"His energy should be low by now!"
"It doesn't matter. For Asuka, that doesn't matter to him."
- ―Ryo answering Gondo after he questioning Asuka/Dyna's will to protect them.
Ryo Yumimura is the tomboyish ace pilot of Super GUTS.
Personality
Ryo possesses an intelligent, courageous, and masculine personality, always leaving a strong impression of dignity. When provoked, she can quickly make decisive decisions, playing a pivotal role in missions, and demonstrating exceptional combat abilities.
However, in terms of interpersonal relationships, Ryo exhibits a polite and approachable side, getting along well with the members of Super GUTS. She strictly separates her work from her personal life and never interferes with personal matters while on duty. Nevertheless, on certain occasions, she also reveals a more feminine aspect, showcasing a diverse range of personality traits.
As part of her knowledge within New Frontiers, she is the most knowledgeable member of the team when it comes to mysticism. In events involving mysticism, she demonstrates a heightened level of insight and has, in several missions, been able to question and deduce the identity of the culprits behind the clues.
In the initial stages of the series, Ryo often felt anger towards Shin Asuka due to his unconventional yet vibrant and arrogant behavior. Conflicts between them were quite frequent. However, through shared combat experiences, they gradually came to understand each other's true selves and gradually developed mutual feelings of attraction. As the series progressed, Ryo's character underwent a transformation, becoming more patient and mature. As for Mai Midorikawa, she regards her as her own younger sister, and they share a deep emotional bond.
History
Pre-Ultraman Dyna
Past
Ryo as a young child.
Some time ago, Ryo had lost her parents in an accident. Due to her being the only child in her family, she was adopted by her relatives as a foster child. Ultraman Dyna: Zero Drive Towards Tomorrow
Back in her childhood, she befriended a weak-willed boy named Hirao Teruhisa, and she always kept motivating him to overcome his fears of bullies by accepting their fight and pushing Hirao to the limit every time he was in despair.
As an adult, Ryo joined TPC and took on the role of a trainee at ZERO. During this time, she often heard about the legendary pilot named "Kazuma Asuka" and his experiences.
R'lyeh Tragedy
Ryo as a ZERO trainee.
In 2012, Ryo, who was still a trainee at ZERO at the time, along with other trainees from the same period, was dispatched to assist GUTS in their mission to confront the Shibito-Zoiger armies at R'lyeh.Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
Over the next two years, due to a proposed restructuring of the original GUTS, it evolved into a plan centered around the current trainees at ZERO to form a new GUTS. In 2014, Super GUTS was officially established, and Ryo joined as one of its inaugural members.
Ultraman Dyna
Ryo's first appearance.
In 2017, Ryo and Kohda arrived together at ZERO to serve as special instructors for the final combat examination. They decided to recruit a new member to join Super GUTS. They learned from the head instructor that in the current final examination, two young individuals had scored the highest with 78 points: Shin Asuka and Takeru Fudo. Ryo had some reservations about Asuka, believing that he tended to disregard rules or act recklessly.
As part of the Super GUTS recruitment test, the space training involved every trainee riding GUTS Wings, differentiated only by various designs and color schemes for rookies and instructors. When each trainee was hit, they had to leave the battle. Despite Asuka's self-praise, which made her quite impatient, Ryo sensed incredible potential in this arrogant young individual.
Asuka employed an entirely unpredictable tactic. He released a large quantity of smoke from the thrusters in the combustion chamber, obstructing Ryo's line of sight. Asuka concealed himself within the smoke and then skillfully shot down Ryo's aircraft from directly below. This left Ryo in a state of utter bewilderment, muttering to himself in the face of such an audacious victory.
Subsequently, a colossal luminous Sphere appeared nearby, splitting into multiple smaller spheres and initiating an assault on nearby space stations and smaller spacecraft. Ryo's weaponry suffered some damage and became jammed, while Asuka skillfully evaded pursuit by two Spheres using his acrobatic flying techniques, simultaneously rescuing her. However, during this process, Asuka's aircraft was destroyed, but he miraculously survived and was rescued. As a result of his performance in this test, he was chosen as the new member of Super GUTS. Ryo officially assumed the role of Asuka's senior, assisting him in adapting to his career within Super GUTS.
Ryo witnesses the first appearance of Ultraman Dyna.
Upon receiving the news of the destruction of the Mars base, everyone including Ryo, boarded GUTS Eagle and headed for Mars. Over the Mars base, Ryo engaged in a desperate battle with the cluster of spheres. Just as the battle reached a deadlock, a new giant of light emerged and successfully defeated Daranbia. Subsequently, following some debate within Super GUTS, this warrior was named Ultraman Dyna.A New Light (Part 1)
During a Zombayu attack incident, Zombayu's aerial maneuvers turned the entire town into a ghost town. Super GUTS responded immediately, formulating a strategic plan of action. However, while aboard GUTS Eagle Gamma, she noticed a child running towards Zombayu. Without hesitation, she rushed to rescue the child but was struck by Zombayu's beams during the process, causing her soul to be taken away.
Ryo's soul trapped in Zombayu appeared in front of Asuka and Kohda.
To save Ryo, Nakajima developed a protective soul barrier device. Asuka and Kohda boarded the specialized rescue ship Connelly 07 and ventured into Zombayu. When Zombayu suddenly activated and started moving, Ryo's soul appeared. She told them, "Right now, the spaceship named Zombayu is in a dormant state, and we will attempt to take it far away from Earth. As long as Zombayu exists, we cannot leave." She and other souls were willing to sacrifice themselves to protect Earth and implored Asuka and the others to leave Zombayu.
After an intense battle, Dyna unleashed a full-power attack, successfully defeating Zombayu, allowing Ryo's soul to return to her body, and restoring her consciousness.The Ghost Space Ship
On a construction site, a bronze disk believed to be from the first half of the 4th century was accidentally discovered. Originally, this disk was attributed to the legendary creature "Mozui," thought to exist before the Kofun era. Ryo's senior, Dr. Touko Ayano, an expert in bronze disk research, was in charge of the study. However, during her research, she realized that the disk was, in fact, a bronze mirror with ancient inscriptions on its side that read, "Do not touch this; we are leaving Mozui here." She became aware that the seal had been broken and believed that Mozui's target was Ryo, a "modern soldier," issuing a warning.
Upon learning the news, Ryo hurried to the research institute in an attempt to rescue Ayano. However, when she saw Mozui, she was momentarily paralyzed with fear. Ultimately, Ryo discovered Ayano, who was severely injured and in a coma.
After reviewing the research data left by Ayano, Ryo and the others learned that Mozui feeds on the "fear" of soldiers. So, they ventured to the high-rise building where "Pond" was located at night and witnessed a colossal Mozui emerging from a skyscraper. Hibiki told Ryo that soldiers who give up all their fear would only bring death and destruction and encouraged her not to be ashamed of her fear.
Ryo fires missiles towards Mozui.
Despite the attack on GUTS Eagle Gamma, piloted by Ryo, by Mozui, resulting in a crash, with Dyna's assistance, Ryo eventually mustered the courage to launch a missile from the ground, successfully defeating Mozui alongside Dyna. Afterwards, she received the good news that Ayano was safe and sound.Soldier of Tsukuyo
During a certain incident, abnormal activities occurred in the Antarctic seabed, prompting the NSP Campanella to initiate its induction command and dispatch the Clarkov NF-3000 to the Antarctic to continue its mission. However, Mai who was in charge of this mission, lacked prior experience with frontline tasks, causing her anxiety. Throughout this mission, Ryo was constantly comforting her. They both headed to an underwater base in the Antarctic to investigate the situation.
Sufume successfully hijacked the Clarkov and attempted to use it to guide the NSP Campanella from the vicinity of Jupiter's experimental airspace to over the Antarctic. There, it planned to use super-high temperatures of 6,000 degrees to melt the Antarctic ice, causing the entire landmass to sink beneath the seabed. During this process, Dyna came under continuous attack from Reicubas, including super-high-temperature flames and super-low-temperature gases, which ultimately left it completely encased in ice.The Clarkov Won't Surface! Part 1
Faced with this crisis, Ryo began to devise a final operational plan, which involved sending Mai into the Clarkov to regain control of the system by reaching the terminal in D7. However, the only viable means of entry was to ride a guided missile into the drainage ditch of Zone D, making this a mission only Mai could undertake. However, Mai adamantly refused Ryo's operational plan out of fear.
Ryo sang "Kimi Dake o Mamoritai" to comfort the frightened Mai.
After an intense argument, Mai expressed that she felt she wasn't qualified to be a part of Super GUTS. It was at this moment that Ryo abruptly slapped her, cutting off her words, and said, "I'm afraid too. I'm scared of fighting. But this is something you have to overcome on your own!" She attempted to encourage Mai to brave the mission by sharing her own experiences of facing life-and-death situations multiple times. Finally, she hummed "Kimi Dake o Mamoritai," trying to convey strength in the confined space to uplift Mai's spirits.
Finally, after a successful infiltration, Mai under Ryo's encouragement and guidance, managed to reclaim the hijacked computer, repelling Sufume, and successfully resolved this incident.The Clarkov Won't Surface! Part 2
A mysterious meteorite fell in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. Ryo's childhood friend, Teruhisa, was observing the stars at an observatory at the time when he suddenly saw the meteorite streaking through the sky and breaking apart. He informed Ryo of this event. However, Ryo refused to listen to Teruhisa and stated that TPC had already confirmed the meteorite's presence, and it had burned up in the atmosphere.
However, on that night, the people of Matsumoto City came under attack by monsters and aliens. According to witness testimonies, the attackers appeared to be the same monsters and aliens that Dyna and Super GUTS had defeated before. When the team members arrived at the scene, they witnessed the presence of various types of aliens. Ryo, on the other hand, discovered a mysterious black flower and collected it. Upon examination, it was determined to be a space plant. Meanwhile, Teruhisa reported to Ryo that he had found a mysterious girl and a white flower.
Ryo and Teruhisa saw the phantom disappear with Mozui.
Ryo paid another visit to Teruhisa. She mentioned that although people had seen monsters and aliens, she suspected that only Teruhisa had seen the girl. At the same time, the two encountered Mozui once again. The girl Teruhisa had seen reappeared and approached Mozui. When the girl made contact with Mozui, they seemed to disappear as if they canceled each other out. However, to Ryo, the person who walked toward Mozui appeared to be a boy, not a girl. It was determined that the white space plant seemed to have the effect of canceling out the illusions caused by the black space plant.
Meanwhile, a large number of elementary particles gathered in the center of Matsumoto City, forming Moruvaia. Super GUTS was deployed in response, with Ryo piloting Guts Eagle Alpha, loaded with MKⅡ missiles made from the essence extracted from the white plant. They successfully struck Moruvaia, causing it to lose its original form and transform into a white seed-like sphere. Ultimately, Dyna destroyed Moruvaia, and the black flowers on the ground disappeared.The Power of Thinking of You
One day, both Asuka and Ryo were captured by the Black Buster Corps led by TPC Staff Gondou while on a journey to Mars. He revealed to Ryo about Asuka's alter-ego as Dyna and his planned to used him to create Terranoid. Despite its success, due to his careless spending of energy, his Color Timer soon began to blink and he soon fell. Because there were still a few more Spheres left, the Spheres morphed him into his next form, Zeluganoid and attacked the TPC Mars Base.
Ryo learns that Asuka is Dyna's true identity.
Zeluganoid then began to wreak havoc upon his creators. Ryo tried to brought Asuka to safety but the latter refuse to give up, almost killing himself in the process by transformed into Dyna to fight the monster. But due to his previous drain of light energy, his color timer quickly flashed. Just then, Super GUTS arrived and also attacked the beast. Watching the battle from underground is Ryo and Gondo himself. Ryo then headed towards the "life-force extracting device" to lock herself in and sacrifice her energy so Asuka can live when he un-transforms.
Seeing this as an opportunity to redeemed from his mistake, Gondo throw Ryo aside from the device and lock himself in. He then switched the machine on to max frequency and turned it on. Gondo bids farewell to Ryo and performs Asuka's signature thumb up. In a flash of yellow light, the machine exploded, and Gondo became energy, which was then transferred into Dyna. With renewed strength, Dyna managed to turn the tables and defeated Zeluganoid.
Soon, Zeluganoid exploded, and the base was safe. However, Ultraman Dyna has also then vanished with Zeluganoid after the battle with what's left was the Lieflasher, much to Ryo's dismay.Final Chapter I: A New Shadow
After reuniting with Asuka, Ryo tells him about her dream of having a family.
Reika, the last surviving member of the Black Buster Corps guided Ryo to Daigo's home where Asuka was sheltered. She gave Ryo her GUTS Shadow in order for her to return to her teammates. Once arrived at the Ganymede where Clarkov NF-3000 parked, she joined in the battle against Neo Gaigaraid along with Asuka/Dyna. But as the Super GUTS via Clarkov about to attack, Neo Gaigaraid used his grapple claw to take Ryo in a fighter hostage and escaped inside Gran-Sphere as it was consuming the planetoid. However, Dyna managed to save Ryo from Neo Gaigaraid, allowing Super GUTS to fire a special laser that destroyed him, but not Gran-Sphere.Final Chapter II: Solar System Annihilation
Even though Asuka disappeared due to being involved in the wormhole, Ryo still firmly believes that Asuka will come back one day.
Back in the Clarkov, Asuka's secret was no longer made a secret though everyone accepted it. Arranging a new plan, they used the Clarkov to fire the Neo Maxima Cannon to cleared the path to allow Dyna to target Gran-Sphere. Asuka/Dyna succeeded in the mission, but the victory turns somber due to Asuka being sucked into the wormhole. Along with the others, they believe that Asuka still alive and set on a journey to the Ultra Star.Final Chapter III: Toward Tomorrow...
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
After some time, TPC successfully developed the "Prometheus battleship." Rui Kisaragi, the person in charge of its development, invited Super GUTS to visit, and they all went to the Cliomos Islands' arsenal to see this battleship. To their amazement, they discovered that the battleship was equipped with an intelligent control system.
However, not long after, a mysterious spacecraft appeared and began attacking the island. Members of Super GUTS quickly rushed to respond, but suddenly, control of the Prometheus battleship was seized, turning it into Deathfacer. The group could only witness Dyna disappearing in the midst of the battle in the skies and the severe damage inflicted upon the Cliomos Islands. During this battle, both Asuka and Mai were injured and fell into a comatose state, eventually requiring urgent transportation to the hospital for treatment.
Ryo becomes the target of Deathfacer.
As Deathfacer began to wreak havoc in the city, Super GUTS launched an attack with the support of Iruma piloting GUTS Wing 1. Unfortunately, Ryo's aircraft piloting GUTS Eagle Alpha, was hit. Ryo found herself crashing into a tall building, with Deathfacer targeting her. She mentally prepared herself for impending death. However, in the nick of time, Dyna managed to save her.
As Deathfacer was defeated, Alien Monera and Monera Seed merged to form the colossal Queen Monera, swallowing Dyna. Despite the despair felt by the people in the shelter, the members of Super GUTS did not give up, steadfastly continuing their resistance. Ultimately, through the unity and hope of humanity, Ultraman Tiga was successfully summoned.
As Tiga and Dyna teamed up to attack Queen Monera, despite the fighter jet being shot down, the Super GUTS members on the ground continued to work tirelessly, providing support to the two Ultras without hesitation. In the end, everyone witnessed the moment when Tiga and Dyna simultaneously unleashed the TD Special, defeating Queen Monera.Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
Ultraman Dyna: Zero Drive Towards Tomorrow
The year after Asuka's disappearance on the other side of time and space, TPC underwent a significant restructuring internally. Aside from Hibiki, who remained as the next TPC director, and Mai, who took on the role of ZERO instructor, the other members went to Mars. Ryo became one of the early members of Super GUTS Mars and assumed the position of vice-captain.
In 2033, Ryo served as the instructor for the 4th flight test of NEO Drive. During the process of accelerating to the speed of light, she finally came to understand the truth behind Asuka's disappearance years ago and learned that Dyna's existence stemmed from a future legacy of light. In the end, she reunited with Asuka at the end of the light.Ultraman Dyna: Zero Drive Towards Tomorrow
Ultraman Saga
15 years later, Ryo the captain of Super GUTS Mars.
In 2035, Ryo would be promoted to the Super GUTS Mars captain, with Hibiki and Kohda in charge of TPC. As she witnessed Taiga's battle against a fleet of Spheres, she panicked when he was missing in action.
After Super GUTS tried to detect the latter multiple times, Asuka appeared, briefly returned to his universe where he inform them of Taiga's whereabouts. Ryo promises Asuka that they will catch up to him one day, and Asuka smiles, giving a thumbs up, saying that he will be waiting for them before continuing his journey through space.Ultraman Saga
Counterparts
Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers
Ryo from Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers.
In this film, Ryo is a civilian woman living in Yokohama City. She works alongside Asuka at the Yokohama Stadium, responsible for public relations. Their relationship remains harmonious.
When she first appears, she and Asuka witness a mirage appearing over Yokohama Harbor. Shortly after, when Ultraman Mebius appears and battles Pandon within the city, the two of them work together to evacuate the spectators inside the stadium. As they leave the stadium, they narrowly escape being hit by the fireballs launched by Pandon.
During the ongoing monster attacks in Yokohama, Ryo finds Asuka at the stadium. She informs him that evacuation notices have been issued, and it's not safe to stay in a dangerous area. Asuka, however, expresses his determination to stay, mentioning his past as the last pitcher in Koshien, where he suffered a devastating defeat. Despite that, he still refuses to give up on his dream of baseball. In response, Ryo questions, "Do you want to be a coward and wait here to die?" However, through her interaction with Asuka, Ryo gains a deeper understanding of his perspective.
Just before the final battle, Asuka realizes that he might be one of the other seven Ultras mentioned by Daigo. He confides in Ryo about his decision to embark on the battle, and she expresses her support, emphasizing the importance of his return. She witnessed the transformation of Asuka and other Ultras, culminating in their collective victory over the Black Silhouette, thus saving the world. This series of events deepened her understanding and trust in Asuka.
Several years later, during the commissioning ceremony of the Nippon Maru space vessel, she reunited with Hibiki who were guests at the event. Eventually, she joined Asuka and others boarded the ship, embarking on a journey to explore the M78 Nebula in space. Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers
Powers and Weapons
- Training: Being a Super GUTS member, Ryo is a well trained member in the team, from combat skills to piloting prowess.
Gallery
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
Ultraman Dyna
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
Ultraman Dyna: The Return of Hanejiro
Ultraman Saga
Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- Ryo always tends to wear sunglasses in the day during her flights.
- As revealed during the Phantom Monster Army crisis, she holds a fear towards Bishmel and Mozui.
- Despite Ryo holds feelings for Asuka, in her childhood, she had once kissed Hirao on the cheek during her childhood ingratitude of his success hinting that Asuka might not be her first crush.