Emma, Norman and Ray are the main protagonists of the Promised Neverland manga and anime. They accidentally discover that the orphanage where they live is not the happy careless place they thought it was: the kids living there are in danger of being fed to appalling demons. Now they need to find a way to escape and save their lives. Despite being driven by the same goal, all three kids are very different, and this influences their approach to freedom seeking.
Emma is the epitome of optimism, her bright and cheerful personality is what makes her so charming. She cares deeply for the ones around her, and never refuses to help them, even if it’s going to put her in danger, which shows her bravery and reluctance to give up. On top of that, Emma’s physical abilities are one of the strongest among her peers, and she can easily win any physical activity related games the kids play at the orphanage. Reckless and risky, Emma is a great example of a true Gryffindor.
Norman is the brains of the group. He is calm and reserved, good at figuring things out. Although possessing not the strongest physique, he never allows this weakness to let him lose. In moments, where he can’t win using his physical strength, Norman uses his intelligence.
Ray is the least cheery of the main trio. Aloof and introverted, he doesn’t feel the need to take part in games with his siblings, preferring to be an observer rather than a participant. Ray has a very low tolerance for silliness, which sometimes makes him lose his temper. He’s cunning and manipulative, and when he combines these traits with his intelligence, he becomes a force to be reckoned with.
When Ray makes Norman and Emma learn the truth about the orphanage, the kids start working on an escape plan. However, their ideas of the said plan differ, and that’s when their contrast comes into play. Being the kindest and most caring out of the trio, Emma, of course, wants to leave no one behind and save all the orphans from the hideous monsters. Ray is annoyed by this intention, as he finds it impossible to save everyone. His selfishness makes him put himself first, and sometimes it feels like he would’ve never even let anyone learn the truth if he was capable of getting out of their prison by himself.
And that’s when the two need Norman. The boy serves as a mix of Emma and Ray as he combines the hope that Emma has, and the brilliance that Ray’s intelligence is. He is the anchor for these two that helps them solve their differences and come up with a great plan. The combination of this trio’s traits becomes the main reason for the kids’ success in escaping and makes the characters’ interactions such an appealing thing to watch.
Emma, Norman and Ray are the main protagonists of the Promised Neverland manga and anime. They accidentally discover that the orphanage where they live is not the happy careless place they thought it was: the kids living there are in danger of being fed to appalling demons. Now they need to find a way to escape and save their lives. Despite being driven by the same goal, all three kids are very different, and this influences their approach to freedom seeking.
Emma is the epitome of optimism, her bright and cheerful personality is what makes her so charming. She cares deeply for the ones around her, and never refuses to help them, even if it’s going to put her in danger, which shows her bravery and reluctance to give up. On top of that, Emma’s physical abilities are one of the strongest among her peers, and she can easily win any physical activity related games the kids play at the orphanage. Reckless and risky, Emma is a great example of a true Gryffindor.
Norman is the brains of the group. He is calm and reserved, good at figuring things out. Although possessing not the strongest physique, he never allows this weakness to let him lose. In moments, where he can’t win using his physical strength, Norman uses his intelligence.
Ray is the least cheery of the main trio. Aloof and introverted, he doesn’t feel the need to take part in games with his siblings, preferring to be an observer rather than a participant. Ray has a very low tolerance for silliness, which sometimes makes him lose his temper. He’s cunning and manipulative, and when he combines these traits with his intelligence, he becomes a force to be reckoned with.
When Ray makes Norman and Emma learn the truth about the orphanage, the kids start working on an escape plan. However, their ideas of the said plan differ, and that’s when their contrast comes into play. Being the kindest and most caring out of the trio, Emma, of course, wants to leave no one behind and save all the orphans from the hideous monsters. Ray is annoyed by this intention, as he finds it impossible to save everyone. His selfishness makes him put himself first, and sometimes it feels like he would’ve never even let anyone learn the truth if he was capable of getting out of their prison by himself.
And that’s when the two need Norman. The boy serves as a mix of Emma and Ray as he combines the hope that Emma has, and the brilliance that Ray’s intelligence is. He is the anchor for these two that helps them solve their differences and come up with a great plan. The combination of this trio’s traits becomes the main reason for the kids’ success in escaping and makes the characters’ interactions such an appealing thing to watch.
