Rupa

Rupa is 22 years old and about 169 cm tall.

She has slightly tanned skin that gives her an exotic look.

Her hair is a light brown, almost gold, and her eyes are yellow-green.

There is a beauty mark under her left eye.

She has a slim, stylish figure which stands out in the band.

Rupa is kind, gentle, and always speaks politely using formal language with everyone, no matter their age.

She is very smart, artistically gifted, and a natural at almost anything she tries.

People in the band trust her and look up to her as the oldest member.

She sometimes shows a darker side; she actually enjoys arguments or fights, and gets visibly excited when there's tension.

She gives tough or "no-nonsense" advice when needed, to push people forward.

If words don’t work, she can be physical too—one time, she kicked down a bathroom door with a big smile to help a friend.

She handles stressful situations with a calm and bold attitude.

Rupa also enjoys drinking alcohol and rarely gets drunk, unlike some of her friends. She even likes to outdrink others for fun.

Rupa was born to a South Asian father and a Japanese mother.

She grew up partly in South Asia before coming to Japan.

She lost her family in an accident before moving to Japan; her mother died while she was still abroad.

This event left a big impact on Rupa and influences how she thinks about friendships and family.

She sometimes faces racism at her part-time restaurant job for being mixed race, but she has learned to handle it with a smile.

Rupa is the bass player of TogeshiTogeari.

She is multitalented—quick to learn new things, highly intelligent, and has strong artistic sense.

She lives with Tomo Ebizuka and works at the same restaurant.

Rupa and Tomo are close—like sisters—and support each other.

Tomo is usually reserved, but opens up to Rupa, who looks after Tomo but also gives her courage when needed.

Because both lost family or cut ties with their parents, they rely on each other emotionally.

Nina Iseri tried to defend Rupa from discrimination at work, but Rupa calmly stopped her, saying she’s used to it.

“I really love things like this.”

Family Tragedy and Her Attitude

Rupa lost her family in an accident, as revealed in both the anime and her YouTube self-introduction.

After the loss, she had long hair to her shoulders.

She shares with Nina Iseri how you never know when you’ll lose the chance to see someone again.

This pushes Nina to think more about her own family.

Band Member Role

As the oldest and most reliable member, Rupa keeps the band together.

She uses both kindness and tough love to guide the other girls—a “carrot and stick” style.

She is strong enough to cheer up or push her friends when necessary.

Rupa’s gentle style, high energy, and good looks make her especially popular with fans.

Her merchandise and photo cards sell out much faster than the others’.

Strong Friendship with Tomo

Rupa and Tomo Ebizuka have a special bond.

They live together and play music as a duo before joining TogeshiTogeari.

When Rupa is reminded of her lost family and starts to cry, Tomo comforts her, saying, “I’m here with you.”

Facing Prejudice

Rupa has faced discrimination because of her mixed background.

She handles such situations gracefully, often smiling and calling it “just another day.”

Rupa always uses polite speech, no matter who she’s talking to.

She is the only main band member without a solo episode in the first season.

Her name is spelled “Rupa” in English.

She loves parfaits, pudding a la mode, and hamburg steak.

Her favorite colors are orange and yellow.

She enjoys reading as a hobby.

The series creators have hinted that Rupa might get her own solo episode if the show gets another season.

Her character does not wear shirts with writing on them, as shown in the old band’s live costumes, but an illustration from the designer exists.

Rupa is often drawn together with Tomo by fans.

Fans and producers hope for more stories focused on Rupa in the future, depending on the show’s popularity.