Marie Nobi is a second-year student at Sakimori Academy and a member of the swimming club. She is quiet, acts at her own pace, and deeply treasures her friendships, especially with her best friend, Shouko Sashinami. Although shy, Marie often teases her friends and sometimes shows a playful side. Marie suffers from memory loss, which has shaped much of her life and choices. Despite this, she is brave and kind, always helping others and making new memories. As the story unfolds, her true identity and sacrifices as the test pilot of Valvrave I reveal her as a hero whose courage and selflessness inspire those around her.
- Age: Not specified
- Birthday: February 27
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Blood Type: B
- Height: 144cm
- Wears her school uniform, but sometimes wears her swimsuit as casual clothing.
Marie is very quiet and prefers to do things at her own pace.
She likes to make jokes and tease her friends, especially about romance.
Sometimes, she acts a bit mischievous, but she truly cares about her friends.
Marie is also brave and kind, always trying to help others even if it means risking herself.
She has a strong attachment to memories because of her past memory loss.
She becomes very passionate about the idea of making new friends and memories.
Marie is a student at Sakimori Academy in JIOR, and she is in the swimming club.
She has been suffering from amnesia for about two years and has trouble remembering her life before joining the academy.
Because of this memory loss, she avoided making friends and stayed away from others.
Her best friend, Shouko Sashinami, helped her open up and inspired her to try making "memories for the future."
Marie was later assigned as Minister of General Affairs in the new JIOR Cabinet.
Marie shows an amazing recovery ability, even coming back to life after being shot.
She is revealed to possess powers like the Magius, making her not fully human.
As the test pilot of Valvrave I, she became the first third-generation Magius.
Valvrave requires "RUNE," or information atoms, to operate, which are drawn from her memories.
Because her limiter was broken, piloting consumed her memories very quickly.
Marie could increase the output of Valvrave I by sacrificing her memories.
Marie’s closest friend is Shouko Sashinami, who means a lot to her.
She supports Shouko’s election campaign and often cheers her up.
Marie sometimes teases Rion Nanami and Akira Renbokouji in a playful way.
She cares for Takumi Kibukawa, helping him when he is hurt.
Marie loves swimming and feels comfortable in swimsuits, even wearing them as regular clothes.
She is very interested in the concept of "friendship" and "memories."
Her kind and self-sacrificing actions inspire her classmates.
After her death, she is remembered as a hero in the Third Galactic Empire.
"Even if I lose my memories and friends, I can make new ones! I'll keep fighting!"
"Not yet! I'm still okay! Even if things break, I can make them again!"
Marie’s Life at Sakimori Academy
Marie is a quiet girl in her second year at Sakimori Academy.
She loves swimming and often helps in the swimming club.
Despite her cheerful teasing, she carries the pain of losing her memories.
Struggling with Amnesia
For two years, Marie has no memories of her life before the academy.
She avoids people, afraid to get hurt or forget more.
Shouko Sashinami encourages her to make "memories for the future" and become friends.
Discovering the Truth
Marie volunteers to go to Earth to search for clues about her missing memories and family.
During re-entry, she sees Haruto Tokishima recovering quickly from injuries, which raises her suspicions.
Marie tries to find out the truth by checking Valvrave-related data.
She meets Pino, the AI inside Valvrave, and learns that her memory loss is caused by the machine draining her memories as RUNE to operate.
Awakening Her Powers
Marie confronts Haruto for the truth, but L-ELF, fearing the secret of the Magius will be revealed, shoots her.
She stands up alive, and her gunshot wounds disappear, proving she has the same powers as the Magius.
Marie finally learns she was the original test pilot for Valvrave I and the first third-generation Magius.
Her limiter was broken, so every time she pilots, her memories are used up rapidly.
The Final Battle
Although Marie knows piloting Valvrave will erase her memories, she decides to fight to save her friends.
She remembers Shouko’s words, "Even if you can't get your past back, you can make new memories for the future."
Marie bravely enters the battle, sacrificing her own memories to increase Valvrave’s power and rescue her captured classmates.
She destroys the enemy forces but loses all her RUNE, and peacefully passes away.
Marie’s Legacy
Before dying, Marie smiles and tells Haruto she had "friends she loved."
Her passing brings sorrow to her friends and classmates.
Marie’s bravery and sacrifice are honored, and she is remembered with a grave on Earth.
Later, people from the Third Galactic Empire tell her story as that of a true hero.
Marie’s story is both sad and inspiring.
She teaches everyone the true value of friendship, memories, and selflessness.
Her smile and kindness will never be forgotten.
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