riku's relationships

Ok, this is basically my little opinionated section about Riku's relationships. If you have a point of view you'd like to add to this little section, just email me, and I'll post it.

riku x kairi

Based upon what we see in the game, Kairi feels an attraction to Sora. Contrary to popular belief, she does NOT hate Riku. The relationship would not work out romantically, but as friends they would get along just fine. Some say Riku loves her because he went out of his way and did stupid and self-destructive things for her. In my opinion, he was acting as more of a big brother rather than a lover.

riku x sora

This pairing, be it as lovers or just friends, is one of the most popular of the KH series. They are solid friends throughout the entire game. Even when Riku is fighting against Sora, the younger boy still keeps in mind that Riku is his friend, not an enemy. There is no evidence in the game that there are romantic ties between the two. Despite the lack of evidence, it is still strongly supported.

riku x kuuriku

I'm probably going to get smacked for this.

riku x ansem

This relationship is one of the more complicated fan-altered ones of the game. Riku and Ansem are only seen interacting ONCE, and that was when Riku had first met him. Riku was oblivious as to who or what the man was until it was too late. Perhaps mentally they interacted, having shared a body. A romance or friendship between the two is out of the question. Riku rejected the older man once he had enough strength because he knew the man was not going to help him in any way.

riku x maleficent

This relationship was rather interesting. Riku was using Malificent to get closer to his goals, while Malificent was using Riku to get closer to hers. They shared no attachment or emotional bonds. They manipulated eachother to get what they wanted and needed. When Malificent proved to be no longer essential to Ansem's plans, he used Riku to destroy the witch and proceeded with his plans.