Nov 26, 2024
Author's Commentary #268:
Time to talk about Chapter 268: Strife in the dining hall.
This chapter serve to introduce a few of the many new characters that will debut in this arc. The most notable of the bunch is Sophia Andalon, who is shaping up to be a minor antagonist of the tournament. I'll talk more in depth about her at a later date, but for now, I'll do her bio along with all the other new characters introduced this chapter.
ジェーンファンタジー (Jane Fantasi) is how Jane's name is spelled in katakana. While one might think the main inspiration for her is Mirajane Strauss from Fairy Tail, it's actually Livia Do Udis from A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics.
Her birthday is October 19th, which is when the day the first volume of A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics was released.
Her favorite piece is the queen, since Leyla will eventually be queen of Denmark.
エスペランサ・マロ (Esperanza Malo) is how Esperanza's name is spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is July 21st.
Her favorite piece is the queen.
マルタ・マードレ (Marta Madre) is how Marta's name is spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is May 9th, which is one of the earliest possible dates for Mother's day to fall on.
Her favorite piece is the pawn.
アン・ラヴネトラ (Anne Ravnetræ) is how Anne's name is spelled in katakana. While the obvious comparison of her to Rem from Re:Zero is there, Juvia Lockstar from Fairy Tail was actually the main inspiration behind her character.
Her birthday is February 14th, which is also Valentines day.
Her favorite piece is the queen as the future queen is who she serves.
ウェンディ・リレレズ (Wendy Lillerød) is how Wendy's name is spelled in katakana. She's inspired by Ram from Re:Zero.
Her birthday is April 20th which is the day Re:Zero first began publication.
Her favorite piece is the queen, as she serves the future queen of Denmark.
ソフィア・アンダロン (Sophia Andalon) is how Sophia's name is spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is November 27th, which was the day Queen Sofía of Spain was enthroned. However, the name and fact that both are Spanish royalty are the only two similarities the two have. Sophia isn't actually based off her, but rather the inspiration for her name actually came from Ring fit adventure of all things as during one of the boss themes, a word that sounds like "Sophia" is repeatedly said during the song.
Her favorite piece is the queen for obvious reasons.
パウリナ・ポーラ (Paulina Paula) is how Paulina's name is spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is November 12th. I chose the date at random so there's no greater significance behind why this date is her birthday.
Her favorite piece is the bishop.
ヴォヴォ・バサベ (Vovô Basabe) is how Basabe's name is spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is July 26th, which is the day grandparents day is celebrated in both Spain and Portugal. Speaking of her name, Vovô is Portuguese for "grandpa".
Her favorite piece is the pawn.
And with that, all the named characters have been taken care of. This means all of Denmark and Spain have their bios, but there is still plenty more characters to go over. In fact, the next few chapters will be introducing quite a few new characters so look forward to it.
That's all for this commentary. I hope you enjoyed it.
