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Ritsu Tainaka

田井中律

Ritsu Tainaka is a main character in K-ON! (2009). This page lists 7 anime and 6 manga, voiced by Satomi Satou (JAPANESE) and Cassandra Morris (ENGLISH).

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About Ritsu Tainaka

Ritsu Tainaka, called Ricchan by Tsumugi Kotobuki and Yui Hirasawa, is one of the 5 main characters in K-ON!. She is the self-appointed president of the Light Music Club and the drummer of the band Ho-kago Tea Time. She was the one who rebooted the Light Music Club when it was on the verge of being disbanded, and has become the natural leader of the club since then. Ritsu plays a yellow Rick Marotta Signature Yamaha Hipgig drum kit with an add-on floor tom (in the opening credits only) combined with a cymbal set from Avedis Zildjian, though is shown playing a white Yamaha Absolute Series drumkit in the anime's closing credits.

Gender: Female
Age: 15-19
Birthday: August 21
Height: 154 cm
Also known as: リつ, Ricchan, President Ritsu, Prez

Ritsu Tainaka at a glance

Ritsu Tainaka first shows up in our catalog in K-ON!, from 2009, as a main character. So far, Ritsu Tainaka shows up in seven anime and six manga. Other names: リつ, Ricchan, and President Ritsu.

Cast and appearances

In Japanese, Ritsu Tainaka is voiced by Satomi Sato. The English dub uses Cassandra Morris. You can also find them in K-ON! Season 2, K-ON!: The Movie, and K-ON!: Live House!.