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==Story==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Shortly after [[Vexen]] is recruited to perfect the replicas to serve as vessels for hearts from the past, the heart of the [[Riku Replica]] was brought from the past and placed in a new replica. Dark Riku takes [[Demyx]]'s place in the [[real Organization XIII]].
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Dark Riku was sent to the [[Sleeping World]] of [[Prankster's Paradise]] to unnerve the real Riku. He leads [[Pinocchio]] away, luring Riku to him. After letting the boy go, Dark Riku removes his hood and leaves without a word.
Shortly after [[Vexen]] was recruited to perfect the replicas to serve as vessels for hearts from the past, the heart of the [[Riku Replica]] was brought from the past and placed in a new replica; the new "Dark Riku" took [[Demyx]]'s place in the [[Real Organization XIII]].
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Dark Riku reveals himself to the real Riku inside [[Monstro]]. He quickly vanishes inside a corridor of darkness, but his appearance prompts Riku to recall the original [[Riku Replica]].


After being infused with part of Xehanort's heart, Dark Riku joins the rest of the Organization in [[Where Nothing Gathers]]. Once Sora is saved from becoming the thirteenth vessel, Dark Riku retreats along with the rest of the Organization.
Later, Dark Riku joins the other members of the real Organization XIII in [[Where Nothing Gathers]] at [[The World That Never Was]]. His time soon runs out after the Organization's attempt to induct Sora is stymied, however, and he is returned to his proper place in history.


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In [[San Fransokyo]], Dark Riku conducts an experiment to see if a heart can be recreated from data. He uses a chip designed by [[Hiro Hamada]] to forge a heart born from conflict, and with it, he is able to unleash [[Dark Baymax]] upon Sora and company.
In [[San Fransokyo]], Dark Riku conducts an experiment to see if a heart can be recreated from data. He uses a chip designed by [[Hiro Hamada]] to forge a heart born from conflict, and with it, he is able to unleash [[Dark Baymax]] upon Sora and company.


At the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], Dark Riku confronts the seven guardians of light and demonstrates his superior strength for them after mocking the real Riku. Dark Riku is ultimately defeated after a clash with [[Sora]] and his heart is extracted by [[Riku Replica|another version of himself]], who had come to reside in the real Riku's heart, leaving behind an empty replica vessel.  
At the [[Keyblade Graveyard]], Dark Riku confronts the seven guardians of light and demonstrates his superior strength for them after mocking the real Riku. Dark Riku is ultimately defeated after a clash with [[Sora]]; his heart is extracted by the current version of himself who had been coexisting within Riku's heart, [[Riku Replica]], leaving behind an empty replica vessel.  


After [[Master Xehanort]]'s defeat, the empty vessel is used to restore [[Naminé]] to life.
After [[Master Xehanort]]'s defeat, the empty vessel is used to restore [[Naminé]] to life.

Revision as of 13:12, 1 July 2019

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Dark Riku

Dark Riku (Black Coat)

Japanese ダーク・リク
Rōmaji Dāku Riku

Type Replica
Voice actors (Ja:) Mamoru Miyano
(En:) David Gallagher
Games Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts III
Dark Riku

Kingdom Hearts III
A member of the real Organization XIII.

He looks exactly like Riku, except a year younger, and he wears the Organization's black coat.
"You're not... real... I'm... the real one..."
—Dark Riku to Riku

Dark Riku is Riku Replica's time-traveling heart in a new, replica body, and was originally believed to be the real Riku from back when he was possessed by Ansem, Seeker of Darkness. He is a member of the real Organization XIII, infused with a fragment of Xehanort's heart. After Dark Riku is defeated in Keyblade Graveyard, his body is used to resurrect Naminé.

Story

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Dark Riku reveals himself to the real Riku inside Monstro. He quickly vanishes inside a corridor of darkness, but his appearance prompts Riku to recall the original Riku Replica.

Later, Dark Riku joins the other members of the real Organization XIII in Where Nothing Gathers at The World That Never Was. His time soon runs out after the Organization's attempt to induct Sora is stymied, however, and he is returned to his proper place in history.

Kingdom Hearts III

Riku fights Dark Riku
Dark Riku fights Riku.

In San Fransokyo, Dark Riku conducts an experiment to see if a heart can be recreated from data. He uses a chip designed by Hiro Hamada to forge a heart born from conflict, and with it, he is able to unleash Dark Baymax upon Sora and company.

At the Keyblade Graveyard, Dark Riku confronts the seven guardians of light and demonstrates his superior strength for them after mocking the real Riku. Dark Riku is ultimately defeated after a clash with Sora; his heart is extracted by the current version of himself who had been coexisting within Riku's heart, Riku Replica, leaving behind an empty replica vessel.

After Master Xehanort's defeat, the empty vessel is used to restore Naminé to life.

Design

Dark Riku is a replica of the real Riku's younger self, and is thus physically identical to him. His eyes are initially aquamarine, later turning yellow after Xehanort places his heart inside him. Dark Riku primarily wears a black coat, entering Dark Mode to challenge the seven guardians of light.

Forms

Personality

As in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, this version of the Riku Replica considers himself to be the "real" Riku, superior to the actual one in every way. He acts just as his counterpart did when possessed by Ansem: arrogant, cruel, and remorseless. For much of Kingdom Hearts III, Dark Riku allows Sora and his friends to believe he is the real Riku's past, corrupted self.

Abilities

Like his other self, Dark Riku has all the real Riku's powers. He fully embraces the darkness in battle, and he wields a version of the Soul Eater.