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Ryoff Karma (呂布カルマ), born January 7, 1983) is a Japanese rapper. He is also prominent as a talent and critic. He has a track record as an actor and voice actor. He is regarded as one of the strongest rappers in Japanese rap battles.

Ryoff Karma
呂布カルマ
2024.10.19 at "Aoyama-Hachi" Shibuya-ku, Tokyo-to, Japan
2024.10.19 at "Aoyama-Hachi" Shibuya-ku, Tokyo-to, Japan
Background information
Birth nameYuya Mishima
Born (1983-01-07) January 7, 1983 (age 41)
OriginJapan
Genreship hop,J-pop
Occupationrapper
LabelsJET CITY PEOPLE

Overview

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His characteristic as a rapper is his strength in rap battles. For more details, read the "Evaluation" section.

He is also a popular TV personality. In 2023, he appeared on 156 television programs.[1]

He has provided rap for many commercials and appeared in them himself. The most famous CM is the "Tolerant Rap(寛容ラップ)" produced by AC Japan (Advertising Council) in 2022.[2]

Ryoff has the appearance of a Yakuza.[3] This CM featured Ryoff rapping kindly to an elderly woman.[4] This commercial won many awards in 2022.[3]

Ryoff is also active as a critic. He specializes in critiquing swimsuit models and manga. Ryoff graduated from the Illustration Department of an art university.[5] He views the bodies of swimsuit models as art. During university, he aspired to become a manga artist.[6] He is skilled at drawing and creating manga, which is why he often works on manga critiques and promotions.

Ryoff does not have an official website and shares information on X (Twitter).[7] His statements are often provocative.[8] He often argues with ordinary people on social media.[9]

In September 2024, Ryoff criticized the design of Koiyamagata-Station, a train station in Tottori Prefecture.[10] Many Japanese criticized Ryoff's remarks.[11] However, the governor of Tottori Prefecture welcomed Ryoff's remarks.[12] Railroad companies also welcomed Ryoff's remarks.[13] This is because "Koiyamagata-Station" attracted attention due to Ryoff's remarks. Tottori Prefecture and the railway company immediately launched a campaign.[14] This event shows that Ryoff is influencing society through social media.

Evaluation

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He is regarded as the "strongest" in rap battles. Many newspapers, TV programs, and magazines have evaluated him as the strongest. The table below summarizes his evaluations by various media outlets.

Media Description
Fuji-TV The strongest rapper, Ryoff Karma[15]
HOCHI Sports Newspaper The strongest rapper, Ryoff Karma[16]
Forbes JAPAN Known as the strongest rapper[17]
Tokai-TV Japan's strongest rapper, Ryoff Karma[18]
Fuji-TV ‘Mezamashi 8’ Ryoff Karma, active as one of Japan's leading rappers[19]
AbemaTV ‘Freestyle Unification of Japan’ The strongest active rapper[20]
Tokyo-TV King of rappers Ryoff Karma[21]
Da Vinci Web One of the strongest active rappers boasting unparalleled strength in battles.[22]
Town News Japan's leading rapper[23]
Real Sound The strongest active rapper, Ryoff Karma[24]
BOOK Watch One of Japan’s representative rappers, Ryoff Karma[25]
News Crunch One of the rappers representing Japanese hip-hop[26]
UNIVERSITY of CREATIVITY (Hakuhodo) Japan’s representative rapper, Ryoff Karma[27]
SPORTS BULL Known as the strongest active battle rapper[28]

The "Nikkei MJ" series by Japan Economic Newspaper (Nihon Keizai Shimbun) featured the achievements of Japanese rappers. The feature stated: "Charismatic rappers like R-Shitei(ja:R-指定 (ラッパー)) and Ryoff Karma have started to appear frequently in the media.".[29]

Rapper SKRYU has won multiple competitions, including ‘SENGOKU MC BATTLE’. In an interview with a women's weekly magazine, SKRYU said: "In the future, I want to become a TV star like R-Shitei and Ryoff Karma.".[30]

Talent Activities

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He broke through as a TV personality in 2023. That year, he appeared on television 156 times and ranked 8th in the "Breakout Talents of 2023" list.[1]

Why is he popular as a TV personality? Here are the reasons.[31]

  • Unique Appearance: He looks like an old-school Japanese Yakuza.[32]
  • Sense of Humor : His way of speaking is like that of a comedian.[33]
  • Even when he makes extreme statements, no one gets upset.: He is great for debate shows.[34]
  • Politeness: He worked as an ordinary company employee until the age of 33. He also has two children.[35]
  • He is a rapper:It is rare for rappers to appear on Japanese television programs.[31]
  • Educated: He graduated from an art university.[5]

Can Handle Difficult Topics: He hosts a weekly radio show that features scholars.[36]

One of the most popular TV personalities in Japan is Matsuko Deluxe.[37] Media have compared Ryoff to Matsuko Deluxe, saying, "Ryoff might become like Matsuko Deluxe."[37]

Matsuko is a gay crossdresser who gained popularity from the underground world.[38] Ryoff shares these two traits with Matsuko: a distinctive look and an underground background.[37]

As Ryoff gained popularity, so did the number of people who disliked him. In the first half of 2023, he was ranked 3rd in the ranking of ``TV personalities whose popularity has increased but they are not accepted.[39]

Rap Battle

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He rarely rhymes in rap battles.[40] Instead, he competes based on the content of his lyrics. His lyrics sharply satirize his opponents.[41]

A clear example of this style was seen in the 2022 "BATTLE SUMMIT at Nippon Budokan," where he faced SON-GONG(孫-GONG).[42]

At that event, Ryoff displayed advertisements on his body, receiving money from companies and placing their logos on his neck and arms.[43]

SON-GONG criticized Ryoff, saying, "He's getting paid for these ads. I'm carrying the hip-hop world for free. I'm the real rapper." Ryoff countered, "He's narrowing the hip-hop world. I'm expanding it." Ryoff won the match.[42]

In the 2020 "GAISEN MC BATTLE" finals, he faced MU-TON. Ryoff placed his jacket and wallet in two of the four corners of the stage. As the battle went into overtime, he switched places with MU-TON.[44]

MU-TON saw Ryoff's jacket and wallet and rapped, "You're nervous, aren't you?" But Ryoff placed sunglasses and a wooden branch in the remaining two corners (at that time, he always carried a wooden branch as a talisman).[45]

Then he rapped, "The magic circle is complete." It unfolded like an impromptu performance, and the audience was thrilled.[45]

In the high-pressure situation of a finals overtime, Ryoff showcased innovative playfulness. His attitude serves as a hint for businesspeople, which is why the Japanese edition of Forbes featured this battle in detail.[44]

Ryoff's most famous battle, however, is the one he lost. In the 2018 "Freestyle Dungeon 5th Season," Ryoff faced R-Shitei.[46] Though R-Shitei retired from battles shortly after, like Ryoff, he has been regarded as one of the strongest rappers in the media.[47]

Ryoff could no longer counter R-Shitei's rap.[48] Ryoff eventually said, "I've got nothing more to say. He's strong." He stopped the match halfway through.[49] "Freestyle Dungeon" is a famous battle tournament aired on TV.[50] Such a development was unprecedented. Ryoff's words, "He's strong," became famous.

Live Performances

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Ryoff Karma participated in Japan's first concert combining a symphony orchestra and a rapper. The concert was held at Suntory Hall, featuring the de:Tokyo New City Orchestra.[51]

He also performed at Japan's first airport music festival, "MusicUnity2022." The event took place at Haneda Airport.[52]

In 2024, Ryoff took part in "A-Nation" one of Japan's most prominent music festivals.[53]

In June 2024, he performed at the "Tora-Fes" event for the professional baseball team Hanshin Tigers.[54][55]

In June 2021, Ryoff collaborated with popular rapper and singer Mitsuhiro Hidaka (SKY-HI), a member of the pop group AAA, in a two-man live tour.[56]

In February 2024, he performed a live set in Australia at "Mediterranean."[57] In August 2024, he performed in Taiwan at the "ATT 4 FUN" venue.[58]

In addition to these, Ryoff has appeared at various outdoor festivals and rock festivals.[59][60] Despite his mainstream success, he prefers performing at small clubs and live houses, maintaining his connection to the underground rap scene. He performs two to three times a week.

Recording

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While Ryoff does not often use rhyme schemes in rap battles,[40] he focuses more on rhyming in his recorded music. A prime example of this is his 2009 release, "Kakugen-ka-Kugen(格言か苦言)" (Proverbs or Complaints).[61] This track is highly regarded by listeners who appreciate intricate rhyming.

Three prominent rappers—R-Shitei, Shinpeita(ja:晋平太), and ja:FORK—have praised Ryoff’s rhyming abilities.[40][62][63] These three rappers are considered some of Japan's best rhymers.[47][64][65]

Ryoff has created and performed many rap songs for commercials. On the serious side, he has composed raps for organizations like AC Japan (Public Relations Organization)[3] and for local government agencies.[66][67]

He has also created raps for major corporations such as Yanmar and Central Japan Railway Company.[68][69]

Ryoff has also composed rap songs for adult products[70] and for gambling-related promotions (boat racing and pachinko).[71][72] He tailors his rap style to meet the client's needs.

Collaborations

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Ryoff Karma has collaborated with many of Japan's leading rappers, such as DJ Krush, Hannya(般若), Shinpeita(晋平太), Gaki Ranger(餓鬼RANGER), Kan a.k.a GAMI(漢 a.k.a GAMI), and DOTAMA.[73]

He has also collaborated with artists outside of hip-hop. In August 2024, he worked with TRF members DJ KOO and SAM, known for their pioneering role in Eurobeat dance music, as part of the unit "B.O.C.".[74] The composition and arrangement of this work were done by renowned Japanese musician Tetsuya Komuro.[75]

In January 2024, he released the track "On the Earth" with the idol group jp:LINKL PLANET.[76] In March 2023, he also released "Gure" with the rock band ANABANTFULLS.[77]

Appearance and Fashion

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The media often describes Ryoff's appearance as reminiscent of the "old-school Japanese yakuza."[32] His signature look includes sunglasses, flashy patterned shirts, and slicked-back hair.[78] This style is often associated with the appearance of yakuza in old Japanese films.[79]

This distinctive style is rare for both a rapper and a television personality, which has contributed to his popularity.[80]

Rap Style

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Rhyming

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He does not often use rhymes in rap battles. This characteristic is explained in the "Battle Style" section.

When he started rapping, rhyming was important in Japanese rap, so he also placed great importance on rhymes. However, one day he heard an improvised rap by rapper FORK. FORK's rhyming was excellent. Ryohu gave up competing with rhymes in rap battles.[81]

Rapping without rhymes was risky in Japan in the 2000s, but he continued with this style. Over time, his unique approach gained public support.[82]

Flow (Vocal Style)

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He performs in a calm, low tone. His rap style is unique and famous in Japan. He also appeared in a Snickers candy commercial. The ad states, "When this boy gets hungry, he turns into Ryoff Karma." A high school student raps like Ryoff Karma in the commercial. His style has become so well-known that it was featured in the advertisement.[83]

When asked why he raps this way, he explained, "I can't rap with the free intonation like rapper Chinza-Dopeness(鎮座DOPENESS). I can't do passionate live performances like rapper Hannya(般若)." He realized he couldn't imitate these two rappers and decided to explore the opposite style of both.[84]

Lyrics

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His approach to songwriting is: "What I write in lyrics becomes reality." He has had many experiences where the things he wrote in his lyrics materialized. That's why he always writes lyrics with positive content.[85] He does not lyrically talk about his upbringing. His current goal is to create a national hit song.[86]

Media Appearances

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Variety Shows

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Regular and Ongoing Appearances

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Program Name TV Station Start Date of Appearance Remarks
Freestyle Dungeon TV Asahi ①From August 8, 2017, ②From September 4, 2019 ① Appeared as a second-generation monster alongside.
Wide Show Fuji TV From July 24, 2022 Irregular appearances
Sidewalk/Driveway Variety: Encounter with the Road CBC TV From October 4, 2022 In charge of the segment "Want to Fall for Rofu Karma on the Night Streets of Nagoya" [87]
GogoSuma - GO GO! Smile! CBC TV From October 25, 2022 Commentator (Irregular appearances) [88]
Quiz Without a Correct Answer TV Tokyo October 31 & November 7, 2022; From April 3, 2023 Regular [89]
Rofu Karma and the Maids Me~tele November 5, 12, 19, and December 17, 24, 2022 Produced a limited-time store as part of a continuous project [90]
Café After Café TV Osaka From January 13, 2023 Appeared 34 times [91]

One-Time Appearances

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Limited to appearances where Ryoff's remarks within the program were picked up by the media and are of notable significance.

Air Date TV Station Program Name
2024/07/31 ABC TV Kore Yodan Nandesu Kedo...[92][93]
2022/08/14 Fuji TV According to 〇〇 [94]
2024/07/031 Netflix Me Assist Ariyoshi [95]
2023/03/01 TV Tokyo Network Achikochi Audley [96]
2022/12/23 Too Much Urban Legend - Special 2022 Winter TV Tokyo [97][98]
2023/01/10 When Connected Remotely, a Historical Figure's Presentation Suddenly Started Episode 1 - Playing Oda Nobunaga Fuji TV [99][100]
2024/07/031 New Year's Special Samaa~zu & Junior's Isn't This Weird!? CBC TV [101]
2023/04/24 Donut Talk TBS [102]
2023/01/26 Talk Queens Fuji TV [103][104][105]
2022/08/15 Aiseki Shokudo ABC TV [106]
2024/04/13 Ijuin Hikaru & Sakamoto Nobuyuki's Unsolicited Critique of TV Tokyo TV Tokyo [107]

FM Radio / Web Radio

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  • FLYING BED (April 7, 2019 - ZIP-FM) Main Personality

Scholar Meals (Web Radio)

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Broadcast as a co-host with Mana Sakura.[108][109]

Episode Air Date Guest Theme
Ep.1-2 2024/07/19, 07/26 International Political Scientist Kazuo Takahashi Palestinian Issue
Ep.3-4 2024/08/02, 08/09 Military Analyst Yuu Koizumi Russia and Ukraine
Ep.5-6 2024/08/16, 08/23 Writer Hirokazu Murohashi Asians Living in Japan
Ep.7-8 2024/08/30, 09/06 Economist Masumi Sai Yen Depreciation and Rising Prices
Ep.9-10 2024/09/13, 09/20 Sociologist Tomoko Ako People's Republic of China
Ep.11-12 2024/09/27, 10/04 Juvenile Fish Collector Karibu Suzuki Fish and Food Culture

Internet and TV

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  • NEWS RAP JAPAN (AbemaTV) - Regular appearance since December 25, 2016 (as a "Rap-orter") [1]
  • "Yomoyama News Show" (March 30, 2023, ABEMA) [110]
  • ABEMA Prime (April 18, 2022, May 16 - present, ABEMA) Monday MC → Commentator

TV Dramas

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  • Red Eyes: Surveillance Investigation Team Episode 3 (February 6, 2021, Nippon TV) - Played the role of Shigeo Minatogawa [111]
  • "MR. FLUSH" (May 26 - June 30, 2023, Tokyo Metropolitan Television|TOKYO MX) - Played the role of Go Numajiri [112]

Movies

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  • "The Alien Painter" (released on July 2, 2022, Bright Horse Film) [113]
  • "Seishun Hakaba" (released on July 8, 2023, IHA Films) [114]

Documentaries

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  • "The Tree of Karma" (November 25, 2023, TV Tokyo)

Books

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  • "Burenjin" (June 12, 2023, Cosmic Publishing)
  • "Karma - Ryoff Karma Photo Collection" (December 25, 2023, One Publishing)

Magazine Columns / Manga Series

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  • Weekly Playboy Column "Ryoff Karma's Freestyle Philosophy of Life" [115]
  • "Me and the World" (June - November 2017, Portal site "googoo#goo ImaTupi|ImaTupi") - Total of 10 episodes

Commercials

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  • AC Japan's 2022 national campaign ad "Tolerance Rap" (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023) [116][117]
  • Mars Japan|Mars Japan Limited "Snickers|Snickers Mobile Bite" - Web CM [118]
  • Karamucho 2024 [119]
  • Yanmar Construction Equipment Ultra Small Swing Radius Series "Delta (δ)" - Theme song & music video [120]
  • JR Tokai - Radio CM "Meet in Real Life" [121]
  • Myojo Foods - WEB MOVIE "Charumera Rap Battle" [122]
  • Promise Music Video "Promise" (co-starring #KT-chan) [123]

Boat Racing Gamagori - Theme song "GAMAGAMA GOGO!" [124]

  • Bulk Homme Web CM "Karma vs. Ryoff Karma" [125]
  • Graphite Design "G Series" and "RAUNE"</ref>
  • TENGA EGG Hard Gel Series - Collaboration Song [126]
  • Maruhan North Japan Company - Web CM "Maruhan Freestyle" [127]

Voice Acting / Narration

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  • Movie "Korou no Chi 2" (Wolf of the Blood 2) - Provided voiceover for the Nagoya dialect in the trailer
  • Anime "Aim for the Top! Ito-chan’s Ambition" - Played the role of Babuyama [128]
  • Documentary "Proof of Happiness - Cheers to the Disabled Baseball Team Captain" - Narration [129]

Tie-ups

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Government and Local Authorities

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  • Aichi Prefectural Citizens' Safety Department "Driver Manners Improvement Campaign" [130]
  • Nagoya City Public Relations Department "Nagoya Castle International Exchange Project" 4-panel comic (starring Ryoff as the main character) [131]
  • Nagoya City Public Relations Department "STOP! The Dark Side of SNS Job Offers" 4-panel comic (same as above) [132]
  • Nagoya City Public Relations Department "Kinshachi Water Campaign" 4-panel comic (same as above) [133]
  • Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture "Come to Ogaki feat. Ryoff Karma" [134]
  • Osaka Sports Groove "OSG Academy" Special Appearance (OSG = Osaka City, Cerezo Osaka, Orix Buffaloes, etc.) Participated as a rapper for an April Fool's Day event [135]

Corporate Campaigns

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  • Kirin Beer "Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free" Campaign "#It’s Not a Boom, It's an Era" [136]
  • DUNLOP REFINED (Sumitomo Rubber Industries) collaboration project 3rd edition "#Ryoff Karma on a Journey" October 7–13, 2024.[137]

Anime Theme Songs

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  • "Lucky Boy, Lucky Girl" (Anime "Nanaki ~Seven Lucky Gods~") [138]

Collaboration Raps

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  • Toei's "To Every You I've Loved / To The One Who Loved You" [139]
  • Netflix's "PLUTO" Special Video [140]
  • Kadokawa Comics Ace "Kenran Bankara" PV [141]
  • Movie "SISU/Immortal Man" Explanation Video & Rap [142]
  • Weekly Shonen Magazine's "Rent-A-Girlfriend" - TVCM & WebCM [143]
  • Music project "Samurai Queen-dom" special theme song "The Survivor of the Turbulent Age" (co-starring with voice actor Ryo Horikawa) [144]
  • Deadpool & Wolverine - Release Commemoration Festival (Rap for PR) [145]
  • "Record of Ragnarok" Possession MC Battle: Played the role of Ryoff Housen [146]

Ambassador

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  • DUNLOP REFINED official ambassador (since 2023)
  • #Inapu Photo Fest 2024 [147]

Other

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  • Fashion Show "Kobe Collection" Appeared as an official ambassador of DUNLOP REFINED [148]
  • Judge for "Well-being AWARDS by PERSOL" [149]
  • LINE Stickers "Ryoff Karma Animated Stickers" (Distributed by Izanagi Games / Artwork by Nyan Taniguchi (Takashi Taniguchi)) [150]

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  83. ^ "Subaru Kimura, Ryoff Karma, and Akko Gorilla rap in Snickers commercial showing three unique styles". KAI-YOU. 2021-03-08.
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  87. ^ "Rofu Karma watches over the gravure idol's drive, sometimes praising with "Good job"". Music Natalie. 2022-09-29.
  88. ^ "Rofu Karma blasts Prime Minister Kishida on GogoSuma's first appearance: "What are you good at?"". Tokyo Sports. 2022-10-25.
  89. ^ "Yamazoe says, "A show I want my children to watch," with Rofu Karma and A Masso Kano as semi-regulars". Comedy Natalie. 2023-04-02.
  90. ^ "Rofu Karma produces the famous maid cafe!? Me~tele airs "Rofu Karma and the Maids" starting on the 5th". Chunichi Sports. 2022-11-02.
  91. ^ "Café After Café". TV Osaka. 2024-09-23.
  92. ^ "Ryoff Karma reveals a female singer of the same age whom he "can never surpass," and expresses "a lifelong complex" about her". Sponichi Annex. 2024-08-01.
  93. ^ "Ryoff Karma explains why he's still not made a "major debut" yet: "I've never even been approached," surprising and amusing his co-stars". Sponichi Annex. 2024-08-01.
  94. ^ "Ryoff Karma, known for his gentle rapping, takes on his first role as a corner MC". Sankei Shimbun. 2022-08-14.
  95. ^ "Ryoff Karma praises comedians' rap skills, saying "They are no different from professionals"". MyNavi News. 2023-03-13.
  96. ^ "Audley Wakabayashi, responding to Matsumoto Hitoshi in the dressing room with a simple "okay," thought, "Ah, that wasn't right"". J-CAST TV Watch. 2023-03-02.
  97. ^ "Mr. Urban Legend Akio Seki heads to the UK! Ryoff Karma discusses near-future occultism 30 years from now". TV Tokyo Plus. 2022-12-23.
  98. ^ "Ryoff Karma talks about "The Digital Children and Human Body Business of 30 Years From Now," with occult experiences from Takagi Reni and Goto Iitsuna". Music Natalie. 2022-12-23.
  99. ^ "Erina Arai as Sei Shonagon, Ryoff Karma as Nobunaga, suddenly presenting as historical figures". Sankei Shimbun. 2023-01-10.
  100. ^ "Erina Arai as Sei Shonagon, Ryoff Karma as Nobunaga in... presenting as historical figures". MyNavi News. 2023-01-09.
  101. ^ "Samaa~zu & Junior's "Isn't This Weird!?" New Year's Special to Air on January 3! Guests will discuss their unique views and uncover the truth through talk!". FANY Magazine. Yoshimoto Kogyo. 2023-01-02.
  102. ^ "Ryoff Karma reacts to complaints about right-handed products: "Why not practice with it?" and "It's quicker to adapt yourself"". Sponichi Annex. 2023-04-24.
  103. ^ "Ryoff Karma, known as the "king of verbal sparring," surprises everyone by revealing he kisses his loved ones "anywhere, anytime," with co-host Ann Mika expressing empathy". Sponichi Annex. 2023-01-27.
  104. ^ "Ann Mika defeats the "king of verbal sparring," Ryoff Karma, in a word battle". RBB Today. 2023-01-27.
  105. ^ ""Ryoff Karma's Philosophy of Never Worrying in Life: 'If you choose what's better in front of you, everything goes well'"". Mezamashi Media. Fuji TV. 2020-01-01.
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  107. ^ "Ryoff Karma says online hate is like "salt on watermelon"". Livedoor News. 2024-04-15.
  108. ^ audible ORIGINAL "Scholar Meals" broadcast start (TBS GLOWDIA)
  109. ^ "Ryoff Karma and Mana Sakura explore the world through food! Audible Original Podcast "Scholar Meals" starts broadcasting on July 19 (Friday) at 8 AM!". zakzak by Yukan Fuji.
  110. ^ "MC Atsushi Tamura cuts through surprising stories in the special program "Yomoyama News Show!" live broadcast". WEB The Television. 2023-03-29.
  111. ^ "Next villain is Ryoff Karma! Playing a violent husband, he comments: "It's like my real self... just kidding" (with video)". Music Natalie. 2021-01-31.
  112. ^ "Ryoff Karma stars in his first drama "MR. FLUSH," an eccentric mini-series themed around public toilets". J-Press. J-Press Corporation. 2023-03-24.
  113. ^ "Neo-SF suspense film "The Alien Painter" starring Ryoff Karma and Jirou from Sissonne, directed by a 22-year-old emerging filmmaker". Eiga.com. 2022-05-13.
  114. ^ "Director Yosuke Okuda's passion project "Seishun Hakaba"! Ryoff Karma plays a manga artist imposing unreasonable demands!". Sky PerfecTV!. Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation. 2024-05-16.
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  116. ^ "2022 National Campaign: Tolerance Rap (National Campaign)". AC Japan. 2022-07-01.
  117. ^ "Ryoff Karma stars in AC Japan's CM, battling an old lady in a kind rap duel". Music Natalie. 2022-07-01.
  118. ^ "Ryoff Karma, Subaru Kimura, and Akkogorilla star in the new Snickers web CM". CINRA.NET. 2021-03-08.
  119. ^ "Ryoff Karma plays 8 roles in the live-action CM of the "Hee Clan" following the popular anime version!". BIGLOBE News. BIGLOBE Inc. 2024-04-11.
  120. ^ "Yanmar launches the new "Delta (δ)" series of ultra-small swing radius machines". PR TIMES. 2024-10-17.
  121. ^ "Ryoff Karma collaborates with JR Tokai on a radio CM about the importance of meeting in person". Chunichi Biz Navi. 2024-01-29.
  122. ^ "Ryoff Karma and Jinmenusagi battle it out as the new and old Charumera uncle characters". MyNavi News. MyNavi Corporation. 2020-09-01.
  123. ^ "ABEMA collaborates with Ryoff Karma and #KT-chan on a music video for Promise, released on their official YouTube". VISIONS. AbemaTV. 2024-05-14.
  124. ^ "Ryoff Karma performs at Gamagori with the song "GAMAGAMA GOGO!" during the G1 race". Nikkan Sports. 2024-02-10.
  125. ^ ""Karma vs. Ryoff Karma": Which "Karma" is the better ambassador? Bulk Homme releases their second WEB CM!". Excite News. Excite. 2023-08-30.
  126. ^ "Ryoff Karma x TENGA collaboration song MV released: "I'm just returning the favor to TENGA for the help they gave me"". ORICON NEWS. Oricon ME Inc. 2023-09-05.
  127. ^ "Ryoff Karma raps about "Maruhan Freestyle" in the new Maruhan Web CM". Livedoor News. 2023-01-01.
  128. ^ "Ryoff Karma and Onigashima star as voice actors in Taito's 70th-anniversary commemorative anime". AdverTimes (Sendenkaigi). 2023-08-25.
  129. ^ "Ryoff Karma narrates his first documentary about the captain of Japan's disabled baseball team that won the "WBC" - Aired on Tokai TV on the 29th at 12:25 AM". Chunichi Sports. 2023-12-28.
  130. ^ "Ryoff Karma's Driver Manners Improvement Campaign launched!". Comic Natalie. 2023-08-16.
  131. ^ "Announcement from Nagoya City through a comic". Nagoya City PR Office official X. 2024-08-21.
  132. ^ "Announcement from Nagoya City through a comic". Nagoya City PR Office official X. 2024-07-01.
  133. ^ "Announcement from Nagoya City through a comic". Nagoya City PR Office official X. 2024-06-12.
  134. ^ "Ryoff Karma raps about the charms of Ogaki in a YouTube anime released by the Tourist Association". Chunichi Newspaper. 2023-03-25.
  135. ^ "OSG Academy". Osaka Sports Groove. 2024-04-01.
  136. ^ "7 prominent figures who love "Hyoketsu(R) Sugar-Free" speak about its appeal in a graphic ad and web movie, starting December 1st [Kirin Beer]". NIKKEI COMPASS. Nikkei Inc. 2023-12-01.
  137. ^ "Ryoff Karma becomes a keychain figure, appearing at Easter Island and the Eiffel Tower in DUNLOP REFINED apparel". Okinawa Times. 2024-10-07.
  138. ^ "【New Song Release】Ryoff Karma's new song is the anime theme song! Released by Izanagi Games Label, "Lucky Boy, Lucky Girl" is now streaming, and the MV is available on Nanaki's official YouTube channel. [Izanagi Games]". NIKKEI COMPASS. Nikkei Inc. 2022-05-15.
  139. ^ "Which should you watch first? Ryoff Karma's Parallel Rap MV for "To Every You I've Loved" and "To The One Who Loved You"". Toei Movie Channel (YouTube). 2022-09-20.
  140. ^ "Exclusive anime "PLUTO" now streaming on Netflix, special footage featuring Ryoff Karma's rap aimed at imparting love to the hate-filled robot Pluto!". Comic Natalie. 2023-11-21.
  141. ^ "Superpowered "Yankees" burn the ground in "Kenran Bankara" Vol.1". Comic Natalie. 2022-11-10.
  142. ^ "Ryoff Karma collaborates with the movie "SISU/Immortal Man" explaining it through rap". Livedoor News. 2023-10-08.
  143. ^ "Ryoff Karma and Chizuru Mizuhara from "Rent-A-Girlfriend" engage in an MC battle, fiercely criticizing the "rental girlfriend" system". MyNavi News. MyNavi Corporation. 2022-06-16.
  144. ^ "Ryoff Karma & Ryo Horikawa collaborate on the theme song for a project where feudal warlords possess a girl band". Music Natalie. 2023-09-20.
  145. ^ "Zeebra, Ryoff Karma, and a group of rappers express their love for "Deadpool & Wolverine" through rap! Kaz Laser & Dandy Sakano also join!". Movie.com. Eiga Dot Com Inc. 2024-07-24.
  146. ^ ""Record of Ragnarok" Possession MC Battle, featuring Ryoff Karma as Ryoff Housen, alongside five other fierce competitors". Comic Natalie. 2020-07-02.
  147. ^ "Kisumi Amou: "My swimsuit is the highlight" Hikaru Aoyama: "Be sure to take precautions against the heat" #Inapu Photo Fest to be held". Nikkan Sports. 2023-04-15.
  148. ^ "Rapper Ryoff Karma walks the runway for the first time, captivating with the gap between his intense performance and his charm at "Kobe Collection 2023 S/S"". Model Press. 2020-01-01.
  149. ^ "Well-being AWARDS 2023". TV Tokyo. 2024-03-20.
  150. ^ ""Haten MC BATTLE" Ryoff Karma's animated LINE stickers now available from November 24th! [Izanagi Games]". NIKKEI COMPASS (Nikkei Inc.). 2022-11-25.

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