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Émile Durkheim

Ryota Miyagi

Ryota Miyagi (宮城 リョータ, Miyagi Ryōta) is one of the main characters in the anime and manga series Slam Dunk. He serves as the point guard for the Shohoku High School basketball team and is known for his speed, skill, and sharp instincts on the court.

Émile Durkheim
Born
David Émile Durkheim

(1858-04-15)15 April 1858

Épinal, France
Died 15 November 1917(1917-11-15)(aged 59)

Paris,France
Nationality French
Alma mater École Normale Supérieure
Known for Sacred–profane dichotomy
Collective consciousness
Social fact
Social integration
Anomie
Collective effervescence
Scientific career
Fields Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies
Institutions University of Paris, University of Bordeaux
Influences Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill
Influenced Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1]

Appearance

Ryota Miyagi is of average height, standing around 174 cm (5’8″), with a lean build that emphasizes his agility. He has short, spiky black hair and often sports a serious expression that reflects his competitive nature. On the court, he wears the Shohoku High School jersey, which features the number 7, along with basketball shorts and sneakers.

A collection of Durkheim's courses on the origins of socialism (1896), edited and published by his nephew, Marcel Mauss, in 1928

Ryota Miyagi expressing deep sorrow, showcasing a vulnerable moment in his character development.

Personality

Miyagi is characterized by his determined and serious demeanor, making him a natural leader on the court. He is fiercely dedicated to basketball and strives to improve his skills constantly. Despite his intensity, he has a caring side and is supportive of his teammates, particularly Hanamichi Sakuragi. Their friendship deepens through shared experiences and their mutual struggles in love, with Miyagi having been rejected ten times compared to Sakuragi’s fifty.

Powers and Abilities

Cover of the French edition of The Division of Labour in Society

A lighthearted depiction of Miyagi, reflecting his ability to bring comedy to the team.

Speed

Miyagi is known for his exceptional speed, allowing him to move quickly around the court and evade defenders.

Ball Handling

He possesses excellent dribbling skills, enabling him to control the game and make precise passes.

Court Vision

His keen sense of awareness allows him to anticipate plays and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Relationships

Hanamichi Sakuragi

Miyagi’s closest friend on the Shohoku team. Initially, they had a misunderstanding due to a fight with Hisashi Mitsui, but they bonded over their experiences with unrequited love.

Akagi Takenori

The captain of the team, whom Miyagi respects and looks up to as a leader.

Hisashi Mitsui

A former star player who becomes part of the team’s dynamics and occasionally clashes with both Sakuragi and Miyagi.

Haruko Akagi

Sakuragi’s love interest, who inadvertently plays a role in Miyagi’s relationship with Sakuragi.

Trivia

  • Ryota Miyagi is often seen as the voice of reason on the team, balancing Sakuragi’s overconfidence and Akagi’s leadership.
  • Despite being rejected fewer times than Sakuragi, Miyagi’s romantic experiences provide comedic relief and a deeper understanding of his character.
  • His character development emphasizes themes of friendship, teamwork, and the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges.