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Nya, whose full name is Nya Nia, is a supporting character in the anime Tower of God: Return of the Prince, the first story arc of the series' second season. He is first introduced as a young Regular working as a jjamppong delivery boy on the 20th Floor. He is short with fair skin, short grey hair, emerald eyes, and a pair of brown, canine-like ears, and his androgynous appearance leads Ja Wangnan to initially mistake him for a girl. Nya later quits his delivery job to take part in the Tower's tests, hoping to advance as a Regular.
In personality, Nya comes across as cheerful, friendly, and helpful. He does favors such as delivering food to Wangnan's room and quickly bonds with him, becoming his friend and later his roommate during the Trustworthy Room test. Beneath this friendly surface, however, he carries a heavy secret. His motivations are rooted in loyalty and desperation: he was betrayed by the companions he originally climbed the Tower with, who robbed him of all his money and weapons after he failed his first test on the 20th Floor. An elderly woman he came to call grandma took him in and helped him run a restaurant. When the criminal Kim Lurker threatened that woman, Nya agreed to work for Lurker, sabotaging other Regulars' chances in the tests in order to pay off her debt.
His role in the story is a tragic one. During the Trustworthy Room game, Lurker captures Nya and exposes his betrayal to Wangnan and the others. Nya confesses his past and explains why he acted as he did, and Wangnan, showing compassion, says he holds no grudge against him. Lurker, however, declares that the debt can never be repaid, and when Nya calls him a cheat and tries to retrieve his connector, Lurker has his lackeys restrain him and beats him to death while Wangnan listens helplessly over a voice call. Nya's death becomes a turning point, motivating Wangnan to confront Lurker directly and ultimately shaping Wangnan's resolve and his later choice to forgive rather than continue the cycle of violence.
In terms of abilities, Nya's combat strength is not emphasized. He is presented as physically weak, a trait that led to his original betrayal, and he shows no notable fighting prowess during the tests. He is associated with the Lighthouse Keeper position, which suggests a supportive role focused on handling equipment and information rather than direct combat. His most significant contribution to the story is not his power but his personal connection to Wangnan and the emotional weight of his fate, which lingers over the arc's central conflict.
In personality, Nya comes across as cheerful, friendly, and helpful. He does favors such as delivering food to Wangnan's room and quickly bonds with him, becoming his friend and later his roommate during the Trustworthy Room test. Beneath this friendly surface, however, he carries a heavy secret. His motivations are rooted in loyalty and desperation: he was betrayed by the companions he originally climbed the Tower with, who robbed him of all his money and weapons after he failed his first test on the 20th Floor. An elderly woman he came to call grandma took him in and helped him run a restaurant. When the criminal Kim Lurker threatened that woman, Nya agreed to work for Lurker, sabotaging other Regulars' chances in the tests in order to pay off her debt.
His role in the story is a tragic one. During the Trustworthy Room game, Lurker captures Nya and exposes his betrayal to Wangnan and the others. Nya confesses his past and explains why he acted as he did, and Wangnan, showing compassion, says he holds no grudge against him. Lurker, however, declares that the debt can never be repaid, and when Nya calls him a cheat and tries to retrieve his connector, Lurker has his lackeys restrain him and beats him to death while Wangnan listens helplessly over a voice call. Nya's death becomes a turning point, motivating Wangnan to confront Lurker directly and ultimately shaping Wangnan's resolve and his later choice to forgive rather than continue the cycle of violence.
In terms of abilities, Nya's combat strength is not emphasized. He is presented as physically weak, a trait that led to his original betrayal, and he shows no notable fighting prowess during the tests. He is associated with the Lighthouse Keeper position, which suggests a supportive role focused on handling equipment and information rather than direct combat. His most significant contribution to the story is not his power but his personal connection to Wangnan and the emotional weight of his fate, which lingers over the arc's central conflict.