OVA
Description
Ryuji Danma is a central character, first introduced as one half of the Oni-Baku duo alongside Eikichi Onizuka. Born March 30, 1976, he stands 178 cm tall and weighs 59 kg. His delinquent youth in Shonan began with a transfer to Hiratsuka Public Middle School, where an initial clash with Onizuka transformed into a deep friendship following a mutual fight against the Skull Gang to reclaim Onizuka's stolen motorcycle. This partnership forged the fearsome Oni-Baku (Demon Explosion) biker gang, notorious for violent clashes across Shonan.
Ryuji briefly attended Kyokuto High School before transferring to Tsujido High School with Onizuka, aiming to attract women. Despite this, both repeated their first year due to academic neglect, remaining at Tsujido beyond age 17. During this time, Ryuji worked part-time as a waiter at Yoron Island Beach Resort and as a mechanic's assistant, demonstrating mechanical aptitude. He rode a Honda CBX-400F motorcycle, gifted by Natsuki of the Midnight Angels.
Romantic relationships significantly shape his path. His first love was Ayumi Murakoshi, his Tsujido High homeroom teacher. Their relationship faced opposition from Ayumi's family and threats from Fumiya Shindoji, the brother of her deceased boyfriend. After exchanging private vows in a church, Ayumi left Shonan, believing she restricted Ryuji's youth. Later, he met Nagisa Nagase, but their bond was complicated by Nagisa's violent alter ego, Yasha, and Yasha's boyfriend, Junya Akutsu. When Akutsu manipulated Yasha into attacking Ryuji, Nagisa regained control and was stabbed. Both survived, and Nagisa permanently eliminated Yasha. Ryuji's family disowned him over his delinquency, especially after his relationship with Nagisa became public. Refusing their financial support, he moved into an abandoned bus with Nagisa, furnishing it with items taken from their school.
Ryuji's personality contrasts with Onizuka's; he is often more restrained and level-headed, yet possesses a fierce temper when provoked. He exhibits intense loyalty to friends and partners, reacting violently to insults against Ayumi or Nagisa. His fighting style features a signature straight hook punch, making him one of the few capable of matching Onizuka in combat. Despite his toughness, he maintains vulnerabilities like keeping a diary and an interest in UFO research. His hobbies include collecting adult videos, and he aspires to marry and have a daughter.
In later years, Ryuji transitions from delinquency, establishing his own motorcycle shop. He maintains his friendship with Onizuka, occasionally aiding him during events in *Great Teacher Onizuka*, such as accepting a police medal on Onizuka's behalf. However, he refuses Onizuka's request for shelter during a scandal fallout, citing prior commitments to a bike race. Ryuji also appears in spin-offs like *GT-R (Great Transporter Ryuji)*, participating in illegal street races, and *GTO: Paradise Lost*, continuing as a supporting figure. His family relationships remain strained, with his parents disapproving of his past and his younger brother, Yoshitaka, viewing him as a burden. His older sister, Yoko, offers occasional shelter but is generally intrusive.
Adaptations of his story include live-action portrayals in a 1995 television drama, a 2020 Amazon Prime series, and OVA episodes, reflecting his core traits and narrative arc across media.
Ryuji briefly attended Kyokuto High School before transferring to Tsujido High School with Onizuka, aiming to attract women. Despite this, both repeated their first year due to academic neglect, remaining at Tsujido beyond age 17. During this time, Ryuji worked part-time as a waiter at Yoron Island Beach Resort and as a mechanic's assistant, demonstrating mechanical aptitude. He rode a Honda CBX-400F motorcycle, gifted by Natsuki of the Midnight Angels.
Romantic relationships significantly shape his path. His first love was Ayumi Murakoshi, his Tsujido High homeroom teacher. Their relationship faced opposition from Ayumi's family and threats from Fumiya Shindoji, the brother of her deceased boyfriend. After exchanging private vows in a church, Ayumi left Shonan, believing she restricted Ryuji's youth. Later, he met Nagisa Nagase, but their bond was complicated by Nagisa's violent alter ego, Yasha, and Yasha's boyfriend, Junya Akutsu. When Akutsu manipulated Yasha into attacking Ryuji, Nagisa regained control and was stabbed. Both survived, and Nagisa permanently eliminated Yasha. Ryuji's family disowned him over his delinquency, especially after his relationship with Nagisa became public. Refusing their financial support, he moved into an abandoned bus with Nagisa, furnishing it with items taken from their school.
Ryuji's personality contrasts with Onizuka's; he is often more restrained and level-headed, yet possesses a fierce temper when provoked. He exhibits intense loyalty to friends and partners, reacting violently to insults against Ayumi or Nagisa. His fighting style features a signature straight hook punch, making him one of the few capable of matching Onizuka in combat. Despite his toughness, he maintains vulnerabilities like keeping a diary and an interest in UFO research. His hobbies include collecting adult videos, and he aspires to marry and have a daughter.
In later years, Ryuji transitions from delinquency, establishing his own motorcycle shop. He maintains his friendship with Onizuka, occasionally aiding him during events in *Great Teacher Onizuka*, such as accepting a police medal on Onizuka's behalf. However, he refuses Onizuka's request for shelter during a scandal fallout, citing prior commitments to a bike race. Ryuji also appears in spin-offs like *GT-R (Great Transporter Ryuji)*, participating in illegal street races, and *GTO: Paradise Lost*, continuing as a supporting figure. His family relationships remain strained, with his parents disapproving of his past and his younger brother, Yoshitaka, viewing him as a burden. His older sister, Yoko, offers occasional shelter but is generally intrusive.
Adaptations of his story include live-action portrayals in a 1995 television drama, a 2020 Amazon Prime series, and OVA episodes, reflecting his core traits and narrative arc across media.