Reika Sato (佐藤麗華 Satō Reika?) was the leader of 22/7 idol group and was a virtual YouTuber. She was also a member of 22/7 sub-unit Keikoto Saisei Keikaku. She was voiced by Chiharu Hokaze.
Reika's image and penlight color was red.[2]
Reika officially graduated on December, 26, 2021.
Appearance[]
Reika has medium length red hair. She has matching red eyes and wears a white flower clip on the left side of her face.
Her character was designed by Hirokazu Koyama.
Personality[]
Reika is the student council president, an honor student, and the leader of 22/7, which all align with her strong sense of leadership. Reika is honest, and hates anything crooked. She has the respect of all of the other members, but at times she can be a bit air-headed, and people tease her for it. Reika's weakness is when there is no schedule planned. Reika tends to get flustered when she is the center of attention. Her dream is to benefit society and her fear is loosing her job. Reika is good at housekeeping, and bad with machinery. Her favorite foods are tofu, leeks and natto.[3][2]
It is a running joke in the anime that Reika has a father complex.
Biography[]
Reika is from Aichi. Her nature is influenced by the presence of her unreliable father.[4] In episode 6, it is revealed that Reika's mother was quite sickly and weak, and that both Reika and her mother were at risk of dying when Reika was born. Despite this, Reika's mother didn't care about her own wellbeing and only prayed that Reika would be okay. Later in the episode, it is confirmed that Reika's mother passed away, most likely from her giving birth. Because of her mother's wish being to raise Reika as a noble, just and honest person, Reika tries her best to uphold her wish, often dragging her father into it as well.
In school, Reika dated an upperclassmen called Kamiyama, the "esteemed gentlemen" of her high school. Although, she dumped him due to worrying about not having enough time to study.
Reika is skilled at swimming, where is got participation in a prefectural competition. Reika also enjoys reading.
Relationships[]
Miu Takigawa[]
Sakura Fujima[]
As seen in Sakura's PV, when Reika is feeling down, Sakura tries to distract and cheer her up.
Miyako Kono[]
Jun Toda[]
Akane Maruyama[]
Reika states that Akane is someone she can rely on if she's in trouble.[3] In episode 6, Akane came to check up on Reika when she refused to do the photoshoot. Akane gave her a dice that she would always carry in her sleeve and told Reika to toss it in order to decide whether to wear the swimsuit or not.
Ayaka Tachikawa[]
Nicole Saito[]
When Reika found out she was going to be 22/7's leader, Reika asked if Nicole would've been a better choice, although Nicole declines.
Mikami Kamiki[]
Yuki Tojo[]
Tsubomi Hiiragi[]
Cast Commentary[]
Discography[]
- Boku wa Sonzai Shiteinakatta
- Shampoo no Nioi ga Shita
- Rikaisha
- Nani mo Shiteagerarenai
- Muzui
- Kaze wa Fuiteru ka?
- Boku ga Motteru Mono Nara
- Kakusei (Appearance only)
Etymology[]
Satō (佐藤?): Sa (佐?) means "to help" and Tō (藤?) means "wisteria".
Reika (麗華?): Rei (麗?) means "beautiful" and Ka (華?) means "flower".
Videos[]
Gallery[]
For more images of this character please refer here.
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Reika's motto is "If you can change your mind, you can change your life." from William James, a psychologist.
- She shares the same original character designer, Hirokazu Koyama, with Hotaru Ichinose.
- Due to her voice actress graduating, Reika was featured in many song single and album covers and music videos despite not singing in them for 10 months before officially graduating.