| Rita {{{jpname}}}, {{{roname}}} | |
| 108 Stars Chikei Star | |
| Gender | Female |
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| Race | Human |
| Age | 13 (S4) 15 Template:R |
| Height | 155cm (5'1") (S4) |
| Voice | Aiko Ōno (S4) |
| Appears in | |
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
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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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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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.
Gallery
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Suikoden IV artwork by Kawano Junko
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Suikoden Tactics artwork by Kawano Junko
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References
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 492, 561