My Hero Academia features many impressive Pro Heroes, with one of the most respected being Ryukyu, the Dragoon Hero. Her calm demeanor, strong leadership, and quirk of transforming into a giant dragon set her apart. She is among the top heroes when situations are tough. Her fighting techniques are also frequently used during group missions.
Ryukyu’s quirk is called Dragon. She can transform into a large, dragon-like creature. In this form, she gains super strength, sharp claws, and wings for flying. She becomes a powerful fighter, using her size and strength to block enemies and protect others.
My Hero Academia shows her battling with her Dragon quirk. One example is during the raid on the Shie Hassaikai’s base, when the villain Rikiya Katsukame surprised everyone with an attack on the heroes and police, and Ryukyu transformed into her dragon form just in time to block his punch.

Despite Rikiya’s own increased strength, she pinned him down, and the others managed to storm the hideout. Even after Rikiya powered up with a quirk-boosting drug (Trigger), Ryukyu stayed on her feet and defended her team, demonstrating how powerful her dragon form truly is.
My Hero Academia also emphasizes Ryukyu’s durability. During the Paranormal Liberation War arc, she teamed up with Endeavor to fight Shigaraki in the air. Even powerful villains like Tomura Shigaraki couldn’t take her out with a single hit. Though she lost in the end, she lasted quite a while. Once she recovered, she returned to help stop Shigaraki.
My Hero Academia makes it clear that Ryukyu is not just strong; she’s also a smart and humble leader. She never seeks attention and often credits others when things go well. After falling to tenth on the Hero Billboard Chart, she felt it was her fault and wished she had done better. Despite her high rank, she remains humble and holds herself to high standards.
In the anime, the highest rank she achieved on the hero rating was ninth. And at the end of the manga, she is the current number 40 Pro Hero.
Vs. the Trigger Smugglers in My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia later shows Ryukyu teaming up with Selkie and the Oki Mariner crew to stop smugglers from moving Trigger, a quirk-enhancing drug. She joins the sea patrol mission alongside her sidekicks and helps chase down a smuggling ship.
When the villains start losing, they try to escape in a seaplane. While escaping, one of the propellers breaks, and the plane is set to crash into the ocean. Working together with Uravity and Nejire, they bring the plane down gently. Their actions not only stop the enemy but also save the ocean from pollution caused by illegal chemicals.
My Hero Academia uses Ryukyu’s missions to demonstrate that teamwork and quick thinking are just as vital as strength. While her dragon form provides her with power, she also knows how to lead a team, assign tasks, and handle surprises. Her collaboration with Nejire, Uravity, and Froppy, both on land and at sea, demonstrates her support for new heroes while maintaining focus on the mission.

Conclusion
My Hero Academia gives Ryukyu limited screen time, but she makes every moment count. Her Dragon quirk is powerful, versatile, and everything you could ask for. It is her heart and good judgment that set her apart as a Pro Hero. She proves that being a hero goes beyond just having powers.
It’s about trust, teamwork, and staying calm. As a mentor and protector, she’s one of the most reliable Pro Heroes in My Hero Academia.