OVA
Description
Shimei Ryomou holds position as a key fighter within Nanyo Academy's hierarchy, recognized among the institution's formidable Big Four and ranked second in strength. Her appearance features short dark blue hair, a distinctive mole on her left cheek, and a modified eyepatch consistently covering her left eye; she typically wears either a school uniform or a blue French maid outfit in combat. Standing 160 cm tall and born September 3, Ryomou maintains a reserved, stoic demeanor that masks a capacity for sadistic enjoyment during fights, particularly when employing submission techniques involving handcuffs and joint-breaking maneuvers.
Her background reveals long-standing friendships with Saji and Teifu predating the series. A significant shift in her personality occurred after Teifu suffered injuries leading to blindness and wheelchair confinement, suppressing her softer traits until interactions with Hakufu Sonsaku prompted a gradual re-emergence of compassion. Ryomou's combat style emphasizes grappling, throws, and precision chi blasts. Signature techniques include the "Full Moon Choke Hold" and "Ryoryuu Rakan Sanjuuroku Shiki: Tenchi Hakurogeki" (Achiever of Nirvana, style 36: World's White Wolf's Impact).
Across multiple story arcs, Ryomou engages in pivotal battles, demonstrating superiority over fighters like Gakushuu and Kouha Kannei while navigating complex rivalries with Hakufu and Ryofu Housen. Her confrontation with Hakufu culminates in a neck-breaking technique. Hakufu's subsequent recovery and dragon-powered retaliation, however, lead to Ryomou's defeat, initiating her transition from arrogance to disciplined professionalism. Later, she faces Ryofu, who humiliates her through psychological and physical domination, fueling Ryomou's vengeful resolve. Her resilience surfaces during a tournament battle against Seito Academy's Unchou Kan-u, where she breaks Kan-u's arm despite ultimately losing the match.
A critical aspect involves her left eye, concealed beneath the eyepatch, which houses a dragon's power. In the manga continuity, this dragon originates from Gentoku Ryuubi, coexisting with Ryomou after a life-saving intervention three years prior to the main events; it heals fatal injuries and grants power comparable to the "Three Rulers" when unleashed, though she typically seals it. The anime adaptation presents an alternate origin, attributing the dragon to Ryomou herself without elaboration, awakened during a near-fatal ambush by Teni. Both continuities establish the eyepatch as a containment mechanism for this volatile force, capable of triggering a more aggressive persona when active.
Within the "Western Wolves" OVA, Ryomou participates in efforts to protect Hakufu, continuing her guardian role within Nanyo's forces. Her combat proficiency remains evident, including a confrontation where her dragon-awakened state is noted as a significant threat if uninjured. Her relationships evolve throughout the series, featuring an unreciprocated romantic attachment to Saji – whom she attempts to rescue from Rakuyo High School – and a protective dynamic with Hakufu that manifests in training collaborations and shared missions. These interactions further soften her initially rigid exterior, reflecting her development from a solitary warrior to a committed ally.
Her background reveals long-standing friendships with Saji and Teifu predating the series. A significant shift in her personality occurred after Teifu suffered injuries leading to blindness and wheelchair confinement, suppressing her softer traits until interactions with Hakufu Sonsaku prompted a gradual re-emergence of compassion. Ryomou's combat style emphasizes grappling, throws, and precision chi blasts. Signature techniques include the "Full Moon Choke Hold" and "Ryoryuu Rakan Sanjuuroku Shiki: Tenchi Hakurogeki" (Achiever of Nirvana, style 36: World's White Wolf's Impact).
Across multiple story arcs, Ryomou engages in pivotal battles, demonstrating superiority over fighters like Gakushuu and Kouha Kannei while navigating complex rivalries with Hakufu and Ryofu Housen. Her confrontation with Hakufu culminates in a neck-breaking technique. Hakufu's subsequent recovery and dragon-powered retaliation, however, lead to Ryomou's defeat, initiating her transition from arrogance to disciplined professionalism. Later, she faces Ryofu, who humiliates her through psychological and physical domination, fueling Ryomou's vengeful resolve. Her resilience surfaces during a tournament battle against Seito Academy's Unchou Kan-u, where she breaks Kan-u's arm despite ultimately losing the match.
A critical aspect involves her left eye, concealed beneath the eyepatch, which houses a dragon's power. In the manga continuity, this dragon originates from Gentoku Ryuubi, coexisting with Ryomou after a life-saving intervention three years prior to the main events; it heals fatal injuries and grants power comparable to the "Three Rulers" when unleashed, though she typically seals it. The anime adaptation presents an alternate origin, attributing the dragon to Ryomou herself without elaboration, awakened during a near-fatal ambush by Teni. Both continuities establish the eyepatch as a containment mechanism for this volatile force, capable of triggering a more aggressive persona when active.
Within the "Western Wolves" OVA, Ryomou participates in efforts to protect Hakufu, continuing her guardian role within Nanyo's forces. Her combat proficiency remains evident, including a confrontation where her dragon-awakened state is noted as a significant threat if uninjured. Her relationships evolve throughout the series, featuring an unreciprocated romantic attachment to Saji – whom she attempts to rescue from Rakuyo High School – and a protective dynamic with Hakufu that manifests in training collaborations and shared missions. These interactions further soften her initially rigid exterior, reflecting her development from a solitary warrior to a committed ally.