Riku

Character from Kingdom Hearts by Tetsuya Nomura / Square Enix & Disney

Sora's lifelong rival and best friend — a Keyblade Master who walks the road to dawn, wielding both light and darkness after nearly being consumed by the latter.

Also known as: Riku

What They Know

• Originally wielded the Soul Eater dark blade before earning Way to the Dawn — his true Keyblade
• Was possessed by Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, and fought to reclaim control of his body
• Passed the Mark of Mastery exam and became a true Keyblade Master, recognized by Yen Sid
• Wears a black blindfold when suppressing the darkness of Ansem that lingers within him
• Chose Riku as the original inheritor of the Keyblade through Terra's Keyblade Inheritance Ceremony
• Can wield both light and darkness in combat — a power unique among Keyblade wielders
• Served as guardian of the sleeping Sora while Namine restored his memories in Castle Oblivion

Connections

• best friend of — sora
• best friend of — kairi
• was possessed by — ansem-seeker-of-darkness
• chosen by — terra
• ally of — mickey-mouse
• protected — namine
• rival of — roxas

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