Riku asakura

History

Pre-Ultraman Geed

He entrusted me with a sample of his genetic material, and in my laboratory, I created a life form with the potential to become an Ultraman. That life form is you.

Kei Fukuide after revealing Riku's identity

Riku as a baby

Riku as a baby

Riku is a life form created by Kei Fukuide out of Ultraman Belial's genetic sample. In the form of a baby, he was left at an observatory above their base of operations. The Geed Identity After being discovered by the observatory crew, he was named by local administrator Sui Asakura before handing him to the Aizaki family after his wife died, seeing that he alone cannot raise the boy. My Name Riku would subsequently be taken to be cared by the Aizaki family's daughter, Moa as they bonded together towards their liking for Don Shine and growing inspiration to become a hero. As time passes, he eventually moves on to an apartment above his workplace, Galaxy Market and named it as Nebula House (星雲荘, Seiun Sō). Apart from that, he also sheltered Pega, a homeless Alien Pegassa.

Ultraman Geed

On one normal day, Riku, Pega and Haruo survived the attack made by Skull Gomora but left homeless after that. With neither of his friends offered shelter to him, he decided to rest at the local observatory until he was sent down to the underground base by RE.M. and presenting him a set of Riser and Capsules. Knowing of his true nature, Riku took this opportunity to transform into Ultraman Geed for the first time and made his first kill on the same monster that attacked his previous home. His joy however short-lived when discovering his true nature as the son of Crisis Impact's instigator Ultraman Belial. Welcome to the Secret Base[5] This shaken his will until Eri's possession of Little Star caused her to be targeted by Dada and Skull Gomora again relinquished his will to fight. His encounter with a mysterious girl Laiha Toba, giving her refuge in his new home in exchange for info. The Girl Who Cuts Monsters Ever since that day, the two cooperated to save nearby Little Star hosts and fighting against monster attacks while at the same time harvesting Ultra Capsules. Riku would also meet Leito Igaguri, the host of his father's nemesis Ultraman Zero who also forms a bond against monster threats.

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Riku (Geed) and Kei (Pedanium Zetton) talking about what their actions had caused.

After learning the true nature of Kei Fukuide as Belial's cohort, Riku's curiosity lead him to discover that his purpose of birth: to collect Ultra Capsules for his father. His defeat by Kei and the theft of all but one Capsules left him helpless until he met Sui Asakura, the man who named and looked after him with his Little Star. Not content on leaving Sui (even if he is diagnosed with an incurable disease), the man who named him, Riku gained the Father of Ultra's Capsule and used it with Zero to access Ultraman Geed Magnificent, preparing a counterattack against Kei/Pedanium Zetton while making clear that he would follow his own path. After the battle, Riku regained his Ultra Capsules and regularly visiting Sui until he's cured.

I will! I'm the one who decides the fate!

Riku Asakura, Episode 17

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Riku slowly falling to Belial's words

Riku finally meets his father during the middle of the battle against Godo Wynn. Riku was kidnapped by Belial through Chimeraberus, where Belial slowly corrupts him through psychological methods. However, thanks to Laiha and King's interference, Riku escapes from Chimeraberus and brought the battle to Earth before seemingly killing his father for good after receiving the King's Capsule from Laiha and allowing him to transform into Royal Mega Master. Afterwards, Riku celebrated the victory with his friends and explaining the etymology behind Geed's name.

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Belial is freed from Reiblood's influence

You've been resurrected so many times... Burdened with such an intense vendetta.

Riku after revealing his father's past

Even with the presumed death of Belial, Riku continues to receive assistance from Zero as his battles weren't over as Geed after Kei claimed to have inherited the legacy of Belial. Riku later learns more about Kei's Sturm Organ after taking back the ownership of the Nebula House. Failing to save Arie from Kei and securing the Kaiju Capsules of Dark Lugiel and Alien Empera, Riku arrived at Okinawa alone to settle his scores with Kei. Defeating his foe, Riku gazed upon the revival of Belial after the dark Ultra revealed himself under the possession of Arie. Riku would face off against his father once again, who had assumed his Atrocious form. Riku was overpowered until Father of Ultra's arrival allow him to rest for a while. Later on, with great determination, Riku destroyed his father for good after seeing Belial's memories and knowing his father's pain.

Ultraman Geed The Movie: Connect the Wishes!

Riku first appears fighting Galactron MK2 as Geed but was easily outmatched by the robot, who escaped. Riku and his friends went to Okinawa in search of the Red Steel, after being informed about the threat of Gillvalis by Jugglus Juggler, and bumping into Leito. He and the gang later met Airu Higa, a tour guide who told of the legends of the Red Steel, the gang retreat from the reappearance of Galactron MK2 while learning that Airu is an alien. Visiting an alien town to get more information, the gang fought against the aliens when Gai Kurenai arrived to help them. Thanking Gai for the advice that Ultramen are not perfect, Riku and Gai later simultaneously transformed into their Ultra Forms and fought against Galactron MK2 with Zero returning later on to help them. Riku as Geed was weakened after being sent into cyberspace by an unexpected attack only for Orb to rescue him out with Gomora Armor, as Orb Trinity and immediately after that, Geed was about to be shot by Galactron MK2, but Zero and Orb got in the way of the attack for him and they both seemingly died. Geed entered a berserk state and destroyed the robot with a point blank Wrecking Burst after Zero and Orb disappeared. Riku was depressed and refused to transform to fight the Galactron Army, thinking that he is not worthy to be an Ultraman after seeing Zero and Orb die for him. However, the young boy was able to overcome the odds through his friends and allies encouragement, the return of Zero and Orb and Airu's final words. With his determination, Riku unlocks the Giga Finalizer and transforms into Ultimate Final. After destroying the last of the Galactrons, Riku (Geed) alongside Zero and Orb arrived at Cyber Planet Kushia, and fought against Gillvalis in its Perfect Form. The Ultras finally ended Gillvalis' reign with Geed delivering the final blow. After the battle was over, Zero and Ultimate Force Zero bid farewell to the young boy, entrusting him with the future of the Earth. Ultraman Geed The Movie: Connect the Wishes!

As a result of Ultraman Tregear's actions, Riku was pulled into R/B's Universe with Pega, who was separated from him. This led to his meeting with the Minato Family, while searching for Pega, who was stuck inside Bemstar and Gan Q. Riku and the Minato brothers Katsumi and Isami worked together to defeat the monsters and rescue Pega. Later, Riku and Pega joined the family for dinner later where he talked about his arrival with Pega and shared his backstory to Asahi. Just after finding out a way to returning home, Riku went searching for Katsumi after he disappeared. When Snake Darkness begin wreaking havoc on Ayaka City, Riku battled it with Isami and Asahi but were easily defeated.

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Riku joining the Minato siblings during the final battle

After Katsumi returned from Planet Hostar 21, Riku joined forces with the brothers and Asahi against Snake Darkness but was overpowered when Ultraman Tregear appeared backing up his minion, and reverted back from Geed after protecting Yukio Toi’s mother. With no intentions of giving up, Riku transformed into Ultimate Final once more and joined Ultraman Gruebe and eventually fought their opponents on even terms. Finally, Riku defeated Tregear via the Wrecking Nova. Afterwards, Riku and Pega bid farewell to the Minatos and headed back home via a portal, taking some gifts with them.