Ruby Tojo is a recurring character in the manga and anime series Rosario + Vampire. She is a witch who initially appears as an antagonist but later becomes an ally and friend to the main characters. Ruby is introduced during the Witch's Knoll Arc, where she opposes Tsukune Aono and his group, believing that humans threaten the magical world. However, after a series of events, she changes her perspective and joins Yokai Academy as the school's nurse and a protector of both humans and monsters.

Appearance and Personality

In the manga, Ruby has long black hair, while in the anime adaptation, her hair is brown. She has a slender figure and is often seen wearing witch-themed outfits, including a wide-brimmed hat and a cloak, which highlight her identity as a witch. Ruby’s striking red eyes and gothic style contribute to her mysterious and powerful appearance. After she joins Yokai Academy, she adopts a more professional appearance, wearing a nurse’s uniform that still retains her witchy aesthetics.

Ruby is a serious and somewhat reserved individual, especially in contrast to the more lighthearted and playful characters in Rosario + Vampire. At first, she is driven by her desire to protect the magical world from humans, whom she perceives as destructive. However, after being shown kindness by Tsukune and his friends, Ruby becomes more open-minded and begins to question her former beliefs. She is deeply loyal to her friends and takes her role as the school nurse very seriously, often acting as a caretaker for the students. Despite her calm demeanor, Ruby is emotionally scarred by her past and holds a strong sense of duty and responsibility.

Powers and Abilities

Credits: Studio Deen

• Magic and Witchcraft: Ruby is a powerful witch capable of using a wide array of spells, including elemental magic, summoning, and defensive barriers. Her control over magic makes her a formidable opponent in battle.

• Control of Crows: One of Ruby’s signature abilities is her power to summon and control crows, which she uses for reconnaissance, attack, and communication. The crows are an extension of her magic and represent her witch heritage.

• Healing Abilities: As the nurse at Yokai Academy, Ruby is skilled in using her magic for healing, allowing her to treat both physical injuries and magical ailments among the students.

• Flight: Ruby can fly using her magical powers, often traveling with the assistance of her crows or on a broom, typical of witches in folklore.

Trivia

• Ruby's tragic backstory involves the death of her parents, which influenced her initial hatred of humans and her motivation to protect the magical world.

• In both the manga and anime, her hair color differs—black in the manga and brown in the anime—giving her a slightly different visual presence depending on the medium.

• In both the manga and anime, Ruby is often seen doing odd jobs around the school. She humorously explains this as "a lot of things" happening, but in reality, the Director assigns her these tasks to hide her true role of managing the Great Barrier.

• In one scene, while Tsukune's friends were pretending to be his harem for Issa Shuzen, Ruby barged in to warn him about assassins from Fairy Tale. She was dressed in a revealing two-piece outfit, which caught everyone's attention. When asked about her attire, she struck a pose and confidently declared, "The theme is... Sex Slave?"—she was called a pervert.