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Mar 29, 2021 9:50 AM
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symeon_a said:
I think her character is very realistic. As already mentioned, she's only 12. If she didn't have those characteristics that make her unlikable to some, she would be perfect. Enough anime exist with Mary Sues as MCs, don't you think?

She looks more like a 7y child. 12y is when the kids start their really grown especially the girls who use to be much more matures than the boys but she’s just a little kid in every single way
Mar 29, 2021 11:37 AM

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Epahns said:
symeon_a said:
I think her character is very realistic. As already mentioned, she's only 12. If she didn't have those characteristics that make her unlikable to some, she would be perfect. Enough anime exist with Mary Sues as MCs, don't you think?

She looks more like a 7y child. 12y is when the kids start their really grown especially the girls who use to be much more matures than the boys but she’s just a little kid in every single way

Tons of girls that age are this childish, it's not even unusual. 12 year olds are not that different from little kids and girls do tend to be more mature but not always so there's no point in making that big of a generalization or considering her badly written as a character. It's just not true.
Mar 29, 2021 11:40 AM
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symeon_a said:
Epahns said:

She looks more like a 7y child. 12y is when the kids start their really grown especially the girls who use to be much more matures than the boys but she’s just a little kid in every single way

Tons of girls that age are this childish, it's not even unusual. 12 year olds are not that different from little kids and girls do tend to be more mature but not always so there's no point in making that big of a generalization or considering her badly written as a character. It's just not true.

Nah, I think we’re living in complete different worlds. The difference between the kids is too big.
Apr 4, 2021 12:49 AM

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She was a bit annoying but not close to other shitty Annoying characters in other shows

She could have gained a few points without the glasses. She looked 2x as sexy without like in her almost death scene
Apr 19, 2021 5:44 PM

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Riko really is holding back this anime for me, I get that she is just 12 and blah blah blah, doesnt change the fact that she is very annoying. Currently on episode 8, world-building and lore are great so far but the characters (except for Ozen, only one I like) are underwhelming and don't stand out at all
Apr 27, 2021 2:56 AM
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I have watched Little witch academia..Riko is more annoying than Ako to me...Being 12 year old is no excuse to be this uninteresting in anime...F**k realistic BS. ..no 12 year old can survive dangers like that in real life..like never...Worst character of the series and she is the mc...not cool..not cute...no shy side...with such unrealistic goals
Jun 25, 2021 8:25 PM

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shes also annoying in manga~
Jun 25, 2021 8:35 PM

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Riko is trash and annoying.
I only liked made in Abyss because of nanachi.
Jun 25, 2021 9:02 PM
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https://twitter.com/Real_Kilometers/status/1408508700742979585?s=19 so there is going to be a live action made in abyss movie made by Sony.
Jun 26, 2021 3:38 AM
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What do you guys expect from female author with female mc?
Useless shoujo mc with their dependence on men
Jun 29, 2021 5:32 PM
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Iam so fcking agree reg is also annoying nachika is annoying too, bruh i literally hate the MC i still watch just because i curious about the abbys and the other white whistle
Jun 30, 2021 8:20 PM
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Debasky said:
The atmosphere, the story, are all great. Episode 1 to 9 is really, I would say episodes of "would better without the MC".

Episode 10 to 13 are great tho, I hope next time the anime has more screen time about Reg than Riko (if she is still annoying like in this season).


My english sucks so i will try to not extend so much,for me riko is the best MC for the show, she isn't strong, but she have's a facination by the abyss, she is inocent and in the show and more in the manga she becomes more "strong" for me she is one of the most iteresting chars of the show.
Jul 14, 2021 4:06 PM
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Omg couldn't agree more. Atmosphere, world-building and thrillering is great but it's kinda ruined by the protagonists. I don't mind them being kids (I love Emilico and Emma) but the characters are just unlikeable.
Jul 19, 2021 6:16 AM
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Debasky said:
The atmosphere, the story, are all great. Episode 1 to 9 is really, I would say episodes of "would better without the MC".

Episode 10 to 13 are great tho, I hope next time the anime has more screen time about Reg than Riko (if she is still annoying like in this season).
wow people do have to complain about everything lol.
Feb 16, 2022 1:30 PM
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Wow, not that kinda hurts. When I've been watching Made in Abyss with my mom, she made a lot of fun about how I've been a lot Riko (and sometimes annoying like Riko) as a kid. :')
Minus that I was / am scared of heights.
Feb 16, 2022 8:43 PM

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I think Riko is very enthusiastic and that's her charm. She just wants to experience new stuff even if it's stupid but somehow being brave and such can show the reality during their adventure time.
Feb 17, 2022 9:29 AM

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Agree, she is kinda annoying sometimes, but she is just a little child with a dream so it's understandable. But the chemistry between her and Reg is quite good.

Reg is pretty good for being a so called "robot", and Ouzen is very interesting and unique as well. Marulk is adorable.
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Mar 27, 2022 6:34 AM
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Yeah I kinda expectet Riko to be not liked by a lot of people.
But I love her. Reg and Nanachi are my 2 favorit characters in all of fiction and Riko makes the top 10.

I wrote an article on reddit about how Rikos journey is a happy one:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeInAbyss/comments/qze4sr/rikos_journey_is_a_happy_one/

Its very satisfaying just to watch her having a blast on this Adventure. It feels like she belongs in to the Abyss and I like watching her enjoy her stay. I like how super apriciativ she is towardss her allies, and she has this cool "a character that has no power but still takes action" thing going fore her. People who say she is useless are just wrong. She is super helpful. I like how effectiv a little girl doing nasty things from the sidelines can be.
I found her skills and abillities pretty cool. She is book smart but always puts her knowledge to practical use. She is very resourcefull and courages. She can cook. I once watched a movie about a guy who starved despite being successfull at huntzing becuse he did not knbow how to preserve his pray. Riko making delicoius meals and provisions fore latter is a cool skill in my book. Also I like how she keeps the moral of the team up and in general lifts the mood of the show. When it comes to that she is a core aspect of the feel this showc has to me.
So yeah I found her awsome.
Apr 28, 2022 4:36 AM
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yeah well said I kinda thought she was an uninteresting character but that's kinda expected when she's just a child.[/quote]

wdym when you say unintersting did you forget the fact that she is a literal zombie
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Apr 28, 2022 5:03 AM
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BetaVirginkun said:
What do you guys expect from female author with female mc?
Useless shoujo mc with their dependence on men


bruuuuuuuuh the author is a man
Jul 24, 2022 2:38 PM
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Based.

Jul 29, 2022 12:35 AM
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The OP was right, Riko is unlikable, I would even say that she is very, very unlikable, annoying, childish, tiresome, dumb to the point that every time she opens her mouth I roll my eyes.
This show could have been 100% better if the MC was Reg.
Plain and simple Reg supports and carries around the entire weight of the show. Without him Riko would not have been able to even start the journey, living in her little fantasy bubble world. My Mother this, my Mother that, bleh shut up already!
DawizzJul 29, 2022 2:06 PM
Me every time I hear the word "reparations": 🤣🤣🤣
Jun 19, 2023 3:21 AM
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I can relate to this statement. I tried both the sub and the dub thinking it may be the VAs getting to me but no it’s Riki’s character. The dumbest 12yr old in an anime I’ve come across so far. :’( would’ve been better if Reg was on his own on this quest. Sadly a common theme in Anime’s & mangas I’ve noticed. Hoping at least the show gets better. On S1 ep 5.
Jun 19, 2023 3:23 AM
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Dawizz said:
The OP was right, Riko is unlikable, I would even say that she is very, very unlikable, annoying, childish, tiresome, dumb to the point that every time she opens her mouth I roll my eyes.
This show could have been 100% better if the MC was Reg.
Plain and simple Reg supports and carries around the entire weight of the show. Without him Riko would not have been able to even start the journey, living in her little fantasy bubble world. My Mother this, my Mother that, bleh shut up already!


My thoughts exactly…
Jul 8, 2023 4:09 PM
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I fully thinking yes however If there is Nanachi Riko is saved
Jul 21, 2023 6:58 AM

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thats so true, haven't completed it and im on by 4th ep rn but riko is so annoying to me from the beginning
like she's being overly excited and idk man she ticks me off

can't blame since kids are dumb
they're 12yo old duhhh
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Nov 3, 1:52 PM
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The thing I don't like about Riko is that it was her reckless idea/dream to go into the Abyss, yet she can't defend herself at all. She would not have made it past their first stop had it not been for Reg being there.

It should not have to be his responsibility to protect her the entire time like the anime likes to drill into us. Especially,
since she was going to go before he even said he would. She is a damsel in distress who has to be saved most of the time.

She should've been trained to use her mother's weapon, not him. Other than that issue I have with her, I find her okay. She's smart and kind.
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Reply to Dawizz
The OP was right, Riko is unlikable, I would even say that she is very, very unlikable, annoying, childish, tiresome, dumb to the point that every time she opens her mouth I roll my eyes.
This show could have been 100% better if the MC was Reg.
Plain and simple Reg supports and carries around the entire weight of the show. Without him Riko would not have been able to even start the journey, living in her little fantasy bubble world. My Mother this, my Mother that, bleh shut up already!
@Dawizz 100%
Was told by a friend to watch this. The world building is interesting but Riko is useless and selfish in wanting to go into the Abyss with no preparation.
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Riko is cultured, she examined Reg's "lower parts" while he was unconscious.
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