RYUICHI SAKUMA


Name: Ryuichi Sakuma
Birthday: April 1
Age: 31
Blood Type: B
Height: 165cm
Weight: 53kg


Ryuichi is my favorite character from Gravitation and definitely one of the most interesting. Ryuichi is the lead singer in the world famous band Nittle Grasper, and as such is Shuichi's idol. However, after seeing Shuichi up on stage, Ryuichi is reminded of himself and learns to enjoy Shuichi's company. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Shuichi and Ryuichi are rivals, and that Shuichi is beginning to surpass Ryuichi. However, ironically enough, just as Shuichi is a fan of Ryuichi, Ryuichi is a fan of Shuichi and seems to like the boy.

Ryuichi is very interesting because he has split personalities. His main personality is carefree and very much like Shuichi's. He is very naive and innocent and seems to be the master of puns. He is also slightly off kilter. Ryuichi does the weirdest and most interesting things - from dressing up in a pink bunny outfit, to impersonating his own version of Batman. This side of Ryuichi can almost always be seen with a stuffed bunny rabbit at his side. This bunny's name is Kumagoro and is Ryu-chan's best friend. He talks to Kumagoro and takes him everywhere he goes.^^

Ryuichi's other "half" takes a lot of people off guard. Sometimes when Ryuichi is performing, he can slip into another state and go from a fun-loving kid, to a serious and determined person who has a strange mysterious charm about him. On the few occasions that this other half can be seen, the outcome never seems to be positive. But switching back and force between "halves" is what makes Ryu-chan who he is.

Ryu-chan may appear to be re-living his childhood, but he's full of advice and support and he'll do whatever he can to help out Shuichi when he needs it. With Ryuichi's bright smile and wonderful personality, he truly does shine.