Ryo Akizuki (秋月涼, Akizuki Ryo) is an idol formerly from 876 Production, who first appeared in the THE iDOLM@STER Dearly Stars game. He later defected to 315 Production after the story events in Dearly Stars. He is voiced by Yuko Sanpei (三瓶由布子, Sanpei Yuko).

Statistics

THE iDOLM@STER Dearly Stars Statistics

Vocal	Low
Dance	High
Visual	Medium

Character Description

Ryo is the cousin of Ritsuko Akizuki, who has been a recurring character in the series. He is calm, soft, and all-around a cool and collected boy. In many ways, he is the opposite of his unnecessarily-harsh cousin. He carries an air of femininity, due to which he tends to be asked out by male classmates.

Game Discography

THE iDOLM@STER Dearly Stars

Deeply worried by his feminine image and hoping to become more popular with the girls, Ryo has been considering becoming an idol for a long time, but when he visits the 765 Production office to discuss this idea with his cousin Ritsuko, she appears skeptical towards his plans. However, she is prepared to introduce him to Manami Okamoto, a manager at 876 Production. Manami, in deep trouble because of an 876 idol having become unable to perform at a live that is about to take place, is glad to accept Ryo as a substitute. Much to his disturbance, he has to go on stage dressed as a girl.

Ritsuko, noticing Ryo's charming on-stage appearance, decides that he should make his debut with 765 Production after all. Ryo immediately refuses because Ritsuko wants him to debut as a girl idol, and he does not like the idea of being toyed with by his cousin. He chooses to join 876 Production instead so he will be able to debut in his own way.

However, when he is officially being taken in by 876 Production, president Ishikawa decides that Ryo will continue to perform as a female idol for the time being. His fans and his fellow 876 idols Ai Hidaka and Eri Mizutani are not aware that Ryo is actually male.

Shortly afterwards, Ryo is asked to join an audition in which he will face Ai and Eri to decide which one of them will be allowed to make a stage appearance in a unique TV show. Ryo feels that he is at a disadvantage as both of his rivals have an experienced mentor by their sides to lend them advice. Ryo's cousin Ritsuko, however, is too busy to help him out. Instead, she introduces him to Makoto Kikuchi, a popular and successful 765 Production idol. Ryo soon develops a strong friendship with Makoto. Another 765 idol, Hibiki Ganaha was able to see through Ryo's disguise as a female in a split second due to his makeup. She then called him pretty and promised to keep his secret.

Later in the game, he also befriends his rival at the time Yumeko Sakurai. After revealing that he is actually a boy, Yumeko has since developed a crush on him.

THE iDOLM@STER 2

Ryo makes his first HD appearance in THE iDOLM@STER 2, where he is downloadable in the ninth PS3 DLC catalog as an in-story rival and for use at S4U!. His exclusive songs to perform are "Dazzling World" and "Kiramekirari". His appearance has not changed in design since this update.

THE iDOLM@STER: Gravure For You!

Ryo also appeared in Volume 9 of THE iDOLM@STER: Gravure For You! series, wearing the "Sailor Swimsuit" costume and "Good Night Pajama" costume, which is only available by playing wirelessly. He sings the BGM music "Dazzling World", "Kiramekirari", and "HELLO!!" in these separate modes. Ryo uses the same model as his iDOLM@STER 2 appearance. He has an introduction video featured in Volume 9.

THE iDOLM@STER SHINY FESTA

Ryo Akizuki appears as a rival in the STAR OF FESTA mode for Honey Sound, Groovy Tune, and Funky Note. He is an A rank rival who can give his Name Card to the player while in the HARD difficulty. Obtaining his Name Card adds 40 points to the player's score after their performance.

Ryo Akizuki (right) with Eri Mizutani (left) and Ai Hidaka (middle) in the unit Dearly Stars.

THE iDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL

Initially, Ryo is the Rank Up Festival boss for the D1 rank, where he displays his skill, ダズリングカウンター (Dazzling Counter), which allows him to burst counter and increase his own interest rate while doing so. He is only available to be seen while he burst appeals, which displays him performing the song Dazzling World in his 876PRO COSMIC RYO costume. Unfortunately, he is unable to be outside of the short time from the burst appeal.

However, he debuted in the unit Dearly Stars alongside his fellow 876 Production idols: Eri Mizutani and Ai Hidaka. Reprising a performance similar to his iDOLM@STER 2 appearance, his unit displays the song "HELLO!!".

THE iDOLM@STER: SideM

While not appearing in the game initially, Ryo was added on April 30, 2015 as a part of the unit F-LAGS alongside Daigo Kabuto and Kazuki Tsukumo. He enters the game as a Mental type idol, and receives 4 Rare card sets and 3 SR sets, including "Flag of Hope", "Prince of Dark", and "Quick Guide".

The events of his Good Ending in Dearly Stars are followed up in this continuity; he revealed himself as a boy and began openly working as a male idol, but he was able to keep some fans. To his relief, he was able to present himself as how he'd originally wished to. Daigo and Kazuki, his future group-mates, were inspired by the courage it took to confess.

He is still in contact with his fellow former Dearly Stars members, as evidenced by some of his dialogue and their being featured on his Candid Shot card.

THE iDOLM@STER SideM: LIVE ON ST@GE!

Other Media Discography

Ryo Akizuki
THE iDOLM@STER Second Vision Data
Name:	秋月涼 (Akizuki Ryo)
Voice actor:	三瓶由布子 (Sanpei Yuko)
Age:	15
Height:	162 cm
Weight:	54 kg
Birthday:	September 15th
Blood type:	O
Three sizes:	80-59-80 cm
Handedness:	Right
Hobbies:	Cleaning, Cooking, etc.
Horoscope:	Virgo
Ex-Job:	Crossdresser Idol
Hometown:	Tokyo
Image Color:
Cinderella Girls Data
Name:	秋月涼 (Akizuki Ryo)
Voice actor:	三瓶由布子 (Sanpei Yuko)
Age:	15
Height:	162 cm
Weight:	54 kg
Birthday:	September 15th
Horoscope:	Virgo
Blood type:	O
Three sizes:	80-59-80
Handedness:	Right
Hobbies:	Cleaning,; Cooking
Card Type:	Passion
SideM Data
Name:	秋月涼 (Akizuki Ryo)
Voice actor:	三瓶由布子 (Sanpei Yuko)
Age:	15
Height:	162 cm
Weight:	54 kg
Shoe size:	24.5 cm
Birthday:	September 15th
Horoscope:	Virgo
Blood type:	O
Handedness:	Right
Hobbies:	Cleaning,; Cooking
Skills:	Dance, Disguising
Image Color:
Card Type:	Mental
Autograph
Birthday Banners
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THE iDOLM@STER (anime)

Ryo, along with the rest of Dearly Stars, are shown here as established idols. They make a few cameos throughout the series most notably in the industry-wide sports day event featured in episode 10.

THE iDOLM@STER Break!

Ryo makes a cameo appearance in Volume 2 of THE iDOLM@STER Break! as an audience member during a 765 PRO LIVE.

THE iDOLM@STER Splash Red for Dearly Stars

THE iDOLM@STER Innocent Blue for Dearly Stars

THE iDOLM@STER Neue Green for Dearly Stars

Ryo is the main protagonist of this manga. It is a retelling of his route from Dearly Stars.

THE iDOLM@STER: SideM (anime)

Ryo makes a short cameo during the third episode, but he is not affiliated with 315 Production at the time since it was a fledgling company, and he is still a member of Dearly Stars. He runs past Tsubasa Kashiwagi in the hallway and only makes simple courtesy before attending to other matters.

Song Discographies

Image songs

Habataki no My Soul
Himitsu no Sangoshou
Dazzling World

Recorded Solo Songs

Recorded Solo Songs
Song	Classification	CD
Agent Yoru o Yuku	M@STER VERSION	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 02 Ryo Akizuki
♡Cupids!	Akizuki Ryo Solo Remix	THE IDOLM@STER SideM 3rd ANNIVERSARY DISC 02 FRAME & Mofumofuen & F-LAGS
Dazzling World	M@STER VERSION	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 02 Ryo Akizuki THE IDOLM@STER BEST OF 765+876=!! VOL.02
DREAM	Solo Version	THE IDOLM@STER BEST OF 765+876=!! THE iDRE@MLOST
Friendly Smile	Akizuki Ryo Solo Remix	THE IDOLM@STER SideM WakeMini! SOLO COLLECTION 02 MENTAL Ver.
Habataki no My Soul	Solo Song	THE IDOLM@STER SideM ORIGIN@L PIECES 02
"HELLO!!"	M@STER VERSION	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 02 Ryo Akizuki
Himitsu no Sangoshou	Solo Version	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 02 Ryo Akizuki
shiny smile	M@STER VERSION	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 02 Ryo Akizuki

Recorded Group Songs

Recorded Group Songs
Song	CD	Sung With
Compass Gripper!!!	THE IDOLM@STER SideM 3rd ANNIVERSARY DISC 02 FRAME & Mofumofuen & F-LAGS	Daigo Kabuto, Kazuki Tsukumo, Hideo Akuno, Ryu Kimura, Seiji Shingen, Nao Okamura, Shiro Tachibana, and Kanon Himeno
♡Cupids!	THE IDOLM@STER SideM 3rd ANNIVERSARY DISC 02 FRAME & Mofumofuen & F-LAGS	Daigo Kabuto and Kazuki Tsukumo
DREAM JOURNEY	THE IDOLM@STER SideM 4th ANNIVERSARY DISC "LIVE in your SMILE / DREAM JOURNEY"	315 STARS
DRIVE A LIVE	THE IDOLM@STER SideM ST@RTING LINE-14 F-LAGS	Daigo Kabuto and Kazuki Tsukumo
Friendly Smile	THE IDOLM@STER SideM WakeMini! MUSIC COLLECTION 02	315 STARS (Mental Ver.)
GO MY WAY!!	THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER 03	765+876PRO ALLSTARS
Happeace	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 00 "HELLO!!" THE IDOLM@STER BEST OF 765+876=!! VOL.02	Eri Mizutani and Ai Hidaka
"HELLO!!"	THE IDOLM@STER DREAM SYMPHONY 00 "HELLO!!" THE IDOLM@STER BEST OF 765+876=!! VOL.02 THE IDOLM@STER 765PRO ALLSTARS+ GRE@TEST BEST! -THE IDOLM@STER HISTORY-	Eri Mizutani and Ai Hidaka
DREAM	THE IDOLM@STER BEST OF 765+876=!! VOL.02	Yukiho Hagiwara, Ritsuko Akizuki, Miki Hoshii and Takane Shijou
THE IDOLM@STER	THE IDOLM@STER BEST OF 765+876=!! VOL.03	IM@S ALLSTARS1641
MEET THE WORLD! (INDIA Ver.)	THE IDOLM@STER SideM WORLD TRE@SURE 11	Touma Amagase and Kirio Nekoyanagi
Mokuromi India Night	THE IDOLM@STER SideM WORLD TRE@SURE 11	Touma Amagase and Kirio Nekoyanagi
With…STORY	THE IDOLM@STER SideM ST@RTING LINE-14 F-LAGS	Daigo Kabuto and Kazuki Tsukumo
Yumeiro VOYAGER	THE IDOLM@STER SideM ST@RTING LINE-14 F-LAGS	Daigo Kabuto and Kazuki Tsukumo

Trivia and Fan Culture

Trivia

Ryo is the first male playable idol.
Ryo also holds the distinction of being the first crossdressing male idol, something that Saki Mizushima would later take up himself after being inspired by Ryo. Unlike Ryo however, Saki genuinely likes to crossdress.
Despite being no more member of Dearly Stars, he is still have a good relationship with his former teammates, Ai Hidaka, and Eri Mizutani, which it was proven by his "Off Shot" SR card which he was phoned by Ai to hang out together.