Rias Gremory is the main heroine of High School DxD. She is famous for her long, bright red hair and deep blue eyes. She is a beautiful and strong character, the master of Issei Hyoudou, and the president of the Occult Research Club at Kuoh Academy. After graduation, she creates the Japanese Culture Research Club at university. Rias is the little sister of Sirzechs Lucifer, the current Maou, and is the heir to the noble Gremory family. While she is logical and calm most of the time, she also has a sensitive and competitive side, and sometimes acts like a “tsundere.” Known for her powerful magic and her unique skills, she is called the “Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess.” She has a deep love for Issei and is very popular with fans.
Rias Gremory stands out with her beautiful, vivid red hair that goes down to her back.
She has deep blue eyes that shine brightly.
She is 172cm tall and weighs 58kg.
Her body measurements are B99 (J cup), W58, H90.
Rias is known for her kindness and caring attitude, especially to her servants and friends.
She is very loving but can also be strict if needed, showing a motherly side.
To Issei Hyoudou, her love is strong and direct, not hiding her feelings at all.
She sometimes appears spoiled or stubborn, which comes from being raised in a loving family.
Rias is also a bit jealous and has a childish streak compared to her friends like Akeno Himejima or Sona Sitri.
Her pride as a noble devil sometimes makes her act independently, even when she should rely on others, which leads to some mistakes.
She has a strong sense of loyalty and responsibility but can get emotional quickly when it comes to people she loves.
Rias is a pureblood devil, the little sister of Sirzechs Lucifer, one of the Four Great Satans, and the next head of the Gremory family.
Her father is Lord Zeoticus Gremory, a duke, and her mother is Venelana Gremory, born from the Bael family.
Her cousin, Sairaorg Bael, is also very talented and is one of the “Rookies Four.”
She attended Kuoh Academy as a third-year student and was the president of the Occult Research Club.
After high school, she went to college and founded a new club.
She is the one who saved Issei and turned him into a devil.
She wants to live moving between the human world and the Underworld, keeping both important to her.
Birthday:
April 9
Species:
Pureblood Devil
Rank:
King
Nicknames:
“Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess,” “Switch Princess”
Rias is strong both in magic and leadership.
She mainly uses destructive magic powers known as the “Power of Destruction,” a force she inherited from her mother's Bael bloodline.
Her main attack is "Extinguish Star," a huge and powerful magic blast.
She is known as a Wizard-type fighter and has very strong basic stats.
Rias is good at negotiating and recruiting new members, which makes her team very powerful.
Some of her special and funny attacks include the “Oppai Beam,” which is a magical beam from her breasts that can heal Issei’s energy.
Her combo attacks with her friends, like “Crimson Extinct Dragonar” and “Forbidden Invade Balor the Princess,” make her much stronger in battle.
Main Techniques:
- Extinguish Star (a giant magic ball that can erase opponents)
- Oppai Beam (a healing beam from her breasts for Issei)
- Ria Shining Love Fire (a magical girl-themed attack)
- Crimson Extinct Dragonar (a team power-up with Issei’s Wyverns)
- Forbidden Invade Balor the Princess (a fusion form with Gasper Vladi for massive power and new abilities)
She is weak against strong binding or restraining magic and needs support from her team to escape those.
Rias has a close and loving relationship with Issei Hyoudou.
She is deeply in love with him, and her feelings are very direct and sometimes playful or very forward.
Their bond grows after Issei helps her break off a forced engagement, and they eventually become engaged.
Even as Issei gains more fiancées, Rias is proud and confident as the main wife, though she faces funny moments when other girls show interest in Issei.
She has a caring friendship with Akeno Himejima and Sona Sitri.
Her family includes her father Zeoticus Gremory, her mother Venelana Gremory, her brother Sirzechs Lucifer, her sister-in-law Grayfia Lucifuge, her nephew Millicas Gremory, and her cousin Sairaorg Bael.
Rias is known as a big fan of Japanese culture and gets very excited during trips, like the school trip to Kyoto.
She has a familiar that can take human form and helps in many ways, including business and club activities.
She is extremely popular, having ranked number one in both the Overall and Heroine categories in the anime’s popularity polls.
She is sometimes called “Switch Princess” because of the special power-up that happens when Issei uses the power of her breasts.
Her household (servant group) is filled with rare and powerful people like Akeno Himejima (the queen), Kiba Yuuto (the knight), Koneko Toujou (the rook), Gasper Vladi (bishop), Issei Hyoudou (all pawns), Asia Argento, Xenovia Quarta, and Rossweise. Later, Issei creates his own servant group but they are still friendly and work together.
Rias’s Position and Life at Kuoh Academy
Rias starts as the president of the Occult Research Club at Kuoh Academy.
She is respected and admired by students for her beauty, smarts, and kindness.
She saves Issei Hyoudou from death and turns him into her servant devil, beginning their close relationship.
Problems with Engagement
Rias is forced into a possible marriage with Riser Phenex as part of a noble arrangement.
Issei helps her win her freedom by defeating Riser, which makes her fall even more deeply for him.
Gremory Household Growth
Her team includes special members: the daughter of a Fallen Angel leader, the survivor of illegal church experiments, a rare youkai child, a half-vampire with a sacred gear, and the Red Dragon Emperor himself.
She is very skilled at finding and recruiting talented people.
Attacks and Fights
When strong enemies like Kokabiel attack, Rias sometimes tries to handle things alone due to pride from being a high-level devil.
These moments show her weaknesses, but also her courage and loyalty.
Over time, she improves both her own fighting and teamwork skills, learning to rely on Issei Hyoudou and Gasper Vladi for combo attacks.
Love with Issei
Rias’s love for Issei Hyoudou is very strong and open.
She shows physical affection and is often direct, sometimes embarrassing Issei, but also showing how much she cares.
After graduation, they become officially engaged.
Even when other girls, like Yasaka, show interest in Issei, Rias is determined to stay the main wife.
Weaknesses and Criticism
In some stories, Rias faces criticism for not asking for help when she should, or for making mistakes due to her pride.
But often, these problems are more complicated, and she is not the only one at fault.
Impact on Dragons
Rias unknowingly becomes a “weakness” to the two Heavenly Dragons, Ddraig and Albion, because of her overwhelming charm and her connection to “Oppai” powers.
The dragons sometimes panic when thinking about her, but this humor also helps them become friends with each other.
“I will do what I want. I will fight for my own happiness, with the people I love.”
“I’m not just a devil. I’m me. Rias Gremory!”
Rias Gremory often appears in fanworks, though sometimes she is seen as less capable, based on certain events from the story.
But her care for her friends, strong will, and loving nature make her an unforgettable character for fans of High School DxD.
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