Occult Research Club

The Occult Research Club (オカルト研究部 Okaruto Kenkyū-bu) of Kuoh Academy is the main base for Rias Gremory and her peerage.

Summary
The name of the club itself is a misnomer, as it is used as a front for Rias' "family" (her servants) to use in order to get out of school activities in case of an emergency, such as having to hunt down a Stray Devil or to destroy a Fallen Angel.

All members of the "club" use it as an excuse to exit the lesson; however, Issei is usually taken out of activities by Yuuto, as he is the only club member in his class besides Asia.

The "club" also serves as a cover for the Devils, as the use of school recources to procure the abandoned dormitory as a base prevents scrutiny from other students and means that the Devils do not need to do additional work for the money to rent another safehouse or buy their own food.

In Volume 8, it is shown that there is some truth to the name, as in order to remain in a Human school, Rias must still fulfill her Devil school requirements, which include study and research of Youkai and other supernatural creatures and monsters in the area.

Interior
The club room interior is a wood-paneled room with Victorian-style coaches and chairs along the walls. One side is set up to be able to be used as a bath, and a large Gremory Family magic circle is also there to allow teleportation to and from clients.

Members

 * Rias Gremory (President/Founder/"King")
 * Akeno Himejima (Vice-President/"Queen")
 * Issei Hyoudou ("Pawn")
 * Koneko Toujou ("Rook")
 * Yuuto Kiba ("Knight")
 * Asia Argento ("Bishop")
 * Rassei (Familiar)
 * Xenovia ("Knight")
 * Irina Shidou (Angel/"Ace")
 * Gasper Vladi ("Bishop")
 * Rossweisse ("Rook")
 * Ravel Phenex ("Bishop")
 * Azazel (Fallen Angel Leader (Former)/Club Advisor)