Takitsubo Rikou

Level 4 esper affiliated with Item

A Level 4 esper belonging to the dark side organization 'Item', and a friend of Kamijou. She appears apathetic about everything but is considerate of her friends and kind-hearted at core. Lethargic high school girl.

Quotes

  • Even though I'm lethargic, there are things I want to protect.
  • To Hamazura... it's okay to say that I really like him.
  • Item is my place to belong.
  • It's okay to rely on me sometimes.
  • I'm lethargic, but when it's time to get serious, I do it properly.

Trivia

  • Her lethargic expression is characteristic, but she actually has unexpected strength.
  • Her romantic relationship with Hamazura is a popular couple among fans.
  • She has a side where she feels she only belongs in Item.
  • Tracksuit look is her trademark.
  • Her hairstyle is straight-cut evenly at shoulder length.

Alternate names

Takitsubo Rikou Riko Riko-chan Lethargic High School Girl

Tags

A Certain Magical Index Academy City Item Level 4 Dark Side Organization Esper Female Character Lethargic Romance

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black hair cut evenly at shoulder length, always wearing a pink tracksuit. A high school girl who slims down easily but has hidden large breasts.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black hair cut evenly at the shoulders
  • Lethargic demeanor and behavior
Iconic items
  • Pink tracksuit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Lethargic
Detailed personality
She appears apathetic about everything, but has a kind-hearted and friend-loving personality. She has a self-sacrificial side and thought that 'Item' was her only place to belong. She harbors romantic feelings and is in a mutual love relationship with her comrade Hamazura Shiage.
Keywords
  • Lethargic
  • Friend-loving
  • Kind
  • Lethargic type
  • Jealous
  • Romantic feelings
  • Self-sacrificial
  • Reserved
Talents
  • Ability Tracking
  • Insight
  • High Mental Resistance
Skills
  • AIM Diffusion Force Field Detection
  • Ability Memory and Tracking
  • Emotion Control
Motivation
Protecting her friends and not losing her place to belong. Maintaining her romantic relationship.
Habits
Her speech is reserved and lethargic. She also dislikes it when comrades act spoiled right in front of her.
Favorite colors
pink

History

Backstory
Affiliated with the Academy City dark side organization Item. As an esper with the unflashy Ability Tracking (AIM Stalker) ability, she holds a reliable role both within and outside the organization. She cherishes her bonds with comrades while harboring loneliness.
Debut date
circa 2004-2010
Work title
A Certain Magical Index

Activities with Item

Significant event
Activities with Item
Description
Participated in various missions as a member of the dark side organization Item.

Romantic relationship with Hamazura Shiage

Significant event
Romantic relationship with Hamazura Shiage
Description
Risked danger to save Hamazura and built an important mutual love relationship.

World War III

Significant event
World War III
Description
Involved in war-related events such as battles in Russia.

Relationships

Hamazura Shiage

Lover

Risked her life to save Hamazura multiple times, becoming mutually in love.

Frenda Seivelun

Rival

Poor compatibility due to differing attitudes toward children's spoiling.

Item

Item: member

Media appearances

A Certain Magical Index

Anime / Supporting

A Certain Magical Index

Manga / Supporting

A Certain Magical Index

Novel / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Aya Suzaki

Voice actor
Aya Suzaki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime and others

Kazuma Kamachi

Creator name
Kazuma Kamachi
Role
Original author

Kiyotaka Haimura

Creator name
Kiyotaka Haimura
Role
Illustrator

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