Nema (Japanese: パネマ Panema) is a character in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

== Appearance == Nema is 12 years old, stands at 4'9" (145 cm), and weighs 77 lbs (35 kg). She's of fair complexion, and she has bright blue eyes. Her hairstyle is short and spiky with bangs, and her hair is also a vibrant blue color.

She often wears a white lab coat over a pink tank top that is cropped, revealing her midriff. She also wears maroon shorts with a white belt. On her feet, she has brown Mary Jane-style shoes. Her accessories include a pair of red-framed glasses, a bandage on her cheek, and a necklace with a light blue pendant.

== Personality == Nema is an energetic, precocious, and eccentric young genius with a passion for machines, science, and invention. Despite her young age, she possesses a remarkable intellect and mechanical skill, confidently referring to herself as a scientist and often working on high-level gadgets—like the Z.Z. Flyer or enhancements for the Capture Styler. Her bright, rapid-fire way of speaking and tendency to rush into ambitious (sometimes dangerous) experiments give her a quirky charm, reminiscent of the classic “mad scientist” archetype, albeit with an optimistic and upbeat twist.

She is clever, a little manipulative in a playful way, and often insists on getting her way using humorous logic—such as claiming there's a rule where adults must do three favors for girls. While this shows her cunning, it's also part of her innocent yet assertive personality. She treats challenges as puzzles to be solved and rarely shows fear or doubt, even when faced with danger or disappointment, such as when her lab catches fire or her inventions malfunction.

Though she may come off as pushy or self-centered at times, Nema genuinely cares about helping others and plays a crucial support role throughout the adventure. She eagerly assists the player and her father in combating the game's antagonists and contributes several vital upgrades and devices that turn the tide of key battles. Her dedication to her craft and her boundless curiosity make her an invaluable ally—and a standout character in the Pokémon Ranger series.

== Trivia ==

• Nema is one of the youngest inventors in the Pokémon series and displays exceptional intelligence and mechanical skill despite her age.
• Her cheek bandage and lab coat may be a visual nod to classic "mad scientist" tropes in anime and manga.
• The "three requests" rule she references is not a known custom in real life or other Pokémon games, making it a humorous quirk unique to her character.
• Her name may derive from "Panema," which has no direct meaning in Japanese, but the Romanization could be a play on "Panorama" or a stylized version of "Panama"—possibly referencing her global-minded or expansive inventions.
• Nema appears to be the only character in the Ranger series to significantly upgrade the Capture Styler with both Sign Mode and Power Charge.
• Although a side character, she plays a pivotal support role throughout the game's plot and is essential to the defeat of Purple Eyes and the restoration of peace in Oblivia.