Ryoma Nagare is a young man with an athletic build and tousled black hair reaching his neck and forehead. In the original anime, he dons a white helmet edged in red with a transparent visor, a light blue pilot suit marked by dark blue patterns, and a green scarf. The manga presents him in a tattered black karate gi, limbs wrapped in bandages, emphasizing his martial arts roots. The manga depicts Ryoma as a fiery martial artist who storms a tournament, overpowering opponents with ruthless techniques. His raw combat prowess draws Professor Saotome’s attention, leading the professor to test Ryoma by dispatching assassins. Surviving these trials, Ryoma joins the Getter Team as the Getter Robo’s pilot. In the anime, Ryoma appears as a high school soccer captain who observes the Prototype Getter Robo’s destruction by the Dinosaur Empire. Teaming with Musashi Tomoe and Hayato Jin, he commands the Getter-1 to battle this threat, leveraging his tactical leadership to counter relentless enemies. The OVA *Getter Robo Armageddon* casts Ryoma as a fugitive framed for Dr. Saotome’s murder. When a resurrected Saotome unleashes the Shin Getter Dragon, Ryoma is freed from prison to pilot the Black Getter—a modified, lethal variant of the machine—against the looming catastrophe. As the Getter Team’s de facto leader, Ryoma spearheads perilous missions with unflinching resolve. His fierce temper and unwavering justice fuel his dedication to humanity’s survival, often at personal cost. Beneath his bold exterior lies loyalty to his teammates, whom he regards as family. His combat expertise, rooted in his father’s karate style, anchors his ability to confront overwhelming foes. Across iterations, Ryoma transitions from a defiant martial artist to a battle-hardened leader, navigating betrayal, loss, and the struggle to temper his aggression with the burdens of command. His arc intertwines personal growth with the ceaseless defense of a world under siege.