Alan
Alan is an announced upcoming playable character in Ananta, an upcoming free-to-play urban open-world role-playing video game developed by Naked Rain and NetEase.[1][2] A social butterfly who trades in information, Alan is known for roaming the shopping streets of Nova City, mingling with people from all walks of life while maintaining his roles as both a student and part-time model.[1]
| Alan | |
|---|---|
| Character Information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Student, model, information trader |
| Combat Information | |
| Weapon | Dual spinning yo-yos |
| Media Information | |
| First Appearance | Project Mugen promotional materials |
Character Overview
Alan is described as "a social butterfly trading in information who roams the shopping street, mingling with most anyone."[1] He embodies a helpful and approachable personality, lending a helping hand whenever possible—all one needs to do is ask.[1] His friendly demeanor and extensive social connections make him a valuable source of information throughout Nova City.
He is characterized as "a very friendly, handsome blond man who is said to be a social butterfly who gets along with everyone."[3] You can often find him on the streets engaged in passionate conversation with various individuals.[1]
Background
Alan comes from a family of great influence, born into privilege and prestige.[1][4] Despite this prestigious background, he grew up as a free spirit, "indulging in his freedom with each breath."[1] This contrast between his influential family connections and his independent, carefree lifestyle creates an interesting dynamic in his character.
His affluent background has not prevented him from connecting with people across all social strata in Nova City, demonstrating his genuine interest in others regardless of their status or position in society.
Personality
Alan is characterized by his perpetually positive attitude, described as being "all smiles" as he considers his part-time modeling gigs equally important as his studies.[1] This balanced approach to life reflects his belief in making the most of his time and pursuing diverse interests with equal enthusiasm.
He views conversation as both an art form and a powerful tool, stating: "Conversation is an art. It can encourage others, but also kill without a trace."[1] This quote reveals his awareness of the power of words and social interaction, suggesting a deeper strategic understanding beneath his friendly exterior.
His adventurous nature is evident in his habits: "While he seemingly wanders into the dark parts of town every once in a while, he always just strolls out unscathed sometimes later."[1] This suggests both his street smarts and his ability to navigate dangerous situations, possibly due to his information-gathering activities or his social connections protecting him from harm.
Alan expresses enthusiasm for his accomplishments with quotes like "Just crushed a sick new trick—haha, feels awesome!" demonstrating his energetic and celebratory personality.[1]
Abilities and Combat
Alan's weapon of choice is a unique pair of dual spinning yo-yos.[1][3] This unconventional weapon choice reflects his playful personality while also suggesting a combat style that relies on agility, precision, and unconventional tactics. The yo-yos likely serve both offensive and defensive purposes, taking advantage of their spinning momentum and reach.
Occupation and Activities
Alan maintains a multifaceted lifestyle that includes:
- Student: He remains current with his studies despite his various other activities[1]
- Part-time Model: Alan has taken modeling gigs, which he considers equally important to his academic pursuits[1][3]
- Information Broker: He trades in information, using his extensive social network to gather and exchange knowledge about Nova City[1]
His presence as an information broker makes him particularly valuable in the game's narrative, as he can provide players with insights, rumors, and intelligence about various events and individuals throughout Nova City.
Current Development Status
Alan was featured in earlier promotional materials when the game was still known as Project Mugen. However, on September 23, 2025, many characters from the Project Mugen era, including Alan, had their information removed from the official website.[2] This removal has created uncertainty about his final status in the game.
Despite being removed from the current official website, multiple sources continue to list Alan among the game's character roster alongside Taffy, Bansy, Mechanika, Dila, Ringo, Aileen, and Lykaia.[5][3] This suggests that while his specific details may be subject to change, he remains part of the planned character lineup.
The game's developers have noted that character bios are "a little up in the air at the moment" following the recent website update, and details "seem to change a lot between trailers."[2] This indicates that Alan's final design, abilities, and role may differ from earlier promotional materials when the game officially launches.
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 "Alan". Ananta Wiki. Fandom. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "All Ananta characters we've seen so far". Pocket Tactics. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Ananta Characters Guide October 2025: Every Hero & NPC". Of Zen and Computing. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ "Characters". Ananta Wiki. Fandom. Retrieved 2025-10-02
- ↑ "Ananta (video game)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2025-10-02