Naniwa

Naniwa is the insect catching mentor, an energetic and eccentric bug enthusiast found in the forest and river garden areas. His passion for entomology is evident in every interaction, and he brings an infectious excitement to teaching players how to spot, approach, and catch Heartopia's 69+ insect species. Naniwa's personality is defined by his boundless curiosity and his tendency to geek out over particularly rare specimens.

Mentor Services

Naniwa teaches the fundamentals of net swinging, approach stealth, and reading insect spawn patterns based on time and weather. He also sells the Inflatable Insect Attractor, a special tool costing 2,000 Gold or 1 Wishing Star that draws the rare Sulkowsky's Morpho butterfly to your location. This is the only insect in the game that requires a specific item to encounter, making the Attractor an essential purchase for completionists.

Gifting Naniwa rare insects yields the best friendship results. He particularly loves Rare Butterflies, Rare Beetles, the Hercules Beetle, Golden Stag Beetle, and Insect Displays. He dislikes Bug Spray, Trash, and Processed Items. His location in the forest area means visiting him naturally fits into insect-catching sessions, and his enthusiasm for your catches adds personality to every encounter.