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Raising Heart is an Intelligent Device and the magical partner of Nanoha Takamachi in the film Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Reflection. In the world of the series, an Intelligent Device is a magical tool with its own level of awareness, capable of thought, speech, and independent assistance in combat. Raising Heart's core function is to support her user: she provides assistance and advice in the processing of magical attacks and fire control, effectively acting as the guidance and calculation system behind Nanoha's spells. Her magical color is magenta, and she emits a pure sakura-colored light.
In her background, Raising Heart first appeared in the original series in the hands of the mage Yuuno Scrya, who brought her to Earth while searching for scattered magical artifacts. While in Yuuno's possession she remained in standby mode and displayed little power, but once passed to Nanoha she activated fully and revealed her potential. This reflects a stated principle of Intelligent Devices: they are, in Raising Heart's own explanation, merely vehicles that require a proper driver to display their maximum capability. By the time of Reflection, which continues the movie continuity after the sealing of the Book of Darkness incident, Raising Heart remains Nanoha's trusted combat device and carries the range of forms and functions she has built up over the series.
In terms of personality, Raising Heart appears nearly sentient, possessing her own thoughts, habits, and disposition. She communicates in short English phrases and refers to Nanoha as master. Her manner is calm, professional, and devoted, focused on carrying out her role with precision and on supporting Nanoha through difficult battles. She does not act from personal ambition; her motivation is defined by her purpose as an Intelligent Device, which is to serve and protect her master and to help Nanoha achieve her goals. This devotion makes her more than a simple weapon, functioning as a constant companion and tactical partner.
Physically, Raising Heart takes the form of a small spherical red gem worn as a pendant while in standby mode. In combat she transforms into a staff-like weapon and can shift between several modes depending on the situation. Axel Mode, originally called Device Mode, is her general-purpose form for standard combat. Buster Mode, originally called Shooting Mode, is specialized for long-range firing. Sealing Mode is used for sealing powerful artifacts and for casting large-scale magic that requires her user's full power. Excellion Mode is an advanced configuration that boosts magical output, enables a full drive state, and allows the use of the Accelerate Charge System. She also makes use of a cartridge system, with cartridges loaded in magazine-like containers, to drive more powerful attacks. Early fan translations sometimes rendered her name as Raging Heart.
Within Reflection, Raising Heart's role is that of Nanoha's active combat partner, shifting between her various modes as battle conditions demand and enabling Nanoha's signature mid- and long-range magical fighting style. Her relationship with Nanoha is the central bond of her existence: Nanoha is her master, and the two operate as a seamless pair, with Raising Heart handling processing, targeting, and fire control while Nanoha directs the strategy and intent behind each spell. Her relationship to Yuuno Scrya is also notable, as he was the one who carried her to Earth and entrusted her to Nanoha. Over the course of the franchise, Raising Heart has undergone significant development through upgrades and repairs, including becoming Raising Heart Excellion after being severely damaged in an earlier conflict, yet Nanoha continues to address her informally by her original name. In Reflection, she stands as an enduring symbol of that partnership, still performing the duties of an Intelligent Device with the same steady, supportive presence she has always shown.
In her background, Raising Heart first appeared in the original series in the hands of the mage Yuuno Scrya, who brought her to Earth while searching for scattered magical artifacts. While in Yuuno's possession she remained in standby mode and displayed little power, but once passed to Nanoha she activated fully and revealed her potential. This reflects a stated principle of Intelligent Devices: they are, in Raising Heart's own explanation, merely vehicles that require a proper driver to display their maximum capability. By the time of Reflection, which continues the movie continuity after the sealing of the Book of Darkness incident, Raising Heart remains Nanoha's trusted combat device and carries the range of forms and functions she has built up over the series.
In terms of personality, Raising Heart appears nearly sentient, possessing her own thoughts, habits, and disposition. She communicates in short English phrases and refers to Nanoha as master. Her manner is calm, professional, and devoted, focused on carrying out her role with precision and on supporting Nanoha through difficult battles. She does not act from personal ambition; her motivation is defined by her purpose as an Intelligent Device, which is to serve and protect her master and to help Nanoha achieve her goals. This devotion makes her more than a simple weapon, functioning as a constant companion and tactical partner.
Physically, Raising Heart takes the form of a small spherical red gem worn as a pendant while in standby mode. In combat she transforms into a staff-like weapon and can shift between several modes depending on the situation. Axel Mode, originally called Device Mode, is her general-purpose form for standard combat. Buster Mode, originally called Shooting Mode, is specialized for long-range firing. Sealing Mode is used for sealing powerful artifacts and for casting large-scale magic that requires her user's full power. Excellion Mode is an advanced configuration that boosts magical output, enables a full drive state, and allows the use of the Accelerate Charge System. She also makes use of a cartridge system, with cartridges loaded in magazine-like containers, to drive more powerful attacks. Early fan translations sometimes rendered her name as Raging Heart.
Within Reflection, Raising Heart's role is that of Nanoha's active combat partner, shifting between her various modes as battle conditions demand and enabling Nanoha's signature mid- and long-range magical fighting style. Her relationship with Nanoha is the central bond of her existence: Nanoha is her master, and the two operate as a seamless pair, with Raising Heart handling processing, targeting, and fire control while Nanoha directs the strategy and intent behind each spell. Her relationship to Yuuno Scrya is also notable, as he was the one who carried her to Earth and entrusted her to Nanoha. Over the course of the franchise, Raising Heart has undergone significant development through upgrades and repairs, including becoming Raising Heart Excellion after being severely damaged in an earlier conflict, yet Nanoha continues to address her informally by her original name. In Reflection, she stands as an enduring symbol of that partnership, still performing the duties of an Intelligent Device with the same steady, supportive presence she has always shown.