OVA
Description
Noire, also known as Black Heart, is the Console Patron Unit, or CPU, and goddess of the nation of Lastation in the Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise. Lastation represents Sony PlayStation home consoles, a theme reflected in her appearance and abilities. She is a central character and deuteragonist in the series, typically portrayed as a hardworking and dedicated ruler who takes her responsibilities seriously.
In her human form, Noire has long black hair worn in pigtails, red eyes, and a formal dress in dark blue, white, and red with gold accents. She is polite, calm-tempered, and diligent, often spending long hours working alone for the benefit of her nation. This solitary work ethic, however, leads to exhaustion and sometimes illness. She can be stubborn and overly serious, and she cares deeply about how others perceive her, though she rarely admits this. Beneath her composed exterior, Noire is shy and struggles to express her true feelings, frequently saying the opposite of what she thinks. This tsundere tendency makes her come across as snobbish or arrogant at times, but she is genuinely caring and protective of those close to her.
When she transforms into Black Heart, Noire’s personality shifts dramatically. Her hair turns white and flows loose, her eyes glow blue, and she wears a formfitting black and white outfit. In this goddess form, she becomes aggressive, competitive, confident, and openly sarcastic. She often sports a small smirk and speaks with a blunt, taunting tone, especially toward her rivals. The transformation amplifies her combativeness and battle readiness, making her far more confrontational than in her human state.
Noire’s primary motivation is the prosperity and safety of Lastation. She works tirelessly to maintain her nation’s shares of belief, which sustain a CPU’s power. She is driven by a sense of duty and a desire to be seen as an ideal goddess, though this pressure sometimes causes her to doubt herself. In the early events of the series, she even considers stepping down from her role. Her rivalry with Neptune, the CPU of Planeptune, is a defining aspect of her character. Noire finds Neptune’s lazy and carefree attitude infuriating, and the two constantly bicker and compete. Despite this, they form a grudging mutual respect and eventually work together as allies.
Noire’s key relationship is with her younger sister, Uni, who is a CPU candidate. Noire can be distant and overly serious with Uni, but she deeply cares for her sister’s well-being. Uni, in turn, has a strong admiration for Noire, though she often hides her “girly love” out of embarrassment. Over the course of the series, Noire becomes more open and affectionate with Uni. She also interacts regularly with the other goddesses, Blanc of Lowee and Vert of Leanbox, maintaining a professional but sometimes competitive dynamic.
Noire’s story involvement spans the mainline games and the anime adaptation. She takes part in the Console War, fights alongside the other CPUs against common threats such as the villainous Magic, and is occasionally captured or corrupted, requiring rescue. In the spin-off title Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart, she is the central protagonist. Her development sees her gradually learning to rely on others and express her emotions more honestly, though she remains a fiercely independent character.
In battle, Noire wields pistols and guns in her human form. When transformed into Black Heart, she gains enhanced strength, speed, and agility. One of her signature attacks is Infinite Slash, a technique where she delivers rapid, multiple slashes to an opponent, sending them into the air before they explode with a snap of her fingers. She also possesses a Hard Drive Divinity transformation that unlocks her full goddess power, and her combat style blends close-range slashes with ranged energy attacks. Her abilities reflect the technological theme of Lastation, emphasizing precision and power.
In her human form, Noire has long black hair worn in pigtails, red eyes, and a formal dress in dark blue, white, and red with gold accents. She is polite, calm-tempered, and diligent, often spending long hours working alone for the benefit of her nation. This solitary work ethic, however, leads to exhaustion and sometimes illness. She can be stubborn and overly serious, and she cares deeply about how others perceive her, though she rarely admits this. Beneath her composed exterior, Noire is shy and struggles to express her true feelings, frequently saying the opposite of what she thinks. This tsundere tendency makes her come across as snobbish or arrogant at times, but she is genuinely caring and protective of those close to her.
When she transforms into Black Heart, Noire’s personality shifts dramatically. Her hair turns white and flows loose, her eyes glow blue, and she wears a formfitting black and white outfit. In this goddess form, she becomes aggressive, competitive, confident, and openly sarcastic. She often sports a small smirk and speaks with a blunt, taunting tone, especially toward her rivals. The transformation amplifies her combativeness and battle readiness, making her far more confrontational than in her human state.
Noire’s primary motivation is the prosperity and safety of Lastation. She works tirelessly to maintain her nation’s shares of belief, which sustain a CPU’s power. She is driven by a sense of duty and a desire to be seen as an ideal goddess, though this pressure sometimes causes her to doubt herself. In the early events of the series, she even considers stepping down from her role. Her rivalry with Neptune, the CPU of Planeptune, is a defining aspect of her character. Noire finds Neptune’s lazy and carefree attitude infuriating, and the two constantly bicker and compete. Despite this, they form a grudging mutual respect and eventually work together as allies.
Noire’s key relationship is with her younger sister, Uni, who is a CPU candidate. Noire can be distant and overly serious with Uni, but she deeply cares for her sister’s well-being. Uni, in turn, has a strong admiration for Noire, though she often hides her “girly love” out of embarrassment. Over the course of the series, Noire becomes more open and affectionate with Uni. She also interacts regularly with the other goddesses, Blanc of Lowee and Vert of Leanbox, maintaining a professional but sometimes competitive dynamic.
Noire’s story involvement spans the mainline games and the anime adaptation. She takes part in the Console War, fights alongside the other CPUs against common threats such as the villainous Magic, and is occasionally captured or corrupted, requiring rescue. In the spin-off title Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart, she is the central protagonist. Her development sees her gradually learning to rely on others and express her emotions more honestly, though she remains a fiercely independent character.
In battle, Noire wields pistols and guns in her human form. When transformed into Black Heart, she gains enhanced strength, speed, and agility. One of her signature attacks is Infinite Slash, a technique where she delivers rapid, multiple slashes to an opponent, sending them into the air before they explode with a snap of her fingers. She also possesses a Hard Drive Divinity transformation that unlocks her full goddess power, and her combat style blends close-range slashes with ranged energy attacks. Her abilities reflect the technological theme of Lastation, emphasizing precision and power.