Ryuko Tatsuma

"Dragoon Hero" Ryukyu (ドラグーンヒーロー リューキュー) is the No. 9 pro hero. She is the one who employs Nejire Hadou, Ochako Uraraka and Tsuyu Asui for internship.

Appearance
Ryukyu is a woman with a few reptilian features such as slit pupils and sharp teeth.

Her hero costume consists of a traditional, flowing qipao with scale motifs, a headband adorned with a claw-like accessory and decorative wings on the back of her head. She also wears spiked earrings.

Personality
Ryukyu is a humble and gentle person, giving praise where it's deserved and not expecting gratitude for the praise. She always keeps her composure. Ryukyu sees talent where it's due and is willing to hand difficult tasks to those who she thinks can handle them.

Ryukyu seems to have a soft spot for children, as she was saddened when she heard that Overhaul uses his own daughter to create anti-quirk drugs.

Synopsis
After witnessing how Nejire, Tsuyu and Uraraka took down two giant villains, she praises them and notes that Nejire improved the timing of her attacks. Ryukyu then proposes that she deems them all fit enough to take part in Sir Nighteye's team request.

During Nighteye's meeting Ryukyu is present, along with a couple of other heros and sidekicks. As Nejire asks Ryukyu what the meeting is about, Ryukyu tells her that Nighteye is about to explain. During his explanation of Overhaul's operation. she expressed sadness and shock over the thought of Overhaul using his own daughter to create weapons.