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How tall is Ryuk?
Ryuk is 2.3 m (7'7") tall.
Heights are compiled from public sources — official league & agency listings, published profiles and reference data — and cross-checked; the confidence flag reflects how consistently sources agree. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.
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About Ryuk’s height
Ryuk is 2.3 m (7'7") tall. That is 230 centimetres, or 7'7" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.
Ryuk is 55 cm (21.7 in) taller than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), and 68 cm (26.8 in) taller than the average adult woman (about 1.62 m).
For a sense of scale, Ryuk stands at almost the same height as Ganondorf (2.3 m), and is just shorter than Manute Bol (2.31 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Ryuk up against anyone else, to scale.
Ryuk vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 55 cm (22 in) taller than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 68 cm (27 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 131% of the average man’s height, Ryuk is above typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Ryuk side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.
World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).
Ryuk height — frequently asked
- How tall is Ryuk?
- Ryuk is 2.3 m (7'7") tall.
- How tall is Ryuk in feet?
- Ryuk is 7'7" tall.
- How tall is Ryuk in cm?
- Ryuk is 2.3 m (230 cm) tall.
- Is Ryuk tall?
- Yes — at 2.3 m (7'7"), Ryuk is taller than the average adult, by 55 cm (21.7 in).
- Who is taller, Ryuk or Manute Bol?
- Manute Bol is taller, at 2.31 m versus Ryuk at 2.3 m.
- Is Ryuk taller than Yao Ming?
- Yes — Ryuk is 2.3 m, which is taller than Yao Ming at 2.29 m.
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