#ryota kakegurui

[starrdio]

Everybody saying that Ryota Suzui's purpose in Kakegurui is to keep Yumeko sane completely misses the point of his character. Over and over again it is made very clear that he has no power whatsoever to control Yumeko's decisions, and even clearer that they are not the product of somebody sane. Throughout the series's endlessly escalating gambles, Suzui is there as the audience surrogate so we can understand whats going on and how ridiculous the scale of each gamble is from the perspective of someone grounded in reality-- a reminder that no, not even at Hyakkou are they remotely reasonable. In between bets he is the one Yumeko talks to, and he is genuinely her friend. When he does gamble, its often with or for Yumeko, when his faith in her skill is shown to influence her and her faith in him makes him stronger. Ryota doesnt keep her sane. Ryota keeps her human.

[angelfacemjj]

Suzui Ryota is gay.

[incorrect-yumary]

Mary: *laying face down on the floor*

Ririka: So Yumeko said she likes you?

Mary, muffled: Yeah

Ririka: ... And you asked her to marry you?

Mary: Yeah

Ririka: Well, how did she react?

Mary: Dunno, I ran before I could scare her even more.

*Meanwhile*

Yumeko, striding towards Itsuki and Ryota: OMG!!! Guys, I'm getting married!

[musicalmoritz]

They are so dear to me

[castleoflions]

WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CHAPTERS 107 + 108 OF KAKEGURUI In the omake (bonus comic) at the end of Kakegurui Volume 18, Mary laments about the cliffhanger awaiting us at the end of chapters 107 and 108!

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[jdramasource]

KAKEGURUI (2018 - 2019) dir. Hanabusa Tsutomu

[stormbreakers45]

The Other Side of Suzui Ryota

What do you think of Suzui Ryota from Kakegurui? I can tell that most of you will tell that he's a useless character who always follows Yumeko's to wherever he go.

Most of Kakegurui fans are even not sure of what's purpose that Ryota serves in the Kakegurui plot so far and even in some forums, I saw many people makes fun of him by saying "Who the fuck is Suzui?" and there's also limited fanfictions or fanarts about him too.

Well, everybody can have their opinions, but is it justified to plainly deem Suzui Ryota as useless characters? I'm personally thinking it's not and I have one sole reason for it.

It is because Suzui Ryouta might be the only character in Kakegurui that has not clear past and much details besides the ones that the viewers saw in anime and the readers saw in the manga.

Kakegurui franchise has been up and running since 2017 until now. Besides its main manga, it's also already produced the character's spin-off like Mary's Kakegurui Twin or Midari in her own manga story.

And yet, In all those things, Suzui Ryouta's past or details about him are still lies in darkness while the other characters like Kirari, Sayaka, Yumeko, Mary, and many others are having their own "explanations" about who they are, what they do, and so on.

To understand that, first we need to at least to knows what's the intent of the author for Ryouta's character. In many articles, it is stated that Ryota is positioned as "observer" and "storyteller" to what's happened in Kakegurui's series, particularly about Yumeko's journey where he was acted as her companion throughout the story.

Compared to other characters, Ryouta seems doesn't have "other clear purpose" other than being a support and close friend to Yumeko.

But keep in mind that the official wiki still officially recognized Ryota as one of the main protagonists of the series. Then, it is raised some questions which correlates to my early statement. If he's one of the protagonists, then why any details regarding who he actually is and his past are very limited? or Will there any character development for him in the future?

To answer those questions, we will need to breakdown some key points about him and his correlation to the plot.

We already know a little about Ryouta in the beginning as he was fell into housepet status after losing to Mary in a gambling game, then he met Yumeko who helped him regain his human status, and then starts a friendship with her.

Besides of that, Ryota is also shown holding a position as class representation. Anything other than that ? nada. We don't know much more about his other activities in the school like if he's belong to any clubs in the school and so on.

Other things about him is, he's actually a very smart person who's excelling in his academic study (although Hyakkaou Academy is not focusing much on academic or sports). He's also very quick to understand what's going on in a gamble (both involved or just watching) and also has an expertise to analyse every single details and devising solutions.

This traits of his is showing several times in both manga and anime version, particularly around Yumeko's gamble against Midari where his approach is succesfully getting both him and Yumeko out from danger of Midari's game of death or how he quickly realize Kirari's manipulation on the entire tarot game.

It shows that Ryota is actually a good gambler and he has so many potentials on it. The only thing that holds him back is his low self-esteem, reluctant personality and low level of confidence. When he's with Yumeko, he's not only watch over her but he also learns a lot from her and after so many chapters in the manga, he's shown a growth in his gambling skills and confidence level which one point for his character development.

Another interesting point about him is how he seems the only one in Kakegurui franchise who doesn't have "psychopatic" traits like the others. He's shown to be a nice and kind person who also rarely holds grudge against people. His personality is calm and sensible which also added by his honesty trait.

Looking at those, it seems that we are looking Ryouta as the only colored thing in the middle of black and white. This is his exceptional things that makes him different and also on the same time, special from the other characters. To put it more dramatically, Ryota is like the sailor whose ship is trying to survive in the sea of madness which is the Hyakkaou Academy.

After that, from here thing is getting more interesting. Who is Suzui Ryouta actually is and his family background?

To begin with, there's no clear details on that, but the wiki said that he has unnamed parents. A Day after Yumeko helped him pay his 5 million yen debt to student council, Ryota is offering 1 million yen that he borrows from his parents to pay Yumeko back which Yumeko simply refused.

It's indicating that Ryota is coming from a rich family while it's also considering that how he can enrol in Hyakkaou possibly from regular way where he need to make frequent deposit to student council and school fee.

But who is Ryota's family is still clouded in dark. But we might have a lead on this. In one reddit thread few years ago, it is said that Ryota is coming from a famous wealthy baker family with the brand name "Seikadou". Here's the overview.

The interruptions when he's about to saying "Oh, It's our ..." is really one strong proof about his family's business. It is still not confirmed yet, but this cake business theory is the most logical one to explain more about him.

Another thing about him is, people don't realize that he is actually existed all the time in any of Kakegurui franchises so far, whether it's the main manga, twin, or Midari.

For example, both Kakegurui twin and Kakegurui Midari are both set in the previous year of main Kakegurui manga plot which makes Ryota is strongly possible in both spin-offs, although his names are not mentioned.

But is is definitely happened since the gap between the two spin-offs and the main story is only one year apart which means that Ryota is already there wandering the school and knows every events in both spin-offs like the raise of Mary, the full bloom society, and so on. After all, Ryota's is very aware of his surroundings so he's keeping on track.

What's he's doing on that period? It's still a big mystery, but judging from his behaviour, he might be living a quiet and ordinary gambling and schooling far from the spotlight. As mentioned above too, there's also question if whether he's involved in a club's school too.

Well, I can't say for sure, but Ryota is probably involved in one or maybe just spend his days of gambling and socializing with his friends. Just a completely ordinary guy.

For his love interest, well it's pretty obvious that Ryota probably holds a secret romantic feeling for Yumeko. He's stated it in sublime way when he's confessed that he wants to keep watching her in the best seat and walk with her when they faced Kirari in a tarot game. He even said that Yumeko's risk is also his risk which shows that he is ready to die anytime for Yumeko.

From this point, we already know there's so many undiscovered thing about Ryota's personal life and how his character's development happened in both manga and the anime which happened to be a lot without people noticing.

Being on the side of Yumeko all the time, Ryota is influenced by her but still in a positive way and accordingly. He's still trying to be himself and hopefully more of him will coming up so soon.

And that's it.

Hope you guys enjoy it.

Give me your thoughts in the comments yeah ?

[duskkore]

kake -goo ree

[dailyryomeko]

The biggest reason why I love Ryomeko (Ryota x Yumeko) with all my heart is the genuine respect between them! ♡

From the beginning we can see that there is mutual respect between them, even when Saotome forced Ryota to help her cheat, Yumeko saw how honest and polite he was and gave him the money he needed to pay off his debts.

Another important point that I like about them is that even though there is mutual respect and trust on both sides, Ryota still has difficulty feeling good enough to be on the same level as Yumeko, almost as if he were still a "fido" who should obey the "humans."

As the chapters go on, it's great to see Yumeko encouraging him, including him and reinforcing that they are equal and on the same level, that he is not someone inferior because of his insecurities and weaknesses. And in pure genuine gratitude, Ryota does the best he can to see her happy and satisfied, always hoping that Yumeko gets what she thinks is best for her.

Their dynamic is honest, respectful, simple and complex at the same time, that's what makes me like them so much. They don't have a forced or exaggerated dynamic, so far they're going in the right direction and I really love that ;)

If you ignore Yumeko's gambling addiction they're almost like a normal but cute ship. I hope Homura has plans for them in the future, because they're amazing together!

It's really a shame that most people who like Kakegurui are so ignorant about them for literally no reason!! When you question why they are so ignorant about this ship they never give a reason, they just make empty and meaningless insults, comparing them to other characters who are totally different.

Anyway, these are the reasons why I love them sooooo much, I could talk about them for hours but unfortunately I have never met someone who speaks my native language who loves them as much as I do :')

I hope I explained it well since I am not good with english, I also hope they will not be so hated and underestimated in the future! ♡

‼️: (Btw, remember that when you don't like something you are completely free to block/mute, don't be rude to people you don't even know for such futile reasons)

[ryomeko]

They are the cutest ever 😭💞

[semiorphanaccount]

Can you write the reader is another jabami yumeko elder sibling. The reader has the opposite attitude to yumeko. If yumeko is cheerful and friendly, the reader will be quiet and lonely. (Tomioka Giyuu 2.0)

Kakegurui x Yumeko's Sibling! Reader.

Good thing: you are good at gambling but isn't ...extremely horny as her.

Bad thing: You don't want to gamble but when you heard Yumeko was going to Hyakkaou Academy you had to go with her.

"Y/n can you gamble with me I want to see if you're any better than Yumeko-"

"No."

You have been dubbed the "quiet jabami"

You tried your best to stay quiet but when people forced you to gamble you started to gain more popularity.

Soon enough the student council heard about you.

They sent Ririka to spy on you.

That didn't work out because you accidentally scared her.

You two are somewhat of friends now.

Yumeko tries her hardest to introduce you to her friends.

You always say no but she doesn't listen.

Meari and Ryota kinda became your friends.

Well, they think you like them.

You are besties with Runa

The only person you will honestly open up to.

You two love to game together

Sometimes the student council members walk in and witness the little competition on.

But then you go silent in mere seconds whenever they start to ask you questions.

✧༺♥༻✧

Sorry I've been gone (again) but trust me I'll start uploading again😭

[black-salt-cage]

Day 6 for profiction-edits profic party! ✧. ┊  Prompt: A poly ship Answer: Yumeko Jabami x Ryota Suzui x Mary Saotome (Kakegurui) ☽ - ✰ - ☾ ☽ - ✰ - ☾ ☽ - ✰ - ☾

ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚

[incorrect-yumary]

Ryota: Why are Yumeko and Mary not talking?

Itsuki: They're fighting.

Ryota: Then why are they holding hands?

Itsuki: Yumeko gets sad when they fight.

[mostlyfate]

Takasugi Mahiro as Suzui Ryota KAKEGURUI (2018 - 2019) dir. Hanabusa Tsutomu

[aguar4guazu]

drunk mary! prompt taken from @kkgtxt on twitter

[jdramasource]

KAKEGURUI (2018) dir. Hanabusa Tsutomu