Reading over the "Sora's mom" thread got me thinking about something. I think there's a possibility Riku could be orphaned.

 

Although family isn't a big part of Kingdom Hearts in general, we've gotten subtle hints here & there on family. Here's what we know so far:

 

Sora's mom calling him for dinner in KH1 = Sora's mom confirmed

Riku mentioning Sora's dad in BBS = Sora's dad confirmed

Sora mentioning the Mayor adopting Kairi in KH1 = Kairi's adoptive parent confirmed

Kairi's grandmother in KH1 = Kairi's grandmother confirmed

 

Riku: Zero reference to any existing family member.

 

Him being an orphan could further explain his attitude throughout KH1, like how he has to be better than everyone else in every single aspect. Him desperately wanting to leave the island and wanting to discover other places, possibly because he wanted to run away from his lonely existence (as far as family life is concerned.)

 

Not that this would have anything to do with the story, I just figured maybe it's a possibility.

Got it. Anyway, so, i wonder maybe Riku's parents were there, but they were never close with him, maybe thats why we never see him talking about them or being with them.

Possibly.

I assume SRK all have loving families but since family just isn't important in KH they simply get shafted regardless of how well the children's relationships are with their parents. There doesn't really seem to be a need to further Riku's motivation to leave the island then what was already presented.