Ryuta Ippongi

''He is the hot-blooded leader of the cheer squad. He has a good soul and helps those around him who are in distress by standing up and fighting for them!''
 * - Profile in the first game

Ryuta Ippongi (一本木龍太, Sometimes spelled Ryuuta Ippongi)is the leader of the Yuuhi Town Ouendan, who, along with Hayato Saionji, the player plays as if he/she is on medium mode. He is voiced by Kageura Daisuke, and is easily recognized by his tall, spiky hair. In the second game, he gains a wilder topknot.