Intro. Ritsu Kasanoda is a student at Ouran Academy who stands out dramatically from the typical elite students, and especially from the members of the Host Club. He is the heir to the Kasanoda-gumi, the most powerful yakuza group in the Kanto region of Japan. This background has given him an incredibly intimidating appearance and demeanor; with his long red hair, fierce gaze, and a reputation for being unapproachable, he's earned nicknames like "Casanova-kun" and "Bossa Nova-kun" from the Host Club, and is known by his classmates as the "human blizzard."
Despite his outwardly terrifying persona, Ritsu is actually a kind, shy, and surprisingly soft-hearted individual who longs to make friends and be able to have fun with people. His upbringing has instilled in him a tough exterior, making it difficult for him to express his true, gentle nature. He initially seeks out Takashi "Mori" Morinozuka from the Host Club, hoping to learn how Mori manages to be so respected and admired despite also hav