Onizuka (鬼塚, おにづか), full name Takashi Onizuka (鬼塚崇, おにづか たかし), is a third year student at Reihō Academy that was the former Student Council President until being succeeded by Taiki Yamada. He is regarded by other students as being serious and kind despite his intimidating look.
Appearances[]
Downtown Nekketsu Story[]
Onizuka debuts in Downtown Nekketsu Story as the first boss seen when entering Reihō Academy. Upon being defeated, he will tell the player that Ryūichi and Ryūji Hattori are waiting upstairs.
In River City Ransom and Street Gangs, Onizuka is renamed to Otis.
Downtown Special Kunio-kun's Historical Period Drama![]
Onizuka plays the role of Jinroku.
Jinroku first appears later in the game as a boss fight. Upon being defeated by Kunimasa, he realizes that he was sent by Bunzō and offers to help Kunimasa. The player is then given the option to take Kinsuke, a member of the Jinroku family. If accepted, Kinsuke can be selected as a partner at Bunzō's.
Kunio's Dodgeball Time, C'mon Guys![]
Downtown River City Baseball Story ~Play Ball, Kunio!~[]
Onizuka appears as a member of Reihō Academy's team.
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari EX[]
Onizuka appears in the same role as he did in the original versions of the game. If the player recruit a member of Reiho four kings, Onizuka would join with Ryūichi and Ryūji. Although he wouldn't say anything when he shows up until he's defeated. He also appears with Yamada if the player recruit 4 allies.
Nekketsu Kōkō Online: Yamada no Fukushū[]
Downtown SMASH Dodgeball![]
Onizuka appeared as a member of the East District B team.
River City: Knights of Justice[]
River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~[]
This remake of Super-Awesome Field Day re-imagines the events of that game. The story takes place after River City: Rival Showdown.
In the story mode, Onizuka is first seen with Reika Gojōin and Masao Kobayashi to partake in a practice match against Nekketsu High School before the tournament. Nekketsu High School is left worn out by the end of it and the three take their leave. The three later reappear before the semi-final match to get a rise out of each other, proclaiming that their respective teams will be the winners. When Nekketsu High School wins the semi-finals, Onizuka warns the team that their next opponent will be the strongest one they've faced yet. During the ending of the game, Onizuka rushes to Kobayashi and Reika to ask where Mamoru Tōdō went, in which he is told by Nito that he was last seen running in the fields. Onizuka then runs off to go look for him.
Onizuka acts as the captain of the Reihō Former Student Council team and can be played outside of the story mode. Onizuka is able to use the Human Drill and Jump Elbow.
Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki[]
River City: Rival Showdown[]
River City: Rival Showdown is a remake of Downtown Nekketsu Story. The game takes place before River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~.
Three months prior to the main story, Onizuka is approached by Yamada at Reihō Academy, where he demands Onizuka to give him his position as Student Council President. Yamada proceeds to defeat Onizuka in a fight, where he then brainwashes him and demands that he formally resigns from his position, hold an election for next semester's president, and have Yamada get elected. Although he formally resigned, Yamada still has him do any of the work that comes with the position behind the scenes.
In the main story, Onizuka is able to be seen during the first night on Reihō's campus. Appearing unstable, Onizuka attacks Kunio and the two begin to fight. Upon being defeated, Onizuka's brainwashing temporarily wares off and recognizes Kunio, to where he asks him what's happening. This appears as short lived, as the brainwashing kicks back in and he is no longer able to speak clearly. During the final day, Onizuka is seen getting ready to leave for Nekketsu High School, to where he then meets Kunio and Riki outside of Reihō Academy's entrance and instead has them fight a large group of students, where he then heads off into the gym waiting for them. With the students outside defeated, Kunio and Riki will then fight Onizuka inside of the gym. On the true ending, Kamijō and Yamamoto will join the fight to assist Kunio.
In Riki's Story, Onizuka catches Riki running in the halls of Reihō Academy and then recognizes who he is. Assuming that he was responsible for bringing a lot of outsiders into the school, he asks Riki what his motive is. Riki attempts to explain that he's only trying to get to the rooftop and that everyone is after his belt, though Onizuka appears confused about what he's talking about and fights Riki with the help of the former Student Council and Kyōsuke Matsudo disguised as Tsuyoshi Gōda. Upon defeating Onizuka, Riki notices his odd appearance and asks if he's been getting enough sleep, to which he mentions that he's been busy and hasn't been able to get enough rest. Riki then notices "Gōda" on the floor in a Reihō uniform, though Onizuka explains that it is actually a member of the school's science club who's able to transform himself. Onizuka asks Riki what he plans on doing now, though after realizing he truly was only there to get to the rooftop, he gives him directions on where to go.
River City Melee: Battle Royal Special[]
Onizuka returns as the captain of the Reihō Former Student Council team and is involved in the game's story mode. Onizuka is able to use the Human Drill, Jump Elbow, and the Big Wheel Throw.
River City Girls[]
Onizuka appears as the clerk at Pay Lots in Downtown. True to his description; he has an imposing look, but he speaks in a gentle, monotonic voice.
River City Melee Mach!![]
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms[]
Onizuka plays the role of Cao Ren, a cousin of Cao Cao (Yamada) and a general in his army.
Cao Ren is first seen during the fourth chapter where Guan Yu (Kunio) is able to spar with him inside of Xu's castle, where Cao Ren is looking to see why Cao Cao likes Guan Yu so much. Cao Ren later appears in the final chapter during the Battle of Red Cliffs and attempts to stop Guan Yu from passing through.
Onizuka was added to the China Heroes gamemode as a bonus character that is unlocked by default in the English release of the game. In this gamemode, Onizuka has access to the Human Drill, Han Style Lariat, a counterattack equivalent of the Human Drill, Giant Swing, and the Hyper Screw as his super special.
River City Girls 2[]
Onizuka retains his previous role as a clerk at Pay Lots in Downtown.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next[]
Onizuka retains his role as Cao Ren.
Cao Ren is first seen during the first chapter at the Jiangling Highroad where he leaves the nearby castle in order to rescue Niu Jin. He faces off against Guan Yu (Kunio) and the Wu, though he escapes with Niu Jin during the battle. Following Guan Yu's attack on Yiling, Cao Ren launches another attack on the Wu troops as Zhou Yu (Kyōko) is reportedly out of the picture due to her Sun Quan (Riki) doll being damaged. Annoyed at Guan Yu's persistence, he encourages his men to keep pushing on because Zhou Yu is not around. She makes her surprise return to the shock of Cao Ren as she reveals how it was all a trap to let his guard down. Upon being defeated, Cao Ren flees back into Jiangling. On the Hard-Liner route, Guan Yu will chase after Cao Ren into the castle and face off against him and his men in an extra battle.
In the third chapter, Guan Yu is informed by Liao Hua (Ichijō) that Cao Ren has stepped out of the fort in Fancheng and is claiming that Gong'an and Jiangling has fallen with Guan Yu's troops now being isolated. After letting Liao Hua and Ma Liang (Minori) fall back, Guan Yu faces off against Cao Ren and Xu Huang (Kobayashi) by himself. After the fight, Cao Cao demands Guan Yu to give up and says that they can be allies like before if he surrenders, though Guan Yu decides to run away. Cao Ren insists on not pursuing him as part of Cao Cao (Yamada)'s orders, as he believes they should let the Wu deal the final blow to the Shu themselves.
During the final chapter, Cao Ren joins Xu Huang, Xiahou Dun (Ryūichi), and Xiahou Yuan (Ryūji) in following Guan Yu through Sima Yi (Tobioka)'s secret base in order to find Cao Cao. They all assist Guan Yu in his fight against Sima Shao (RK300-2). Upon defeating him, Xu Huang explains to Guan Yu about where the two of them went with Cao Ren working within the Jin to gather forces in opposition of Sima Yi. Cao Ren warns Xu Huang to not get too friendly with Guan Yu with Xiahou Yuan pointing out that they'll be enemies again afterwards.
Other media appearances[]
Ore wa Otoko Da! Kunio-kun[]
Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun (TV series)[]
Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun Gaiden River City Girls[]
Onizuka was to be played by Takeshi James Yamada, though the play would be cancelled due to one of the cast members testing positive for COVID.[1]
Localized versions[]
- In River City Ransom and Street Gangs, Onizuka is renamed to Otis.
- In the international version of River City: Knights of Justice, Onizuka is renamed to Otto.
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