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Name: Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko) 「五更瑠璃(黒猫)」
Title Series:Ore no Imōto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai
Voiced by:Hanazawa Kana

Career ISML Performance
2011: 4th Place. Record: (44-0-5) / (2-1)
2011: Sapphire Necklace Winner
2012: 3rd Place Nova Division. Record: (33-0-2)
2012: 3rd Place League Finals
2012: Amethyst Necklace Winner
2013: 1st Place Stella Division. Record: (35-0-0)
2013: Amethyst Necklace Winner
2013: Tiara Winner

Moe Tournament Résumé
6th Place - Japan Saimoe 2011
18th Place - Korea Best Moe 2011
Quarterfinals - Japan Saimoe 2013

Gokō Ruri, better known under her alias Kuroneko, is a top-class representative of otaku aristocracy.

A far cry from the bespectacled and sweaty stereotypical otaku, Kuroneko believes that extreme indulgence in a hobby does not lift the obligation to maintain a high standard of personal conduct. She goes to great lengths to maintain an air of dignity and sophistication. She seeks excitement only in the highbrow aspects of her hobby.

It would therefore save her a lot of trouble, and embarrassment, if the people around her did not misunderstand her character. Just because she spends her free time with a group of simple-minded individuals, it does not mean she likes them. If she puts on cat ear accessories, it is for experimental purposes only – why would she hold any interest in such things? Kuroneko's acquaintances always manage to find her with the worst possible timing, putting her ability to keep up appearances and make up excuses to the test.

The requirements Kuroneko sets for herself and the aloof attitude she relies on often do her more harm than good. They make it all the more difficult for people to get close to her, even when she seeks contact on her own initiative. Her insecurities are what prevents her from opening her heart to strangers. It would take someone really stubborn and inconsiderate to become Kuroneko's true friend...

Put first impressions aside, though, and you will discover that Kuroneko hides a gentle heart. She is merely careful about lowering her guard and showing her affection. When necessary, Kuroneko readily stands to her friends' aid, even if she has to sacrifice her pride in the process. But when everything is over with, she will never admit how hard she worked for them. Not everything needs to be put into words, right?

Past Notable Matches


Japan Saimoe 2011: (6th Place)
Group Finals: 446-301 over Shinonono Hōki (IS )
Quarterfinals: 568-657 to Sakura Kyōko (Puella Magi Madoka ☆ Magica)

Japan Saimoe 2013 (Quarterfinals):
Group Final: 223-193 over Akari Akaza (Yuru Yuri)
Round of 16: 196-125 over Akari Akaza (Yuru Yuri)
Quarterfinals: 250-272 to Kaname Madoka (Puella Magi Madoka ☆ Magica)

ISML 2011 Championship: (4th Place)
Round of 16: 5133-4316 over Eucliwood Hellscythe (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?)
Quarterfinals: 5606-5114 over Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
Semifinals: 5334-7619 to Misaka Mikoto (Toaru Majutsu no Index)

ISML 2013 Regular Season: 1st (35-0-0)
Topaz 7: 4798-4764 over Tachibana Kanade (Angel Beats!)

ISML 2013 Championship: (1st Place)
Round of 16: 7700-3352 over Kashiwazaki Sena (Boku wa Tomosachi ga Sukunai)
Quarterfinals: 7443-4985 over Nakano Azusa (K-ON!)
Semi Final: 6792-4738 over Eucliwood Hellscythe (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?)
Final: 8343-7234 over Tachibana Kanade (Angel Beats!)