Ryu is best described as a wandering warrior. He is a quiet, serious and humble man, and a kind heart. He travels the globe and is in constant training, to master his own fighting style, Hadou. But in his drive to better himself, there is a darkness in Ryu, culminating from the dark side of his Hadou. He constantly fights to supress it, for if it overcomes him, he will do whatever it takes to win and be the best, no matter the cost.