Ricky

Also known as リッキー (Rikkī)

Hello, My Name (in English) is…

Ricky. What else would you name a baby human squirrel that you discover in the Himalayas?

Distinguishing Features

Besides the two little spikes of hair peeking out from under a large baseball hat, you might be able to spot Ricky by his “human squirrel-sized” bushy tail.

Status: Primary Star (★★★)

Another of Tezuka’s plucky boy heroes, Ricky is a member of the race of Zero Men, who are humanoids with squirrel-like tails and noses, who live secretly underground in the Himalayas.

Notable Roles

Ricky is the main protagonist of Zero Men (1959-60). However, he has also made a few appearances in Black Jack (1973-83) as well as several cameo roles here and there.

Manga Appearances

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1956

Zero Men as “Ricky”
Astro Boy (“Shootout In The Alps”) as “Ricky, one of the boys around the campfire”

1960

Astro Boy (“Uran”) as “a spectator at the robotting match”

1965

Astro Boy (“Slippery Catfish in Imminent Danger”) as “Ricky, a Champion of Justice”

1969

Rubbish Poetry as “a member of the audience”
Gum Gum Punch (“Oshishi”) as “a member of the magic gum heroes”

1970

Gachaboi’s Biography as “Ricky” (cameo)

1974

Black Jack (“Pinoko Loves You”) as “the one of the children in a traffic accident”

1976

Black Jack (“Cloudy, Later Fair”) as “the son of the President of Maruisao Bank”