Ray

Sharp-Minded Realist

A pragmatic, knowledgeable bookworm and key intellectual figure in the escape plan, an 11-year-old boy.

Quotes

  • “Why is eating people allowed in this world?”
  • “We will end it.”
  • “Now that we know the truth, there's no turning back.”
  • “We have no choice but to fight to survive.”
  • “Only we can protect our comrades.”

Trivia

  • A bookworm who gathers much information.
  • The mole under his left eye is his trademark.
  • Possesses calm judgment even from childhood.
  • The brains behind the escape plan.
  • Childhood friend-like relationship with Norman.

Alternate names

Ray 11-Year-Old Brainiac Orphanage Intellectual

Tags

The Promised Neverland Ray Escape Plan Orphanage Genius Boy Suspense Knowledgeable Siblings Cool Mysterious Boy

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Short black hair with a calm, cool atmosphere. Slim but with a dignified posture.
Height
Approximately 140cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp gaze
  • Distinctive mole under the left eye
  • Slightly pale-skinned
Iconic items
  • Black shirt
  • Orphanage uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Realist
Detailed personality
Calm and composed personality that thinks about things logically. Excels in information gathering and analysis, an intellectual who devotes himself to his comrades. Possesses deep kindness and strong will inwardly.
Keywords
  • Sharp-minded
  • Calm
  • Knowledgeable
  • Realist
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Thoughtful
  • Sense of loneliness
Motto
Overcome difficulties with knowledge and logic
Talents
  • Information gathering ability
  • Logical thinking
  • Bookworm
  • Memory
  • Strategic planning ability
Skills
  • Meticulous design of escape plans
  • Code deciphering
  • Negotiation with collaborators
  • Crisis management ability
Motivation
Escape from the orphanage and attain freedom, protect family
Habits
Has a habit of brooding. Speaks sparingly but occasionally makes sarcastic remarks.
Favorite foods
No specific favorite food depicted
Hobbies
Reading
Favorite colors
Black
Disliked situations
Meaningless conflicts, Despair from having secrets discovered
Disliked foods
Overly sweet food

History

Backstory
Lived with other children in Grace=Field House, but after learning the facility's secret, planned an escape. Despite being young, possesses deep knowledge and will, earning the trust of his comrades.
Debut date
August 1, 2016
Work title
The Promised Neverland
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Discovery of the orphanage's secret

Significant event
Discovery of the orphanage's secret
Description
Ray, along with Emma and Norman, learned the truth about the orphanage and resolved to escape.

Formulation of the escape plan

Significant event
Formulation of the escape plan
Description
Devised the escape plan with calm intellect and played a crucial role in its execution.

Battles after escape

Significant event
Battles after escape
Description
Even after successful escape, faced numerous difficulties and worked tirelessly to protect comrades.

Relationships

Emma

Sibling

Strongly bonded comrades, like a little sister. They support each other.

Norman

Sibling

Best friend and rival figure. The three led the escape plan.

Emma

Best friend

Collaborator in the escape plan and greatest confidant.

Norman

Best friend

Compete in strategy and trust each other as comrades-in-arms.

GF House Children

GF House Children: strategist

Media appearances

The Promised Neverland

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2016

The Promised Neverland

Anime / Protagonist

2019 TV Anime version

The Promised Neverland Live-Action Movie

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2020

Voice cast and creators

Yūma Uchida

Voice actor
Yūma Uchida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

X

Voice actor
X
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub version

Kaiu Shirai

Creator name
Kaiu Shirai
Role
Original author

Posuka Demizu

Creator name
Posuka Demizu
Role
Illustrator

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

CloverWorks

Creator name
CloverWorks
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Ray Figure

Item name
Ray Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

The Promised Neverland Official Art Book

Item name
The Promised Neverland Official Art Book
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited

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