Ne-no-Kuni

Ne-no-Kuni (根の国, Land of Roots), previously known by the unofficial name Pitch Black World by many English fans, is a world where a number of Deep-Sea Prisoner's characters reside. The reigning devil is Satanick. The world is presumably analogous to its holy world counterpart Kumo-no-Kuni, ruled by Satanick's brother Fumus.
== History ==
Not much is currently known about the history of Ne-no-Kuni other than it was created by its devil Satanick. In Seaside Dispatches 2, Satanick said "time is endless" in Ne-no-Kuni, though it is unknown what exactly this statement alludes to and whether it is to be taken literally.
It has been implied the Blue Sea, Totsusa Kingdom, Sky Kingdom and Iceberg Isle are somehow connected to Ne-no-Kuni. As shown in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea -Reboot-, Satanick also created the Totsusa Kingdom, the Sky Kingdom, and Blue Sea to liven up his world. Deep-Sea Prisoner has also stated the worlds of Ne-no-Kuni and Kumo-no-Kuni are not really connected. However, to reveal any more details would be "spoilers" according to her. 
== Politics ==
During a livestream of Deep-Sea Prisoner's, a commenter pointed out that Satanick is surrounded by many subordinates and lovers who support him, wondering if this was disadvantageous for the angels of Kumo-no-Kuni. Deep-Sea Prisoner responded, "The demons are certainly more temperamental, but overall, the angels currently have the upper hand." 
== Monetary System ==
In Ne-no-kuni, gold coins are used instead of paper currency. The coins have Satanick's symbol engraved on them. 
== Appearances ==
* Obsolete Dream - Ne-no-Kuni is the setting for Obsolete Dream.
* Mini-Comics - Ne-no-Kuni is the setting for many of the mini-comics.
* Poison Bugs - Ne-no-Kuni is the setting for Poison Bugs.
* Seaside Dispatches 1 - Ne-no-Kuni is the setting for Seaside Dispatches 1.
* Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea - Maekami's bar makes an appearance in a bonus room video.
== Residents ==
* Visit the Ne-no-Kuni category to see the world's inhabitants.
Though Ne-no-Kuni is predominantly inhabited by demons, a wide variety of species have been spotted in the world. These species include, among others, animals, vampires, shinigami, undead and yōkai. Some (fallen) angels originating from Kumo-no-Kuni have also been shown living in Ne-no-Kuni, either through their own will or as a result of kidnappings. There are no succubi or elves in Ne-no-Kuni. 
== Culture ==
In Ne-no-Kuni, demon and angel hybrids are called "tenma" (天魔). In each world, they are called something different. 
== Technology ==
 Ne-no-Kuni primarily seems to contain nineteenth century technology. Maekami's bar has a gramophone and Kurotsuno is seen talking on a candlestick rotary telephone in Obsolete Dream. However, some denizens of the realm, such as Kurotsuno, have been observed with technology far more advanced than nineteenth century technology; in her Mogeko Castle cameo, Kurotsuno can be seen looking for her cellphone. The first cellphones were not invented until the late twentieth century, making it anachronistic with the nineteenth century elements. Likewise, the camera Kurotsuno is shown to own in chapter six is also in line with late twentieth century technology. A Nintendo GameCube is also seen being played in chapter eight of Obsolete Dream, which was not invented until 2001.
Ne-no-Kuni also is said to have access to movies, which came to a rise in the late nineteenth century. However, some of the films in Ne-no-Kuni can be real splatter films, and many of the demons with certain "hobbies" may "end up starring in some of those films." There may not be anyone in in the realm who makes anime, but there may be someone who makes dramas. The majority of the content is said to be erotic and non-fiction gore. Satanick is very popular and the ratings on certain shows will go up a lot when he appears. 
=== Transportation ===
Ne-no-Kuni has both regular and flying cars that are used as a means of transportation. The vehicles are also used as a form of enjoyment. Trains exist in Ne-no-Kuni but are not widely used. Animals and demons without wings (who cannot fly for various reasons) will use trains, but demons with wings will fly by themselves. 
== Flora and Fauna ==
Many roots growing from the earth can be seen throughout Ne-no-Kuni. They strongly resemble Satanick's curled horn design and reference the name of the world ("Land of Roots"). There is said to be many trees that pierce the heavens and extend far above the clouds. The forests seem to be mostly conifer trees and red spider lilies can be seen growing under them. As for the fauna, there are many crows living within Ne-no-Kuni's currently unnamed forest. A mouse, butterfly, and bats have also been spotted in the background of Obsolete Dream.
== Climate and Cosmology ==
It has been said that the climate in Castle Town (the area near devil Satanick's castle) always remains the same. It is currently unknown whether this also holds true for the rest of the world, or whether some areas do possess seasons. Regarding the weather, it rains around Satanick's castle and near Castle Town when Satanick is feeling depressed. This has been shown to at times cause long periods of rain. "Each time it rains, the lies become more and more muddled." Hail can potentially occur in Ne-no-Kuni as well. 
Many stars are visible in the night sky of Ne-no-Kuni. The moon is also often present throughout Obsolete Dream. Its lunar phase is always shown to be either full, waxing crescent, or waning crescent - never waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, half, or new. This is possibly for stylistic purposes. As of now, no sun has been directly shown in Ne-no-Kuni, though it is seemingly not always nighttime (e.g. as shown at the end of Chapter 1 of Obsolete Dream). A Skeb commission features an evening sky of pinks and yellows, suggesting a sun exists. 
It is said that the land is vast and extends to the end of the horizon. The ocean in Ne-no-Kuni is described as being azure and full of twinkling lights, imitating a sea of stars. 
== Locations ==
=== Satanick's Castle ===
Satanick's castle appears in the background of many artworks, yet a clear picture of it has not been released. A few panels of ATTACK! Devil-ish Style also show Satanick's bedroom inside the castle.
Castle1.png|The castle from outside as shown in Obsolete Dream.
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Nick Bedroom.png|Satanick's bed as seen in the Distorted Love 1 mini-comic.
nickcastle2.png|Satanick sulking at a table in his castle.
nickcastle3.png|A room that Satanick and Lil made love in, in the Rainbow mini-comic.
=== Castle Town ===
Castle Town was first seen in chapter 3 of Obsolete Dream when Kurotsuno and Met were shopping together. It has also been referred to as the "downtown" of Satanick's castle. Ice Scream (Remake) Watch 1 Kyou is in charge of Castle Town's security. Roc Hijoushiki works there as a police officer to protect the town due to it "being a lawless place where its buildings and all matter of things are destroyed." Angel wings are a local and popular specialty sold in the town. The climate in Castle Town always remains the same. 
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==== Maekami's Bar ====
Castle Town contains a bar presumably run by Maekami. Thus far, the only employee observed working at the bar is Maekami himself. The bar first made a cameo appearance in the bonus room video "Merc Aftermath" in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea. It later appeared in Obsolete Dream.
DOOR.png|The entrance to the bar
Maekami_Bar3.png|The door chime
Maekami_Bar1.png|The graphophone
Maekami_Bar6.png|The ceiling
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Maekami_Bar5.png|The seats at the bar
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Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea- Maekami's Bar.png|Maekami's bar as seen in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea.
==== Lec Hijoushiki's Hospital ====
Lec owns a hospital in Castle Town, which was first seen in Chapter 7 of Obsolete Dream. Its only known frequent patients are Sullivan and Kizuzaki. 
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==== School ====
A faint glimpse of a school in Ne-no-Kuni has been shown. It contains different age levels. Edabane is the one in charge of this school. Attendance is voluntary, hence why Kurotsuno, Hanten, and Met attend when they feel like it. Gyakuten works there as a teacher. Among some of the students are Jork, Chikemuri, Albino, Giltz, Kiheki, and Crea Flankenstein. 
949-2.png|The faint glimpse shown at the school.
==== Video Shop ====
A video shop run by Hidou has been shown in a draft for a mini-comic posted to Deep-Sea Prisoner's Twitter. It sells adult videos, and children are not allowed in the shop. Hidou's video shop is pretty successful as plenty of demons want to satisfy their desires but do not want to put in the work, so Hidou's shop fills that need. 
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==== Jail ====
There has been no official artwork or depiction of a jail in the world. However, it has been stated a certain police officer would throw Idate into jail should he be caught littering, implying there to be one. 
==== Butcher Shop ====
A butcher's shop is located somewhere in Castle Town. Taffy's meat is lined up there and is renowned for its good taste. Who the shop is run by is currently unknown.
=== Kurotsuno's Mansion ===
:Main article: Kurotsuno's Mansion
Kurotsuno lives in a brown antique mansion in Crow Forest. Her friends Hanten, Met, Reina and Bis seemingly live there as well.
Kuromansion.jpeg|The mansion's exterior
Livingroom_Fireplace.png|The fireplace and dining table in the living room of the mansion
Hallway1.png|A hallway near the library
=== Bloody Radio ===
:Main article: Bloody Radio
A radio station named Bloody Radio is located somewhere in Ne-no-Kuni. Met works here as a popular DJ here and gives out autographs when asked for them. 
Mettalk Yonaka.png|Interview with Yonaka Kurai in Mogeko Castle.
Mettalk Yosafire.png|Interview with Yosafire in The Gray Garden.
Mettalk Wadanohara.png|Interview with Wadanohara in Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea.
=== Crow Forest ===
The forest was first seen in Chapter 2 of Obsolete Dream after Kurotsuno and Hanten left Maekami's bar. Many crows live there.
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=== Rocky Valley ===
The valley appears in Chapter 3 of Obsolete Dream, as well as another artwork.
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=== Bug Town ===
Bug Town is where Poison Bugs takes place. The houses appear tall and cylindrical consisting of stone and red pointed roofs. The town sits at the edge of a nearby forest. 
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=== Satanick Land ===
Although not sustainably shown, Satanick Land is an amusement park located somewhere in Ne-no-Kuni operated by Satanick himself. The admission fee is said to not be that expensive. A Skeb commission featuring Roc Hijoushiki and Lobco on a date first showcased the park; it was later confirmed to be a location during a livestream. The park features a Ferris wheel, merchandise featuring Satanick, "a fun area for kids and an area for adults," and restaurants and food stands. Another commission features what appears to be a rollercoaster alongside the Ferris wheel. 
Robco date.png|Commissioned by @Ebimoto_hajime
skeb429-1.png|Commissioned by Missy
== Trivia ==
* The name Ne-no-Kuni is derived from Japanese mythology where it refers to a netherworld.
* The name Ne-no-Kuni was revealed on Deep-Sea Prisoner's 22nd livestream. 
** For many years, Ne-no-Kuni went by the fan-given name "Pitch Black World." Many people were not aware this was an unofficial name.
* Mogeko Realm and Ne-no-Kuni are not connected. Deep-Sea Prisoner commented, "they would be in trouble if this was the case." Who "they" exactly refers to is currently unclear.
* In Ne-no-Kuni, archdemons have larger houses than regular demons due to their status. 
* Ne-no-Kuni and Kumo-no-Kuni do not have many significant differences in science, technology, or architecture. However, there is a difference in culture. 
* Whether or not animals can talk depends on the world they live in. In Ne-no-Kuni, animals are capable of talking. 
* In Decem -Anges et Demons-, a description of Ne-no-Kuni states, "Each time it rains, the lies become more and more muddled." "Becoming more muddled" also means "uya-muya" - the title of another one of Deep-Sea Prisoner's upcoming works, Uyamuya.
* In Ne-no-kuni, vampires are lower in status than demons. 
== Navigation ==
== References ==
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Category:Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea
Category:Decem -Anges et Demons-