| Reiko Nagase | |
|---|---|
| Ridge Racer character | |
 Reiko Nagase in promotional material for R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 | |
| First appearance | Rave Racer (1995) |
| Designed by | Kei Yoshimizu |
Reiko Nagase (永瀬麗子, Nagase Reiko) is a character in Bandai Namco's Ridge Racer series. Originally created by artist Kei Yoshimizu for the 1995 video game Rave Racer, she was given a name and expanded role in the game's sequel due to how well she contrasted against the series' racing element, becoming a mascot for the company. While she has appeared in almost ever game since, her exclusion from Ridge Racer V drew significant backlash, resulting in her return in the following titles.
Reiko was well received since her debut, praised for both her character and the physical attractiveness of her character design. She has also been seen as an important part of Sony Entertainment's PlayStation brand, featured in a tech demo as part of the PlayStation 2's reveal. However, some have also criticized her usage in games, seeing it as sexualization of women in game or relegating female characters to the background compared to their counterparts.