Line #12 Characters/TheCaseFilesOfYakushijiRyoko


1	The character list from ''Literature/TheCaseFilesOfYakushijiRyoko'' series.
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3	'''Unmarked spoilers ahead. Highlight at your own risk.'''
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8	!!Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
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10	[[folder:Ryoko Yakushiji]]
11	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/r_yakushiji.jpg]]
12	The main character and protagonist of the series. A 27-year-old Superintendent of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD). Beautiful, intelligent, glamorous, but highly arrogant, she and her [[MistressAndServantBoy loyal subordinate]] Izumida, solve the seemingly paranormal cases they encounter.
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14	She's also the (upcoming) heiress to a multinational private security company, JACES (formerly known as the "Japanese Empire Security Service" or JESS) instead of her older sister, Kinuko, and one of the few (legitimate) children of ex-TMPD officer Hiroki Yakushiji. Due to this, she's untouchable within the department, but not without her enemies and rivals.
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16	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HitomiNabatame
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19	* TheAce: Intelligent, beautiful, fiercely competent, and wealthy. She's described in-universe as flawless.
20	* ActionGirl: Despite her high-rank, she's still a very capable hand-to-hand fighter.
21	* ActionFashionista: She kicks copious amounts of ass, and does it in a new outfit every time, though sometimes he has to resort to an ActionDressRip to be able to move properly.
22	* AgentMulder: She's had many run-ins with the paranormal. Therefore, she keeps an open mind about the strange.
23	* BathingBeauty: She’s seen in several scenes [[BathtubScene bathing]] and [[ShowerScene showering]].
24	* BeautyIsNeverTarnished: Even after going up against an entire army. A shower, a couple of bandages, and a change of clothes is all Ryoko needs to get back in the game.
25	* BigBreastPride: She's smug about her busty figure, enjoying flaunting or taunting smaller girls about it.
26	* BigFancyHouse: Her penthouse apartment in Takanawa, Minato ward is essentially the lap of luxury.
27	* BunnyEarsLawyer: Ryoko is an extremely talented young woman, highly intelligent and perceptive. However, she spends most of her work hours slacking off and going shopping.
28	* BuxomBeautyStandard: She has a sizable bust, which inspires awe or envy in people. Monomi in particular is [[ACupAngst very jealous]] since [[spoiler:they're clones yet Ryoko's much bigger]].
29	* ClingyJealousGirl: Really doesn’t like other women getting Izumida’s attention. Even if it’s his 10-year-old cousin, or her younger clone. She reacts very harshly to the idea of him meeting Yukiko in secret in the first episode.
30	* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Or at least, Corrupt Corporate Executive-To Be. Her detractors and other bureaucrats steer clear of her because she can threaten their post-retirement careers with JACES. She still pales in comparison to someone like [[DiabolicalMastermind Ruriko.]]
31	* CowboyCop: Gets away with being one due to her status as the heir apparent of JACES.
32	%% * TheDreaded: To her subordinates and superiors in the Metropolitan Police Department.
33	* EliteSchoolMeansEliteBrain: Insanely intelligent Yakushiji Ryoko is a graduate of Todai.
34	* ExperiencedProtagonist: Prior to being head of the MPD's CIB, she worked in Paris as the Japanese representative to Interpol.
35	%% * FieryRedhead: From time to time.
36	* TheGadfly: She enjoys toying with people, particularly Izumida and Yukiko.
37	* GroinAttack: Steps on a {{Mook}}'s crotch in the second episode... with a [[ShareTheMalePain stiletto heel.]]
38	* HeroOfAnotherStory: Her work with Interpol prior to the start of the series.
39	* HeroWithBadPublicity: Aside from being a CowboyCop, she's accussed of abusing her powers just to solve criminal/terrorist cases. During her stay with Interpol, she assaulted an official because he touched her butt.
40	* ImprobableAimingSkills: She, not a squadron of JPP's soldiers, is able to shoot the Anti-Terrorist Robot's eye to deactivate it.
41	* ItsAllAboutMe: Quite a few of the cases she takes on are not necessarily for the public’s safety or for the sake of apprehending the offender, but for her self-serving goals and crushing the people she happens to be at odds with.
42	* KickChick: Her primary mode of combat, along with SheFu.
43	* LadyInRed: Seems to be fond of wearing red dresses and matching shoes.
44	* LegFocus: The OP features a [[FeetFirstIntroduction foot-first introduction]] to Ryoko's red high heel shoe, followed by a long, slow pan up her leg.
45	* LongingLook: She's thrown a few of these toward Izumida, particularly in Episode 3.
46	* LovingBully: Ryoko takes pleasure in bossing Izumida around, forcing him to do her bidding and making him as uncomfortable as possible. She's also genuinely attracted to him and at times expresses frustration as to why he hasn't noticed yet.
47	* MissingMom: Her mother died when she was very young.
48	* MistressAndServantBoy: Mistress to Izumida’s Servant Boy. An age-inverted example as she’s several years younger (27) than he is. (33)
49	* MsFanservice: She's very attractive, and the story often takes advantage of it with gratuitous scenes where she shows off skin or dresses provocatively.
50	* NecktieLeash: Frequently does this to [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/necktie_leash01.png Izumida]], and with all of ShipTease [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/necktie_leash02.png that comes along with it.]]
51	* NightmareFetishist: Takes a great interest horror films and the paranormal, and the [[WeirdnessMagnet paranormal takes a great interest in her.]]
52	* TheOjou: The heir apparent to a multinational security corporation, JACES. Several people address her as ojou-sama or Oryo-sama.
53	* {{Omniglot}}: Speaks several different languages, most notably [[GratuitousFrench French.]] In the novel/manga, she displays her proficiency in English. Ryoko's also fluent in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Latin.
54	* OneWomanArmy: Takes on the forces of JPP [[spoiler:alongside brainwashed JGSDF forces]] all by herself.
55	* PinkySwear: In order to keep Monami on her side, she promises that she won't send her abroad and does this to satisfy her.
56	* PowerHair: A female Superintendent who has a no-nonsense short haircut.
57	* ProudBeauty: She's clearly very confident about her appearance and sex appeal.
58	* RedBaron: WTED Oryo (Oryo Walks Through Even Dracula).
59	* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: Her M.O. when dealing with highly-statured persons of interest.
60	* SmugSmiler: She’s usually one step ahead of everyone, and is not shy about letting everyone know about it via a constant smug grin.
61	* SubordinateExcuse: It’s made clear that she has a huge crush on Izumida and she uses her position as his direct supervisor to keep him at her beck and call, during and after hours. This extends to having him stay at her place, taking him to fancy restaurants, even taking him along with her on vacations. In the Manga, it’s implied that she orchestrated his reassignment to her unit for this reason.
62	* TheTease: Frequently flirts with Izumida [[ObliviousToLove who fails to notice her intentions.]]
63	* {{Tsundere}}: Toward Izumida. She’ll shift between ordering him around and flirting with him. At the end of the twelfth episode, Izumida compliments her on her strength and the way she looks despite fighting on her own, which catches her off-guard. Instead of a snarky reply, she quietly mumbles that he should notice her more often.
64	* UnlimitedWardrobe: She's never seen wearing the same outfit twice.
65	* WeCanRuleTogether: Her offer to Monami to make her get back on her side permanently. She also implies that they can conquer Izumida together as well. It works.
66	* WeirdnessMagnet: "Trouble follows Ryoko wherever she goes", stated by Yukiko Muromachi.
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68	[[/folder]]
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70	[[folder:Jun'Ichiro Izumida]]
71	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/j_izumida.png]]
72	A 33-year old Assistant Inspector in the Tokyo Metropolitan Department and Ryoko's direct [[MistressAndServantBoy subordinate.]] Dutiful and obedient, he assists Ryoko with investigation that they take on. He also attempts to rein her in, with varying results.
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74	->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HidenobuKiuchi
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77	* AccidentalPervert: He tries to eavesdrop on Ryoko’s conversation with Monami while she's in the bath. To his horror, she pulls back the curtains. Interestingly enough, when he’s found out, she just calmly orders him to get her bathrobe.
78	* AgentScully: Often attempts to rationalize the weird goings on around him and Ryoko.
79	* AudienceSurrogate: He's supposed to be a normal inspector, to contrast with Ryoka's BunnyEarsLawyer methods.
80	* BadassNormal: Definitely overshadowed by Ryoko, but he has his moments to show off he's a competent fighter.
81	* BattleButler: Refers to himself as such.
82	* BeleagueredAssistant: Ryoko’s exploits, as well as her domineering and at times childish personality annoy him to no end.
83	* BodyguardingABadass: He often wonders why he has to escort Ryoko outside of work. She states that guaranteeing her safety is in his job description as her assistant.
84	* ButtMonkey: He's commonly the victim of many of Ryoko's exploits.
85	* ByTheBookCop: Would like to be this, but his boss loves playing dirty.
86	* CharacterNarrator: He's the narrator for the series.
87	* DeadpanSnarker: Usually makes sarcastic remarks toward Ryoko or Kishimoto.
88	* DivingSave: Frequently shields Ryoko [[GoThroughMe away from danger]]. He tackles Ryoko to get out of the way of the Anti-Terrorist Robot's tentacle in an elevator.
89	* FirstPersonPeripheralNarrator: The series focuses on the adventures of Ryoko Yakushiji, but the episodes themselves are narrated by Izumida.
90	* GirlFriday: GenderInvertedTrope example.
91	* HeroOfAnotherStory: His work in the TMPD before he was assigned to the CIB.
92	* HonestAdvisor: But commonly rebuffed by Ryoko.
93	* HumanPackMule: Ryoko refers to him as her Shopping Bag handler in the first episode. During the last episode, he’s seen carrying her bags from wrist to shoulder on each hand.
94	* MistressAndServantBoy: An older Servant Boy to his younger Mistress.
95	* NotDistractedByTheSexy: He only asks why Ryoko is wearing a Qipao in the third episode. This gets him a NecktieLeash until he compliments her on said dress.
96	* NumberTwo: He's Ryoko direct subordinate.
97	* ObliviousToLove: In the Anime, he's largely ignorant to Ryoko's feelings for him, despite how constantly she flirts with him.
98	* OlderSidekick: He's five years older than Ryoko, but is still her subordinate and often acts like a sidekick.
99	* SelfDeprecation: A RunningGag in the Anime. OnceAnEpisode, he introduces his title as a position of servitude under Ryoko. (Slave, [[BattleButler Butler]], OldRetainer, etc...)
100	* SharpDressedMan: Commonly seen in a suit and tie.
101	* TakingTheBullet: Throws his body in harm's way to protect Ryoko in Episode 12, and once again for Monami in the final episode.
102	* UndyingLoyalty: In Episode 6 of the Anime, when offered a high-level position in exchange for his assistance in destroying a rampaging salamander by two corrupt public figures, he declines their offer and chooses to remain by Ryoko’s side. He’s immediately chided for it by Ryoko after the case is wrapped up.
103	* TheWatson: He's often the AudienceSurrogate whom Ryoko has to explain things that she already figured out.
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105	[[/folder]]
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107	[[folder:Yukiko Muromachi]]
108	[[quoteright:320:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/y_muromachi.png]]
109	A Superintendent in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in the Public Security Bureau and TheRival to Ryoko back when they were studying Law in Tokyo University. While they are on the same side, she and Ryoko tend to butt heads often... frequently... all of the time.
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111	->'''Voiced By''': Creator/HoukoKuwashima
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114	* ActionGirl: Can more than hold her own during a fight.
115	* AloofDarkHairedGirl
116	* BerserkButton: For just about anything that Ryoko does.
117	* BewareTheNiceOnes: Episodes 12 and 13 with a couple of automatic weapons in each hand.
118	* ByTheBookCop: As opposed to Ryoko.
119	* FairCop
120	* {{Foil}}: To Ryoko. She’s the straitlaced ByTheBookCop to Ryoko’s Brash CowboyCop. Outwardly, her style of dress is conservative versus Ryoko who prefers to ShowSomeLeg. Finally, she chooses not to use her family ties within the department whereas Ryoko takes full advantage of hers as the heir apparent to JACES.
121	* GenerationXerox: Joins the MPD after her father, who retired as a Superintendent General and a politician in the Diet. Before the events of the novel, he's in charge of a university.
122	* HeroOfAnotherStory: Her prior assignment to the Cabinet Intelligence Reserch Office (内閣情報調査局) prior to the start of the series by the National Police Agency for intelligence work.[[note]]The NPA would mandate an officer with a high rank to be assigned to the CIRO and other Japanese intelligence agencies in a senior-level position.[[/note]]
123	* ObstructiveBureaucrat: If Ryoko is looking to cause mischief, Yukiko is usually there to block her.
124	* TheRival: Again, to Ryoko. According to Izumida, they’ve been at each other’s throats since their university days.
125	* ScaryShinyGlasses: When she's provoked or in a highly stressful situation, watch out.
126	* StatuesqueStunner: Tall, graceful, and stacked.
127	* StoicSpectacles: She very composed and professional. [[BerserkButton Unless Ryoko is involved.]]
128	* VolleyingInsults: With Ryoko. Constantly.
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132	[[folder: Akira Kishimoto]]
133	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/a_kishimoto2.jpg]]
134	An Assistant Inspector and career officer in the Security Bureau working under Yukiko Muromachi.
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136	->'''Voiced By:''' Creator/KenjiNojima
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139	* BumblingSidekick: Very ineffective as a high-level Police officer.
140	* BunnyEarsLawyer: A career officer who very much lacks a lot of seriousness.
141	* CowardlySidekick: He’s extremely fearful of the idea of the JPP coming after him. To the point where Jacqueline [[{{Crossdresser}} of all people]], tells him to man up.
142	* {{Fanboy}}: Of Ryoko’s.
143	* {{Keet}}: He’s always very chipper, upbeat and frivolous. The latter tends to annoy Izumida at times.
144	* {{Otaku}}: For Anime/Manga and Idols.
145	* RunningGag: His obsession with “The Leotard”. Izumida always gets him to back down.
146	* SatelliteCharacter: Always seen in close proximity with Yukiko.
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149	[[folder: The Criminal Investigation Unit]]
150	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/officer_yrnkj.jpg]]
151	[[caption-width-right:350: Mario Abe (left), Maruoka (center) and Satomi Kaizuka (right)]]
152	A trio of officers working under Ryoko in the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
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154	->'''Voiced By''': Creator/OtoyaKwanao (Abe), Creator/MinoruInaba (Maruoka), and Creator/MisatoFukuen (Kaizuka)
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157	* AffectionateNickname: Abe is referred to as 'Mari-chan.'
158	* [[BeleagueredAssistant Beleaguered Assistants]]: Izumida isn't the only one constantly cowed by Ryoko. On his day off, they arrange a schedule for her which she rejects for being too tight. All three of them sign in defeat.
159	* TheBigGuy: Abe
160	* GenkiGirl: Satomi.
161	* GentleGiant: Abe
162	* OfficeLady: Satomi operates in this function, often fetching information for Ryoko.
163	* {{Omniglot}}: The novels mention that Satomi can speak Cantonese and French aside from Japanese, the former due to her being a fan of Hong Kong culture.
164	* [[ThoseTwoGuys Those Two Guys & A Girl]]
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167	!JACES
168	[[folder:Hiroki Yakushiji]]
169	Ex-officer in the TMPD, he retired from the force to lead JACES. He's not seen in the series with some characters stating that he's on business trips (mostly to New York).
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171	He's said to have five mistresses since he did not remarry after his wife passed away.
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174	* TheGhost: Never appeared in any story. His presence is commented on by Ryoko or by anyone's who familiar with JACES.
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178	[[folder: Kazuma Nonagase]]
179	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/k_nonagase.jpg]]
180	An aide to Ryoko and employee in JACES. A security enthusiast, as described by Ryoko, he takes an active interest in Ryoko’s supernatural cases.
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182	->'''Voiced By''': Creator/DaisukeHirakawa
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185	* BadassDriver
186	* TheBard: He reports all the actual events in Ryoko’s cases.
187	* CanonForeigner: Not seen in the Manga & Novel versions of the franchise.
188	* TheConfidant: For Monami.
189	* FaceHeelTurn: Revealed to be a DoubleAgent for Shiba in the last few episodes.
190	* {{Fanboy}}: Of both Ryoko and the supernatural.
191	* MissionControl: He's seen commanding JACES tactical teams to apprehend the paparazzi duo in Episode 2.
192	* TheMole: Sent by Ruriko/JPP to infiltrate JACES and get into Ryoko’s inner circle.
193	* NothingPersonal: To Izumida in the final episode.
194	* ScaryShinyGlasses
195	* StoicSpectacles
196	* TomatoInTheMirror: He’s a Hangon doll clone. But he doesn’t realize this until he’s melting away.
197	* TraitorShot: He smirks as he listens in on Ryoko & Izumida’s conversation as to what Ruriko’s plans are.
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199	[[/folder]]
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201	!Yakushiji Family
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203	[[folder:Masamoto Yakushiji]]
204	The grandfather of the Yakushiji siblings (and father) of Hiroki, he's responsible for setting up the JESS.
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208	* CanonForeigner: Only present in the anime. In the novel, he's treated as TheGhost.
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212	[[folder: Lucienne & Marianne]]
213	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marianne_lucienne.jpg]]
214	[[caption-width-right:350: Lucienne (left) and Marianne (right)]]
215	Two maids in the service of Ryoko. Though they excel at cooking, cleaning, and [[SpeakInUnison speaking in unison,]] their talents lie far beyond the [[NinjaMaid household.]]
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217	->'''Voiced By''': Christelle Ciari (Lucienne) and Creator/SatomiSato (Marianne)
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219	* AmbiguouslyBrown: Marianne
220	* BigDamnHeroes: Throughout the second-half of the Anime. They always arrive on the scene to save the day when the going gets tough.
221	* GratuitousFrench
222	* ImprobableWeaponUser
223	** They use a luggage cart to mow down a would-be purse snatcher in the airport upon their introduction.
224	** Marianne hits a mook with a flashlight later in the episode.
225	* [[{{Meido}} Meidos]]
226	** [[FrenchMaid French Maids]]: They dress up as these in Episode 6 as they spy on corrupt bureaucrats.
227	** [[NinjaMaid Ninja Maids]]: Lucienne is a skilled hacker, and Marianne is a weapons expert. Both can hold their own in a fight and are extremely competent at what they do.
228	* PlayfulHacker: Lucienne
229	* SpeakInUnison: All the time, in French no less.
230	* TankGoodness: They both pilot a tank in the last episode.
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233	!Others
234	[[folder: Monami]]
235	[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/monami_01.png]]
236	[[caption-width-right:250: Before...]]
237	[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/monami_02.png]]
238	[[caption-width-right:250: ...and After.]]
239	A younger clone of Ryoko Yakushiji. She was created by Shiba to replace Ryoko once she was removed. However, Ryoko got to her first, and with her propensity to attract the supernatural, she brings a large shakeup to Ryoko's household.
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241	->'''Voiced By:''' Creator/HitomiNabatame
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244	* BecomeARealBoy: Ruriko offered Monami the chance to be the "true" Ryoko by joining her and having Izumida to herself after Ryoko is taken care of.
245	* CanonForeigner: Not seen in the Manga & Novel versions of the franchise.
246	* ClonesArePeopleToo: Izumida argues this to prompt her HeelFaceTurn.
247	* FaceHeelTurn: She’s convinced by Ruriko that she’s only a clone and her one purpose is to replace Ryoko in Episode 11, so she joins her side.
248	** HeelFaceTurn: See ClonesArePeopleToo
249	* {{Meido}}: She’s made one when she enters Ryoko’s home.
250	* NecktieLeash: One of the first things she does upon meeting Izumida. She’s definitely Ryoko’s clone.
251	* OvernightAgeUp: Thanks to AppliedPhlebotinum, she goes from a child of about 8-9 years old in Episode 9-10 and to a teenager of about 16 in Episodes 11-12.
252	* SmittenTeenageGirl: She has a PrecociousCrush on Izumida as a youngster. After her OvernightAgeUp, she flat-out in love in him.
253	* SupremeChef: Exhibits skill at cooking after reading a cookbook.
254	* TheRunaway: She overhears Ryoko talking to her older sister, devising on ways to send her away overseas. As a result, she runs off... into the clutches of Ruriko.
255	* WeirdnessMagnet: Just like the original.
256	* WhoNamesTheirKidDude: Lucienne & Marianne refer to her as “Mon ami” which means, “My friend” in French. Izumida makes the mistake of thinking the maids already gave her a name. It sticks, though.
257	* YouAreNumberSix: She’s referred to as R-9 by Ruriko’s [[TheDragon dragon.]] Implying that she’s in a long line of previously failed Ryoko clones.
258	[[/folder]]
259
260	[[folder: Ruriko Isurugi]]
261	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/r_isurugi.jpg]]
262	A woman of high power and influence known as the Queen of Shiba, a high-ranking division of the Metropolitan Police Department. [[ManBehindTheMan She's the true head of the JPP]], the rival company to JACES and seeks to settle an ages-long feud with the Yakushiji family.
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264	->'''Voiced By''': Creator/SumiShimamoto
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267	* BigBad: Of the Anime.
268	* BreakingSpeech: Attempts to use this on Ryoko when she thought her victory was sealed.
269	* CanonForeigner: Not seen in the Manga & Novel versions of the franchise.
270	* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Uses her network of operatives to run a smear campaign on both JACES and Ryoko. Naturally, her operatives are also [[CorruptCorporateExective Corrupt Corporate Executives]] who have run afoul of Ryoko at some point in time.
271	* DiabolicalMastermind: The orchestrator behind Monami’s appearance and the plot to take over JACES.
272	* DisproportionateRetribution
273	** Ryoko’s grandfather, Masamoto Yakushiji, did not want to help her rebuild the JESS, after World War II. Her plan involves taking over the company he built and killing Ryoko in the process.
274	** She plots to also have the rest of Ryoko’s unit, Yukiko, Kishimoto and others killed for [[HeKnowsTooMuch seeing and/or mentioning her.]]
275	* EvilPlan: Her plan is to replace Ryoko with Monami and merge the JPP with JACES.
276	* FauxAffablyEvil: Calm and courteous while being completely unforgiving and ruthless.
277	* Foreshadowing: She’s seen in Professor Tatsumi’s office in the second episode.
278	* IronLady: Very stoic and calm while plotting the destruction of her enemies.
279	* [[ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bitch]]: Uses Monami’s feelings for Izumida to turn her against Ryoko.
280	* ManBehindTheMan: Ruriko's the unofficial person manipulating the JPP with Ryojun Tadomura (before his death) serving as the face to keep the public from scrutinizing the company.
281	* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: She appears to be an older adult, yet she’s been around since World War II. Subverted in that she’s a clone of the original who may have already died.
282	* RedBaron: The Queen of Shiba.
283	* WeHaveReserves:
284	** Whoever created her thought enough to make [[CrazyPrepared several more clones]] of her as she is seen by Izumida during the Anime’s finale after she disintegrated.
285	** Seemingly her stance on the creation of more Ryoko clones.
286	* WhiteHairBlackHeart

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