Rikoukeidar
CharacterRanked fifth among the Seven Great Monsters of the classic Sailor Moon anime, Rikoukeidar is a Dark Kingdom youma locked away in the Blue Rainbow Crystal. Her dormant form waits within Reika Nishimura until Zoisite pries the crystal loose and twists the woman into the monster.
Also Known As
Appearance
A monocle sits over one of her yellow eyes, and her skin carries an olive-green cast. Her hair, colored yellow and red, runs along the right of her scalp and reaches as low as her upper back. Rounding out the look are magenta boots, a gold band on one arm, and a strapless leotard in indigo.
Abilities
In combat she hurls vials that burst apart, and she wields a device called the Big Flask that lets her catch an oncoming strike and sling it back, as she does against Sailor Jupiter's Supreme Thunder. Once Fire Soul shatters the flask, her advantage in the fight is gone.
Related Reading
See all
Naruto vs Luffy: Does the Fight Change if Luffy Tickles Hinata?
Naruto vs Luffy with the twist nobody asked for: Luffy tickled Hinata on date night, and she kind of liked it. We break down the whole fight and commit to a winner....
Namek Has No Women, and Piccolo Pulls Anyway
There are no women on Namek. That isn't an oversight, it's the biology. Why we handed Piccolo the one thing his own species rules out, and why it had to be trap soul....
History
Sealed within the Blue Rainbow Crystal, the youma lies reborn as Reika Nishimura, girlfriend of Motoki Furuhata. Episode 29 has Zoisite draw the crystal out and warp Reika into the monster. After Fire Soul breaks her flask, Sailor Moon turns Moon Healing Escalation on Reika, lifting the monstrous shape away from her. Endymion later tries to rouse the youma once more, penning Reika inside the Black Crystal during her time in Africa, yet no revival comes, since Sailor Mercury foils the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rikoukeidar in Sailor Moon?
Rikoukeidar is the fifth of the Seven Great Monsters in the classic Sailor Moon anime, a Dark Kingdom youma sealed within the Blue Rainbow Crystal and hosted by Reika Nishimura.
How does Rikoukeidar fight?
Rikoukeidar hurls exploding vials and wields a device called the Big Flask that catches an incoming attack and slings it back at her opponent, as she does against Sailor Jupiter's Supreme Thunder.
Who transforms Reika Nishimura into Rikoukeidar?
Zoisite draws the Blue Rainbow Crystal out of Reika Nishimura and warps her into the youma Rikoukeidar in episode 29 of the anime.
How is Rikoukeidar defeated?
After Sailor Mars's Fire Soul shatters her Big Flask, Sailor Moon uses Moon Healing Escalation on Reika Nishimura, lifting the monstrous form away from her for good.
Does Rikoukeidar return after being defeated?
Endymion later tries to revive the youma by sealing Reika Nishimura inside the Black Crystal during her time in Africa, but the revival fails after Sailor Mercury foils the plan.
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Rikoukeidar? The Sailor Moon Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Sailor Moon anime series, manga, and official materials. Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi, published by Kodansha, and animated by Toei Animation. All rights to Sailor Moon and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byNaoko Takeuchi
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Kodansha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Kodansha and Naoko Takeuchi.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
