TV-Series
Description
Ryō Saotome holds the vice presidency in Private Tensho Academy's singing club. His shoulder-length yellow hair is partially tied back, with bangs framing his face and dark brown eyes. He typically sports an unbuttoned dark blue uniform jacket over a white undershirt, dark green pants, tan shoes with white laces, and a distinctive tag-shaped necklace.
Personality-wise, Ryō embodies the school delinquent archetype: rough-spoken, hot-blooded, and perpetually unkempt. He frequently skips classes, earns poor grades, and displays defiance. Yet, he possesses a profound affection for animals, especially cats, reacting with exaggerated excitement to their presence. He demonstrates humility, readily apologizing to authority figures like Mitsuki Akika, and shows unexpected tenderness. He refers to certain underclassmen with familial terms like "little brother."
Key relationships define his interactions:
- He constantly bickers and clashes with fellow club member Satsuma Kadonooji, his primary foil, due to opposing personalities. Despite this, they share deep mutual concern, particularly evident during confrontations. After resolving a major disagreement involving cat abuse, they achieve a new understanding, though their relationship reverts to its usual combative yet caring state.
- Another club member, Hinata Mitsutsuka, engages with him primarily on club recruitment.
- Saku Otonomiya becomes a recruitment focus after Ryō learns of his fondness for cats. Ryō employs unconventional methods to appeal to Saku, including wearing a cat suit and acquiring cat-related items.
- Konishi, initially considered a friend, nurses a grudge against Ryō over past fashion advice. Their conflict escalates but resolves after Konishi targets cats in anger. Ryō pleaded for the cats' safety during this confrontation, highlighting his protective instincts.
His club involvement spans several episodes:
- In Episode 3 ("Dolente"), he advises Hinata on recruiting Saku and later accidentally encounters Saku on a stairway.
- Episode 4 ("Abandone") showcases his extreme measures to connect with Saku, culminating in wearing the cat suit.
- Episode 9 ("Agitato") centers on resolving his conflict with Konishi and strengthening his bond with Satsuma.
He appears consistently throughout the series, including key moments in the finale (Episode 12, "Piacere").
His known likes include exercise and steamed buns (manju). He performs the character song "Backstreet nora" (路地裏nora) on the official anime character song album.
The etymology of his given name "Ryō" (燎) derives meaning from "burn" or "bonfire," while his surname "Saotome" combines "May" (五月) and "woman" or "girl" (女).
Personality-wise, Ryō embodies the school delinquent archetype: rough-spoken, hot-blooded, and perpetually unkempt. He frequently skips classes, earns poor grades, and displays defiance. Yet, he possesses a profound affection for animals, especially cats, reacting with exaggerated excitement to their presence. He demonstrates humility, readily apologizing to authority figures like Mitsuki Akika, and shows unexpected tenderness. He refers to certain underclassmen with familial terms like "little brother."
Key relationships define his interactions:
- He constantly bickers and clashes with fellow club member Satsuma Kadonooji, his primary foil, due to opposing personalities. Despite this, they share deep mutual concern, particularly evident during confrontations. After resolving a major disagreement involving cat abuse, they achieve a new understanding, though their relationship reverts to its usual combative yet caring state.
- Another club member, Hinata Mitsutsuka, engages with him primarily on club recruitment.
- Saku Otonomiya becomes a recruitment focus after Ryō learns of his fondness for cats. Ryō employs unconventional methods to appeal to Saku, including wearing a cat suit and acquiring cat-related items.
- Konishi, initially considered a friend, nurses a grudge against Ryō over past fashion advice. Their conflict escalates but resolves after Konishi targets cats in anger. Ryō pleaded for the cats' safety during this confrontation, highlighting his protective instincts.
His club involvement spans several episodes:
- In Episode 3 ("Dolente"), he advises Hinata on recruiting Saku and later accidentally encounters Saku on a stairway.
- Episode 4 ("Abandone") showcases his extreme measures to connect with Saku, culminating in wearing the cat suit.
- Episode 9 ("Agitato") centers on resolving his conflict with Konishi and strengthening his bond with Satsuma.
He appears consistently throughout the series, including key moments in the finale (Episode 12, "Piacere").
His known likes include exercise and steamed buns (manju). He performs the character song "Backstreet nora" (路地裏nora) on the official anime character song album.
The etymology of his given name "Ryō" (燎) derives meaning from "burn" or "bonfire," while his surname "Saotome" combines "May" (五月) and "woman" or "girl" (女).