Ryu Nagasaki

*"I might be new, but I promise I've got something. Something good."*

*- Ryu Nagasaki, Tokyo Ghoul: Resurgence E2*

Ryu Nagasaki (born 1995) is a ghoul from the 3rd Ward. He had humble beginnings, only feeding normally, until he became involved in Slyden Prizen. This lead him to be attacked and found by PGCI.

Taken into Team X as a way to put him through rehab for his crimes, he accompanied the team on many missions. Sometimes he would help, and eventually he was deemed worthy of becoming an investigator.

After PGCI was taken down, he joined Goat along with Alex, where he partook in several missions against the CCG. Once peace was achieved, he joined Alex in peace.

## Appearance

### Season One

Ryu is a skinny, tall young man who wears dark clothing. His casual outfit mainly consisted of a dark, baggy hoodie and dark cargos, paired with some black trainers. He uses black fingerless gloves. On missions, he includes the compulsory bulletproof vest.

He has dark, slightly indigo messy hair and pale skin. His eyes are a dark navy and he has a sharp jawline. His ears are pierced with two stud earrings.

### Season Two

In the battle with Slyden Prizen when fighting Yoshihara Oroch. He stabbed Ryu`s eye out. Ryu was in hospital for weeks he later came out with a black eyepatch

His mask is a black rabbit, with realistic features. It is uncomfortable, as he moans often about it.

## Personality

### Season One

He is slightly childish when he first joins Team X, although under the tough job, he matures. He has a funny, almost laid-back attitude to his job, but he can switch to being serious almost instantly.
He has a strong sense of friendship, and holds dear to his mates. Alas, this sometimes comes off as a bit clingy, which annoys some people.

### Season Two

His personality does not change in Season 2, and he retains his quirks.

## Relationships

### **Alex Ushimaru**

Ryu first met Alex when he first joined Team X. Initially, Ryu's thoughts on Alex weren't great. he got the impression that Alex was a perfectionist who wouldn't tolerate mistakes. However, they eventually bond after several near death experiences.

Like brothers, the join Goat themselves together and then leave together.

### Leni Yamashita

Leni and Ryu had a cold relationship at first, since Leni overpowered him with her excitement. After a few missions together and some life threatening situations, they bond and become a good duo.

### Hhio Zanshary

Ryu had a good bond with Hhio, as both were new to the team. They would often relate with each other's struggles. Friends and partners, they were pretty close.

### Isaac Hashimura

he especially liked Isaac, as he would always joke with him on missions. he would back Ryu up in arguments and they were best mates for a while. When Isaac betrayed Team X, Ryu became extremely depressed, but later grew calm and sincere about their old times.

## Powers & Abilities

**Bikaku Kagune:** Ryu’s kagune is not shown for a few episodes near the series’ start, but during the fight between Saisen, it erupts. It takes on the appearance of a long scorpion tail, minus the pincers. A long, pulsing line runs down the tail and the length falls over head. It it is heavy, but also agile. It can stab and pick up a person or wrap up someone like a snake. It can also be used for speed, as it can boost him up to the air or forward.

**Flame Special:** Ryu’s kagune can light up on fire, with the flames reaching over 10,000C. They’re coloured a slight purple, and are extremely bright. They hurt anyone’s eyes immensely.

**Extraordinary Strength:** Like most ghouls, Ryu’s strength and overall physical ability is heightened with him being able to punch through skin. He can kick well including strikes. He gains bettered speed and agility.

## Trivia

* Ryu’s first name literally translates to *noble* and *dragon*.
* Despite the fact that most people in the anime call others by their first names, people call Ryu by his last name too.