Rin Toyama is a warm, skilled, and sometimes jealous character from NEW GAME!. She rises from art director to producer, is known for her close bond with Kou Yagami, and is beloved for managing her team well while hiding deep feelings for Kou. A key moment is when Kou decides to study in France, and Rin, after struggling with her emotions, supports her decision. Rin’s talents in leadership and relationships make her a central, heartfelt force in her company's projects.
- Birthday: December 3 (Sagittarius)
- Height: 158 cm
- Blood type: B
- Age: 25 (at first appearance)
- Likes: Pasta and Western food
- Dislikes: Slightly bad sense of direction
- Special skills: Math, social skills
- Hometown: Aichi Prefecture
Rin Toyama is gentle and friendly with her team. She is supportive, always ready to help new members like Aoba Suzukaze, and she often balances Kou Yagami’s strictness with kindness. Rin is known for her patience and good judgment, stepping in to reduce stress for her coworkers.
But when upset or drunk, Rin can become scary and commanding, especially during company parties. She is also very strict with rules, sometimes surprising her usually easygoing team. Her jealousy shows strongly when Kou is close to others, and she is well aware of her possessiveness.
Rin works as an art director and team leader in the game company Eagle Jump. She later becomes a producer, leaving the graphic team. She started at the company at the same time as Kou Yagami, and they share a deep friendship.
Even outside work, Rin and Kou are close. Rin often cooks for Kou, and they spend a lot of time together. Their bond goes beyond ordinary friendship, with Rin’s feelings sometimes leading to jealousy.
Rin is talented in managing her team and projects. She is especially good at handling people, solving problems, and making sure things go smoothly. Her math skills help her with scheduling and project management.
As a leader, she supports not only her direct team but also friends struggling with work or personal growth, like Aoba or Kou. Even as she takes on new roles as assistant producer and producer, Rin remains a steady help to everyone.
Rin and Kou Yagami are the same age, joined the company together, and share a strong emotional connection. Rin clearly has deep feelings for Kou, and their friendship is central to her story. Rin sometimes struggles with jealousy, especially if Kou gets close to others—male or female.
Shizuku Hazuki, her boss, notices Rin’s feelings and makes sure her team is mostly women, believing Rin would be too jealous if Kou became close with male colleagues. Rin is also close to other female coworkers, acting as their guide and supporter.
- Rin mistakes Aoba Suzukaze for a child when they first meet.
- When drunk, Rin’s personality changes drastically, and her confident side comes out.
- She is famous for her line, “My AD is not Assistant Director, but Art Director!”
- Rin once let Kou live with her after Kou came back from France.
- After years, a ring appears on Kou’s left ring finger, and the series' author later confirms Rin and Kou got married after a law change.
"My AD is not Assistant Director, but Art Director!"
Gentle Boss (FS3 Arc)
Rin is the first Eagle Jump member Aoba meets. She mistakes Aoba for a lost child before realizing she is the new hire.
At first, Rin often helps Aoba when she struggles at work and balances Kou’s strict standards with her own warmth.
During company events, especially after parties, Rin’s strict and bossy side comes out, making lasting impressions.
Helping Hand (PECO Arc)
Rin becomes assistant producer and stops working directly on game graphics. Most of her work is outside the office, meeting other companies. Yet, she still helps Aoba and Kou with advice and support.
When Rin learns Kou wants to go to France to study, she hides her feelings until Kou talks to her. Rin is deeply moved, but after crying and talking it out, encourages Kou to chase her dream.
Producer Power (DDB Arc)
Hajime Shinoda tries making a game prototype in secret at work, but Rin finds out and scolds her. However, Rin is impressed by Hajime’s passion and officially lets her create the demo.
Rin coaches Hajime on presentations and prepares cost estimates. She negotiates with Christina Wako Yamato for funding, leading to approval for the project.
When Kou returns from France without a place to stay, Rin invites her to live together in a bigger apartment.
Behind the Scenes Hero (FS4 Arc)
Aoba, now chosen as character designer for the next game, struggles with designing the heroine. Rin listens to her worries, inspiring Aoba to model the main character after Kou.
When the project faces funding and naming troubles, Rin works hard with Christina to find new sponsors and convinces Christina to ask her own sister for help, saving the game.
Later, when another studio tries to replace Aoba as the lead designer, Rin helps negotiate so Aoba’s concept is chosen, allowing them to use the original game title.
Without Rin’s behind-the-scenes work, the team’s dream game would have failed or lost its name.
Final Episode
Some years later, Rin is still working as producer at Eagle Jump. Both Aoba and Kou have major roles in new games, with Kou in charge of art for a new upcoming title.
Relationship with Kou Yagami
Rin’s bond with Kou goes beyond friendship. She struggles with jealousy when others get close to Kou and makes sure to keep her feelings in check. Despite this, Rin remains professional, often scolding or praising Kou as needed.
When Kou goes to France, Rin checks on her relationship with people there and even calls early in the morning to make sure nothing unusual is going on. Over time, Rin’s jealousy grows, but so does her care and support.
In the final chapter, Kou wears a ring on her left hand, and it is revealed they marry after a law change, confirming their relationship.
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