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|journalKH3=A member of the real Organization XIII.<br><br>He looks exactly like Riku, except a year younger, and he wears the Organization's black coat.
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'''Dark Riku''' is [[Riku Replica]]'s time-traveling heart in a new, [[replica]] body. He is a member of the [[real Organization XIII]], and he is first believed to be the real [[Riku]] from back when he was possessed by [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]. After Dark Riku is defeated in [[Keyblade Graveyard]], his body is used to resurrect [[Naminé]].
{{q|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==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
[[File:Riku's Darkness 01 KH3D.png|thumb|left|Dark Riku shows his face.]]
Riku Replica's heart is brought from the past and placed in a new vessel to serve as a member of the [[Real Organization XIII]] as "Dark Riku". {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind}}
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 "imitation that was copied" from the darkness in his heart.


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, however, and he is returned to his proper place in history.  
<!--Prior to receiving a fragment of Master Xehanort's heart, Dark Riku is sent to [[Prankster's Paradise]] to unnerve Riku by recreating his kidnapping of [[Pinocchio]]. When caught, Dark Riku reveals himself and silently leaves via a [[corridor of darkness]]; his appearance prompts Riku to recall the original [[Riku Replica]].<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Riku:''' "I gave in to the darkness once. And ever since, it's chased me around in one form or another. The Seeker of Darkness who stole my body... a puppet replica of the shadows in my heart... and now, I'm facing me."</ref>-->
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''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
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.  
Once [[Vexen]] refines the [[replica]]s, Dark Riku's heart is brought from the past once again; upon inhabiting his new body, Dark Riku is given a fragment of Xehanort's heart. {{Storylink|Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind}}


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 [[Riku Replica|another version of himself]], who had come to reside in the real Riku's heart.  
[[File:Final Confrontations I 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|200px|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.


After [[Master Xehanort]]'s defeat, Dark Riku's body is used to restore [[Naminé]] to life.  
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 Riku, and his heart is extracted by the current version of [[Riku Replica]], who had been coexisting within Riku's heart, leaving his vessel behind. Dark Riku's heart returns to his past while his present day self fades away; the vessel is then collected by [[Demyx]], who takes it to [[Radiant Garden]].{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind}}
 
After [[Master Xehanort]]'s defeat, the empty vessel is used to give [[Naminé]] a body.
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==Design==
==Design==
Dark Riku is a replica of the real Riku's younger self, thus he is physically identical to him. While his eyes were initially aquamarine in coloration, they turn yellow after Xehanort places his heart inside him. Dark Riku primarily wears a [[black coat]], but he later enters [[Dark Mode]] to challenge the seven guardians of light.  
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===
===Forms===
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Data-Riku KHREC.png|Dark Riku, prior to when Xehanort placed his heart inside him.<!--Dark Riku is physically identical to Data-Riku in ''KH3D''-->
<!--File:Data-Riku KHREC.png|Dark Riku, before Xehanort placed his heart inside him.-->
File:Dark Riku (Dark Mode) KHIII.png|Dark Riku in Dark Mode.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Personality==
==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.  
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 possessed self from the past.


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
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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]]. With the fragment of Xehanort's heart within him, Dark Riku's powers are stronger than his other self; able to manifest darkness in the shape of Xehanort and summon Heartless and Nobodies from it.
 
He is also able to manipulate darkness into temporary shapes, mimicking the damaging crystals used by [[Game:Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]] and the homing darkness claw used by [[Anti Black Coat]] and Ansem.
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File:Soul Eater KH.png|[[Soul Eater]]
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Dark Riku is also capable of using Dark Corridors to reach alternate dimensions outside the [[Universe of Kingdom Hearts|three main realms]], being able to retrieve the original Baymax. Shown to be good with mixing magic with technology, Dark Riku attempts to craft an artificial heart using Baymax's old combat chip by imbuing it with negative emotions from the victims the Heartless attack and the positive emotions from having the [[Darkubes]] fight Sora.
 
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 18:14, 11 November 2024

This article is about the time-traveling Seeker of Darkness. For other uses, see Dark Riku (disambiguation).
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[edit]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Riku Replica's heart is brought from the past and placed in a new vessel to serve as a member of the Real Organization XIII as "Dark Riku". Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

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[edit]

Once Vexen refines the replicas, Dark Riku's heart is brought from the past once again; upon inhabiting his new body, Dark Riku is given a fragment of Xehanort's heart. Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

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 and Riku, and his heart is extracted by the current version of Riku Replica, who had been coexisting within Riku's heart, leaving his vessel behind. Dark Riku's heart returns to his past while his present day self fades away; the vessel is then collected by Demyx, who takes it to Radiant Garden. Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

After Master Xehanort's defeat, the empty vessel is used to give Naminé a body.

Design[edit]

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[edit]

Personality[edit]

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 possessed self from the past.

Abilities[edit]

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. With the fragment of Xehanort's heart within him, Dark Riku's powers are stronger than his other self; able to manifest darkness in the shape of Xehanort and summon Heartless and Nobodies from it.

He is also able to manipulate darkness into temporary shapes, mimicking the damaging crystals used by Ansem, Seeker of Darkness and the homing darkness claw used by Anti Black Coat and Ansem.

Dark Riku is also capable of using Dark Corridors to reach alternate dimensions outside the three main realms, being able to retrieve the original Baymax. Shown to be good with mixing magic with technology, Dark Riku attempts to craft an artificial heart using Baymax's old combat chip by imbuing it with negative emotions from the victims the Heartless attack and the positive emotions from having the Darkubes fight Sora.

Notes and references[edit]