1. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
Riku’s cutest form. Like Sora, ignored his parents’ warning to not talk to strangers. One of those five-year-olds the adults would call an “old soul.” The kid who would share his snack with you one moment and dump sand in your hair the next. Would be one of those weird kids who’d want to make a blood pact, but will settle for matching friendship bracelets when his friends say that’s too weird. 1000/10
Every day is arm day. Shames his friends for not drinking enough water. Humble-brags sometimes. Secretly steals 20s when he’s the banker in Monopoly. Has not outgrown the bad habit of talking to strangers. Legit one of the strongest main campaign bosses in the entire series, and therefore his power should be feared. 1000000/10
3. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Looks back on his middle school phase and wants to die. The fabled beginning of the Riku Is A Mickey Mouse Fanboy headcanon. If Sora kicks ass in CoM, Riku fuckin’ buries it. Gets a taste of his own medicine by having to fight himself in boss battles, finally understanding the pain of every 10-year-old that ever played KH1. From that pain comes reflection. This is a Riku on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. Talks about smelling stuff way too often, though, which indicates there is still room to grow. 100000/10
4. Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 DaysÂ
To members of Organization XIII, Riku is like if the Jaws theme were a person. Wears a blindfold all the time and still kicks your ass. Sometimes makes thoughtless comments that really offend people even when he doesn’t really mean to. Quiet, pensive Riku. Until he’s not. 10000/10
The triumphant return of Little Shit Riku, whom we haven’t really seen since KH1. Spies on a kid for hours when he joins the workforce for cash to buy his friends watermelon, then destroys that kid with a stick and steals his hard-earned wages. Puts unwrapped ice cream in a box with a photograph meant to be a clue for Sora, seemingly forgetting that ice cream melts??? Embarrassed to look his friends in the eye because he knows they all remember his KH1 Middle School Phase. But if everyone can forgive Sora for the red onesie and clown shoes, then Riku can be pardoned for his youthful transgressions. Unabashedly shows off his navel. Definitely has trouble seeing through his bangs but will adamantly deny it if anyone asks him. 10000000/10
“I’m Permanently Trapped In My Middle School Phase And I Can’t Get Out.” That one person in a group project who sorts of monitors what everyone else is doing without really doing much himself. Would probably try to cover Sora’s ears if someone cursed around him. The Damsel In Distress is an interesting look, but he makes it work. 10000/10
7. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
This is it, guys. God-tier Riku. The physical manifestation of the phrase “Everything I Do, I Do For Love.” Has finished turning over that new leaf and is still trying to get used to it. Endearingly awkward. Freddy Kreuger is afraid to fall asleep because Riku might visit his dreams. Becomes so good at saving Sora that he can literally do it in his sleep. Brings Kairi in at the end with the hopes that she’ll finally get the time in the spotlight that she deserves. Thanks for trying, Riku. You’re a good boy. 1000000000/10
Beep-beep. This Is My Final Form. So hardcore that he uses a literal swarm of monsters as his hairdresser– AND PULLS IT OFF. That kid who tries to do the group project by himself but can’t handle it. Probably takes espresso shots. 7 at a time. Notorious for not responding to texts until hours or days later. Means it when he says he’d die for you. Riku, wait. We love you, too, but please oh my God don’t– 100000000/10
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