Meet Ruri, Mariko’s Friend from After School Akihabara Girls

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Key Details

  • Doll: Ruri
  • Series: After School Akihabara Girls
  • Released: December 2017
  • Where to Buy: Originally sold through VOLKS; now available through the secondary market

Ruri joined the After School Akihabara Girls series in 2017 with a relaxed layered outfit and violet eyes.

She is Mariko’s longtime friend and the girl who helped her feel at home after moving to Tokyo.

Get to Know Ruri

VOLKS introduces Ruri as Mariko Sensei’s friend and a shop manager.

Years earlier, Ruri was the first friend young Mariko made in Tokyo. The two attended a summer festival together in Mariko Summer Festival Ver.

Ruri wears a hooded gilet over a shirt and overalls. Crew socks, lace-up shoes, a choker, and a backpack complete her casual outfit.

Her Dollfie Dream release also features a new original wig style and metallic violet Animetic Eyes.

Looking for more dolls from this series? Visit our After School Akihabara Girls Release List.

Ruri’s Product Details

  • Body: Dollfie Dream Base Body III
  • Bust: S bust
  • Head: Original Ruri head
  • Hands: Normal hands, DDII-H-01
  • Eyes: S-type original violet metallic Animetic Eyes, 22 mm
  • Hair: New original Ruri style, DD size
  • Skin Tone: Flesh
  • Doll
  • Wig
  • Espresso hooded gilet
  • Choker
  • Shirt
  • Overalls
  • Panties
  • Crew socks
  • Lace-up shoes
  • Backpack

Release Details

  • Initial Sale: December 23–24, 2017 at Doll Point Akihabara
  • General Sale: Beginning January 21, 2018 through VOLKS stores and the online shop
  • Original Price: ¥58,333 before tax (about $379)

Where to Buy

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruri released?

Ruri was first sold at Doll Point Akihabara on December 23 and 24, 2017. Wider sales through VOLKS stores and the online shop began on January 21, 2018.

How much did Ruri originally cost?

Her original price was ¥58,333 before tax.

Who is Ruri in the After School Akihabara Girls series?

Ruri is Mariko Sensei’s friend and a shop manager.

Is Ruri the friend from Mariko Summer Festival Ver.?

Yes. Ruri is the first friend Mariko made after moving to Tokyo. The two attended Mariko’s first Tokyo summer festival together.

Where can I buy Ruri?

Ruri is discontinued. You may find her through secondary-market sellers.

Let’s Chat

What do you think of Ruri’s casual layered outfit? Were you expecting Mariko’s friend to receive her own Dollfie Dream release?

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: VOLKS

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