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Gluttonous swordsman on a journey of revenge
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{{Character
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}}'''Rikimaru''' (リキマル, ''Rikimaru'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. He is a wandering swordsman in search for revenge, although he is something of a glutton as well.
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'''Rikimaru''' (リキマル, ''Rikimaru'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. He is a wandering swordsman in search for revenge, although he is something of a glutton as well.


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden II===
{{quote | Hey Riou, I really love this place. I can eat as much as I want for free. It's like heaven. | Rikimaru}}  
{{quote | Hey Riou, I really love this place. I can eat as much as I want for free. It's like heaven. | Rikimaru}}  
Rikimaru, wandering through the [[City-State of Jowston]], would sometimes visit [[Ryube]] and [[Coronet]]. [[Riou]] found Rikimaru collapsed outside an inn, whining about his hunger. Riou would take him to an inn where he would proceed to fill his stomach with several courses of food. As Rikimaru had no [[potch]], he was most grateful when Riou stepped in to pay the 3,000 potch tab he had instantly acquired and, grateful, joined Riou and his companions.
Rikimaru was a carefree and some would say listless wanderer who enjoyed sleeping and eating in equal measure. Wandering through the [[City-State of Jowston]], would sometimes visit [[Ryube Village]] and [[Coronet Town|Coronet]]. Rikimaru was found collapsed outside an inn, whining about his hunger.


Although said to be searching for revenge<ref>"He says he's out for revenge, but I really don't know..." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>, Rikimaru's primary concern while serving with the [[New State Army]] seemed to be food. He could found in [[Leona]]'s tavern or [[Hai Yo]]'s restaurant, grateful for the chance to eat. His letters in the [[Suggestion Box]] also referred to his championing of the food available at the castle. Before journeying to Jowston, while in [[Gregminster]], he ate for two days straight and had to escape from the inn during the night as he couldn't pay his bill<ref>"This guy is a big eater from way back.  One time in Gregminster, he ate for 2 days straight, couldn't pay his bill and had to run off during the night." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. In fact, his favourite thing to do is to eat until he just about bursts, then spend an entire day sleeping it all off<ref>"His favorite activity is eating till he just about bursts and then sleeping for a whole day.... What a life!" - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Despite this, Rikimaru was still a skilled warrior, serving as an infantry captain for the New State Army.
[[Hero (Suikoden II)|The hero]] would take him to an inn where he would proceed to fill his stomach with several courses of food. As Rikimaru had no [[potch]], having apparently given his money to some beggars, he was most grateful when the 3,000 [[potch]] tab he had acquired was paid off for him and he joined the [[New State Army]].


Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Rikimaru headed north, still in search of the object of his revenge<ref>"Travelled north once again in search of the object of his revenge." - Rikimaru's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
His vow to serve the New State Army seemed to be the only thing he took seriously. Although said to be searching for revenge, Rikimaru's primary concern while serving with the [[New State Army]] seemed to be food. Before journeying to Jowston, while in [[Gregminster]], he ate for two days straight and had to escape from the inn during the night as he couldn't pay his bill.
 
In fact, his favourite thing to do was to eat until he just about burst, then spend an entire day sleeping it all off. Despite this, Rikimaru was still a skilled warrior, serving as an infantry captain for the New State Army.
 
Following the [[Dunan Unification War]], Rikimaru headed north, still in search of the object of his revenge.
 
==Gameplay==
{{GS02 CG
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|recruit= Help Rikimaru outside the [[Ryube Village]] inn then agree to pay for his meal (3,000 [[potch]]) and he will join you. If you miss him in Ryube, you can do try again in [[Coronet Town]].
|name= Rikimaru
|level= 8 <small>{{h:title|Rikimaru will join at Level 1 if recruited in Coronet.|note}}</small>
|wlvl= 5
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|size= M
|range= S
|anger= A
|panic= 4
|fly= No
|type= Two-handed sword
|name1= Yasutsuna
|name2= Onimaru
|name3= Dojikiri
|head= Helmet
|body= Light armor
|accessory= Male
|runer= Level 1
|fire= D
|water= E
|earth= D
|light= D
|wind= D
|holy= D
|dark= D
|gate= E
|???= -
|hp= A
|str= C
|magic= G
|prot= D
|mdef= G
|tech= E
|speed= F
|luck= F
|ebody= [[Fur Robe]]
|eother= --
|unite1= [[Manly Attack]]
|partner1= [[Amada]]
}}
 
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
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{{CS list|143|[[Rikimaru (CS card 143)|Rikimaru]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
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{{CS list|388|[[Rikimaru (CS card 388)|Rikimaru]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-231|[[Rikimaru (CS card CS2-231)|Rikimaru]]|{{Free}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
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{{CS list|CS2-555/R143|[[Rikimaru (CS card CS2-555)|Rikimaru]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
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==Identity of Rikimaru==
==Identity of Rikimaru==
The name "Rikimaru" seems to be a yōmyō, a child naming convention that was once common in Japan. As Rikimaru is not a child, the name would appear to be an alias. His name, when broken down, would mean "Dear Riki (Ricky)". This, along with [[Richmond]]'s stating of his hometown has led some to believe that Rikimaru is, or is avenging or has some other connection to, [[Richard Silverberg]].
The name "Rikimaru" seems to be a yōmyō, a child naming convention that was once common in Japan. As Rikimaru is not a child, the name would appear to be an alias. His name, when broken down, would mean "Dear Riki (Ricky)". This, along with [[Richmond]]'s stating of his hometown has led some to believe that Rikimaru is, or is avenging, or has some other connection to, an unnamed member of the Silverberg family.


==Sources==
==Gallery==
* Suikoden II, SLUS-00958, 1999
<gallery>
File:Rikimaru.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
File:Rikimaru (Card Stories CS2-231).png|[[Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG]] artwork by [[Suzuki Rika]]
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 206
 
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 301
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 226, 231
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[[Category:Characters in Suikoden II]]
{{GS02}} {{Short description|Gluttonous swordsman on a journey of revenge}} [[de:Rikimaru]]

Latest revision as of 15:26, 9 November 2023

Rikimaru
リキマル, Rikimaru
108 Stars Chian Star
Gender Male
Race Human
Age 25 (S2)
Birth Year SY 436
From Seika, Toran Republic
Appears in

Rikimaru (リキマル, Rikimaru) is a character in Suikoden II. He is a wandering swordsman in search for revenge, although he is something of a glutton as well.

History

Hey Riou, I really love this place. I can eat as much as I want for free. It's like heaven.

—  Rikimaru

Rikimaru was a carefree and some would say listless wanderer who enjoyed sleeping and eating in equal measure. Wandering through the City-State of Jowston, would sometimes visit Ryube Village and Coronet. Rikimaru was found collapsed outside an inn, whining about his hunger.

The hero would take him to an inn where he would proceed to fill his stomach with several courses of food. As Rikimaru had no potch, having apparently given his money to some beggars, he was most grateful when the 3,000 potch tab he had acquired was paid off for him and he joined the New State Army.

His vow to serve the New State Army seemed to be the only thing he took seriously. Although said to be searching for revenge, Rikimaru's primary concern while serving with the New State Army seemed to be food. Before journeying to Jowston, while in Gregminster, he ate for two days straight and had to escape from the inn during the night as he couldn't pay his bill.

In fact, his favourite thing to do was to eat until he just about burst, then spend an entire day sleeping it all off. Despite this, Rikimaru was still a skilled warrior, serving as an infantry captain for the New State Army.

Following the Dunan Unification War, Rikimaru headed north, still in search of the object of his revenge.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment
Help Rikimaru outside the Ryube Village inn then agree to pay for his meal (3,000 potch) and he will join you. If you miss him in Ryube, you can do try again in Coronet Town.
Level Gender Size Range Anger Panic Fly
8 note Male M S A 4

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects This character does not protect anyone
Protected By This character is not protected by anyone
Unite Attack
1 Manly Attack w/ Amada

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head Helmet
Body Light armor
Shield --
Other --
Rune No rune attached
Equipment Type
Head Can't equip
Body Fur Robe
Shield Can't equip
Other --

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire Water Earth
D E D
Lightning Wind Holy
D D D
Darkness Gate ???
D E -
Rune Slots
Head Never available
Right Hand Level 1
Left Hand Never available
Weapon Never available

Stats

Stat Grades
HP STR MGC
A C G
CON MDEF DEX
D G E
SPD LCK
F F
Stat Growth Rate
LV HP STR MAG CON MDEF DEX SPD LCK
1 30 13 11 13 11 12 12 12
20 280 75 43 68 43 60 51 51
60 430 119 66 107 66 94 80 80
90 580 163 88 146 88 128 108 108

Weapon

Weapon
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ATK 7 9 12 15 19 31 39 46 55 64 73 97 111 129 147 160
Name Yasutsuna Onimaru Dojikiri
W Type W Level Range
Two-handed sword N/A S


Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
143 Rikimaru Free Booster Pack Vol.1
388 Rikimaru Free Premium Pack
CS2-231 Rikimaru Free CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-555/R143 Rikimaru Free Remake Booster


Identity of Rikimaru

The name "Rikimaru" seems to be a yōmyō, a child naming convention that was once common in Japan. As Rikimaru is not a child, the name would appear to be an alias. His name, when broken down, would mean "Dear Riki (Ricky)". This, along with Richmond's stating of his hometown has led some to believe that Rikimaru is, or is avenging, or has some other connection to, an unnamed member of the Silverberg family.

Gallery

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 206
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 301
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 226, 231
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South Window Principality Cave of the Wind • Kuskus Town • New State Army Headquarters • North Window • Radat Town • South Window City
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