Riku Asakura

1=""It's times like this you gotta think Geed!" "That again?" "Sitting around doing nothing won't get us anywhere.""

- Riku to Pega in Welcome to the Secret Base, it is where he got his namesake, Ultraman Geed

2="Fusion! Protection! Here we go! [Signature words for each form]! Geed!"

- Riku before transforming into Geed or switching forms

Riku Asakura (朝倉リク) is the protagonist of Ultraman Geed and is the human form of the titular character.

Etymology

 * Asakura (朝暗): Is a proper noun with no meaning, however it can be broken down.
 * Asa (朝): Is Kanji for epoch/dynasty
 * Kura (暗): Is Kanji for dark/sorrowful/bitter.
 * Riku (離苦): Is Kanji for agony in separation.

Overall, his first name might reference to the fact that he got separated from his father without knowing him. His last name might reference to the fact that his father caused dark times in the Land of Light by invading it.

It is also known that his name is a reference to the late science fiction writer.

Ultraman Geed
Originally the human form of Ultraman Geed, Riku grew up on Earth as a human who has no awareness of his true nature. Upon obtaining the Geed Riser and Ultra Capsules, Riku was exposed to his true nature as an Ultraman, as well as his father being Ultraman Belial.

He was inspired to help others through his favorite TV program,. He spend most of his time in the Nebula Holiday (星雲荘) base, but works part-time at the Galaxy Market.

At some point, his residence is destroyed by a rampaging Skull Gomora. Not long after that, he is invited to a secret base and encountered an A.I named Rem.

Powers and Weapons

 * Geed Riser - Transformation item
 * Ultra Capsules - Collectible devices
 * Ultra Capsule Holder & Belt - Storage device

Transformation
Riku first activated a pair of Ultra Capsules, causing apparition of the Ultras to appear as he inserted into the Loading Knuckle. Then he used the Geed Riser to scan it and press the trigger to transform into Geed.

Ultra Capsules
Riku obtains the Ultra Capsules from fighting monsters as Ultraman Geed and uses them to help him in his cause.
 * Ultraman: Obtained from Rem
 * Ultraman Belial: Obtained from Rem.

Trivia

 * Riku's actor, Tatsuomi Hamada, previous portrayed Nao in Ultraman Zero The Movie: Super Deciding Fight! The Belial Galactic Empire. In a promotional video of Ultraman Geed, Tatsuomi also mentioned his previous role, now viewing Belial as a father to his character while facing his destiny.
 * His pre-transformation phrase, "Yuugo (Fusion)! Aigo (Protection)! Here we go!", is a pun on the English words, "You go! I go! Here we go!".