Ryuji Sakamoto

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Ryuji Sakamoto is a character in Persona 5. He is a student at Shujin Academy and a member of the Phantom Thieves.

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Gameplay

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Game Appearances

Persona 5

Ryuji first meets the protagonist on 4/11 during the rain after Kamoshida picks up Ann in his car. Ryuji calls him a "pervy teacher". He then approaches the protagonist in an intimidating manner in fear of him ratting him out to Kamoshida. After realising the protagonist is a transfer student Ryuji describes Kamoshida as being the "king of a castle." Unknowingly activating the metaverse navigator with the keywords "Kamoshida", "Shujin" and "castle". There are no abnormalities until the pair head straight to Shujin academy. Ryuji is concerned when the school has been replaced by a mysterious European castle and decides to investigate. Once the pair are inside the castle they are captured by the guards and thrown in Jail, there they are confronted by Shadow Kamoshida who orders his execution. Before he is executed, Ryuji is saved when the protagonist awakens to his Persona, the guards are defeated and Ryuji locks Kamoshida in the cell they were originally held.

The Duo comes across Morgana a bizarre black and white cat like creature. After they rescue him from his cell he helps them escape with his guidance and persona Zorro.

Confidant

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Persona 5 Royal

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Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

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Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight

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Persona 5 Tactica

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 Kidd.

Audio Drama Appearances

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Novel Appearances

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Nomenclature

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Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese 坂本 竜司
スカル
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]
Skull
Brazilian Portuguese Caveira Skull

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References

  1. "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).
  2. "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).