Background: He originally came from a household with an abusive father, which caused him and his mom to move away. Later on, Ryuji got a great opportunity for his future and to ease his mother's burden by becoming a star athlete on the school's track team. However, this earned disdain from the volleyball coach, Suguru Kamoshida, who then abused Ryuji and the entire track team. To put more salt in the wound, Kamoshida began telling everyone at Shujin about Ryuji's parents. This caused Ryuji to try and attack Kamoshida but in a manner of "self-defense" broke Ryuji's leg and caused the track team to disband. He meets Akira when Akira transfers to Shujin and when they both discover their personas while stopping Kamoshida from abusing the volleyball team.

Personality: known as a “problem student” at school, he’s mischievous, always ready for an adventure, short-tempered, takes offense easily, and speaks before thinking, but he’s also kind, cares deeply about his mother, and cares about others, especially if they’re hurt or being buse.

Character References:

https://youtu.be/ONSYxHYrv7o

https://youtu.be/OKJQTe1TfRQ