Is Shiina Taki's English name Taki? An article to understand the official English name and overseas fan anecdotes of MyGO!!!!!'s drummer

In the world of "BanG Dream!", the band MyGO!!!!! has quickly captured the hearts of global fans with its deeply portrayed interpersonal relationships and inner struggles. Among them, the drummer who always crosses her arms, appears cold, yet cares more about the vocalist Tomori Takamatsu than anyone else—Rikki Shiina—has won over countless fans with her unique tsundere charm. As MyGO!!!!!'s popularity overseas continues to rise, many fans have also begun to wonder: What is Rikki Shiina's English name? How do overseas fans view this panda-loving drummer from Japan? This article will answer all your questions at once.

Rikki Shiina's Official English Spelling

According to official "BanG Dream!" materials and various character information websites, Rikki Shiina's official English spelling is Taki Shiina.

• Surname: 椎名 (Shiina)
• Given Name: 立希 (Taki)

This naming convention follows the Japanese custom of surname first, given name last. In English contexts, to align with Western habits, it is often written as Taki Shiina. It is worth noting that the Japanese pronunciation of "立希" is "たき (Taki)", so the English spelling directly uses its romanized form.

Taki Shiina in the Eyes of Overseas Fans: More Than Just the "Persecuted One"

Rikki Shiina is also an extremely popular character among overseas fan communities. Discussions about her go beyond the famous scene in the anime "What about me?" and delve deeper into her complex personality layers.