August 9th, Happy Birthday to Rikki Shiina! From CRYCHIC to MyGO!!!!!, a glimpse into the true nature of this panda-loving drummer.

In the vast world of "BanG Dream!", every character captivates fans with their unique charm. Among the many shining girls, the drummer and composer of the MyGO!!!!! band—Shiina Rikki—is undoubtedly one of the most memorable. Today, August 9th, is the birthday of this girl with a冷酷 exterior and炽热 heart. Let's take this opportunity to delve into the growth轨迹 and inner world of this fascinating character, from her past experiences in CRYCHIC to the process of finding her place in MyGO!!!!!.

First impression: Lone wolf or guardian? A character sketch of Shiina Rikki

Shiina Rikki, a first-year high school student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy, is known for the tear mole under her left eye and her calm, independent demeanor. On the surface, she is a "lone wolf" who prefers solitude and speaks bluntly, even sharply. However, beneath this冷漠 exterior lies a heart that deeply values伙伴, is gentle and执着, especially towards the lead singer Takamatsu Tomori, whom Rikki never hesitates to protect and support.

She works part-time at the live house "RiNG." Although she is not good at接待 customers, she has immense passion and talent for music. She started接触 DTM (desktop music) in middle school, which also laid the foundation for her future role as a key composer in the band.

The starting point of being lost: The shattering of CRYCHIC and self-doubt

Rikki's band journey began in middle school when she was invited by Toyogawa Saki to become the drummer of CRYCHIC. Initially, she was skeptical of the lead singer Takamatsu Tomori's ability, but after the first live performance succeeded, she was completely captivated by Tomori's singing,从此 becoming Tomori's most steadfast supporter. However, the time with CRYCHIC was short-lived; due to conflicts among members and Saki's departure, the band eventually disbanded, leaving deep scars in Rikki's heart and lingering resentment towards Saki.

This experience also deepened Rikki's sense of inferiority. She has an older sister who is four years her senior and excels in every aspect. The pressure of living long under her sister's光环, coupled with witnessing Saki's outstanding作曲 ability, often made Rikki fall into self-doubt, believing she was not good enough.