When Ryuji was young his father left, leaving his mother to look after him. During Middle school Ryuji met with Ann Takamaki and the two became friends. At someone point Ryuji needed to borrow money from Ann so he could buy a dolphin plushie for his mother as a souvenir on a school field trip. He enrolled into Shujin academy to get a track scholarship to help his mother. Things were going well until Kamoshida arrived. Kamoshida was a ruthless PE teacher and abused the Track team including firing the old coach. Kamoshida went as far as to make fun of Ryuji's mother, this enraged Ryuji and gave Kamoshida an excuse to break his knee for "self defence". Ryuji dyed his hair blond and became a notorious trouble maker as noted by his teachers.
Ryuji first meets the protagonist as soon as Kamoshida drives off with Ann. He rants to the protagonist about how Kamoshida is a pervy teacher, unknowingly activating the Metanav. As the pair turn the corner they notice that the school as turned into a Medieval Castle.
A boy who became a notorious troublemaker. He awakened his Persona when he wandered into the Metaverse with the protagonist. He eventually became friends with the protagonist, who sympathized with him through his own similar circumstances, and together they founded the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, fighting against corrupt adults. Ryuji quick to put up his fists, but is also filled with compassion. When he sees a friend in need or someone who is oppressed, he and his sense of justice and bravery is willing to stand up to any opponent. His Persona is Captain Kid.
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Names in Other Languages
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Name
Meaning
Japanese
坂本 竜司
Sakamoto Ryūji. The family name means "the base of a hill or mountain"[1], and the given name's two kanji mean "heroic dragon" and "wise ruler", respectively.[2]
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↑"語源は、坂の「ふもと」、坂の「上り口」とされ、全国に多い。" Translation: "The etymology refers to the base of a hill or mountain; there are many of these in Japan." myoji-yurai.net, [1]. Published 16 October 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023. 【名字】坂本 (Surname: Sakamoto).
↑"想像上の動物であるりゅう、たつ。竜のように特別に優れているもの。天子や英雄の事物につける語。優れた人物、物の例え。天下を治めるもの。つかさ、つかさどる。役所、官庁。役人、官吏。役目を受け持つ、管理する、取り仕切る。うかがう、様子をうかがう。" Translation: "ryuu refers to an especially accomplished imaginary animal such as a dragon, calling to mind things like emperors and heroes, or exceptional things, like ruling the country. ji refers to government offices or officials, to performing an office, or to managing something like a business. It suggests observing situations to see how they pan out." pon-navi.net, [2]. Retrieved 24 November 2023. 「竜司」名前の意味、読み方、人気度（いいね数＆ラキング） (The name Ryuji: meaning, readings and popularity (likes and rankings).
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