Riki Takeuchi

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Characters played by Riki Takeuchi

Giro (voice) — Stormy Night (2005)

The leader of the wolf pack who harbors a vendetta against goats. He considers Gabu a traitor for befriending a goat and leads the pack in hunting down the two friends who fled their respective clans.

Banki No. 2 — ICHI (2008)

Banki No. 2 is the second-in-command of the mercenary group. After seeing Ichi prove her swordsmanship, this character becomes convinced of her ability and leads her to the mountains to meet Banki. The role connects Ichi directly to the group’s leader and exposes her to the confrontation that follows.

Ryuuichi — Dead or Alive (1999)

Nikkei gang leader in Tokyo orchestrating heists and violent revenge.

Koh Hashimoto — His Motorbike, Her Island (1986)

A student and part-time copy delivery driver who narrates the film. Passionate about his Kawasaki W3 motorbike, he cycles through relationships with Fuyumi and Miyoko, teaching the latter to ride. His story blurs the line between reality and dream, culminating in a surreal encounter after learning of her tragic death.

Riki — Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)

BR2 instructor who leads the student assault on the Wild Seven base.

Buppa — Tokyo Tribe (2014)

Buppa is a violent gangster who rules Buppa Town and partners with Mera to spark a gang war. His faction is part of the all-out battle against Tokyo’s united tribes. Captives are taken to his territory, where the excerpt emphasizes the brutal conditions they face.

Ginjiro Manda — The King of Minami: License for Cruelty (2000)

Osaka loan shark who helps struggling business owners against yakuza extortion.

Ginya Yabuki — Tokyo Mafia: Yakuza Wars (1995)

Ex-yakuza leader who returns to rule the Tokyo Mafia and faces his final stand against old enemies.

Arata Kunisada — Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (2002)

Half-Korean yakuza and successor figure to Yoshikatsu Sanada. He assassinates Chairman Otaki at a hospital, survives a staged ambush, kills the traitor Iguchi, and destroys the Bando headquarters and Makajyo's office with rockets to eliminate the conspirators.

Officer Takeshi Honda — Dead or Alive: Final (2002)

Loyal enforcer who discovers his own replicant nature and questions his orders.

Daigen Nohma — Fudoh: The New Generation (1996)

Legendary boss of the Osaka-based Yasha-Gumi organization; suspected Riki's father of causing the underworld panic and serves as the ultimate rival in the film's climax.

Ahiru — Crime Hunter: Bullets of Rage (1989)

Joe's loyal police partner killed early, motivating Joe's vigilante quest.

Career Overview

Riki Takeuchi has 377 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 26 cinematic universes — most prominently The King of Minami Collection with 64 titles. Signature works include City of Desire No.11: The Mechanism Behind Sexual Harassment Business Schemes, Jingi 46: Internal War Erupts, Stormy Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
377
Birth Date
1964-01-04
Birth Place
Saiki, Ōita Prefecture, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 26 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1374425), public domain (CC0).