__Height:__ 179 cm (5'8")

A skilled jeweler who speaks fluent Japanese, despite being both Japanese and British with Sri Lankan heritage. His age is unknown and he has a level of unrivalled beauty that dumbfounds people, regardless of their gender. Richard tends to keep to himself for the most part. He is soft-spoken and very formal. As his relationship with [Seigi](https://anilist.co/character/146057/Seigi-Nakata) develops, his stoic facade begins to fade as he opens up more, revealing a kind and caring person. Though he remains stoic, he has a love for sweet things.

__Facts:__
1. Richard is a quarter of Sri Lankan from his grandmother.
2. Based on the novel, Richard's paternal grandma, Leah, was a white woman who was born in Sri Lanka.
3. Richard has an English father and a French mother. De Vulpian is Richard's mom's last name.
4. Richard can speak English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, Hindi, Thai, Tagalog, Italian, An Unnamed African Language, Sinhala, German, Arabic and probably others.
5. The name 'Ranashinha' in Richard's name is the surname of his master, Shaul Ranashinha.
6. His family calls him 'Ricky'

(Source: The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Wiki)

The 'heartwarming jewel mystery' series centers on the handsome jewelry appraiser Richard Ranashinha de Vulpian and the bright and cheerful college student Seigi Nakata as they uncover the hidden messages that lie within jewels while they solve various jewel-related cases by unravelling the hidden psychological aspects of their owners that lie within the gems.
 
(Source: Anime News Network, Edited)

__Height:__ 177 cm (5'9.75")

On October 26, 2022, it was reported that Sakurai had been engaging in an extramarital affair with a writer of his *P.S. Genki Desu. Takahiro* radio program. A month prior, it was publicly disclosed that he had been married to a former voice actress for nearly 20 years, although the writer had allegedly not been aware of his marriage as they had been in a relationship for 10 years and intending to marry. His previously announced roles as [Haruaki Karuma](https://anilist.co/character/290233) in [AYAKA](https://anilist.co/anime/155982/AYAKA/) and [Kusuriuri](https://anilist.co/character/2865) in [Mononoke (Movie)](https://anilist.co/anime/151117/Mononoke-Movie/) had been recast as a result.

On March 31, 2023, it was jointly announced with his talent agency "Intention" that they are ending their contract, as Sakurai requested to leave as a way of taking sole responsibility of his actions and for self-reflection.

Non-Anime Roles:
-Passenger in "Arknights" (VG/Mobile) (Japanese)
-Su in "Honkai Impact 3rd" (VG) (Japanese)
-Cloud Strife in "FINAL FANTASY 7 REMAKE" (Japanese)

When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom…and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and those who possess them.
 
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

When Japanese college student Seigi Nakata rescues a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he gets more than he bargains for! The appraiser is Richard Ranashinha de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires Richard to appraise a ring left to Seigi by his grandmother…and the adventures are just beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of jewels—and those who possess them. 
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)