Ryouko Kuriba

Ryouko Kuriba is a 14-year-old cyborg and brilliant researcher from Academy City. She created the card game Indian Poker and underwent a radical experiment to gather data for her mother’s life-saving cybernetic treatment. Her dedication to her mother drives her actions.

Quick Facts

  • What is Ryouko Kuriba's age?

    She is 14 years old.

  • What is Ryouko Kuriba's occupation?

    She is a middle school student at Shinshikimi Middle School, though currently on leave of absence.

  • What is Ryouko Kuriba's classification?

    She is a cyborg.

  • What notable invention is Ryouko Kuriba known for?

    She is the creator of Indian Poker.

  • What is Ryouko Kuriba's primary research field?

    She is a talented cyborg researcher.

  • What event significantly impacted Ryouko Kuriba's life?

    She survived a building collapse as a child, requiring a lung transplant from her mother.

  • What is Ryouko Kuriba's main motivation?

    She dedicates her research to finding a way to save her mother's life.

  • What extreme measure did Ryouko Kuriba take for her research?

    She volunteered to be split in two as part of a cyborg experiment to gather data.

Description

Personality

Ryouko is driven and determined, prioritizing her mother’s well-being above all else. She displays a self-sacrificing nature, willing to undergo extreme measures, even risking her own life, to achieve her goals. Her reluctance to involve others stems from a desire to protect them from the dangers of her research and the consequences of her actions. She accepts sacrifice as a necessary condition for success, a trait that both defines and potentially limits her.

Abilities

- **Genius-level intellect:** Before entering Academy City, she was already a prodigy in animal development research. - **Talented cyborg researcher:** She possesses extensive knowledge in cyborg technology, designing various components and countermeasures. - **Indian Poker creation:** She invented the card game Indian Poker, a tool used to record and share dreams.