未来少年コナン
Future Boy Conan - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Conan
Noriko Ohara
Motivation
To keep his promise to protect Lana and find a future where they can live in peace.
Character Arc
Starting as an isolated boy on Remnant Island, Conan ventures into the world driven by his love for Lana. He evolves from a simple survivor into a symbol of hope, whose unwavering morality and superhuman strength inspire former enemies to change their ways. He ultimately leads the survivors to a new land.
Lana
Mieko Nobusawa
Motivation
To protect her grandfather Dr. Lao and prevent solar energy from being used for war.
Character Arc
Initially a damsel in distress, Lana reveals a deep inner strength and telepathic ability. She serves as the moral compass of the series, refusing to give in to Industria's threats. Her connection to her grandfather and nature makes her the key to the world's future, and she matures into a brave leader who risks her life for Conan.
Captain Dyce
Ichiro Nagai
Motivation
Self-preservation and profit, eventually shifting to loyalty and affection for Monsley.
Character Arc
Dyce begins as a comical villain kidnapping Lana for Industria but grows disillusioned with Lepka's cruelty. He undergoes a chaotic redemption, shifting from a selfish opportunist to a loyal ally of Conan. His arc concludes with him becoming a dependable figure and marrying Monsley.
Monsley
Rihoko Yoshida
Motivation
Order and survival, later shifting to hope and love.
Character Arc
A hardened commander who views the world with cynicism due to her childhood trauma from the war. Her encounters with Conan's optimism chip away at her armor. She eventually turns against Lepka, reclaiming her humanity and deciding to live peacefully on High Harbor.