Name: Miyagi Ryouta
Age: 16 - 17
Birthday: July 31st
High School: Shohoku High School
Year: 2nd
Class: 1
Height: 168 cm (5'6")
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs.)
Position: Point Guard (PG)
Jersey Number: 7
Shoe Brand: Converse
Not much is known about Miyagi's background. He initially joined the basketball team out of his love for the sport, but it seems he also plays for Ayako, the team manager, whom he loves. Despite an invitation from Ryonan’s coach to join their basketball team, Miyagi chose Shohoku because of Coach Anzai. Known as a troublemaker, Miyagi often gets into fights and has even ended up in the hospital after one altercation with Mitsui.
Miyagi may be short, but he is the fastest player in Slam Dunk. His dribbling skills, combined with his speed, allow him to break through defenses and deliver exceptional passes, sometimes without looking. He can score on his own and is adept at stealing the ball. As a point guard, Miyagi has excellent game awareness and can find his teammates effortlessly. He serves as the team's strategist and eventually becomes captain following Akagi's retirement to focus on exams. Additionally, he is skilled in street fighting, particularly with a flying kick, as noted by Mitsui.
Coach Anzai values Miyagi for his incredible speed and sharp instincts. Miyagi is intelligent but somewhat rude, except when he is around Ayako, to whom he is sweet and kind. He once tried dating other girls to forget Ayako but failed. This shows his sensitivity. Initially mistaking Sakuragi for Ayako’s boyfriend led to a fight between them, but they later bonded over their shared experiences and became good friends. Miyagi can be short-tempered, especially when people mock his height. During a match against Toyotama, he nearly lost control and fought the opposing point guard but managed to regain his composure in the second half and demonstrate his true abilities.
Miyagi stands out with his relatively short stature, a green earring in his left ear, and sweatbands around his left wrist.
