Riku

Riku () is a character in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. He is a mechanic in Keves's army and a companion of Noah, Eunie, and Lanz.
==Appearance and personality==
Riku is a seafoam-green Nopon with a fluffy tuft of brown hair on his head. He is equipped with Kevesi armor that covers his entire body except for his stomach and legs, and wields a gun as part of the Variable Arms in combat.
Riku is a strict, serious character. He is skilled both in mechanics and crafting, and takes great pride in his work. While often annoyed by the party's antics, he clearly cares about them and their well-being. Despite his serious demeanor, he can occasionally show a more silly side of himself, such as in the quest Unspeakable Being, where he shows concern over the concept of a creature more adorable than a Nopon existing.
==Story arc==
===Xenoblade Chronicles 3===
===Future Redeemed===
Riku is first seen with Shulk after the fight against Moebius W. In he set up a workshop in Dunban's House.
==Lore==
*In Future Redeemed, Riku states that his father was once a traveling companion of Melia. While this by itself leaves a few options of varying likeliness, Xenoblade 3 Official Artworks Aionios Moments specifies that his father is Riki. Riku further elaborates that Melia is indeed his Masterpon.
*Riku is not only one of the few individuals not assimilated into Origin on the day of the Intersection, but is the only such individual, besides Melia and Nia, that the main party of 3 meets.
* While both Queens designed and created the Ouroboros Stone, Riku would find potential improvements to the design on his own, and later with the help of the Liberators.
* Riku's affiliation with the Founders during the ending of Future Redeemed suggests that he is the seventh Founder of the City. This is further reinforced by Riku's attitude against fame (from the field event in Future Redeemed that explains the story behind the Lucky Seven), which matches the engraved text of the central plinth in the City's Memorial Hall. 
==As a party member==
==As a Community member==
Riku is a member of the in Future Redeemed. To increase his Community affinity, a special cutscene must be viewed by inspecting a point of interest marked "???" in . This point unlocks after the party has viewed the story cutscene at Valak Peak Camp. After doing this, talking to him again will increase his affinity.
==Trivia==
* Riku's role is similar to Citan Uzuki from Xenogears.
** Both are mentors to their respective main protagonists.
** Both are engineers who like to tinker with machines.
** Both are far more knowledgeable of their respective worlds than they let on to the party.
==In other languages==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
Riku and Manana.png|Riku together with Manana.
===Screenshots===
====Xenoblade Chronicles 3====
Lanz annoyed at Riku.png|Lanz annoyed at Riku for messing up his power frame settings
Swimming at Lake Rezzento.png|Riku, Manana, Eunie, Mio and Sena, swimming at Lake Rezzento
XC3 A Nopon Counsel Ruins of Seebu Camp.jpg|Riku and Manana at the Ruins of Seebu Camp
XC3 A Nopon Counsel good honest Nopon.jpg|Riku is good honest Nopon
XC3 A Nopon Counsel Riku Manana 1.jpg|Riku and Manana look for gemstones
XC3 A Nopon Counsel Riku Manana fight.jpg|A monster notices Riku and Manana
XC3 A Nopon Counsel Riku.jpg|Riku is ready to fight
XC3 A Nopon Counsel treasure acquired.jpg|Treasure acquired
XC3_A_Nopon_Counsel_Riku_Manana_2.jpg|Riku and Manana
Riku takes notice.png|Riku takes notice that Noah hasn't used Lucky Seven's full potential
Pilot Riku.jpeg|Riku piloting the Bravery
====Future Redeemed====
====Pre-release====
Nopon_XC3_promo.jpg|Riku (left) with Manana
Riku_promo1.jpeg|Riku
Riku_promo2.jpeg|Riku
Riku_promo3.jpeg|Riku (centre), surrounded by Noah, Mio, Sena, Taion, and Manana
Riku_promo4.jpeg|Riku stands with Lanz and Noah
===Gameplay===
XC3 party member icon Riku.png|Riku's menu icon.
XC3 party member icon Riku & Manana.png|Riku's menu icon with Manana.
XC3 battle portrait Riku and Manana.png|Riku & Manana's battle portrait.
XC3 class portrait Riku and Manana.gif|Portrait used for the Yumsmith class.
XC3 Chain Attack portrait Riku and Manana.png|Riku & Manana's Chain Order portrait.
XC3 level up portrait Riku and Manana.png|Riku & Manana's level up portrait.
===Artwork===
XC3 OST key artwork.png|Cover of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Original Soundtrack
MS recruitment.png|Artwork from a Monolith Soft recruitment brochure.
Riku Manana concept art.png|Concept art
Category:Nopon (XC3)
Category:Characters (XC3)
Category:Characters (FR)