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is a fictional video game character who stars in the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series of video games and appears in the ''Dead or Alive'' fighting game series, all developed by Team Ninja, a part of publisher Tecmo.
Personality
Ryu has the demeanor and wisdom of a man far older than himself, due to his prolific lineage and mantle of station as a respected ninja. His exploits have given him an outlook on life far removed from most others, and he understands things in more abstract and philosophical terms. Much like Gen Fu and Eliot, he adopts a tranquil nature, much akin to water; free flowing most of the time, but unforgiving and crushing when roused. Through the Dead or Alive tournament, he has extricated himself from many of the subplots involving other characters, concentrating instead purely on the larger goals that present themselves.
He is Hayate's best friend and an ally of Kasumi and Ayane. He and his ninja brethren have been direct players in the defeat of every major threat in the DOA tournaments, himself defeating the rogue Tengu in single combat during the second tournament. Ryu has befriended several people from the DOA tournaments, notably Jann Lee, who he shares a mutual respect with.
In Ninja Gaiden, Ryu is acquainted with female protagonist like Rachel and Irene. On the other hand, Ryu has been betrayed by some of his allies such as Foster (NG III: The Ancient Ship of Doom) and Murai (NG Xbox).
Game history
Ryu first appeared in the ''Ninja Gaiden'' beat 'em up arcade game in 1988. In that same year, ''Ninja Gaiden'' was released on the NES (Famicom, in Japan) and the Sega Master System, though these versions, being more centered around platformer-style gameplay, bore little resemblance to the original arcade game. Two NES sequels, '' and ''Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom'', followed in 1990 and 1991 to complete the trilogy. Also in 1991, ''Ninja Gaiden Shadow'' was released on the Game Boy. Ryu's next few appearances were as a playable fighter in the ''Dead or Alive'' series, which saw releases on the Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox and Xbox 360 platforms, as well as in arcades.
There is no story to the original arcade version of ''Ninja Gaiden'', except that Ryu and an unnamed red ninja sidekick who serves as the second player were beating up their foes throughout America. Ryu's story commences in ''Ninja Gaiden'' for the NES, when he receives a letter from his father, who has departed to fight a life or death duel. Players are left to guess as the story progresses throughout the game, as the young Hayabusa goes on his quest for revenge and to uncover the truth behind his father's disappearance. This was followed by the next two games of the trilogy, which have mysterious introductions that unfolded in a similar manner. In ''Ninja Gaiden II'', players are introduced to a new villain who wields the Dark Sword of Chaos. In ''Ninja Gaiden III'', Ryu Hayabusa is framed for killing his girlfriend.
Eventually, Ryu moved from ''Ninja Gaiden'' to Tecmo's ''Dead or Alive'' series. Taking place chronologically years after his exploits in the Ninja Gaiden series, he adopts a new, sleeker look. His story is fleshed out more, as a new ninja clan is introduced, several other supporting characters, and a new, serpentine plot that he finds himself intertwined in. He has been a participant in every DOA tournament, canonically winning the second tournament by killing Tengu. His cohorts have claimed the other contests.
Finally, after the long wait, Ryu returned to Ninja Gaiden for Xbox, in a 3D action game with deep gameplay. The story deviates from the original NES ''Ninja Gaiden'' Trilogy by a few small changes, but is still connected to the ''Dead or Alive'' series. This game could almost fit as a prequel to the original trilogy. The prologue explains the Mythos of the Dragon Lineage who sided with the Dragons against the Evil Deities and the Tribes, and how they slew the Dark Dragon. The Dragons are described as god-like, benevolent creatures with metallic bones, teeth and claws, created by the Deity of Creation to counter the Evil Deities. The prologue includes a brief history of the two Dragon Swords. The first is the Dark Dragon Blade, carved out of the bone of the legendary Dark Dragon that betrayed his brethren out of jealousy and thirst for power, joining the Evil Deities. This blade consumes evil, charging as more evil is committed in its vicinity. As a result, the weapon turns its wielder into the devil incarnate. The second sword is the Dragon Sword, carved from the fang of the Dragon, and bequeathed the Dragon Lineage from generation to generation, and finally to Ryu Hayabusa. It is the same sword used by Ryu in the NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy.
Ninja Gaiden
Before Ninja Gaiden
Ryu bears the name 'Hayabusa' when he graduated the Hayabusa School. He's the son of Ken Hayabusa (later named Joe Hayabusa on the xbox version) and he's a member of his father clan called the Hayabusa Ninja Clan. His mother was neither mentioned nor seen in any NG games. He has mastered everything he learned from his school, much to the delight of his father. He has earned the title 'Super Ninja'.
Ninja Gaiden (NES)
Ryu received a letter from his father, Ken Hayabusa, that he had a duel to the death with another ninja. Ryu prepared a keepsake sword from his father, the Dragon Sword, in search of his father. During his adventure, he met up with Irene Lew and faced the man who dueled his father, Bloody Malth, before being reunited with his father. However, Ken was killed by Blood Malth's master, the Jaquio. Ryu avenged his father's death by killing Jaquio and also the Demon God.
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Ashtar, Jaquio's master and the Emperor of Darkness, had planned to rule the world with the power of the Demon. With the Demon dead, Ashtar kidnaps Irene to lure Ryu to his home dimension. Ashtar wields the Dark Sword of Chaos, made from the Bone of the Demon at the same time that the Dragon Sword was forged from the Fang of the Dragon. Ryu eventually confronts and defeats Ashtar, but before he can get Irene to safety, she is captured by Jaquio, who now bears the Dark Sword. Ryu confronts and defeats the Jaquio a second time at an altar made from the Demon's bones. However, the Jaquio's blood flows into the Dark Sword, awakening it. The Jaquio is revived by its power, and stabs Irene with the sword. Ryu slays the Jaquio again, but Irene's blood empowers the sword further, and revives the Demon. Ryu fights the Demon again in a battle similar to the one in Ninja Gaiden. After Ryu kills the Demon again, the Dark Sword of Chaos shatters, and he carries Irene back to Earth, where she succumbs to her wounds and dies. Crying over her body, Ryu calls on the spirits of his ancestors, saying his victories are meaningless without her. The Dragon Sword then begins to hum and glow, emitting a blue light which flows into Irene, reviving her. Finally, as is the case in all 3 NES titles, the happy couple watch the morning sunrise.
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom
Ryu's Doppelganger assassinated Irene and framed the original Ryu. During his adventure, Ryu finds out that Irene was still alive but it was later that the doppelganger is a BIO-NOID and the guy that sent him is Irene's boss, Foster. At first, the doppelganger defeated Ryu but Ryu returned the favor by defeating him. Unexpectedly, Foster was betrayed and killed by his co-worker, Clancy. Ryu and Irene then found out that Clancy had evil intentions and challenged Ryu. Ryu defeated him and he and Irene escaped from the crumbling Castle Rock Fortress.
Ninja Gaiden (Xbox)
The Hayabusa Ninja Clan was annihilated, and the Dark Dragon Blade was stolen by the evil black samurai Doku, one of the Greater Fiends, and his minions. Ryu went on a journey in search of it and avenge his clan's death. As he proceeded, he met the Fiend Hunter Rachel, who was in search of her sister. He was observed by Gamov and a mysterious associate of his, know as the Dark Disciple. Ryu also came across with Rachel's twin sister Alma, who was morphed into a Fiend. Eventually, Alma saved Rachel from Doku and Doku was defeated by Hayabusa. Ryu defeated the Vigoor Emperor and the Fiends and retrieved the evil blade. Ryu and Rachel came across two "observers" but Gamov was betrayed and killed by his own associate who was wielding the Dark Dragon Blade. The masked one was later revealed to be an ally of Hayabusa, Murai. Murai then betrayed him and challenged him. Despite wielding the evil blade, Murai was defeated and Ryu destroyed the blade. He then left Rachel with no further comment and brought back the Dragon Eye he got from the grave.
Ryu battles the Ryu Doppleganger, who can perform almost all of his moves.
Dead or Alive
Before Dead or Alive
Ryu had some adventures with his love interest Irene Lew and a member of his father's clan, the Hayabusa Ninja Clan. He's also a good friend of the Mugen Tenshin ninja Hayate and became acquainted with his friend's clan. He's also acquainted with Hayate's sister Kasumi and half-sister Ayane.
Dead or Alive
One day, Ryu heard that his friend's sister Kasumi disappeared. He also heard that she joined the DOA Tournament so he joined the tournament as well.
Dead or Alive 2
Ryu joined the 2nd DOA Tournament because he was informed by his own clan that a creature from the another dimension named Tengu joined the tournament to create chaos in the world. Eventually, Ryu came across his lost friend Hayate (as Ein and was still suffering from a memory loss) and defeated him, restoring his memory back. Ryu then defeated Tengu to save the world from his evil plot, winning the 2nd DOA Tournament.
Dead or Alive 3
Genra was captured by DOATEC and became a superhuman known as "Omega." In the tournament, Hayabusa defeats Hayate in a friendly match, who became the 18th leader of the Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan after recovering from a memory loss. In his CG ending, he receives a letter from an unknown ninja while he's fishing near the river.
Dead or Alive 4
Ryu joins Hayate, Kasumi and Ayane to stop DOATEC. Ryu and Ayane come across with Christie, who is trying to stop the ninjas from destroying the DOATEC Tritower. Ryu tells Ayane to leave and defeats Christie. In his CG ending, He destroys three DOATEC special aircrafts and one of them could have Donovan inside of it when Hayabusa shot at it with a fireball before disappearing in the night.
Moreover, Ryu appears in Kasumi's and Ayane's DOA4 story mode but not as an opponent. He's an opponent in Jann Lee's and Christie's DOA4 story mode (in Christie's story mode, she faces either Ryu or Ayane randomly).
The Hayabusa Ninja Clan
The Hayabusa Ninja Clan was headed by Ryu's father Joe Hayabusa and Ryu is a member of the clan. They are know as the defenders of the Hayabusa Village and maybe the whole Japan. However in some NG games, the XBOX version in particular, told that the clan had been slain and defeated. The only sole survivor was Ryu and everytime that happened, he avenged his clan.
In the XBOX version, they helped the Dragon Lineage and together, they sealed the Black Dragons. Several centuries later, they guarded the Dark Dragon Blade and made sure that is remained untouched. Unfortunately while Ryu and Murai were fighting, the Hayabusa Village was assaulted and the Hayabusa Clan was slain.
Movie appearances
Ryu in the DOA movie.
DOA: Dead or Alive
He is portrayed by Kane Kosugi in where he performs a role similar to the games. He is shown as faithful friend to Kasumi and Hayate. His fights are against Eliot and Bayman both of whom are defeated. He is the only male character who makes it to the semi-finals (the others are Kasumi, Tina Armstrong and Christie).
Ryu in the OVA.
Ninja Gaiden the anime
Ryu is the main character in Ninja Gaiden the anime. After Irene is kidnapped, Ryu goes to save her. After killing many demons he faces Professor Bucky-Wise, the villain of the movie who becomes a demon himself, and kills him.
He does not wear a ninja-mask in either film but wears a bandana instead.
Gameplay
Ninja Gaiden
Ryu can make several advance combos with almost every weapon. In Ninja Gaiden (Xbox), almost every weapon have some hidden combos that are not listed in the game, mostly on the Dragon Sword. Ryu is also good when it comes to projectile weapons. He can throw shurikens and incendiary shurikens even while in mid-air. He can perform several powerful ninpo techniques as well. In Ninja Gaiden Sigma, he can now shoot arrows while in mid-air, dual-wield weapons and fight while on the top of water and while performing the Water Run Technique.
Dead or Alive
Ryu is generally considered a top-tier character, both due to canon and game play. His reaction, execution time, and throws are all above-average, making him a balanced character, and his mix-up game is excellent. Additionally, Hayabusa's ''Izuna-Otoshi'' combo throw is one of the most effective in the game, garnering an average 80 points of damage, and increasing with environmental hazards such as walls and cliffs. It's also the second hardest move to perform in the game, next to Hayate's Raijin. His mix-ups and "surprise" (like his Asuka-Gaeshi) attacks keep many players guessing which angle or height he will strike from.
Trivia
★ Hayabusa is Hayate's best friend and Kasumi's ally. In Ninja Gaiden, he's Ayane's master. He is the only ninja who is not blood-related to them.
★ He is one of Jann Lee's friendly rivals.
★ Each Japanese word of the name 'Ryu Hayabusa' can be translated to English; 'Ryu' means dragon and 'Hayabusa' means falcon.
★ Ryu's clothes, along with Kasumi's, can be unlocked in the Wii game ''Super Swing Golf''.
★ Most of Ryu's costumes in DOAU and DOA4 originated from Ninja Gaiden and NG Black.
★ Storywise he can arguably be considered the most powerful character in the Dead or Alive series, because of everything he did in Ninja Gaiden Black.
★ In DOA, Ryu's age is 23. The Xbox version of Ninja Gaiden happened two years before the first DOA Tournament, so it is greatly implied that in NG, he's 21.
External links
Ninja Gaiden
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★ The Ninja Gaiden Homepage
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★ Defunct Games: ''Ninja Gaiden Review'' (Atari Lynx)
Dead or Alive
★ Tecmo
★ Tecmo Japan
★ Dead or Alive Central
★ DOATEC
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