The most recently established special ward of the Tokyo metropolis, Nerima has been historically known as a quiet city and a popular place to live (being the fourth largest ward of Tokyo by square kilometers, the second most populous, and the eighth least dense) with plenty of green spaces. It became the 'birthplace of anime' due to being home to Toei Animation, and is a popular tourism site for anime fans from around the world.
However, the past three years in the city have seen some exceptional changes in the character of the city, especially around the Ōizumi, Rokuyō, and Kamiitabashi districts. In addition, rumors abound of a metahuman, alien, or possible android in the eastern Nerima district with superhuman strength and leaping abilities.
Ài Kělún, owner of the Nekohanten
Ài "Shampoo" Shānpú
Altera, Birdy Cephon / Berserker-Killer Birdy
Inbeidā Lum the Daughter
Jii Kōnosuke, proprietor of the Blue Parrot
Koizumi Akako / the Red Witch
Konatsu
Kunō Kodachi / Briar Rose
Kuonji Ukyō, proprietress of Okonomiyaki Ucchan
Kuroba Kaito / Kaitō Kid
Mendō Meika
Miyake Shinobu
Moroboshi Yumemi / Dummy Doll
Nakamori Ginzō of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police
Natsume Atsuko / Nuku Nuku
Natsume Kyusaku
Natsume Ryūnosuke
Saotome Genma
Saotome Nodoka
Saotome Ranma / Lilit
Senkawa Tsutomu
Tendō Akane
Tendō Kasumi
Tendō Nabiki
Tendō Soun
Blue Parrot: a billiards parlor and bar in Ekoda.
Ekoda: located in the Kamiitabashi area to the east of the city, Ekoda has become notorious for repeated sightings of the famous criminal Kaitō Kid.
Furinkan: situated along the southeastern side of the Shirako River, the Ōizumi district's Furinkan-chō has become infamous over the past three years as the site of battles between eccentric martial artists, monster sightings, and the activities of the criminal pervert Happōsai.
Märchen: a café and teahouse in the Sekimachi-minami district, it has lately become a center of the ward's growing queer youth culture. It seems to draw a regular crowd north from Suginami, and nearby Seikei University in Musashino.
Nekohanten: a Chinese-style eatery specializing in freshly made ramen, dumplings, and buns, the Nekohanten is notable for its strong links to the Nǚjié-zú of China's Qinghai province.
Okonomiyaki "Ucchan": a beloved local eatery in Furinkan, specializing in the savory pancakes otherwise known as 'Japanese pizza'.
Tomobiki: once simply considered a quiet part of the Rokuyō area, Tomobiki has gained global attention when a resident was randomly chosen as the representative of humanity in the competition against the Oni. The sprawling Mendō estate takes up a significant portion of the district's land area.