Riho Iida

Iida Riho was born on October 26, 1991 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Her most common voice actress nickname is "Rippi". She voices Hoshizora Rin in Love Live!.

Her call-and-response during concerts starts with "Nya nya nya", with the audience repeating it back to her. The next line she says is then "Rin-chan to ieba?" (, lit. If it's Rin-chan?), to which the audience replies "Yellow da yo!" (, lit. It's yellow!).

Background

In June 2003, she released her first photo-book as a child model at the age of 11.
In August 2007, she made her debut as a singer with the release of her single "つかまえてよ Love Song" (Tsukamaeteyo Love Song, lit. Catch me! Love Song)
In June 2010, she starred in the movie 星砂の島のちいさな天使〜マーメイドスマイル〜 (Hoshizuna no shima no chīsana tenshi 〜 māmeidosumairu 〜, lit. The Little Angel of the Island of Starry Sand ~Mermaid Smile~).
In August 2014, she formed a singing duo with Pile under the name 4to6 and released their first single.
On July 29, 2015, her album rippi-rippi was released under the Tokuma Japan label as her second debut as a singer.

Throughout her career she's participated in a wide variety of works, including television dramas, variety shows, commercials, movies, theater, radio, internet radio, voice dramas, original videos, television anime and games.

Personality & Hobbies

Her skills include calligraphy and swimming. She has a driver's license.

Other Data

Dengeki G's Magazine January 2011 - Character Interview ^[1]
About Rin Iida Riho, a 19 year old in her first year of university. Since I'm the youngest among all the members, I'll do my best! The character I'm voicing, is a very energetic girl called Rin-chan. But she's also a little bit of a clumsy girl and a crybaby. Her short hair is really cute. I'll work hard for the sake of everyone being able to feel energetic just by looking at Rin-chan! Rin's Appeal Rin-chan is a really energetic kid, but also a bit of a clumsy girl and a crybaby. But even if she were to cry, she would still be able to try her best again next time!! That's the kind of positive girl she is, able to give energy to everyone around her. Please support her!! A word for the readers For the sake of growing Love Live! with everyone else from here on, I will do my best with all my heart! I'll be happy if everyone could support us too nya☆ (lol)

Trivia

She appears to be good friends with Kubo Yurika, possibly due to a shared modelling experience.
She also appears to be good friends with Kusuda Aina and Nanjou Yoshino, with them often mentioning going out with her on their radio programs.
- One of the songs for her album rippi-rippi was written for her by Nanjou Yoshino, highlighting their close friendship.
Songs that she sing well on the karaoke: 僕らのLIVE 君とのLIFE, Snow halation, 残酷な天使のテーゼ, 創聖のアクエリオン^[2]