Soldier 0 - Anby/Lore
Last updated 2026-06-13
If Nicole asks, please cover for me.
Official Introduction
"Suiting up before the big battle. Hmm, a classic movie trope."
Silver Soldier - Anby
"Burgers are truly a remarkable food — not just because I love them."
"See? They've got a balanced mix of nutrients, a portable design, and endless creative combinations that all somehow work perfectly."
"I'm convinced that burgers won't lose their value just because they can't go in a hot pot."
"Or... could it be that burgers might actually taste amazing in a hot pot?"
Profile
Captain of the long-defunct Silver Squad, Soldier 0, now known as Anby Demara, is a skilled soldier proficient in tactics and swordplay. Once considered as an expendable unit of the Obsidian Division, Anby now lives a relatively simpler life as a member of the odd-job agency Cunning Hares,[1] where she is treated humanely and nurtures friendships.
Although she was considered dead by the Defense Force, Anby still kept her twin swords and old uniform, having the latter patched up and donning it when the situation required it.[Note 1] Wearing her army uniform again allows Anby to recall more memories from her past, especially the Silver Squad fighting style.[2]
History
Before the Fall of the Old Capital, Anby was known as Soldier 0, the captain of the Silver Squad, a group within the New Eridu Defense Force Obsidian Division. Unlike other squads, Silver Squad's infantry consisted of replicas, artificial humans made via genetic cloning. This made them incredibly loyal and powerful (albeit very high-maintenance) soldiers that could be easily replaced if they died in battle. As Soldier 0, Anby was considered the best of all the replicas, obedient to the point where she would kill herself if ordered.[3]
All replicas considered themselves to be sisters and cared for each other as family. Therefore, when the Defense Force tried to select only one replica to keep and then dispose of the others to cut maintenance costs, Anby started failing her tests on purpose to convince the Obsidian Division that the entire Silver Squad was needed.[4] One day, their superiors decided to devise a suicide mission to kill off all members of the Silver Squad and keep Anby as the sole replica. However, the night before the operation, Harin, known now as Soldier 11, got injured during training, so Anby took her place for deployment.[2]
Despite the mission being created ad hoc to leave no soldier alive, Anby managed to survive and return to the base after witnessing the death of her sisters. Upon her return, her disgruntled superiors, who wanted to keep only one replica alive, gave Anby the order to kill Soldier 11. In an act of disobedience towards her superiors and of love towards her sister, Anby slit her own throat instead, so that the Obsidian Division would be forced to keep Soldier 11 as the sole replica. Her superiors hence kept Soldier 11 and disposed of Anby's body by leaving it by the ruins of the Old Capital, where she was eventually found by Nicole Demara,[3] who took her in as the first member of Gentle House and gave Anby her own surname.[5]
When a replica sustains a heavy injury, their memory gets damaged, leading to temporary retrograde amnesia.[2] Therefore, it took a while before Anby remembered her past as Soldier 0. When the memories of her time in the Silver Squad came back, she asked Nicole to gather information regarding Soldier 11, as she learnt that her sister had joined Obol Squad and had become an exemplary soldier. In the end, Anby decided it was best to leave her be, feeling that their shared past would only weigh greatly on her.[6]
Agent Weapon
Gemina
Gemina, the exclusive weapon of Soldier 0 - Anby, is a pair of twin blades imbued with thunderous power. Its core is embedded with a resonator-like device that can guide high-energy electric currents, capable of releasing intense electric jolts with each slash. Every strike is like a sudden surge of lightning, illuminating Anby's unstoppable battle fervor. The blades are like twin sisters calling out and responding to each other on the ravages of the harsh battlefield, severing the past and forging a new future.
Agent Trust
| Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Trust Rank |
Rewards | |
 Familiar |
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— |
 Friendly |
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5,000 |
 Close |
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10,000 |
 Trusted |
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15,000 |
Impressions
- As the only one who's worried about the Cunning Hares' finances, Anby really has it hard.
- Maybe movies are Anby's real life...
- "Movie Lovers Can't be Bad Guys" — Just like Anby
Agent Intel
Agent Details
Anby, the original member of Gentle House.
According to the New Eridu resident records, her identity as "Anby Demara" only exists after joining Gentle House, the name obviously being taken from Nicole. Before registering as an employee of Gentle House, all data relating to Anby is suspiciously blank.
Despite her extreme lack of common sense, Anby is well-versed in matters related to combat and is among the strongest combatants of the Cunning Hares.
Anby's greatest interest is movies, of which she likes an extensive range of genres. Due to an excessive obsession, she tends to take the stories in movies as reality.
Contrary to her seemingly emotionless appearance, Anby is easily moved by movie storylines.
Her favorite food is hamburgers because "they contain protein, carbs, and greens, taste good, and are even affordable — there's nothing else besides hamburgers."
Agent Intel 1
Trust Rank: Close
Rumors suggest Nicole found Anby near the ruins of the old capital and took her in because she was impressed by her formidable combat abilities.
"It's not because she's strong! I took her in because I'm kind~" — Nicole
Anby's behavior and combat performance suggest she has had military training.
Due to the suspicious gaps in her history, it's advised to maintain a certain level of vigilance towards her.
Cooperation Notes
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Belle |
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| Anby often comes to the video store to borrow movies and returns them quickly, so she seems to watch a lot of movies. Feelin' the pressure, bro? As the manager of the video rental store, it'd be embarrassing if the amount of movies we watch falls behind our customers. | |
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Wise |
| Honestly, I'm most curious about Anby's playlist. She's got her headphones on constantly... but what exactly is she listening to? |
Video Store Promotion
| Promoter | Unlock Requirement |
Daily Bonus |
Promotion Style | Promotion Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Soldier 0 - Anby |
The Heartbeat |
Basic Shock Chip x5 |
Promotional Spoilers Anby stops the people passing by and asks if they've watched these films. If they say no, she'll start spoiling everything until they say, "Don't! No more spoilers! I'm going to go rent the tape now!" |
Don't worry, the videotapes on sale today are movies I've watched multiple times. I'll definitely be an excellent promoter today. |
Commissions and Events
Phaethon's Story Episodes
- Bury Your Tears With the Past (A)
- Episode 6: Revenge Against New Eridu
- Episode 7: Unlucky Gift
- Episode 9: Behind the Scenes
- Episode 10: Before Taking the Stage
- Episode 11: Destiny at Your Fingertips
Agent Story Episodes
- Echoes of Silver
- Episode 1: Echoes of Silver (I)
- Episode 2: Echoes of Silver (II)
- Episode 3: Echoes of Silver (III)
Story Commissions
Events
Character Mentions
Agent Intel
| Agent | Intel |
|---|---|
Enemy Intel
- Blastcrawler
- Blastcrawler - Energized
- Corrupted Bandit - Frenzied Maniac
- Miasmic - Frenzied Maniac
- Shatterbug
Dialogue
Trivia
There are two references about Soldier-0 Anby from the tale The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Danish: Den standhaftige tinsoldat) by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen.
- The Chinese script of the orignal name of Soldier-0 Anby, is 銀心錫兵 Yínxīn Xībīng, "The silver-heart tin soldier".
- The description in the trailer, Death and Rebirth, quoted a sentence: "Charge on, charge on, o' brave soldier. Your only way out is death!" (Danish: "Fare, fare, krigsmand! Døden skal du lide!" "Danger, danger, man of war! You must suffer death!"), which is quoted from the story.
- Soldier 0 - Anby shares the same English voice actor, Sam Slade, with:
- Anby Demara
- Jiangli in Genshin Impact
- Topaz in Honkai Star Rail
- Soldier 0 - Anby shares the same Chinese voice actor, Yanning (宴宁), with:
- Anby Demara
- Lumine, Noelle, and Qiqi in Genshin Impact
- Pela, Molten Cheese Tart, Mem, and Cyrene in Honkai Star Rail
- Elysia, Liliya Olenyeva, and Klein in Honkai Impact 3rd
- Soldier 0 - Anby shares the same Japanese voice actor, Tanezaki Atsumi (種﨑 敦美), with:
- Anby Demara
- Herrscher of Dominance in Honkai Impact 3rd
- Femirins in Houkai Gakuen 2
- Soldier 0 - Anby shares the same Korean voice actor, Kim Bo-na (김보나), with:
- Anby Demara
- Rosaria and Rhodeia in Genshin Impact
- Himeko in Honkai Star Rail
Notes
- ↑ In the trailer Death and Rebirth Anby's Silver Squad uniform was notably damaged, whilst during her TV Schedule and Episode Echoes of Silver (III), her uniform is shown to be in good condition again, hinting that she had it fixed prior to the events of her agent story.
References
- ↑ Anby Demara's Agent Intel: Agent Intel
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Agent Story, Echoes of Silver, Episode 3: Echoes of Silver (III)
- ↑ Zenless Zone Zero (March 07, 2025). Soldier 0 - Anby Character Demo - "Candidate Zero" | Zenless Zone Zero. YouTube.
- ↑ Anby Demara's Agent Intel: Agent Details
- ↑ Agent Story, Echoes of Silver, Episode 2: Echoes of Silver (II)
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