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'''Rai''' is a character from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. Based on the character [[finalfantasy:Raijin|Raijin]], he, like [[Seifer]] and [[Fuu]] originated from [[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy VIII|''Final Fantasy VIII'']].  
Rai is a character from [[Kingdom Hearts II]]. Based on the character Raijin, he, like [[Seifer]] and [[Fuu]] originated from Final Fantasy VIII.  


==Journal Entry==
==Journal Entry==
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==Story==
==Story==
In contrast to Fuu, Rai apparently has a loud and brash personality, often ending his lines with ''"ya know?"''. He, along with Seifer and Fuu formed the "''Twilight Town Disciplinary Committee''". He takes a relatively similar role in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', as he did in ''Final Fantasy VIII'', serving as one of Seifer's supporters. His role is very minor, and plays only one key part of the story, as mentioned below. Otherwise, he only acts as support for Seifer and Fuu.
In contrast to [[Fuu]], Rai apparently has a loud and brash personality, often ending his lines with "ya know?". He, along with [[Seifer]] and [[Fuu]] formed the "[[Twilight Town]] Disciplinary Committee". He takes a relatively similar role in [[Kingdom Hearts II]], as he did in Final Fantasy VIII, serving as one of [[Seifer]]'s supporters. His role is very minor, and plays only one key part of the story, as mentioned below. Otherwise, he only acts as support for [[Seifer]] and [[Fuu]].


Later, during [[Roxas]]'s summer assignment, Rai played a comical role where he counted the stair steps incorrectly.
Later, during [[Roxas]]'s summer assignment, Rai played a comical role where he counted the stair steps incorrectly.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Rai's appearance, like most Final Fantasy characters in the Kingdom Hearts universe, was altered from his original in-game appearance. As with Seifer and Fuu, Rai now appears several years younger than he did in Final Fantasy VIII.  He has dark skin and short black hair, somewhat shorter than his original appearance, albeit with longer sideburns. For his age he is tall and very muscularHis clothes now consist of an orange tank top and baggy dark sweatpants over wide tennis shoes, giving him the look of a basketball player. Around his neck, he wears a thunderbolt necklace as an homage to his name's origin and his magical attributes in his original game.
Rai's appearance, like most Final Fantasy characters in the [[Kingdom Hearts]] universe, was altered from his original in-game appearance. As with [[Seifer]] and [[Fuu]], Rai now appears several years younger than he did in Final Fantasy VIII.  He has dark skin and short black hair, somewhat shorter than his original appearance, albeit with longer sideburns. For his age he is tall and very muscular. His clothes now consist of an orange tank top and baggy dark sweatpants over wide tennis shoes, giving him the look of a basketball player. Around his neck, he wears a thunderbolt necklace as an homage to his name's origin and his magical attributes in his original game.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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In Chinese Buddhism, a legend states that Fujin and Raijin were both originally evil demons who opposed Buddha. They were captured in battle with Buddha's army of heaven, and have worked as gods since then.  
In Chinese Buddhism, a legend states that Fujin and Raijin were both originally evil demons who opposed Buddha. They were captured in battle with Buddha's army of heaven, and have worked as gods since then.  


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Voiced by Kazuya Nakai, who also did [[Wakka]] in both the original ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' and the character's original game, ''[[finalfantasy:Final Fantasy X|FinalFantasy X]]''.
*Voiced by Kazuya Nakai, who also did [[Wakka]] in both the original [[Kingdom Hearts]] and the character's original game, FinalFantasy X.


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Revision as of 20:53, 9 August 2008

Template:InfoCharacter Rai is a character from Kingdom Hearts II. Based on the character Raijin, he, like Seifer and Fuu originated from Final Fantasy VIII.

Journal Entry

One of Seifer's followers... y'know?

Rai tends to get carried away - and truth be told, he feels like he can't hold a candle to Fuu.

Story

In contrast to Fuu, Rai apparently has a loud and brash personality, often ending his lines with "ya know?". He, along with Seifer and Fuu formed the "Twilight Town Disciplinary Committee". He takes a relatively similar role in Kingdom Hearts II, as he did in Final Fantasy VIII, serving as one of Seifer's supporters. His role is very minor, and plays only one key part of the story, as mentioned below. Otherwise, he only acts as support for Seifer and Fuu.

Later, during Roxas's summer assignment, Rai played a comical role where he counted the stair steps incorrectly.

Appearance

Rai's appearance, like most Final Fantasy characters in the Kingdom Hearts universe, was altered from his original in-game appearance. As with Seifer and Fuu, Rai now appears several years younger than he did in Final Fantasy VIII. He has dark skin and short black hair, somewhat shorter than his original appearance, albeit with longer sideburns. For his age he is tall and very muscular. His clothes now consist of an orange tank top and baggy dark sweatpants over wide tennis shoes, giving him the look of a basketball player. Around his neck, he wears a thunderbolt necklace as an homage to his name's origin and his magical attributes in his original game.

Etymology

Raijin is the Japanese thunder god, which fits, because Raijin uses thunder-based attacks, and any thunder attacks to him heal him.

In Chinese Buddhism, a legend states that Fujin and Raijin were both originally evil demons who opposed Buddha. They were captured in battle with Buddha's army of heaven, and have worked as gods since then.

Trivia

  • Voiced by Kazuya Nakai, who also did Wakka in both the original Kingdom Hearts and the character's original game, FinalFantasy X.