Is Ruka Trans?
Putting a lid on the debate
Steins;Gate holds a special place in my heart. Behind the wacky sci-fi, crazy plot twists and solid world-building, you find a heartfelt story of a man faced with decisions which impact his friends and himself. It is a story of self-reflection, of what is really important to you, and how far are you willing to go for it. One character who always intrigued me was Urushibara Ruka, the unassuming temple girl, but who, as protagonist Okabe Rintaro describes, is "a guy". Anime isn't new to femboys, but Ruka cannot be pigeonholed into such categorization. I wish to answer the question - Who is Ruka?