Ryotaros

Ryotaro is a fictional character from the works of Japanese manga artist Yukito Kishiro. He is the main protagonist in Kishiro's cyberpunk manga series, Golgo 13. Ryotaro is a young hitman who works for the intelligence agency that serves as the main antagonist in the series.

Ryotaro is portrayed as a skilled and efficient assassin, using his exceptional combat skills and knowledge of poisons and explosives to carry out his missions. He is also shown to be highly strategic and calculating, able to navigate complex web of intrigue and deception that characterizes the world of Golgo 13. Throughout the series, Ryotaro becomes increasingly torn between his duty as a hitman and his growing sense of morality.

Despite his profession as a killer, Ryotaro is depicted as a complex and nuanced character with a deep sense of humanity. His struggle to reconcile his own sense of right and wrong with the brutal nature of his job is a central theme throughout the series.

Golgo 13 is set in a dystopian near-future where advanced technology and corruption have created a deeply flawed and harsh world. Ryotaro's story is a product of this world, reflecting the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of a society that values profit and power above all else. Through Ryotaro's character, Kishiro critiques the excesses of neoliberal capitalism and the dehumanizing effects of advanced technology.

Ryotaro's character has been influential in shaping the evolution of the manga and anime medium, inspiring a new generation of creators to experiment with complex and morally ambiguous protagonists.