Run Elsie Jewelria

Height: 158cm.

Weight: 49kg.

Measurements: B83(E)-W55-H83.

Birthday: February 28.

Blood type: A.

Distinctive long aquamarine (pale blue-green) hair and striking red-violet eyes.

Graceful and petite figure, considered beautiful even among the cast.

Often seen in stylish or eye-catching outfits, especially her flashy idol costumes.

Her appearance is notably different from her male twin personality, Ren Elsie Jewelria.

Direct and affectionate toward Rito Yuki.

Displays a mischievous streak, sometimes showing hints of cunning, especially in pursuit of her goals.

Struggles with jealousy, particularly towards Lala Satalin Deviluke and Kyōko Kirisaki, but is quick to self-reflect and admit mistakes.

Craves love and attention, highly competitive in romance but also positive and resilient.

Is polite and charming with others, partly to avoid being disliked by Rito.

Has a genuine kindness and is capable of apologizing when wrong.

Run is a member of the Memorze royal family, an alien race with the ability to shift gender periodically.

She and her twin brother Ren share one body, swapping personalities with a sneeze (exaggerated by Earth's environment).

Originally an acquaintance of Lala Satalin Deviluke since childhood, but holds a playful grudge due to past pranks and mischief.

Not always a student at Sainan High School; she joins after her debut to be close to Rito, getting instant approval from the Principal thanks to her idol fame.

Possesses the unique gender-switching power of the Memorze race, swapping between her female self and her male persona, Ren, when sneezing.

Memories are shared between both personalities; they can converse mentally.

Later, after reaching the third stage of Memorze adolescence, she and Ren permanently become separate individuals.

Has talents in singing and acting, shining as an idol under the stage name "RUN."

Can utilize various gadgets purchased from galactic mail order, with unpredictable results.

Falls in love with Rito Yuki after an accidental kiss, continuing to pursue him with open, bold affection.

Treats Rito differently from other boys, being comfortable with intimate situations only with him, but easily embarrassed with others.

Rivalry with Lala Satalin Deviluke, stemming from their childhood and competition for Rito's affection, though this softens over time.

Forms a close friendship with Kyōko Kirisaki after working together and realizing Kyōko is a fan of hers.

Views her male counterpart Ren as clumsy and often used to get out of tricky situations before their eventual separation.

Has a tense but comical dynamic with Yui Kotegawa, frequently bickering over Rito.

Actively supports and competes with other girls interested in Rito, displaying a “may the best girl win” spirit.

Stage Name: RUN.

CV: Fuyuka Oura (voice actress).

Loves galactic shopping, music, and sweets, especially cream puffs.

Dislikes the Principal.

Ranked 8th (1069 votes) in the 1st To Love Ru character popularity poll.

Has appeared as a cameo in “Mayoi Neko Overrun!” and “Ayakashi Triangle.”

Her character inspired a villain role “Bluemetaria” in the show “Magical Kyōko: Flame,” where she dons a daring costume.

Has a pet “Modorin,” a galactic creature adopted after a failed gadget mishap.

Praised for her dance and acting skills as an idol.

“I’ll make you notice me, Rito. Just watch!”

“Even if you already like someone, there’s still a chance for me if I work hard!”

“Switching between me and Ren? It just means you get two times the fun!”

“In the world of idols and love, you have to shine bright or fade away.”

Introduction and Role in To Love Ru

Run Elsie Jewelria is introduced in volume 5 as the twin sister sharing a body with Ren, possessing the unique ability to switch between male and female personalities with a sneeze.

Initially, Run’s introduction sparks comedic chaos at Sainan High School, often leading to rivalry with Lala and awkward, accident-filled interactions with Rito.

Her crush on Rito, triggered by an accidental kiss, drives her endlessly energetic pursuit of him.

Idol Debut and Life

Spotted by industry leader Hitoshi Sukai, Run debuts as the idol “RUN” and quickly rises to stardom.

Her decision to become an idol is motivated by her hope to attract Rito’s attention, though she soon finds fulfillment in the world of entertainment.

During her idol career, she leverages her fame to get into the same class as Rito, using her position to influence school decisions.

Her popularity grows further when she reveals her alien identity to the public, becoming a “universal idol” adored across planets.

Despite the glamour, she faces challenges balancing her love life with her public image, even feeling depressed when told idols shouldn’t have boyfriends.

She confides these struggles to Rito directly, leading to a poignant moment where she opens up about her genuine feelings.

Growth and Major Changes in To Love Ru Darkness

Over time, Run enters Memorze’s third-stage puberty and permanently separates from Ren, clarifying her own identity and agency.

Her approach towards Lala and others becomes less antagonistic, instead focusing on self-improvement and healthy competition.

Although her appearances become less frequent due to idol activities, she continues to appear in Rito’s life, supporting him and lightheartedly clashing with rivals like Yui and Momo.

She also becomes involved with galactic gadgets and pet antics, contributing to various mishaps and comedic scenarios, such as the incident with her pet Modorin and special camera shoots gone awry.

Later Developments and Game Appearances

Run continues to shine as a top-selling idol, but occasionally faces restrictions in the world of “harem hijinks” due to her complex backstory.

While she was left out of some game adaptations, her route was later included in “To Love Ru Darkness: True Princess,” allowing fans to explore her feelings for Rito more deeply and experience a romantic “if” ending.

Often references or parodies popular culture via her stage performances or TV roles, especially as the villainous “Bluemetaria” in “Magical Kyōko: Flame.”

Her influence crosses media, cameoing in other manga and anime from the same author, including “Ayakashi Triangle,” where her idol posters and videos are displayed in a character's home.

Her rivalry and friendship with various female cast members, shifting over time, highlight her as a flexible, dynamic character who remains memorable even with limited screen time.

Run’s narrative arc is one of self-discovery, resilience, and relentless hope—proving that even an interstellar idol can be endearingly human.