep affection for her older sister. She is often more responsible than Neptune, taking on tasks that her sister neglects. She is polite, considerate, and highly attentive to details, which makes her a reliable ally. Despite her competence, she can be self-critical and struggles with self-doubt, particularly when compared to Neptune’s natural confidence. She has a strong appreciation for machines and technology, often immersing herself in mechanical and electronic projects.
Her primary motivation is the safety and well-being of her sister and the people of Gamindustri. In the OVA, after the CPUs are turned into children by the villain Level Trick, Nepgear’s immediate goal is to locate the missing Neptune and help restore her powers. She independently uses real-time data analysis to track her sister’s location and later carries the Share Crystal, a key artifact that ultimately restores Neptune’s abilities and allows her to defeat Level Trick.
Nepgear’s role in the story is that of a determined rescuer and a stabilising force. While the older CPUs are incapacitated, she coordinates with the other CPU Candidates, Histoire, and a counterpart known as Older Neptune to find a solution. She remains focused on the objective and demonstrates initiative, such as showing Level Trick’s location to the group.
Key relationships include her bond with Neptune, which is close but often reversed in the sense that Nepgear acts as the more mature sibling. She also interacts with the other CPU Candidates, especially Uni, with whom she shares a friendly rivalry and mutual respect. In the OVA, she works alongside younger Vert and the other candidates to monitor the situation and babysit the child CPUs.
Character development in Hidamari no Little Purple is subtle but present. Nepgear begins the OVA already competent, but she must act independently without her sister’s guidance. She successfully uses her technical skills and the resources given to her by Histoire to help turn the tide. This reinforces her growth from a timid supporter into a proactive protector.
In her transformed state as Purple Sister, Nepgear gains enhanced combat capabilities. She wields a combined weapon known as the Multiple Beam Launcher, which functions as both a beam gun and a beam sword. She can fly and performs well in battle, making use of balanced attack power. Her abilities are more about precision and support rather than overwhelming force, and she is noted for being a well-rounded fighter who can hold her own against strong enemies.