Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

A super-strong inmate who becomes the catalyst for a prison-wide upheaval. Motivated by the death of his girlfriend and driven by a relentless will to survive, he confronts the corrupt system and its rulers. His brutal persistence and combat prowess push the facility toward chaos, culminating in a dramatic bid for freedom.

The brutal, power-hungry head of the prison who enforces order through fear and violence. He underestimates Ricky but cannot contain the chaos Ricky unleashes. His authority collapses as the facility is torn apart by mutiny and brutality, ending in his demise.

Leader of the North Wing who orders a public execution of Ricky. He rules with intimidation and captures the loyalty of his block, but his authority is undermined as Ricky proves more powerful. He ultimately disembowels himself in shame after Ricky's onslaught.

East Wing leader who clashes with Ricky in brutal combat. He fights fiercely and dies during the violent struggle around the prison's collapsing infrastructure, highlighting the high cost of gang rule within the facility.

An inmate who disfigures an elderly prisoner, illustrating the depth of brutality within the prison. Ricky partially blinds Samuel in response, marking him as a persistent threat in the violent hierarchy of the Wing leaders.

A member of the Wild Cat gang, representing the violent street-level power that controls part of the prison. His presence signals the reach of the Gang of Four and the constant threat of intimidation within the wings.

West Block leader who navigates the brutal power dynamics of the West Wing. Her presence underscores the multi-wing competition for control and the precarious balance of alliances within the prison.

South Block leader whose authority is challenged by Ricky's rising power. He becomes a casualty of the escalating violence, illustrating the fragility of the Wing-based hierarchy.