Goto Ryuji

Goto Ryuji
Biography
Affiliated Country	Japan
Rank	S-Rank
Gender	Male
Age	32
Main Ability	Mana-powered sword wielding
Exclusive Weapon	Distorted Dreams
Guild	Blade Guild
Game Bio
Rarity
Element	Wind
Type	Tank
Release Date	13 March 2025
Voice Actors
English	Christopher Wehkamp
Japanese	Satoshi Mikami (三上 哲)

Goto Ryuji is a playable Hunter in Solo Leveling: ARISE.

The guild master of the Blade Guild. As the best hunter in Japan, he possesses incredible skills, but he's not a National Level hunter.

Stats

Lvl. 1 ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧
	Total Power	3,980
	HP	1,720
	Attack	760
	Defense	775
Lvl. 105 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦5
	Total Power	43,515
	HP	11,976
	Attack	4,894
	Defense	4,990

Skills

Basic Attacks
Basic Attacks (Lv.1-Lv.10): Shiver Storm	Goto attacks enemies with movements as imperceptible as a slight shiver. Stage 1 Damage: 167-250.5% of the user's Max HP Stage 2 Damage: 170-255% of the user's Max HP Stage 3 Damage: 172-258% of the user's Max HP ・Deals Wind elemental damage. ・Deals weak Break damage. ・When this skill hits, it inflicts the [Airborne] effect.
Core Attack (Lv.1-Lv.10): Death Gale	Goto charges forward, quickly strikes the enemy, and then returns to his original location. Damage: 588-882% of the user's Max HP ・Deals Wind elemental damage. ・Deals medium Break damage.
Basic Skills
Basic Skill 1 (Lv.1-Lv.10): Phantom's Heavenly Hurricane	Goto enters his inner mind and quickly strikes enemies in front of him. This skill can be used 6 times in a row. Each time he uses this skill consecutively, his damage increases by 10%. Damage: 466-699% of the user's Max HP Cooldown: 12 sec MP Consumption: 50-66 ・Deals Wind elemental damage. ・Deals medium Break damage. ・The user gains [Super Armor] while using this skill. ・The user's damage taken decreases by 30% while using this skill. ・Using this skill triggers the [Exorcise] effect. [Exorcise] The user's Critical Hit damage increases by 3%. Duration: 7 second(s) (stacking up to 5 times)
Basic Skill 2 (Lv.1-Lv.10): Reverse Tempest Storm Blade	Goto moves with swiftness of the wind, clearing the area in front of himself. Damage: 850-1275% of the user's Max HP Cooldown: 12 sec MP Consumption: 200-264 ・Deals Wind elemental damage. ・Deals medium Break damage. ・When the final hit lands, it inflicts the [Airborne] effect. ・While using this skill, the user gains [Super Armor]. ・While using this skill, the user's damage taken decreases by 30%. ・Using this skill increases the damage and Break damage of Phantom's Heavenly Hurriance by 30% for 15 second(s).
Special Skills
Support (Lv.1-Lv.20): Cyclone Blade	From a crouched position, Goto quickly draws his sword and strikes the enemies in front of him. Damage: 620-1274.44% of the user's Max HP Cooldown: 25 sec ・Deals Wind elemental damage. ・When the final hit lands, it inflicts the [Airborne] effect. ・Using this skill triggers the [Invincible King and Invincible King's Path] effects. [Invincible King] When the user successfully puts an enemy in the Break state, it increases the [Break] effect duration by 3 second(s). [Invincible King's Path] Increases damage dealt to targets in a [Break] state by 100%. Duration: Infinite
QTE (Lv.1-Lv.10): Divine Wind	From a crouched position, Goto quickly draws his sword to strike his enemies. Damage: 780-1170% of the user's Max HP Cooldown: 20 sec Usage Conditions: Extreme Evasion, Core Attack, Ultimate Skill, or [Stun] or [Blind] ・Deals Wind elemental damage. ・Deals medium Break damage. ・When this skill hits, it inflicts the [Airborne] the target.
Ultimate (Lv.1-Lv.10): Devastate Prey	Goto unlocks a series of doors to a gate hidden within his spirit and unleashes demonic fury to eliminate his prey. Damage: 1856-2784% of the user's Max HP Cooldown: 45 sec Power Gauge Consumption: 100% ・Deals Wind elemental damage ・When this skill hits, it inflicts the [Airborne] the target.
Passive
✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧	When the user's Basic Skill hits, the user recovers 50 MP. The user's Critical Hit Rate increases equal to 20% of their Critical Hit damage stat. When the [Exorcise] effect stacks 5 times, it triggers the [Arrogance] effect on all Wind team members. [Arrogance] Increases Critical Hit damage 20%. The user's Basic Skill damage increases by 20%. Increases the user's Skill MP Consumption increases by 33%. Duration: 20 second(s)
Advancement
✦ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧	If Goto Ryuji or an ally successfully puts an enemy into the [Break] state, it increases the [Break] duration by 3 second(s). The [Tyrant's Path] effect is applied to all allies when entering a stage. When the [Exorcise] effect has stacked 5 times, it triggers the [Demonic Soul] effect. When Goto uses Death Gale, it increases the Wind damage of Reverse Tempest and Storm Blade by 10% for 10 second(s). [Tyrant's Path] Increases damage dealt to targets in the [Break] state by 12%. Duration: Infinite [Demonic Soul] Reverse Tempest becomes Storm Blade, increasing its damage by 50%. Duration: 10 second(s)
✦ ✦ ✧ ✧ ✧	The user's [Break] effectiveness increases by 20%.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✧ ✧	Using Divine Wind or Devastate Pray increases the user's Critical Hit damage by 20% for 12 second(s).
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧	The damage of the third hunter in the team increases by 24%, but their damage taken also increases by 12%.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦	The Phanton's Heavenly Hurricane, Reverse Tempest, and Storm Blade can hit 2 more times and deal additional damage proportional to 10% for each attack. The usage count of Phantom's Heavenly Hurricane, Reverse Tempest, Storm Blade increases by 2 times When Goto Ryuji's HP ratio is higher than the enemy's, Devastate Prey's damage and Critical Hit damage increases by 60%.
Dimensional Advancement
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦1	Increase the user's Attack, Defense, and HP by 3%.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦2	Increase the user's Attack, Defense, and HP by 3%.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦3	Increase the user's Attack, Defense, and HP by 3%.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦4	Increase the user's Attack, Defense, and HP by 3%.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦5	Increase the user's Attack, Defense, and HP by 3%.

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Details
Goto Ryuji's Ultimate Skill does break damage even though it is not stated anywhere.

Recommendations

• Wind Break Damage Dealer
• When this hunter's Basic Skill hits, they recover their MP, and using their Basic Skill 1 activates the [Exorcise] effect, increasing their Critical Hit Rate and Critical Hit damage. When the [Exorcise] effect reaches a certain number of instances, it activates the [Arrogance] effect, increasing the Wind team members' Critical Hit damage and Basic Skill damage, but it also inflicts a debuff that significantly increases their MP Consumption.

Recommended Stats

These are stats the user should prioritize when equipping artifacts, cores, and weapons on Goto Ryuji.

• HP
• Critical Hit Damage
• Critical Hit Rate

Recommended Skill Use Order

• Basic Skill 2
• Used 6 times: Basic Skill 1
• Core Attack
• Ultimate Skill

Recommended Skill Level Up Order

• Basic Skill 1
• Basic Skill 2
• Ultimate Skill
• Core Attack
• QTE Skill
• Support Skill
• Basic Attacks

Costumes

Chromas can only be obtained after the user has obtained the main costume.

Goto Ryuji: Pride
Description	His self-respect once stemmed from patriotism; a belief that he represented his people and what they stood for. But that patriotism had long since curdled into pride for nothing but himself.
Costume/Chroma	Icon and Rarity	Obtaining/Cost
	Rare	Default Costume
	Rare	Earn 7500 Pts in Goto Ryuji's Hunter Archive

Precision
Description	His skills with a sword are sharp and precise. Dozens of enemies fall with a single cut. Even if he didn't live in this modern world of gates and hunters, he would've made a name for himself as a swordsman.
Costume/Chroma	Icon and Rarity	Obtaining/Cost
	Heroic	Buy Goto Ryuji's Costume Pack from the store
	Heroic	x2500
	Heroic	x2500
	Heroic	x2500

Dossier

Dossier #01: An S-Rank

A man with sharp features and somewhat long hair placed his hand on the mana meter. When the machine had completed its measurements, the staff started to move frantically.

"Incapable of evaluation" meant the birth of an S-Rank hunter. The neutral expression on his face remained, but the took a breath. In that moment, his eyes were filled with resolve.

Goto Ryuji had gone form being an ordinary man to Japan's best S-Rank, ready to devote himself to his country.

Dossier #02: Home

Joining a major guild would allow him to make him a lot of money, but Goto knocked on the doors of the Japanese Hunters Association. He choose to work on building peace in Japan rather than pursuing money.

This path led him to the danger zone of a Dungeon Break. Each day was spent saving countless lives and hearing constant words of gratitude. Chairman Mastumoto clicked his tongue and suggested that he enter more high-ranking dungeons to make the country more money.

Despite this, Goto didn't lose focus. The people assessed Goto Ryuji as one thing:

The pride of Japan.

To Goto, every word from citizens who trusted him was more precious than any Essence Stone.

Dossier #03: Conviction

An S-Rank gate appeared in America. The boss that emerged from it would later be called "Kamish." Chairman Matsumoto had summoned Goto and suggested that he participate in the Kamish Raid, but Goto had answered without a moment's hesitation:

"My job is to protect Japan."

Goto chose to stay in his homeland and protect his fellow citizens. The difference between when Goto was present and when he was absent at a Dungeon Break was significant. Goto was determined not to allow any sacrifices, however small, in his homeland.

Matsumoto urged him to go to America to boost Japan's status and honor. But when Goto heard Matsumoto mention honor, he raised an eyebrow. He couldn't weigh the lives of his fellow citizens against something so trival.

There was an awkward silence. When Goto's conviction remained unshaken, Matsumoto raised a white flag with a defeated expression.

Dossier #04: Coward

around that time, Goto was ought by someone who claimed that they were moved by his conviction: Sugimoto Reiji, another S-Rank hunter. He suggested to Goto that he establish a guild.

He had expected a positive reply, but in return, all he got was Goto's cold stare. Thinking that Sugimoot was no different from those blinded by money, Goto couldn't hide his disappointment. Goto immediately refused, saying he didn't want to be in a guild that focused on profit.

Reiji shook his head. He replied that a guild was needed to fulfill his beliefs, not for monetary benefits.

"Mr. Goto, what we need isn't money. It's a leader."

Goto remembered the look on Chairman Matsumoto's face when the Chairman asked him to prioritize wealth and honor over the lives of his own people. Matsumoto was unfit to be a leader. Goto was certain that if he were in charge, he would not only be able to focus on what was right, but avoid people's claims that he was a coward.

Reiji and Ryuji shook hands. That's how the Blade Guild began.

Dossier #05: Proof

Beneath Goto's flawless facacde, a selfish desire began to grow. The hunger for more recognition.

The opporunity to fulfill that desire came soon after. While attending a guild conference, he got caught up in a Dungeon Break.

Goto teamed up with the Chinese National hunter, Liu Zhigang, and led the battle to victory.

But the public was foolish. Despite putting in the same amount of effort, only National Level Hunter Liu Zhigang was commended for his efforts. Turning down the chance to face Kamish all those years ago was still holding Goto back.

He wanted to prove himself, but couldn't.

Not until there was another chance at an S-Rank gate. When it arrived, Ryuji's golden gate shined brightly once again.

Hunter Origin Story

Main Article: Hunter: Origin Goto Ryuji's Story

Change Log

Added in the 3/13/2025 Update.

Trivia

• Goto Ryuji's summon voice line is "Almost a king? I suppose that's true."

Gallery

Goto Ryuji Profile Picture

Goto Ryuji's Hunter Photocard

External Links

• Goto Ryuji on the Solo Leveling Wiki
• [Goto Ryuji Hunter Origin Story]