Shiraishi Rika

Rika is sociable, somewhat flighty and poorly prepared for the reality of Gantz. Her instinct is to leave with Tatsumi rather than listen carefully to the experienced hunters.

She recognizes Reika immediately, showing familiarity with contemporary entertainment and celebrity culture.

Her casual attitude disappears when Gantz begins enforcing the mission boundary.

Rika has no established supernatural abilities or combat training.

She does not equip herself properly for the Dinosaur Alien mission and never demonstrates meaningful proficiency with Gantz weaponry.

Rika enters with Tatsumi among the large group of newcomers following the Shinjuku incident. The two friends initially intend to leave the area instead of participating in the hunt.

Rika crosses the permitted boundary despite the danger. The bomb implanted by Gantz activates, causing her head to expand and explode before she can participate meaningfully in the mission.

Her fate immediately demonstrates the consequences of ignoring the game's geographical restrictions to nearby newcomers.

Izumi Tatsumi is Rika's close friend and enters Gantz alongside her.

Reika Shimohira is recognized by Rika as a celebrity when the newcomers gather in the room.

Shion Izumi's actions in Shinjuku create the circumstances that bring Rika into the Gantz system.