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{{suite|Riku Replica}}
|name=Riku Replica
{{youmay|the form of the Replica of Riku in his normal timeline|[[Dark Riku|the form of him that was temporarily sent to the future and made a member of the real Organization XIII]]}}
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{{Character
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|world=[[Castle Oblivion]]
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|image=[[File:Riku Replica KHIII.png|300x350px]]
|voice= David Gallagher (English)<br>Mamoru Miyano (Japanese)
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|journalSS=A replica of Riku created by Vexen from the real Riku's data.<br><br>Through Naminé's power he was infused with false memories and made to believe he was the real Riku.<br><br>The truth has wounded him deeply.
|journalRR=A replica of Riku created by Vexen from the real Riku's data.<br><br>Unlike the real Riku, he wields darkness freely, but is burdened by the fact that he is an imitation.
|journalUX=KINGDOM HEARTS CoM (2004)<br>A replica of Riku created from data by Vexen.
|journalKH3=An experimental replica created by the former Organization XIII using combat data taken from Riku. He dueled the real Riku to prove his right to exist, but lost and was destroyed.<br><br>Riku Replica's heart wandered the realm of darkness, eventually taking refuge alongside Riku's heart after the two were reunited.
}}
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{{Q|Fakes should be destroyed!!|Riku Replica to Sora}}
{{Q|Unlike you, I fear nothing.|Riku Replica to Riku}}
The '''Riku Replica''' is a [[replica]] of [[Riku]] created from the data [[Vexen]] had gathered. He appeared in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and acts as one of the main antagonists of the game. Though he almost always appears in [[Dark Mode]], the only time when he did not have this suit on is his debut in either storyline. Originally a subject to test the real Riku, the Replica was later exploited to become a puppet of [[Marluxia]] who attempted to use him to manipulate [[Sora]] and overthrow [[Organization XIII]]. As [[Dark Riku]], he serves as a member of the [[real Organization XIII]].


==Story==
'''Riku Replica''' is a direct copy of [[Riku]] who appeared in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' and acts as one of the main antagonists in Riku's story (the others being [[Xehanort's Heartless | Ansem]] and [[Zexion]], although the Replica appears in [[Sora |Sora's]] story as well). Riku Replica, as his name implies, was created using the data of [[Sora|Sora's]] childhood friend, though it most often appears in the form of Dark Riku, with a [[Heartless]] emblem on its chest (the only time when it did not have a Heartless emblem on its chest was when he first bumped into Sora). Originally a subject to test the real Riku, the replica was later exploited to become a puppet of [[Marluxia]] who attempted to use him to manipulate Sora and overthrow the [[Organization XIII|Organization]].
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
 
[[File:Vexen and His Replica 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|200px|Vexen presents the Riku Replica to Zexion and Lexaeus.]]
==Journal Entries==
The Riku Replica was created by Vexen in order to test Riku's strength, and hopefully cause Riku's [[heart]] to return to the [[darkness]]. At first, Riku was shocked to see his counterpart; however, after the original heard the Riku Replica's taunts, a battle began. Due to the short time of Riku Replica's existence, he lacked experience and was quickly defeated by the original. Riku then attempted to destroy the replica, but failed when the Riku Replica utilized the power of darkness.
===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
''A replica of Riku created by Vexen from the real Riku's data.'' 


Riku Replica escapes, and eventually ends up in [[Organization XIII]]'s chambers, where [[Larxene]] taunted Riku Replica over his loss. However, the replica denied any fault of this, saying that his powers had not grown enough, which resulted in her bashing him into the wall calling him "nothing but a mere toy". The Organization members later change their plans, hoping to turn Sora into their puppet and overthrow the Organization. Larxene suggested that Riku Replica's memories should be rewritten to be the same as the original's so he would become a much stronger and more useful tool. Riku Replica, upon hearing Larxene's idea, rejected it, saying that he did not need his original's pitiful memories, but all the members began to agree upon Larxene's plan. Fearing that he would lose his memory, Riku Replica assaulted Larxene. However, he was quickly knocked out and [[Naminé]] was ordered to rewrite the replica's memory.
''Through Naminé's power he was infused with false memories and made to believe he was the real Riku.''


After having his memory rewritten, Riku Replica swore to protect Naminé, and saw Sora as a threat, feeling already betrayed by him as he thought Sora didn't care for him and cared only for [[Kairi]]. At some point during the period in which he believed himself to be the true Riku, the Replica was retrieved by [[Young Xehanort]] and implanted with a fragment of [[Xehanort]]'s heart, inducting him into the [[real Organization XIII]] as "[[Dark Riku]]".{{?}}<!--cite ultimania--> Once Dark Riku was defeated in the future, his heart returned to its proper place in time.{{?}}<!--cite YX's KH3D speech, RR's KH3 departure speech, or KH3 ultimania-->
''The truth has wounded him deeply.''


[[File:Reunion with Riku 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|200px|The Riku Replica confronts Sora.]]
*'''''Reverse/Rebirth'''''
Sora's first encounter with the replica confused the [[Keyblade Master]], as he believed that the replica was the real Riku. Sora managed to defeat the replica, who then escaped. Riku Replica later encountered Sora in [[Castle Oblivion]]'s 8th floor, where he urged Sora to leave, as he would protect Naminé. Hoping to regain his friend, Sora offered to jog Riku Replica's memory, but nothing worked, and a fight ensued.


Riku Replica, defeated, felt even more anger when Sora offered his help so they could protect Naminé together. Hearing Sora say "together", Riku Replica is filled with sadness and rage and he screams his true feelings at Sora, telling him that he was always trying to worm his way into his heart and that it never mattered to him how he felt. After that, Riku Replica runs away, leaving Sora behind, confused.
''A replica of Riku created by Vexen from the real Riku's data.''


Riku Replica's third encounter with Sora happens on the 11th floor, after his creator's demise, where he means to force Sora to leave. Sora, who has defeated Vexen, tells his friend that he is free, but the Riku Replica claimed that he was protecting Naminé from him, of his own free will. Riku Replica then tells Sora of the very same promise Sora made to Naminé when they were young. Sora claims that he was the one who made the promise and shows Riku Replica the lucky charm Naminé gave him as proof. In a rage, Riku Replica lashes out at Sora, and tells him that the Keyblade master's lucky charm was a fake, and the lucky charm he holds is the real thing. Sora and the replica fought, but the Riku Replica was once again defeated, and ran away.
''Unlike the real Riku, he wields darkness freely, but is burdened by the fact that he is an imitation.''


Riku Replica's false memories come to an end on the 12th floor of Castle Oblivion. Meeting again with Sora, he insisted that he was the one destined to protect Naminé, but Sora's wrecked memories kept interfering. Sora defeated the replica again, however, and when Sora went to help him, the Replica retaliated, knocking Sora back.
==Story==
===Origins===
[[Image:CH rikur1.gif|left]]
The Riku Replica was created by [[Vexen]] in order to  gauge [[Riku|Riku's]] strength, and hopefully cause [[Riku|Riku's]] Heart to return to the [[Darkness]]. At first [[Riku]] was shocked to see his counterpart, however, after the original heard the Riku Replica's taunts a battle began. Due to the short time of Riku Replica's existence, he lacked experience and was quickly beaten down by the original. Riku then attempted to destroy the Replica, but failed when the Riku Replica utilized the power of [[Darkness]].  
{{-}}


Just as Riku Replica was about to deliver the ''coup de grâce'', a desperate Naminé shatters Riku Replica's false memories and his heart with them. Larxene later interferes, and explains Riku Replica's nature and creation. An angered Sora fought with the Organization member, successfully defeating her. Riku Replica was last seen in the top floor of Castle Oblivion, where he saved Naminé from Marluxia. Despite losing his memory, he remembered his oath to protect Naminé. He protected her throughout the battle between Sora and Marluxia. In the end, he leaves Sora and Naminé, saying a fake like him does not deserve to be together with them; Sora, however, comforts the replica. Feeling Sora's warm kindness, the replica smiles and leaves. He still has one more thing to do: defeat the real Riku.
===Involvement with [[Sora]]===
[[Image:Riku_Dark_Mode.jpg|thumb|]]
Riku Replica escapes, and eventually ends up in the [[Organization XIII|Organization's]] chambers, where [[Larxene]] taunted Riku Replica over his loss. However, the replica denied any fault of this, saying that his powers had not grown enough, which resulted in her bashing him into the wall calling him "nothing but a mere toy". The [[Organization XIII|Organization]] members later change their plans, hoping to turn [[Sora]] into their puppet and overthrow the [[Organization XIII|Organization]]. [[Larxene]] suggested that Riku Replica's memories should be rewritten to be the same as the original's so he would become a much stronger and more useful tool.


[[File:The Last One-on-One 01 KHRECOM.png|thumb|left|200px|In the memory-based Twilight Town, Riku Replica fights Riku in hopes of becoming more than his "shadow".]]
Riku Replica, upon hearing [[Larxene|Larxene's]] idea, rejected it, saying that he did not need his original's pitiful memories, but all the members began to agree upon [[Larxene|Larxene's]] plan. Fearing that he would lose his memory, Riku Replica assaulted [[Larxene]]. However, he was quickly knocked out and [[Naminé]] was ordered to rewrite the replica's memory.
After leaving Sora, Riku Replica joined [[Axel]], who would use him for enacting his (and [[Saïx]]'s) own plans. They seek out the wounded [[Zexion]], who is initially shocked to see them, believing Axel to be accompanied by "the real Riku". His relief does not last long, however, after Axel presents the replica with an idea, telling that if he gains power that the real Riku doesn't have, he could be something real, not someone's counterpart. Agreeing, Riku Replica approaches Zexion, and drains the life force out of him (initially giving him Zexion's powers). Riku Replica was later seen in a memory version of [[Twilight Town]], where he meets Riku in front of the [[Old Mansion]]. The replica remarks that Riku no longer feared the darkness, in which he earns the original's confusion in return. Riku Replica replies that he ''is'' Riku, and thus he would know everything about his counterpart. Feeling annoyed, Riku remarks that he is himself, and no one could possibly be him. Angered because of the fact that he is "a fake", the Riku Replica taps his dark powers, and states that in the end, he was still nothing but a replica, even after gaining new power.


Blinded by jealousy and rage, Riku Replica engaged the original, and the two had a fierce battle. In the end, despite Riku Replica's new found powers, he was defeated, and slowly faded back into the Darkness. With his dying breath, he asks Riku where a replica's heart like his would go. Riku comforts the replica, stating that it would go to the same place as his. The replica smiles, and remarks "''A faithful replica until the very end. That's... okay,''" before fading back into the darkness.
After having his memory rewritten, Riku Replica swore to protect [[Naminé]], and saw [[Sora]] as a threat. [[Sora|Sora's]] first encounter with the replica confused the [[Keyblade]] master; [[Sora]] managed to defeat the replica, who then escaped. Riku Replica later encountered [[Sora]] in [[Castle Oblivion|Castle Oblivion's]] 8th floor, where he urged [[Sora]] to leave, as he would protect [[Naminé]]. Hoping to regain his friend, [[Sora]] offered to jog Riku Replica's memory, but nothing worked, and a fight ensued. Riku Replica, defeated, felt even more anger when [[Sora]] offered his help so they could protect [[Naminé]] together. Filled with rage and jealousy, Riku Replica screamed his true feelings at [[Sora]], and ran away in a fit.  


{{canon
Riku Replica's third encounter with [[Sora]] happens on the 11th floor, where he means to force [[Sora]] to leave. [[Sora]], who has defeated [[Vexen]], tells his friend that he is free. In a rage, Riku Replica lashes out at [[Sora]], and tells him that the Keyblade master's lucky charm was a fake, and the lucky charm he holds is the real thing. [[Sora]] and the replica fought, but the Riku Replica was once again defeated, and ran away.
|Riku Replica never fights the real Riku in the manga adaption. However, he encounters Riku, and tries to make himself look taller. He also takes a piece of meat, thinking Naminé had taken a bite of it (though it was actually Larxene), and puts a chain on it, pretending that it's a "new good luck charm" (referring to Naminé giving him the fake good luck charm). Also, Riku Replica only fights Sora once. The second time he is encountered by Sora, he simply grabs Sora's good luck charm and attempts to smash it before Naminé crushes his heart. In a short story called "[[The Strange Tale of the Riku Replica]]", he is revived and visits the grave of Vexen and asks him why he was made. Many replicas of Vexen appeared, stating "We are all failed replicas," and the Riku Replica picks up a hobo stick and leaves saying he needs to find himself, only to find that Vexen's replicas won't leave him be.
}}


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
Riku Replica's false memories come to an end on the 12th floor of [[Castle Oblivion]]. Meeting again with [[Sora]], he insisted that he was the one destined to protect [[Naminé]] but [[Sora|Sora's]] wrecked memories kept interfering. [[Sora]] defeated the replica again, however, and when [[Sora]] went to help him, the replica retaliated, knocking [[Sora]] back with a dark energy bolt. Just as Riku Replica was about to deliver the ''coup de grâce'', a desperate [[Naminé]] shatters Riku Replica's false memories and his Heart with them. [[Larxene]] later interferes, and explains Riku Replica's nature and creation (note that until this was revealed Sora believed the Riku Replica to be the real thing). An angered [[Sora]] fought with the [[Organization XIII|Organization]] member, successfully defeating her. Riku Replica was last seen in the top floor of [[Castle Oblivion]], where he saved [[Naminé]] from [[Marluxia]]. Despite losing his memory, he remembered his oath to protect [[Naminé]]. He protected [[Naminé]] throughout the battle between [[Sora]] and [[Marluxia]]. In the end, he leaves [[Sora]] and co. saying a fake like him does not deserve to be together with them; [[Sora]], however, comforts the replica. Feeling [[Sora|Sora's]] warm kindness, the replica smiles and leaves. But he still has one more thing to do: defeat the real [[Riku]].
Riku Replica is mentioned once when [[Xion]] is revealed as a replica and is also mentioned in the [[Replica Program]] as "a numberless replica". Axel mentions Riku Replica in his own Secret Reports, stating that he is the only one who understands that Riku Replica gained a sense of self. He also expresses regret at having used the replica as a tool.


===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===Involvement with [[Riku]]===
Naminé illustrated Sora's memories of the Riku Replica in one of her drawings in [[The White Room]].
[[Image:Riku_riku.jpg|thumb| Riku and Riku Replica in Twilight Town.]]
After leaving [[Sora]], he joined [[Axel]]. They seek out the wounded [[Zexion]], who was shocked to see [[Riku]], but was relieved to know that the "[[Riku]]" he saw was just the Replica. His relief does not last long, however, after [[Axel]] presents the replica with an idea, telling that if he gains power that the real [[Riku]] doesn't have, he could be something real, not someone's counterpart. Agreeing, Riku Replica approaches [[Zexion]], and drains the lifeforce out of him. Riku Replica was later seen in a memory stimulated [[Twilight Town]], where he meets the real [[Riku]] in front of the old mansion. The replica remarks that [[Riku]] no longer feared the Darkness, in which he earns the original's confusion in return. Riku Replica replies that he ''is'' [[Riku]], and thus he would know everything about his counterpart. Feeling annoyed, [[Riku]] remarks that he ''is'' himself, and no one could possibly be him. Angered, [[Riku]] taps his Dark powers, and states that in the end, he was still a replica, even after gaining new power, he was still nothing more than a replica. Blinded by jealousy and rage, Riku Replica engaged the original, and the two had a fierce battle. In the end, despite Riku Replica's newfound powers, he was defeated, and slowly faded back into the [[Darkness]]. With his dying breath, he asks [[Riku]] where a replica's heart like his would go. [[Riku]] comforts the replica, stating that it would go to the same place as his. The replica smiles, and remarks "''A faithful replica until the very end. That's... okay,''" before fading back into the [[Darkness]].


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===CoM Manga===
Upon encountering a version of himself in a [[black coat]], Riku recalls the Riku Replica.
Riku Replica never fights the real [[Riku]] in the manga adaption. However, he encounters Riku, and tries to make himself look taller. He also takes a bit off a piece of a rice cake and puts a chain on it, pretending that it's a "new good luck charm" (Referring to [[Naminé]] giving him the fake luck charm).
{{-}}


===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Also, Riku Replica only fights [[Sora]] once. The second time he is encountered by Sora, he simply grabs Sora's good luck charm and attempts to smash it before Naminé crushes his heart.
Having been wandering the [[Dark World]] as a disembodied heart, Riku Replica nearly allowed himself to vanish. However, he caught sight of the real Riku in trouble and freed him from the [[Demon Tower]]. In gratitude, Riku leaves his broken [[Way to the Dawn]] behind for the replica. Upon Riku's return, Riku Replica offers the repaired [[Keyblade]] to fight [[Anti-Aqua]], only to learn that Riku got a replacement in [[Braveheart]].


Temporarily merging hearts with Riku to leave the Dark World, Riku Replica reveals since his defeat at Castle Oblvion, he's been holding on to existence to take care of unfinished business.
Then in the last few pages there is a short story called "The Strange Tale of the Riku Replica" where he is revived and he visits the grave of Vexen and asks him why he was made. Many replicas of Vexen appear stating "We are all failed replicas," and the Riku Replica picks up a hobo stick and leaves saying he needs to find himself, only to find that Vexen's replicas won't leave him be.


[[File:Riku and Riku 01 KHIII.png|thumb|200px|Riku Replica removes Dark Riku from the vessel he is using, leaving it behind for Naminé to use.]]
==Fighting Style==
Once [[Dark Riku]] is defeated, Riku Replica expels his past self's heart from the vessel. Despite Riku's protests, the replica leaves Dark Riku's vessel for Naminé to take and fades away, fulfilling his promise to protect her.
The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real [[Riku]], but his sleights take less power than [[Riku|Riku's]]. For example, [[Riku]] can only use Dark Aura with three 9's, a total of 27. However, the Replica can use any three cards, such as 4, 7, and 8 to perform Dark Aura. He never uses the sleight "Dark Break", Instead he substitutes it for a sleight called "Helm Split". He is also more aggressive, which leads to some open moments during his battles.
{{-}}


==Design==
==Quotes==
[[File:Riku KH.png|thumb|150px|left|Riku Replica while not using Dark Mode.]]
"''Surprised? I guess you should be. After all, I look just like you. I'll tell you what I am. I'm an exact replica of you that [[Vexen]] made from your data.''"<br>
The Riku Replica is physically identical to Riku as he appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'', sporting the same skin tone, bright blue eyes, and shoulder-length silver hair. He initially appears in Riku's standard outfit, to both Riku and Sora, but quickly shifts into his [[Dark Mode]] form, and remains in the latter outfit for the remainder of his appearance after his first encounter with Sora.
"''Not a "fake"! I don't care if you're "real"! You're not better! We share the same body and the same talents. But there is one easy way to tell us apart, though! Unlike you...I fear nothing.''"<br>
{{-}}
"''No worries. The real [[Riku]] was nothing, [[Sora]] won't be either. They're no match for me.''"<br>
"''Looks like I win.''"<br>
"''Not happy to see me? Lemme know if I’m getting in the way— ya know, of something that’s more important.''"<br>
"''Hmph. Spare the excuses. I bet you have all, but forgotten about me.''"<br>
"''But [[Sora|you]] are not any more, right? Now it's...Only [[Naminé]] tah you're looking for.''"<br>
"''You don't care about me. Just like you never cared…At all about [[Naminé|her]] feelings.''"<br>
"''Hmph...I knew it. Never even gave it a thought, did you? Just 'cause you want to see Naminé. Sorry, doesn’t go both ways.''"<br>
"''Tell ya the truth, [[Naminé]] doesn’t even want to look at your face!''"<br>
"''[[Sora|You]] should ask your memories…Why Naminé disappeared from the islands? Remember that, and you’d know.''"<br>
"''Go home, [[Sora]]. I’ll care of Naminé. Anyone who goes near her…Goes through me!''"<br>
"''Please, Sora...Since when have you ever cared about me? Naminé’s not the only one sick of looking at you. So am I!''"<br>
"''Take a hint...I told [[Sora|you]] to gome home.''"<br>
"'' don’t remember ever asking you to rescue me.''"<br>
"''You're the one who forgot. I told you at [[Kingdom Hearts]] when we closed the door to take care of [[Kairi]]!''"<br>
"''Give it up. I’m not going back to the [[Destiny Islands|Islands]] for anything.''"<br>
"''You can have those losers. Already forgot 'em.''"<br>
"''What about you, Sora? Do you actually remember what they all look like?''"<br>
"''Don't feel bad. That’s what this [[Castle Oblivion|castle]] does to you after a while. It’s good. You forget all the useless stuff and remember for the first time what really matters. I remembered it, Sora. I know now the one thing that is most important to me. Protecting [[Naminé]]. Nothing else matters. Not a thing.''"<br>
"''Go ahead and try!''"<br>
"''Hmph...Tood Bad, [[Sora]]. You can fight me all you want, but I still won’t remember a thing.''"<br>
"''Together...Right. So like you…Sora...You’re always trying to worm your way into my heart!''"<br>
"''Hmph...You forgot that, too?! [[Sora|You]] never cared. It never mattered to you!''"<br>
"''What can you possibily think I ever had? Both my body and heart are fake. But...there is one memory I'll keep...even if it is a lie! Whether it was a phantom promise or not..I will protect [[Naminé]].''"<br>
"''It's ''nice'' to have [[Darkness]] on my side.''"<br>
"''Hold it.''"<br>
"''I'm you...''"<br>
"''''(after Riku replies "No! I'M me!")'' "I'm me," he says. Must be nice being real. A fake like me could never get away with saying that. That's right. I'm a phony, a fake! The way I look, the way I feel, everything I remember! Even this newfound power!''"<br>
"''I thought by finding some new strength, I could finally be someone--- someone who is not at all you! But... nothing changes... I'm still just empty! Everything about me is borrowed. As long as you're around, I'll never be more than a shadow!''"<br>
"''So...it's over. Hmph. Death doesn't frighten me. Good riddance to a phony life. My heart was never real. I'm sure even what I'm feeling now is probably all fake.''"<br>
"''What happens when a fake dies--- one like me? Where will my heart go? Does it disappear?...''"
"''A faithful replica until the very end. That's... okay.''"<br>
"''How can I lose to you?''"<br>
"''Me, lose?''"<br>
"''You gotta be kidding?!''"<br>
"''You're the fake!''"<br>
"''This isn't the end.''"<br>
"''You're strong... [[Riku|Real Thing]].''"<br>
"''Want some more?! (before catching Sora off-guard during their final battle)''"
===Card===
:''See: [[Enemy Cards#Riku Replica|Riku Replica (Enemy Card)]]''


==Personality==
==Personality==
{{Q|What can you possibly think I ever had? Both my body and my heart are fake. But...there is one memory I'll keep...even if it's just a lie! Whether it was a phantom promise or not... I will protect Naminé!|Riku Replica's declaration to protect Naminé.}}
The Replica was more aggressive and protective than Riku, which is exactly what [[Xehanort's Heartless]] was looking for. A key difference between the two is as follows; while Riku fears the darkness in his heart, the Replica embraces his and wields it effectively. He was also more stubborn, which made him more of an enemy in the game. Another factor is how he searched for his existence nonstop. He also wished to be the true one to [[Naminé]]'s fake memories. This brings up a more tragic view of this character. He seems to (like Sora) get very angry when he's confused, as shown when the [[Organization XIII|Organization]] members such as [[Larxene]] try to trick  him. At the end of his life, the Replica became much more like the original, becoming sullen and mellow. He often lashed out at anyone who talked back to him, even if they overpowered him. He seemed to be as powerful as Riku was at [[Hollow Bastion]], when Riku was under [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem's]] possession.
Due to being created from Riku's combat data, the Replica lacks his memories and only knows about Riku via secondhand knowledge. Additionally, the Replica is much more aggressive and prone to lashing out. The Replica sees himself as superior to the original Riku as, unlike him, the Replica holds no fear of the darkness in his heart and wields it with a mastery that Riku lacks.  
 
Once he is brainwashed to believe he is the real Riku and that Sora is the source of Naminé's sorrow, the Replica begins stubbornly attacking his "friend" to chase him off. However, as the Replica realizes that his memories of Naminé are contradicted by Sora's, the Replica aims to destroy him to end the confusion.
 
After Naminé breaks his fake memories, the Replica remembers his real identity and decides to hold onto the memory of vowing to protect Naminé, knowing that it is the closest real memory he has. Axel later convinced him that gaining powering and slaying Riku would allow the Replica to take his place. After he is defeated by Riku, the Replica accepts his demise, making peace with his existence as an artificial being.
 
His vow to protect Naminé kept him from fading as a disembodied heart in the Dark World for a year. Even though Riku offered a vessel to be reborn, the Replica refuses and chooses to give the vessel to Naminé, content with fading away as he has fulfilled his promise to protect her.
 
==Fighting style==
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The Riku Replica fights with the same style as the real Riku, but is generally more aggressive and leaves himself wide open during his battles. His [[sleight]]s take less power than Riku's, only needing any three cards provided they are the right type to perform [[Dark Aura]] in contrast to the three 9's that Riku needs, and unlike Riku, he remains able to use item cards while in Dark Mode. He also uses Helm Split instead of Riku's [[Dark Break]].
 
The Riku Replica primarily wields [[Soul Eater]]. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', he acquires Riku's [[Way to the Dawn]] [[Keyblade]], which Riku leaves behind in the [[Realm of Darkness]] when it is snapped in half.
 
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File:Way to the Dawn KHII.png|[[Way to the Dawn]]
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==Trivia==
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*Almost fittingly, out of the 6 total battles with the Riku Replica, Riku fights him the first and the last time.
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*An affectionate fanname for the Riku Replica is 'Repliku'.
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