Nene is a supporting character in the anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan series. Her real name is never revealed; she is consistently called Nene, a Turkish word meaning grandmother. She is one of the leaders of the Committee for Union and Progress, placing her at the heart of the political faction operating in the Ottoman Empire. Physically, she is small and thin, with gray hair and glittering eyes, and she is unable to walk, relying on a mechanical walking bed for mobility. Her personality is defined by acute perceptiveness; she can deduce a great deal about a person by simply feeling their hands, correctly identifying Alek as an aristocrat and a fencer and discerning that Deryn Sharp is accustomed to sewing. Her motivations are tied to her role within the Committee and her concern for her family. She is the mother of Zaven and the grandmother of Lilit, making her a matriarchal figure whose decisions carry weight. In the story, she intervenes when Alek and Zaven argue over whether to trust Deryn, revealing that two of Alek's crewmates who left with her have died, leaving Deryn as the sole survivor. This revelation forces the group to reassess their suspicions. Nene's development is limited; she serves as a source of wisdom and a catalyst for plot movement rather than undergoing personal change. Her notable abilities extend beyond her observational talent to include the authority and strategic insight that come with her leadership position, despite her physical limitations.