Rui
Blast groupie from the indie era
A female fan who has passionately followed Blast since their indie days, always acting together with Marika. Slender and punk style suits her well.
Trivia
- Smokes the same brand of cigarettes as Yasu.
- Always acts together with Marika.
- Groupie from Blast's indie era; one of the young representatives as fans age.
- Does not look kindly on fans of Misato or Shion.
Alternate names
Rui
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Slender young woman whom punk style suits well. There are depictions of her smoking cigarettes.
- Distinguishing features
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- slender
- punk style
- smoker
- Iconic items
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- cigarettes
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- loyal
- Detailed personality
- Devoted groupie of Blast from their indie era, always acting together with friend Marika. Strong passion as a fan and dresses in punk style. Shows hostility to fans of Misato or Shion, indicating factionalism among fans.
- Keywords
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- loyal
- devoted
- sensitive
- friend-oriented
- hates to lose
- Talents
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- tenacity
- dedication to fan activities
- observation
- Skills
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- groupie activities
- communication
- fan mediation
- Motivation
- Fervent cheering and support for Blast members.
- Habits
- Smokes the same brand of cigarettes as Yasu.
- Hobbies
- Following Blast, Acting together with Marika
History
- Backstory
- Rui is a zealous fan of Blast from their indie days, particularly always acting together with Marika. As a groupie, one of the young fans who enthusiastically support by boarding the Shinkansen with them and such. Within the fan community, takes antagonistic attitudes toward some fans and plays a restraining role toward new Blast fans.
- Debut date
- circa early 2000s
- Work title
- NANA
- Media type
- Manga
Groupie activities since Blast's indie era
- Significant event
- Groupie activities since Blast's indie era
- Description
- Acts as Blast groupies together with Marika, cheering for members at many live shows and events.
Relationships
Marika
Best friend
Always acts together, travels together even to live shows and on the Shinkansen, etc.—a close relationship.
Blast Groupie Alliance
Blast Groupie Alliance: member
Media appearances
NANA
Manga / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Ai Yazawa
- Creator name
- Ai Yazawa
- Role
- Original author