Ganryu

Rampaging Former Ozeki Sumo Wrestler

A former ozeki sumo wrestler who fights using sumo techniques. Known for his fiery personality and powerful attacks.

Quotes

  • “I'll show you my power!”
  • “The soul of sumo lives here!”
  • “I'm the one who's gonna win!”
  • “Rough and wild, that's my style!”
  • “Power is everything!”

Trivia

  • Extremely rare character originating from sumo; one of the top power fighters in fighting games.
  • The only character with the backstory of being a former ozeki rather than a pro wrestler.
  • His sumo techniques are modeled after real sumo moves.
  • Has appeared in many Tekken series works since his debut.
  • Designed with a larger physique than other characters in the game.

Alternate names

Ganryu ガンリュウ Former Ozeki

Tags

fighter sumo Tekken game character grand sumo male character fighter

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A large, sturdy-built man with a round, thick sumo wrestler's physique. Wears a traditional sumo mawashi. Has a stern face and short hair.
Height
About 190cm
Weight
About 150kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Muscular build
  • Short hair
  • Sumo mawashi
  • Thick eyebrows
Iconic items
  • Sumo mawashi

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Fierce
Detailed personality
Hot-tempered and a sore loser. Gets heated easily and can be hard to control at times, but has a spirited and honest personality.
Keywords
  • Fierce
  • Sore loser
  • Hot-blooded
  • Rough
  • Tough
Talents
  • Sumo techniques
  • Overwhelming power
  • Toughness
  • Reflexes
Skills
  • Throwing techniques
  • Grappling techniques
  • Brute force attacks
Motivation
To be recognized as the greatest sumo wrestler and prove his own strength.
Habits
Quick to anger and often shouts loudly.
Favorite foods
Chanko nabe, Grilled fish, Rice
Hobbies
Sumo training, Weight training
Favorite colors
Red, Black
Disliked situations
Injustice, Betrayal
Disliked foods
Strong fishy odors

History

Backstory
A former sumo wrestler who rose to the rank of ozeki in his youth. Even after retirement, he continues to participate in the King of Iron Fist Tournament, utilizing his robust physique and sumo techniques. He overwhelms enemies with his fierce fighting spirit and bold power.
Debut date
December 9, 1994
Work title
Tekken
Media type
Game

Participation in Tekken Tag Tournament

Significant event
Participation in Tekken Tag Tournament
Description
Entered the fighting tournament leveraging his past sumo prowess and made his presence known.

Application of Sumo Techniques

Significant event
Application of Sumo Techniques
Description
Skillfully adapts sumo moves into the fighting game, establishing a unique combat style.

Relationships

Kazuya Mishima

Rival

Rivals who have clashed multiple times in the King of Iron Fist Tournament.

King of Iron Fist Tournament

King of Iron Fist Tournament: fighter

Media appearances

Tekken

Game / Protagonist

December 1994

Tekken 2

Game / Supporting

1995

Tekken Tag Tournament

Game / Protagonist

1999

Tekken: Blood Vengeance

Anime / Supporting

2011

Voice cast and creators

Keiji Fujiwara

Voice actor
Keiji Fujiwara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tekken game series

Bob Buchholz

Voice actor
Bob Buchholz
Language
English
Version or series
Tekken game series

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Creator name
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Role
Original author

Tetsuo Kojima

Creator name
Tetsuo Kojima
Role
Character designer

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Ganryu Action Figure

Item name
Ganryu Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Ganryu T-Shirt

Item name
Ganryu T-Shirt
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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