Saki Miyanaga

Original Name (Japanese): 宮永 咲
Romaji Name: Miyanaga Saki
Nicknames: “Rinshan-san”
Series: Saki, Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A, Saki: Zenkoku-hen
Age: 14-15 (during the series)
Weight: Unknown
Height: Unknown
Date of Birth: Unknown
Blood Type: Unknown

Personality

Saki Miyanaga is the main character of the Saki series. She is a freshman at Kiyosumi High School who is notorious for her ability to break even in every mahjong game because she didn’t want to win against her family. Saki developed this playing style as a subconscious habit to avoid winning or losing, which she did not enjoy. Over time, this experience made her dislike mahjong. However, after joining the Kiyosumi Mahjong Club, Saki begins to enjoy the game again and becomes determined to reach the national team tournament.

Background

Saki grew up playing mahjong with her family members, but she would lose her New Year’s money if she lost and be scolded if she won. This led her to develop the ability to end her games with a net score of ±0 to avoid winning or losing. After her parents separated, Saki stayed with her father in Nagano, while her older sister Teru moved to Tokyo with their mother. Saki eventually lost touch with her sister, but she is aware that Teru has become a top mahjong player at her high school.

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Looks

Saki has long light brown hair and dark brown eyes. She is often seen wearing the Kiyosumi High School uniform, which consists of a white blouse, blue skirt, and blue sweater vest.

Skills

Saki has the unique ability to manipulate her score during mahjong games, allowing her to end each game with a net score of ±0. This subconscious habit developed from her experiences playing with her family. However, after joining the Kiyosumi Mahjong Club, Saki learns to use this ability to win matches, often achieving the special yaku called “Rinshan Kaihou”, which literally translates to “a flower that blooms on a mountain ridge”.

Origin

Saki Miyanaga is the title character of the Saki manga series written and illustrated by Ritz Kobayashi. The series revolves around Saki and her journey through the world of competitive mahjong as she attempts to reconcile with her estranged sister Teru at the national team tournament.

Saki Miyanaga – FAQ

Here are 6-8 FAQs about Saki Miyanaga from the anime/manga “Saki”:

Who is Saki Miyanaga?

Saki Miyanaga is the main character of the “Saki” series. She is a freshman at Kiyosumi High School and a highly skilled mahjong player.

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What is Saki’s mahjong skill?

Saki has a unique ability called “Yakuman Draw”, which allows her to draw winning tile combinations extremely easily. This gives her a significant advantage in Mahjong matches. She is considered a mahjong prodigy and is able to defeat much more experienced players.

What is Saki’s personality like?

Saki is generally a quiet and reserved girl, but she is also determined and passionate about Mahjong. She can be quite competitive during games, but she is also caring towards her friends and teammates. Saki struggles with self-confidence at times, but grows stronger as the series progresses.

What is Saki’s backstory?

Saki’s ability to easily win at mahjong led her to distance herself from the game in middle school. However, her sister Teru convinces her to join the mahjong club at Kiyosumi High and rediscover her love for the game. Saki then works to overcome her past trauma and become a stronger player.

Who are Saki’s friends and teammates?

Saki’s main friends and teammates include Nodoka Haramura, Yuuki Kataoka, Mako Someya, and Hisa Takei. They form the Kiyosumi High Mahjong Club and support each other throughout the series as they compete in tournaments.

What are Saki’s goals in the series?

Saki’s main goal is to help her team at Kiyosumi High win the national mahjong tournament. She also wants to overcome her past problems with mahjong and regain her full confidence in the game. Saki dreams of competing against the best players in high-stakes mahjong matches.