Ryo Hazuki (芭月 涼 Hazuki Ryō?) is the main protagonist of the Shenmue series. He is a Japanese teenager who lives in Yamanose, Yokosuka and dropped out of high school to avenge his father Iwao Hazuki's murder. He has appeared in several of the same games as Sonic the Hedgehog.
Game apperances
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Ryo appears as a playable character in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, where he drives his friends motorcycle. He has also borrowed a Forklift Truck from his job which he can use with his All-Star move "Working Man". Ryo can actual have the forklift for an alternative vehicle, for those who preordered the game, but can be purchased for 320 
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Ryo appears as a playable character in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, as purchasable DLC for the Steam release. His signature vehicle is an OutRun arcade cabinet, which can transform into the Hang-On and Space Harrier cabinets for the water and air respectively.
| Character | Series | Vehicle | DLC Vehicle | All-Star Move | All-Star Theme | All-Star Move icon |
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Naoyuki's Motorcycle - Harley-Davidson-style motorcycle borrowed from Ryo's friend Naoyuki. |
Number 5 Forklift Truck - A forklift borrowed from Ryo's part-time job. | Working Man: Gets in his signature forklift and can toss opponents. (Or in forklift, shakes his fist, steps on the gas, and can toss opponents.) | Earth and Sea - Shenmue | 
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Personality
At the young age of seven, Ryo was quite bratty. As Ryo got older, he became quite shy around girls after being teased for liking one by a friend.
Trivia
Sonic figurine.
- In Ryo Hazuki's games Shenmue and Shenmue II, there are various gashapon vending machines where Ryo Hazuki can buy a random capsule toy for ¥100 (Shenmue) or $5 (Shenmue II). There are vending machines for characters from Sonic the Fighters, Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter Kids and Excite Sega World.
- In promotion of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, a 7" figurine of Ryo in a forklift was available as a sweepstakes prize, but limited to 1000 pieces.[1]
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Artwork
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 Ryo getting a capsule toy.  Ryo winning a race in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.  Ryo wins a Grand Prix in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.  Ryo's victory pose in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. |
Sprites
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Miscellaneous
References
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| Sega Characters | AGES | Akira Yuki | Alex Kidd | AiAi | Amigo | B.D. Joe | Beat | Billy Hatcher | Gilius Thunderhead | Gum | Jacky Bryant | MeeMee | NiGHTS | Pudding | Puyo | Reala | Ryo Hazuki | Ulala | Vyse |
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| Nintendo Characters | Mario | Luigi | Donkey Kong | Yoshi | Princess Peach | Princess Daisy | Bowser | Bowser Jr. | Wario | Waluigi | Toad | Mii |
| Mega Man Characters | Axl | Dr. Light | Dr. Wily | Mega Man | Proto Man | X | Zero |
| Other | Andronic | Danica Patrick | Santa Claus | Xbox Live Avatar |
