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Ryo Akiyama (秋山 遼 Akiyama Ryō?) is a fictional character in the Digimon Tamers anime series, as well as a main character in many Digimon video games. He also makes two brief appearances in Digimon Adventure 02, in Ken Ichijouji's flashbacks.
Ryo is one of the few characters to appear in multiple continuities. He is partnered with Cyberdramon. He originates from a series of games for the Wonderswan game system, appeared in a few cameos, then was retired in Digimon Tamers.
Ryo is the only human character to appear in both the Adventure series and in Digimon Tamers. It was decided that Ryo was to be included into Digimon Tamers because of his immense popularity at the time as the main character of many Digimon video games. The final Wonderswan game to feature Ryo, Brave Tamer, serves as link in the chain that connects him to both the Adventure and Tamers series.[4][5]
Appearance
Description
Etymologies
Ryo Akiyama (秋山 遼)
Name used in many Digimon Wonderswan games, Japanese version of Digimon Tamers, and related materials. Also used in multiple dubs, including the American English.
- Ja: Akiyama (秋山?). A Japanese surname meaning "autumn mountain".
- Ja: Ryo (遼 Ryō?). A masculine Japanese name meaning "distant".
Story
Ryo using his father's computer.
Ryo lives with his parents. On December 31, 1999, he is in a chatroom discussion in his father's computer about the Odaiba incident in August. A power failure happens, and Agumon appears in the computer screen, saying that Tai and Matt were captured and begs for his help. A Digivice comes out of the computer screen and Agumon asks Ryo to touch it. Although he doesn't understand what's going on, he touches the device, and a light drags him into the Digital World.
Ryo with his parents
On March 4,[6] 2000, Ryo is in Turkey,[7] where he watches the battle against Diaboromon. Our War Game!
D-1 Tamers Brave Tamer Hot Blooded!! The Great Sparkling Battle!!!
At some point after that, Ryo moved to the Tamers universe through unspecified means,[8] and went to live in that universe's Fukuoka. Goliath
In the Tamers universe, he defeated Rika Nonaka in the Digimon Card Tournament. On the same night, in his way back to his hotel in Ueno, Ryo encountered a Digital Field, from where he heard an irritated Cyberdramon, who was unable to digivolve, calling him to the other side and saying he needed a strong Tamer like him to get stronger. Ryo, surprised at the sight of a real Digimon, decided right away to go the Digital World, without considering how much worry his disappearance would cause to his father. From Ryo to Cyberdramon
He made his first appearance in Tamers when Kenta, Kazu and Rika were cut off from the others while in the Digital World. He helps the Tamers battle Majiramon and uses the Goliath Card to make Cyberdramon huge, allowing him to destroy the Deva. Later, he would help the others escape to their world, and follow them as well. While in the Real World, Cyberdramon regressed into Monodramon, and apparently was freed from the violent virus he suffered from. He later bio-merged with Cyberdramon to become Justimon, and, as Justimon, he helped out in the battle against the D-Reaper. He fought ADR-06 unsuccesfully with Kazu and Guardromon's help, still losing even when MegaGargomon and Sakuyamon joined in. Finally, with the help of Antylamon, he destroyed the Agent after discovering its weakness. As thanks for Suzie and her partner's help, he gave her her first Modify Card. The next morning, Ryo left early and ran around the city scouting D-Reaper's activities, reappearing to save the Tamers from ADR-07, destroying it with Guardromon's help and then unsuccesfully battling ADR-08 with Gallantmon until Grani showed up. During the final battle, Ryo came up with the idea to have Sakuyamon send all of her energy into Justimon's Voltage Blade to try to destroy the Cable Reaper, but the plan failed, however the Digimon Sovereign dealt with that enemy for them. When everything was over, Ryo was saddened to see Cyberdramon go back to the Digital World.
Ryo showed up as Justimon during the Parasimon fight, after Rika, Henry, and Takato Biomerged with their Digimon. As Justimon, he appeared from the portal to the Digital World, but it is unknown what he was doing there. However, there are too many Parasimon to fight off and they were losing until Takato's determination to win caused Gallantmon to digivolve to Crimson Mode and destroy all the Parasimon with one shot. Afterwards, Ryo and Cyberdramon attended Rika's birthday party. Runaway Locomon
Cards
Ryo has at least five cards, three of which are powerful "Device" cards Goliath As a reward for Antylamon's help against the D-Reaper, he gives Suzie Wong his Radiant Form card. When Is A Mon Justimon?
- Goliath Goliath
- Avenging Knight Song of Sakuyamon
- Former
- Radiant Form: Given to Suzie Wong. When Is A Mon Justimon?
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Development
Even before Chiaki J. Konaka joined Tamers's writing team, Ryo was already destined to appear in the series, due to his popularity among Japanese fans. However, Konaka found it difficult to fit him in the series due to Tamers having a different continuity from Adventure and 02, and decided to let Genki Yoshimura handle his character development, as she was the screenwriter for Ryo's first episode.[9] Due to being in a TV series, Konaka thought Ryo's priority should be heightened, and he should be given his own Partner Digimon, whose power, strength, and heroism would make Ryo all the more attractive, and considered Cyberdramon for this role.[10]
Digimon Forms
Justimon
Relationships
External links
Notes and references
- ↑ Digimon Encyclopedia: Digimon Tamers Cast List
- ↑ Digimon Adventure: Anode Tamer and Cathode Tamer Guide.
- ↑ Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers guide.
- ↑ Ryo character notes. Retrieved on September 15, 2006.
- ↑ Digimon Tamer concept planning notes. Retrieved on September 15, 2006.
- ↑ See timing issue.
- ↑ Digimon Adventure: Storyboard
- ↑ V Jump, May 2002 issue: "What's the relation between the Ryo that appeared in 02 and the Ryo that appeared in Tamers?" / Hiromi Seki: "They are the same person."
- ↑ Chiaki J. Konaka's Digimon Tamers Resources: Ryo Akiyama
- ↑ Chaiki J. Konaka's Digimon Tamers Resources: Early Planning