Riku Replica
Riku's clone from Organization XIII
Riku's clone created by Organization XIII's Replica Program. Possesses abilities similar to Riku and attempts to impersonate the real Riku, but ultimately defeated and vanishes.
Quotes
- “I am Riku Replica. I'm not the real Riku, nor am I a shadow or light.”
- “Riku... I'm not your 'shadow'.”
- “I'll take your place! I'll become the real me!”
- “I don't want to disappear! That's my wish!”
- “No, I am me!”
Trivia
- Riku Replica is a replica created as an experimental subject by Organization XIII's Vexen.
- He is playable as a character in 'COM' and 'Re:COM'.
- Features unique combat systems like D-mode and card duels.
- A tragic character who ultimately fights Riku and has his existence erased.
- Unlike Riku, he cannot edit his deck and fights with a fixed deck.
- PlayStation 2 remake adds new elements like card duels.
Alternate names
Riku Replica
Riku Replica
Replica Riku
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A black-haired boy resembling Riku, wearing Organization XIII's black coat. His eyes are characteristically blue, and he has a calm and sharp expression.
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Blue eyes
- Black coat
- Appearance very similar to Riku
- Iconic items
-
- Soul Eater (weapon)
- Black Organization coat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Assertive
- Detailed personality
- Harbors strong doubts about his own existence as not the real Riku, and clings obsessively to becoming the real one. Calm but prone to showing emotions openly, sometimes expressing anger or sadness intensely.
- Keywords
-
- Persistent
- Calm
- Struggles with self-identity
- Fears the darkness
- Combative
- Talents
-
- Control over powers of darkness
- High combat ability
- Imitation of Riku's abilities
- Skills
-
- Card battle tactics
- D-mode transformation
- Frequent use of stock techniques
- Card duels
- Motivation
- To replace the real Riku. To escape from being Riku's shadow.
History
- Backstory
- Riku's clone created by Vexen of Organization XIII through the Replica Program. Conflicts with the original Riku, fights in Castle Oblivion, and ultimately vanishes. Strongly aware of being a fake, he acts to impersonate Riku.
- Debut date
- November 11, 2004
- Work title
- Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
- Media type
- Game
Confronts the real Riku at Castle Oblivion
- Significant event
- Confronts the real Riku at Castle Oblivion
- Description
- Riku Replica battles the real Riku, tormented by his reason for existence and identity, but is defeated and ultimately vanishes.
Obtains Zexion's power
- Significant event
- Obtains Zexion's power
- Description
- Absorbs the power of enemy Organization member Zexion, temporarily boosting his combat strength, but still unable to close the gap with the real Riku.
Teams up with Sora
- Significant event
- Teams up with Sora
- Description
- In the late stages of Sora's story, appears in place of the real Riku and becomes deeply involved in Organization's schemes.
Relationships
Media appearances
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Game / Supporting
2004 Game Boy Advance
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Game / Supporting
2007 PlayStation 2
Voice cast and creators
Mamoru Miyano
- Voice actor
- Mamoru Miyano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- COM and Re:COM
David Gallagher
- Voice actor
- David Gallagher
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Re:COM
Square Enix (Project Team)
- Creator name
- Square Enix (Project Team)
- Role
- Original author
Tetsuya Nomura
- Creator name
- Tetsuya Nomura
- Role
- Character designer
Daisuke Watanabe
- Creator name
- Daisuke Watanabe
- Role
- Writer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Animation studio
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Publisher
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Riku Replica Figure
- Item name
- Riku Replica Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories game software
- Item name
- Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories game software
- Category
- Game
- Availability
- Regular