Rita

Artwork by Kawano Junko

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Female

Age

13 (S4)
15 Template:R

Height

155cm (5'1") (S4)

Biographical Information

Star

Chikei Star

Meta Information

Japanese Voice

Aiko Ōno (S4)

Appearances

Suikoden IV

Rita (リタ, Rita) is a supporting character in Suikoden IV and Suikoden Tactics. She is an ambitious and excitable young woman and the creator of the games, Ritapon! and Ritaland!.

History

Um, I'm always really earnest... And always neat... Ummm... and also, I like puffer fish with sashimi!

— Rita

Rita was a young game lover who came up with a game called Ritapon! to play against others with. Excited to show off her creation, she would challenge the hero to a game after a chance meeting on Na-Nal Island only to lose and agree to join him on board the Headquarters Ship as payment.

Despite being the creator of Ritapon!, Rita was not especially talented at the game. In addition to losing to the hero, she often lost to Noah, something that would leave her extremely frustrated. She also once cheated in a game against Rakgi in order to avoid defeat, although she later regretted her actions.

Always excited to play against the hero, Rita would also bond with Noah and Rene in their appreciation for their commander and before the final attack on El-Eal Fortress would present him with an amulet they made together.

Once the Island Liberation War ended, Rita set to work on creating a new game, one that she hoped would earn her even more potch. She asked the Quest Guild to find test players for her new, yet unnamed game. Kyril agreed to play it with her in Razril and, after she lost, she agreed to help him on his journey.

She reunited with her old friends Millay, Noah and Rene on this adventure, but also befriended Corselia, Princess of the Kooluk Empire. Rita continued to promote her new game to all her friends, winning most of the time.

Gameplay

Confession

Confession
Keen	You have done well by coming here. In this room, you may confess what is in your heart and accept proper judgement.
Rita	Oookkkaaaayy.
Keen	Would you secretly inform me about anyone onboard this ship who you think is causing problems?
Rita	Hmm...Mr. Lazlo!! Because I want him to play more matches with me! Well, I can understand that he's busy, too...
Keen	Then, would you tell me what you think of yourself?
Rita	What? Me? Um, I'm always really earnest...And always neat...Ummm...and also, I like puffer fish sashimi! I think that's about it...
Keen	Finally, quietly confess the things you wish to atone for, or all the things that you are thankful for.
Rita	Umm...The other day, when I played Ritapon with Rakgi, I cheated a little...I only did it because I just couldn't lose against Rakgi! But that was wrong...I've decided I'll play fair and square next time.
Forgiven
Rita	Yaaay! I did it, I did it! Later!
Punished
Rita	...!! That hurt!! I won't give up over something like this!!

Recruiting

Recruitment
File:Rita portrait (Suikoden IV).png	After gaining access to the Obel Ship, speak to Rita inside the inn on Na-Nal Island. Agree to play her in Ritapon! and reduce her points total to 3,000 or less and she will join you.

Music

A Match With Rita
	File:A Match With Rita.mp3

Rita's theme in Suikoden IV is the song "Ritapon". The song is played during Ritapon! games against Rita both on Na-Nal Island and aboard the Headquarters Ship. It is song 16 on disc 2 of the Genso Suikoden IV Original Soundtrack.

In Suikoden Tactics, the song appears in a remixed form as "A Match With Rita" during the player's encounter with Rita as part of her new game, Ritaland!. This song is track 27 on disc 1 of the Rhapsodia Original Soundtrack.