[I'm being threatened by the number one man I want to hold.] A lively and smiling high school boy! The charm of Ryo Narimiya

Narimiya Ryo is a character from "I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold." "I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold." is a commercial BL series set in the entertainment world. The anime aired last fall and has become a huge hit. It's commonly known as "Dakaichi." It depicts the love story between Azumaya Junta, a young actor with three years of experience, and Saijo Takato, a veteran actor with 20 years of experience. Each episode is generally self-contained. In this article, we'll introduce the charm of Narimiya Ryo, a character from "Dakaichi." As the only male high school student character, Narimiya possesses a fresh, cute, and refreshing quality not found in other characters.

What kind of character is Narimiya Ryo? Let's start with his profile!

Since the story primarily revolves around the romance between Junta and Takato, Narimiya Ryo plays a supporting role. Among the characters in "Dakaichi," he is relatively rare in that he has yet to have any BL-related interactions. In fact, Narimiya doesn't appear often in the original manga and is treated as a supporting character, but his profile was introduced on the anime's official website, and we got to see him in action a lot.

Energetic and cheerful personality

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He's a high school student actor whose greatest strengths are his smile and energy! He's only been in the entertainment industry for two years, and is the youngest character in "Dakaichi," so he looks quite fresh.

As for his personality, he's cheerful and full of energy! Many of the characters in "Dakaichi" are quite quirky, or rather, difficult to deal with, but Narimiya Ryo, on the other hand, is cheerful and honest. He has a straightforward, boyish personality. By the way, he can sometimes be a little difficult to read the mood, but that's also part of his charm.

Surprisingly (?) Reliable

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His older sister sent his applications to talent agencies without his permission (that's a common occurrence, right?!), and he made his debut in the entertainment industry in his second year of junior high school. His agency is Galaxy. He's also a high school actor, so he continues to work as an actor while attending school, and surprisingly, he goes to the same prestigious school as Takato. Takato didn't want to neglect his studies because of his work in the entertainment industry, so he studied hard in high school. Since he'll be attending the same high school as Takato, Narimiya Ryo seems like he'd be just as academically intelligent. Incidentally, Dakaichi's official profile also states that he "strengthens both work and studies." There's a real gap between this and his usual self. What kind of high school student is he at school?

Kind and sociable

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That said, Ryo Narimiya doesn't seem to think things through too deeply. He's carefree, optimistic, and generally innocent. Watching Junta's conversation with Narimiya reveals that he's quite easy to fool. (Of course, it's also fair to say that Junta is a devil!) However, even among the "Dakaichi" characters, he has a friendly and gentle personality. Incidentally, he is very attached to Junta and seems to admire him greatly.

Check out his detailed profile

Birthday: June 12th, Blood Type: B, Height: 163cm, Weight: 51kg, Occupation: Actor (2 years in the entertainment industry). The only known family member is that he has an older sister. The "younger brother character" kind of makes sense, doesn't it?

Cool and Cute! The Charms of Narimiya Ryo

Narimiya Ryo is an actor who also works as an idol. His looks combine cuteness and coolness. Since "Dakaichi" is set in the entertainment industry, many of the characters are cool and handsome, but this character is unusually cute. I'd love to see Narimiya in idol form! He'd sure be adorable.

He's characterized by his big, droopy eyes and cute looks!

Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dakaretai. ©Sakura Hiragi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
When he first appeared, he was wearing his high school uniform. He has distinctive large, slightly droopy eyes and brown hair. As a high school student, he often appears in uniform, but there are also scenes where he's in casual clothes, so be sure to check them out! Incidentally, since he went to the same high school as Takato, it means that Takato also wore the same uniform. It suits him well and is very cute.

When they met in Hawaii

Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dake. ©Sakura Hiragi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
When Takato was in Hawaii for work, Junta happened to be there as well. Then, by a series of coincidences, Narimiya was also in Hawaii on a high school field trip. Incidentally, he also bumped into Ayagi, and they spent some time together. He looks so cute eating ice cream. It's rare to see Narimiya hanging out with his high school friends, and it's heartwarming to see how close they are.

He looks like this in the original!

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By the way, this is what Narimiya looks like in the original. His vibe is different from the anime, but he's also cute!

Narimiya Ryo Admires Junta!

Narimiya has a strong admiration for Junta. He's nicknamed an "angel," combining beauty, coolness, and cuteness. His popularity is evident, as he even surpassed Takato, who had been at the top of the "Most Wanted Man" rankings for five consecutive years. Narimiya is also captivated by Renshi's charm. He even said he "felt like falling in love," showing how much he likes him. He seems to be attached to him, and they seem to be good friends.

I'll lend Junta my uniform!

Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Dakaretai. ©Sakura Hidari / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Narimiya attends Takato's alma mater. One day, Junta, curious to see what Takato was like in high school, comes up with the idea of renting the school studio and having a school uniform play session with Takato (!). So, he borrows a uniform from Narimiya. Although Narimiya unconsciously lends Junta his strength, he is completely unaware of Junta's hidden desires. In fact, he even offers further advice, such as, "I have no idea what you'll use it for, but I have some gym clothes!"

The voice of Narimiya Ryo is played by Yuuma Uchida!

Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakurabi Hashigo / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Yuma Uchida voiced Narimiya in the "Dakaichi" anime. He's a popular voice actor, especially among women! He's appeared in numerous popular series. His birthday is September 21st, and he's affiliated with I'm Enterprises. His older sister, the popular voice actress Maaya Uchida, is also affiliated with the same agency. Besides his voice acting career, Yuuma Uchida is also a singer. He often voices characters who sing in anime, making the most of his talent.

Source: I'm Being Threatened by the No. 1 Man I Want to Hold. ©Sakura Hidashi / Libre / DO1 PROJECT
Recently, Uchida's role as Ginshi Shirazu in "Tokyo Ghoul:re" has been a hot topic. The character was popular since the series first aired, and this role likely helped further increase Uchida's profile. Another role that has garnered a lot of attention is that of Ash Lynx, the main character of "BANANA FISH"! "BANANA FISH" is a work with many loyal fans, and there was a huge reaction when it was decided that it would be made into an anime. As the main character, Uchida also attracted a lot of attention. "BANANA FISH" is more of a bromance than a BL work, so it was surprising to see how perfectly he was suited to the role. Fans of the original work also voiced their approval.