Neptune (ネプテューヌ, Neputūnu), also known as Purple Heart (パープルハート, Pāpuru Hāto), is the main character of the Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise. She is the Console Patron Unit (CPU) of Planeptune. Neptune personifies a fictional Sega console, although her name was inspired by the Sega Neptune, which combined the Sega Genesis and 32X but was never released[1].
Due to the Neptunia series being a game that revolves around different universes and dimensions, there are multiple Neptune's throughout the series though all of them retain more or less the same personalities and core aspects regardless of the setting.
Hardware Information
Neptune personifies a fictional Sega console, although her name was inspired by an unreleased Sega console, the |Sega Neptune[1]. The Sega Neptune was to be a Sega Genesis / Mega Drive combined with the 32X. In the Hyperdimension Neptunia games, Neptune does not personify this unreleased console - it was merely an inspiration for her name.
It should also be noted that unlike the other goddesses in the game, Neptune's console has never been hinted to change, but rather the technology for it simply improves while the console itself remains unchanged.
Another thing to note is that in the first Hyperdimension Neptunia game, for Neptune's second special attack she is seen turning into her console which in turns opens up and becomes a fighter jet that is capable of firing a Wave Motion Canon. In Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, she is seen assuming the Fighter Jet form again in her Final Hard Form, but this time instead of the Wave Motion Canon she is shown to fire a barrage of missiles. However, during Plutia's Final Hard Form where Plutia becomes a Stealth Bomber, Neptune takes her jet form again and is shown to be firing a Wave Motion Canon alongside her. This shows that Neptune and the other goddesses are capable of assuming forms outside of their normal Human and Goddess forms.
Neptune Console Specs
| OPERATION SYSTEM |
Conversational Operations: A.I. Model NeptuneIt provides various complex support functions via an autonomous A.I. Even a simple auditory command will cause it to automatically configure advanced network settings. The longer you and the machine work together and communicate, the more it will adapt to your preferences and carry out your requests with minimal error.
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| PROCESSOR |
The Sixth Generation Multi-BiOS Chip (512.16THz~)Features multiple split-core processors and circuitry setups mimicking the precise functions of human DNA. Please be careful of the follow:
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| MEMORY |
8TB x 16Processor Memory: The Sixth Generation Neuron Memory (120gn) There are 1,200,000,000 nervous memory functions embedded in each split-core processor unit. |
| GRAPHIC ACCELERATOR |
SFHD-X7250 GPUDirect image output compatible. |
| STORAGE |
8PB x 4There are four independent drives which constantly back one another up for minimal data loss and frequent disk defragmenting. A total of thirty-two petabytes of storage space is available. |
| MEDIA DRIVE |
Embedded with Quad PRD (Purple-Ray Disc) DrivePlays 4D games, audio, and movies, with the ability to simultaneously record them. You can play multi-disc games without replacing discs. |
| BATTERY |
Features Self Auto-Recharging Unit(50-Year Warranty) You can use the extra power remaining during Stand-by Mode and apply it to your household appliances. |
| OUTPUT | With the Play Controller, it's able to output information such as movies and music databases, and tickle you. |
| INCLUDES | Play Controller x1, Power Cable x1 |
| DOES NOT INCLUDE | Power Cable (Multi-Tap) |
Other Appearances
Games
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection
Main Article: Neptune/Producing Perfection
When the idol group known as MOB48 appears, Neptune and the other CPUs take on the role of idols to reclaim their lost shares.
Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart
Main Article: Neptune/Hyperdevotion Noire
Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
Main Article: Neptune/U: Action Unleashed
MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies
Main Article: Neptune/MegaTagmension Blanc
Neptune will be in the same high school as Blanc and the other CPUs and CPU Candidates.
Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls
Main Article: Neptune/Nepbike
Due to an as-yet-unknown set of circumstances, the Neptune of this game will be trapped in the "Nepbike" form at some point in time.
Main Article: Neptune/VS Sega Hard Girls
Another Neptune in an alternate timeline also appear in this game and retains her original forms.
Four Goddesses Online: CYBER DIMENSION NEPTUNE
Main Article: Neptune/Four Goddesses Online
Main Article: Purple Heart/Four Goddesses Online
An NPC based off of Neptune's Goddess Form.
Drama CDs
Moshi Megami Ga Yome Dattara LoveLove Shichau Kamo Shirenai.
On the Moshi Megami Ga Yome Dattara LoveLove Shichau Kamo Shirenai. drama CD, Neptune tries to wake up her husband so she can spend time with him on their holiday off. Despite her efforts in human form, she is unable to get him up so instead she transforms into Purple Heart and tries again for a second time. This time it proves to be successful and then she reverts back to her human form.
Neptune states that she plans the have the two of them play video games all day til the next morning as part spending time together and starts off with a racing game. Due to her moving around so much while playing, her skirt lifts up which causes her husband to be distracted and ultimately lose the race. Neptune is embarrassed by this but ends up forgiving him for staring at her like that.
Having not eaten anything since they woke up, Neptune's husband goes to get something to eat and Neptune requests for him to bring back a cup of pudding while she plays by herself for a bit. When he return, Neptune has him feed her the pudding while she plays but eventually ends up having the spoon jab her on the side of the mouth.
Being in extreme pain from this, Neptune suggests an alternate method to being fed. She sits down on his lap and says that he can hug her and feed her at the same time. Neptune finds herself distracted by his strong embrace and ends up losing the race on the game. Her husband then tells her to get off since she lost, but she blames him for distracting her and says that he have to feed her the rest of her pudding instead.
~Yukemuri Onsen Satsujin Jiken in Planeptune No Maki~
Megami-Tachi Ga Soine Shite Kurechau CD
On the Megami-Tachi Ga Soine Shite Kurechau CD, Neptune promises to stay with "him" until you fall asleep, but she has no idea how to get him to sleep. She suggests counting kangaroos because for a long time whenever she did it she would fall asleep more easily. However, when she does this she slowly begins to fall asleep herself and begins to dream about pudding.
When she is hit on the head, she wakes up and says that she felt so warm and secure that she ended up drifting off to sleep. She then gets the idea to hug him under the impression that feeling her close to him would make him feel secure and thus lull him to sleep in no time at all. Though, this idea doesn't work in the least. Neptune assumes that his heart is beating really fast and that's why he can't sleep.
For her next idea, she suggests that he hug her instead as if he's hugging a pillow, but forbids touching her anywhere weird. Eventually he stops hugging her, believing that it's like embracing a kid and it feels wrong somehow. This upsets Neptune and she decides that she has no other choice but to transform into Purple Heart.
Purple Heart comments on how docile he's suddenly become now that she's in her goddess form and wonders what would happen if she hugged him. She comments on how he still feels warm even when she's transformed, but now that she's in goddess form she can feel his warmth multiple times compared to her small body in human form. She says that she's only doing this for him because he's special.
He asks for her to release him but you because now he can't sleep due to his heart beating. Instead she says that now that she's gotten into the mood she has no intention of letting him go and wants to hug him all night, forever and ever. After he falls asleep for a few minutes, Neptune reverts to human form and begins saying "Boing, boing, like a kangaroo" over and over again and says that she told him she had no intention of letting him sleep that night.
Bouken De○○sa Re Chau CD
"Neptune Ga Kastu Wo Irete Kureru" Plus "Neptune Kakugen-Shuu"
Megami To Tsuitachi Sugosu CD
Anime & Books
Hyperdimension Neptunia: Megami Tsuushin
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation
Main Article: Neptune/The Animation
Hyperdimension Neptunia The Animation: Hello New World
Chou Jigen Game Neptune: High School
Non-Neptunia Appearances
Touch Shot! Love Application
In Touch Shot! Love Application, Neptune makes an appearance in the game as part of a custom skin that can be used on the main character's yPhone. The skin features both her and Nepgear from Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 and uses their Gamipics as part of the icons on the protagonists phone while the wallpaper of the phone is taken from the official wallpaper from Hyperidmension Neptunia mk2 that features both Neptune and Nepgear.
Mugen Souls
In Mugen Souls, Neptune is available as a playable character via downloadable content that can only be obtained from a DLC Code in one of the Dengeki PlayStation magazines.
Mugen Souls Z
In Mugen Soul Z, as part of the Overwhelming Game's Triple Goddess Costume Set downloadable content, the player can obtain equipment that can allow Peons to dress up and resemble Neptune. This DLC pack includes, Neptune's entire Parka Dress outfit, her hairstyle, her face, and a portrait of her.
Monster Monpiece
Neptune makes a cameo appearance in Monster Monpiece as a two stage card that shifts between her human and goddess forms. She is the only Hyperdimension Neptunia character to make an appearance in this game.
Fairy Fencer F
In Fairy Fencer F, Neptune makes an appearance as a DLC accessory for Fang, the protagonist of the game. The accessory is Neptune as a plush-toy clinging to Fang's arm.
Million Arthur
Ange Vierge
Neptune and the other three main CPUs appear in Ange Vierge as part of a collaboration event in the game. The collaboration gacha and event features artwork from both Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 and Megadimension Neptunia VII.
The collaboration event story is vastly similar to the Zero Dimension Arc of VII as it involves the heroines of Ange Vierge being sucked into a console and being sent to the Zero Dimension where they meet Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert and join them in the battle against the dark versions of themselves in goddess form.
As part of the promotion campaign for the event, all players were able to receive a free Super Rare card that featured Purple Heart from Re;Birth1. For the collaboration gacha, Neptune received a total of 5 cards (3 SR, 1 HR, 1 R). She also received SR and R cards that could be purchased by using Share Crystals obtained during the event. The ranking prize for those who placed in the top 3000 was a UR card of Next Purple.
Musical Themes
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| Name | Game | Description | Audio |
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| Smile Spiral | Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 | Neptune and Nepgear's character song duet for the Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 Hyperdimension Neptunia Duet Sisters Vol.1 album. | |
| Lady Cool ~ Purple Heart | Purple Heart's solo song. | ||
| Smile Spiral_Remix | A remixed version of Smile Spiral released on the Hyperdimension Neptunia Share Complete Discs set. | ||
| Purple Heart's Theme | Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory | In Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, Purple Heart has her own theme composed by Nobuo Uematsu's Band, the Earthbound Papas. It notably serves as the main boss battle theme for the first half of the game and occasionally plays in cutscenes. | |
| Fly High! | Neptune's first song on the Hyperdimension Neptunia Shugo Megami Character Song CD Vol.1 album | ||
| Purple Energy | Neptune's second song on the Hyperdimension Neptunia Shugo Megami Character Song CD Vol.1 which is preformed by her goddess form. | ||
| Fly High! (idol dance ver) | Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection | In Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection it is a remixed version of Fly High!. | |
| With Confidence (idol dance ver) | Neptune's version of Noire's song. | ||
| HP ∞ LOVE Power (idol dance ver) | Neptune's version of Vert's song. | ||
| Dear... every day (idol dance ver) | Neptune's version of Blanc's song. | ||
| Mira Infinity | The final song unlocked in Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection. It was later released on the Hyperdimension Neptunia Share Complete Discs set with both a solo version and a group version with the other CPUs. | ||
| Dreaming At Full Power | A bonus song for that was only available on the Hyperdimension Neptunia Share Complete Discs collection. | ||
| Perfect Purple | Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed | Neptune and Nepgear's theme which plays whenever either transforms. | |
| Mousou 4tune | Megadimension Neptunia VII | The opening song for the Hyper Dimension Neptunia G arc. Neptune sings this with the other three Hyper Dimension CPUs. | |
| Mousou Katharsis | The opening song for the Heart Dimension Neptunia H arc. Neptune sings this with Orange Heart. |
Creation and Development
In an interview with the character artist for the Hyperdimension Neptunia series, Tsunako, it is revealed that Neptune was not originally intended to be the main character. Tsunako was working with a different name and concept with Noire serving as main protagonist and the three heroines being Noire, Blanc, and Vert. She was asked to draw a few other character samples and one which was very well received was Neptune's original look. This led to the creation of Neptune as a new main protagonist.
Neptune's original look was drawn with the idea of the Roman god Neptune, the king of the sea that is her namesake. Blue was the key color, and according to Tsunako the look gives a mysterious impression.
Next Form
Tsunako comments that during the development, the attire Purple Heart wears in Next Form became a suit which depicts the evolution of the next generation, and an image of growth. A "V"-like symbol was used for the lines of the neck and the buttocks.It became a feeling of a splendid black brightened by purple, and when it was assimilated in the hair, it could also be called the motif of the planet Neptune itself.
She states that she has used light blue as luminescent color before, but this time this has been taken over, blending the pink hue of the clear area with a luminescent blue which gives the feeling of everything being purple at first glance. [2] The hairstyle changed by having a polarized color and by unwinding the braid from the middle. Tsunako says it took her in total approximately half a year to come up with the design, including the preparatory work on the Next Form itself, temporarily stopping work to restart from scratch, while working on other projects at the same time.[3]
Etymology
Her name is ultimately based of the unreleased home console, the Sega Neptune.
Trivia
- Neptune is the only CPU who is based on a fictitious console. Noire, Blanc and Vert are originally based on 7th generation consoles, while the last Sega home console is the 6th generation console Sega Dreamcast. Because it would be impossible for Planeptune to compete with the other nations if their CPU is based of an old console, a fictitious 7th generation Sega console had to be created. Since Victory, the other three CPUs represent all home consoles from all generations, while Neptune does not. Instead, the different versions of Planeptune from different dimensions have different CPUs based on real consoles from the past. However, Neptune's Next Form represents the fictitious 8th generation console of Sega to compete with the other Next Forms that are based on real 8th generation consoles.
- Neptune's personality in the localized version of the games and the original Japanese version of the games are quite different. While the localized version portrays her as silly and somewhat hip girl with a weird way of speaking, The Japanese version portrays her as somewhat spunkier girl who acts silly most of the time but can also be serious. It can be said that her personality in the localized version of the series is a highly exaggerated version of her original Japanese counterpart.
- Neptune's name is referred to as "Fictitious Hard" (Hard being short for Hardware) by the creators.
- Hyperdimension Neptunia's creator favorite character is Neptune, due to her being "energetic and bright to the point of idiocy". Even in the darkest situations, she still makes happy and positive comments.
- The DLC costume Smile Spiral from Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory is a reference to the song called Smile Spiral that Neptune and Nepgear sing on the Hyperdimension Neptunia Duet Sisters Vol.1 CD. another thing to be noted is that the song Smile Spiral also appears in the Japanese idol DLC cutscene in the Japanese version of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, where Neptune and Nepgear sing Smile Spiral.
- In Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, it is revealed Neptune doesn't like eggplants. The reason as to why is, according to Neptune, because they turn your eyes purple, even though Neptune's eyes are already purple. This strange phobia affects Neptune to the point that it can be used as a sort of kryptonite, and has been done so by Arfoire. However, if the eggplant is modified in some way so it no longer resembles an eggplant (like being extremely enlarged), Neptune won't be phased by it.
- Up until a certain part of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, Neptune didn't know what her HDD form looked like. This is mostly because said form is only used for battle and Neptune states she isn't the type to transform and just stare at mirror, saying Noire's more likely to do that. Though strangely enough, there is proof that Neptune knew what she looked like in HDD. The very beginning of the game has Neptune rewatching an old music video starring herself (and Nepgear) in HDD. But, it can easily be justified by saying that Neptune simply forgot, like she did with Arfoire earlier in the game, or she only pretended not to know as, when she saw a copy of HDD form, she proceeded to call the copy a very stylish and hip stranger.
- In a popularity poll, Neptune earned the spot of second space. First went to Noire, a fact that was referenced and made fun of in Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory where Neptune, upon hearing of Noire's fandom, is immediately overcome with jealousy and begins calling Noire "Popular Heart" in a mocking way.
- In the first Hyperdimension Neptunia, when using Neptune Break, occasionally Neptune can be heard saying "up up down down left right" more than half of the "Konami Code" but then realizing she has no use for it, and she stops.
- Out of the original four Goddesses, Neptune was the only one that didn't have a color-themed name.
- In Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, episode 7 of the anime, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Neptune's favorite food is said to be custard pudding.
- In the first Hyperdimension Neptunia, Neptune references one of Optimus Prime's Catch Phrases, when she says "Transform!" and "Roll out!"
- In the first Hyperdimension Neptunia, when Neptune enters a battle sometimes she will reference Sailor Moon, when she says "Pretty Mysterious Neptune of Love and Justice! In the name of the Basilicom, I'll punish you!"
- Unlike the other CPUs from the other three nations, Neptune's outfit does not have a regal theme, but has a very casual design. This trait is shared with the other two CPUs from the alternate Planeptunes.
- In the Hyperdevotion Noire Drama CD, Vert describes Purple Heart as a kuudere, despite she does not fit the stereotype by standard definition.
- During one of the Nepstation segments in chapter 7, Neptune and Uni make a Pretty Cure reference, with Neptune saying that "she totally loved it when Shiny Voluminous showed up". This is a reference to her Japanese voice actress's role as Shiny Luminous.
- In the prologue of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation, Neptune is able to mimic the voice and personality of her goddess form perfectly.
- The gun that the Ultra Dimension Neptune uses in combat is the same gun that Neptune uses for her ranged attacks in Hyperdimension Neptunia.
- In the official website of Megadimension Neptunia VII, it tells how the older Neptune seeks unusual insects. One part that shows that Older Neptune is the Neptune in the True Ending of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory is that she caught Croire, whom she thought was a bug.
- In both the Japanese and English dubs of Victory, her voice was higher-pitched, showing that she was a child at the time.
- In Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, the CPUs joke that without the abilities of HDD, Neptune would've likely starved to death. When Nepgear and Uzume meet the older Neptune, she has actually run out of food.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://web.archive.org/web/20131108092820/http://www.ariablarg.tv/2012/11/interview-nisa-hyperdimension-neptunia-victory/
- ↑ http://nisamerica.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=14382&sid=1b40b372ed4db9a4c2db6cac1c0eb4db&start=2850#p785663
- ↑ http://nisamerica.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=14382&start=2865#p785721