Fujimaru Ritsuka

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Fujimaru Ritsuka (藤丸立香)
Alias(es)	Chaldea's Master; Chaldea's last active Master; Senpai
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Chaldea
Occupation/Role	Master; field commander and Spiritron Conversion operative
Status	Active 459
First Appearance	Chapter 89

Background / History

Ritsuka was Spiritron Converted to Singularity F alongside Chaldea's Director and Mash during the Chaldea explosion. With the other Masters incapacitated or lost, she became Chaldea's sole active Master and was dispatched with Mash to resolve the crisis. 89 113

Initially an ordinary person without Magecraft, Ritsuka could primarily sustain Mash through Mana transfer. Witnessing Mo Shuying's strength motivated her to seek personal growth, though he stressed that her precise support and command of Mash were already valuable. 118 128 129

Her success in restoring Fuyuki established her as Chaldea's hope. Over subsequent operations, she became increasingly capable of planning missions, negotiating with uncertain allies, and acting independently when necessary. 113 243 368 391

Personality

Ritsuka is determined, competitive, and unwilling to remain protected or sidelined. She openly challenges the Director's authority, insists on fulfilling her responsibility as Chaldea's Master, and seeks greater strength when she feels she has become a burden. 150 276 368

She is also notably empathetic and diplomatic. When Mo's treatment of Nitocris caused distress, Ritsuka intervened, apologized on his behalf, and won Nitocris's cooperation through kindness and reassurance. 243

Her confidence grows throughout her missions. By the defense of Chaldea, she advocates a decisive ambush strategy and the use of an information-isolating Boundary Field, impressing Mo with her development. 431

Abilities & Skills

Master Support

Ritsuka provides magical-energy support to her Servants, especially Mash.

• Transfers Mana to reinforce Mash's strength and defense in battle. 190
• Gives precise directions and maintains Mash's combat effectiveness despite initially lacking Magecraft herself. 118 129
• Was assessed by Mo as having significant potential if given sufficient time and proper instruction. 129

Field Command

Ritsuka develops into one of Chaldea's principal operational decision-makers.

• Proposes reconnaissance, leyline connection, and Servant-information gathering before engaging unknown forces. 206
• Organizes rapid action when a new Singularity manifests, choosing to investigate with Mash before Mo can return. 368
• Recommends overwhelming force, a coordinated Servant deployment, and communications isolation during Chaldea's defense. 431

Diplomacy

Ritsuka can defuse hostile encounters through emotional awareness and negotiation.

• Earns Nitocris's trust by freeing her, providing food, and explaining Chaldea's objective. 243
• Secures Nitocris's agreement to lead the group to her king. 243
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with allies such as Arash through direct gratitude and respectful communication. 259

Emergency Servant Summoning Mystic Code

Da Vinci equips Ritsuka with a combat suit containing a special seven-use summoning system.

• Uses seven Pseudo Saint Quartz slots to summon Servants for brief, decisive assistance. 339
• The system was used during the battle at the Temple of Time. 346 349
• Repeated use damages Ritsuka's nerves; exhausting all seven uses can cause injuries comparable to a severe wound. 349

Equipment

• Dragon Tooth Dagger (C+) — Crafted by Mo as a self-defense weapon; possesses healing and ranged-attack functions. 129
• Wyvern Scale Ring (C) — Produces a draconic scale shield of light when supplied with Mana. 129
• Combat suit / Spiritron Dress — A protective Mystic Code improved by Da Vinci for dangerous missions. 368
• Seven-use summoning Mystic Code — Enables temporary Servant summons through embedded Pseudo Saint Quartz. 339

Relationships

• Mash Kyrielight — Her Servant and closest field partner. Ritsuka supplies Mash with Mana, relies on her shield in combat, and consistently acts to protect her. 118 190 342
• Mo Shuying — Ally, mentor figure, and frequent mission partner. Ritsuka admires his power, seeks his guidance, and later earns his trust as a strategist and commander. 129 260 431
• Dr. Romani — Chaldea's principal operational support. He worries over Ritsuka's safety but ultimately respects her decisions to take responsibility in the field. 368
• Chaldea Director — Rival and fellow Chaldea leader. Their competition escalates into childish contests, though both remain invested in Chaldea's missions. 150
• Nitocris — Initially hostile captive whom Ritsuka persuades into becoming a cooperative guide through empathy and diplomacy. 243
• Fujimaru Ritsuka's future counterpart, Ying Xiang — A white-haired version of Ritsuka encountered in the Starry Sky Arena; Ying Xiang acknowledges that Ritsuka has been well protected by Mo. 426 459

Story Role / Major Arcs

Chaldea Explosion and Singularity F

Ritsuka survives Chaldea's destruction through Spiritron Conversion and becomes the only active Master available to resolve Singularity F with Mash. Their successful return restores Fuyuki and transforms Ritsuka from Chaldea's least-talented Master into its central hope. 89 113

Early Singularity Operations

Ritsuka pursues strength after recognizing her early limitations, but Mo encourages her to value her existing ability to support Mash and command the field. He later crafts her defensive equipment so she can better protect herself. 128 129

North American Conflict

Ritsuka refuses President King Edison's proposed alliance after his plan to secure his world requires the destruction of others and the enslavement of his own people. 215

Egyptian and Holy City Campaign

Ritsuka resolves the conflict with Nitocris through diplomacy, learns of the Holy City's threat, and accepts Mo's strategic guidance when confronting Lancelot. 243 248 260

Babylonia and the Battle Against Tiamat

Ritsuka joins Chaldea's efforts in Mesopotamia, supports the final stand against Tiamat, and attempts to offer Mana to Ushiwakamaru before the latter's sacrifice. 279 335

Temple of Time

Ritsuka and Mash fight to defend Chaldea during Forneus's assault, then join the broader battle against Goetia. Ritsuka's summoning Mystic Code is used at great physical cost during the decisive conflict. 342 345 349

Pseudo-Singularity Investigation

When a new modern-day Shinjuku Singularity appears, Ritsuka insists on departing with Mash immediately rather than waiting for Mo, declaring that she is no longer someone who needs constant protection. 368

Defense of Chaldea

After returning from a later Singularity, Ritsuka demonstrates her maturation as a leader by proposing Chaldea's ambush plan against Flender's advancing force. Her strategy is adopted and successfully supports the defense of the base. 391 431

Starry Sky Arena

Ritsuka accompanies Mo and Mash to the Starry Sky Arena, where Alaya presents the Alien God, Olga Marie, as their opposing force. 459