Riku
Talking White Dog Traveler
A talking white dog that speaks in a calm and polite tone. A reliable partner continuing the journey with Shizu.
Quotes
- “Calm down; panicking might cause you to miss something.”
- “I pay attention to my choice of words.”
- “I think travel isn't just about moving places, but about stirring the heart.”
Trivia
- The setting as a talking white dog is a rare type of travel companion character.
- Speaks in a calm tone but occasionally shows an emotionally rich side.
- The journey with Shizu has important depictions even in anime adaptations outside the original work.
Alternate names
Riku
White Dog
Travel Companion
Profile
- Species
- Dog
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- All white body with a medium-sized dog appearance full of expressive features. The body is toned and has a physique suited for travel.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
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- All white fur
- Can speak
- Calm expression
- Iconic items
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- Collar
- Travel gear (bag, etc.)
- None
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Responds calmly and composedly in any situation without showing too much emotion, using polite and courteous speech. Intellectual and approaches problems encountered on travels with flexible thinking.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Polite
- Intellectual
- Loyal
- Composed
- Courteous
- Talents
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- Conversation ability
- Observation skills
- Judgment
- Calm response ability
- Travel knowledge
- Skills
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- Problem solving
- Crisis avoidance
- Communication
- Navigation
- Motivation
- To continue a safe and meaningful journey together with Shizu. To support calmly even when facing difficulties.
- Habits
- Always uses polite language in conversations. Often speaks in a calm tone.
History
- Backstory
- Detailed information about birth or past is unknown. Met Shizu and accompanies on the journey as a special talking white dog, trusted as a travel partner.
- Work title
- Kino's Journey
- Media type
- Light novel
Meeting with Shizu
- Significant event
- Meeting with Shizu
- Description
- Meets Shizu as a talking white dog and becomes a travel companion.
Travels to various countries
- Significant event
- Travels to various countries
- Description
- In Kino's Journey, travels hand-in-hand to diverse countries, interacting with various people and cultures.
Relationships
Shizu
Teammate
Built mutual trust during the journey and formed a strong bond.
Media appearances
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World-
Anime / Supporting
2003 TV series
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
Anime / Supporting
2017 TV series
Kino's Journey
Light novel / Supporting
Ongoing
Voice cast and creators
Keiichi Sigsawa
- Creator name
- Keiichi Sigsawa
- Role
- Original author
Kouhaku Kuroboshi
- Creator name
- Kouhaku Kuroboshi
- Role
- Illustrator