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.