Rita Mordio

Genius Mage

A proactive and emotionally rich genius female mage character who appears in 'Tales of Phantasia'.

Quotes

  • "Magic is science, you know!"
  • "I'll prove my unrivaled mage power to everyone!"
  • "I can't give up in a place like this!"
  • "You won't know unless you try!"
  • "As long as I'm here, it's fine!"

Trivia

  • Rita's voice is provided by Rie Tanaka, who perfectly portrays the hot-blooded, strong-willed character.
  • Rare character setting as a magic user with scientist-like logical thinking.
  • Often called 'Rita-sama' by fans.
  • Character design by Kousuke Fujishima.
  • Voice actor differs in OVA version, and expressions are slightly different.

Alternate names

Rosa Rita Mordio Rita

Tags

Tales of Phantasia Mage Genius Female Character Fantasy RPG Strong-willed Emotionally Expressive Loyal to Friends

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
June 2

Appearance

Overall appearance
A girl with short bob red hair and glasses. Gives a lively and energetic impression.
Height
About 150cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Red short bob
  • Glasses
  • Energetic smile
Iconic items
  • Magic Book
  • Glasses
  • Staff
  • Mage's Robe
  • Ribbon

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Proactive
Detailed personality
Emotionally expressive and straightforward, sometimes short-tempered but loyal to friends and a reliable mage. Strong thirst for knowledge, passionate about experiments and research.
Keywords
  • Genius
  • Strong-willed
  • Emotionally Expressive
  • Curious
  • Energetic
  • Short-tempered
  • Loyal to Friends
  • Straightforward
Motto
I'll protect the world with my own knowledge and power!
Talents
  • Magic Talent
  • Logical Thinking
  • Advanced Mage Knowledge
  • Scientific Curiosity
Skills
  • Fire Magic
  • Lightning Magic
  • Magic Synthesis
  • Research and Analysis
  • Machinery Operation
Motivation
Deepen mage research while saving the world and important friends.
Habits
Often ends sentences with '~nano yo'. Frequently starts experiments out of curiosity.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Snacks, Fruit
Hobbies
Magic Research, Experiments, Reading
Favorite colors
Red, Orange
Disliked situations
Pointless Emotional Arguments, Unreasonable Orders
Disliked foods
Too Spicy Things, Bitter Things

History

Backstory
Showed exceptional talent in mage arts from a young age and walked the path of a researcher. Joins an adventure to save the world with her traveling companions.
Debut date
December 15, 1995
Work title
Tales of Phantasia
Media type
Game

Departure with Companions

Significant event
Departure with Companions
Description
Leaves Dr. Chronos to adventure with companions to save the world.

Development of Mage Research

Significant event
Development of Mage Research
Description
Discovers and develops many spells and mage theories during the journey.

Personal Growth

Significant event
Personal Growth
Description
Her emotionally expressive and short-tempered personality grows greatly through bonds with companions.

Relationships

Cress Albane

Teammate

Deepens bonds as adventure companions.

Chester Barklight

Teammate

Improves magic and sword techniques together.

Mint Adnade

Teammate

Supportive good companion relationship.

Dr. Chronos's Research Team

Dr. Chronos's Research Team: unknown

Protagonist Party

Protagonist Party: magic-user

Media appearances

Tales of Phantasia

Game / Protagonist

Released in 1995

Tales of Phantasia THE ANIMATION

Anime / Supporting

OVA 2004

Tales of Legendia

Game / Guest

2005

Voice cast and creators

Rie Tanaka

Voice actor
Rie Tanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original Game Version

Maaya Sakamoto

Voice actor
Maaya Sakamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA Version

Kousuke Fujishima

Creator name
Kousuke Fujishima
Role
Original author

Kousuke Fujishima

Creator name
Kousuke Fujishima
Role
Character designer

Mutsumi Inomata Studio

Creator name
Mutsumi Inomata Studio
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Rita Mordio Figure

Item name
Rita Mordio Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Rita Mordio Acrylic Stand

Item name
Rita Mordio Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited