They REALLY dropped the ball with this character. In the comics he gained the power of a god. I would have preferred him as a final boss than Kronika and her bald ass head
Yeah. Would have liked Reiko to be the final boss to continue off MKX instead of Kronika. I just never cared for er as a villain and thought they had enough personal beef with Reiko to want to stop him.
Originally Reiko was supposed to have been intended to be a reincarnation of shao kahn(john tobias original intent for the character)but was scrapped into being a general for shao kahn,obsessed with Taking his throne
I’m so glad he’s in MK1 He’s another character that gained my interest but I knew nothing about same with Smoke Now that I know more about them it’s gonna be awesome to play as them for the first time
He is I seen him do similar moves to him too. But in MK4 he doesn’t but in his arcade ladder ending it shows him wears Shao Khans’ mask as he sits on the throne.
@@henkaistudio Exactly lol I really hope he doesn’t come to MK11, same with Nitara, she would be a waste because she’s literally just Skarlet with wings
I remember getting mk4 for n64 on my birthday & being drawn to this character to the point I mastered his moves & fatalities lol so many memories from that game alone the 90s was da Shìt lol
I liked his character ever since he was first introduced in MK 4, wished he appeared in games. Even if they want to keep the comics canon they could still bring him back, they've killed off and brought back plenty of other characters, maybe he did achieve godhood, whether Havik knew it or not, and while his body was destroyed and the amulet taken he could still have enough power to pullhimself together. He was just weakened so it took him awhile. Another idea would be the Reiko we saw die was a fake or illusion but that doesn't quite fit him and what fits him even less is him not coming back already if he did that. I liked how they had Havik and Reiko working together in the comics as they're probably my favorite 2 non regular characters.
NEXT VIDEO: "History Of Bo' Rai Cho Mortal Kombat 11" If some may have forgotten, Bo' Rai Cho does serve as a important character in the series in some sense. Despite being an Outworlder, Bo' Rai Cho opposes Shao Kahn and his ambitions of conquest and is known to be incapable of competing in the Mortal Kombat tournaments (as any victory in his name would be counted in favor of Outworld) with that in mind, he instead opts to train Earthrealm's warriors in combat by the likes of Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Shujinko and Li Mei; who's also an Outworlder, in that order as she is also an ally to Earthrealm and opposes Shao Kahn, making Bo' Rai Cho as a major ally to Raiden. BO' RAI CHO IS A CHARACTER WHO SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, DESPITE HIS FIGHTING STYLE AND CHARACTER PRESENTATION WHICH PEOPLE INTEND TO BE DISGUSTED WITH!!!
We need a modern open world shaolin monks/deception conquest mk game. This fighting franchise really has enough roots for a big great story game, maybe not a skyrim or witcher big story but atleast a devil may cry sized story adventure.
I never had any interest in Reiko in the original timeline. I never knew much about him either. Maybe it was the mkx comics but I had started wanting Reiko in the games a lot more. Aside from a couple characters like Drahmin, Taven, Nitara, and Stryker, Reiko is definitely up there on desired returning characters.
it’s not canon, however it’s influence and success influenced mk9 reboot, like how baraka and kung lao are on shang tsungs island in the mk1 tournament when they originally appeared in mk2 and how liu kang and kitana became lovers in mk2 in shoalin monks and mk9 when they originally became into each other in mk4
@@SupportGamin2024 i mean it doesn’t really make sense plus i erased mk11’s story mode from my brain because it’s literally just the worst kind of shit that could’ve came from mortal kombat that should’ve never happened
His concept is dope. Someone so infatuated with the idea of power and godhood. As a mortal. Yet, living and experiencing much more than most on both sides. Makes his demeanor towards others like Quan-Chi hella badass.
Man Reiko is one of my favorites love how they showed so much love in the comics the MK 4 ninja star fatality look much cooler when I was a kid though but I love my dude Havik too I was like man you cold blooded when saw look in the comics
"Reiko, where were you during the tournaments and invasion of Earth Realm, Emperor Shao Khan is dead?!" Reiko: "lol sorry, I took a nap and forgot to charge up my phone."
I'm neutral towards Reiko as a whole, but i'm willing to give him a chance if he one day returns. Seems that he got to break away from Shao Kahn in the MKX comics and maybe can someday be a character that can stand on his own two feet. Looking forward to learning about the non-fighting characters.
Your wish might have just be granted since mk1 has just showed him in a Cutscene I think if he’s playable is definitely going to be my main I’m very curious about how he will play.
wish he was DLC along with Havik and Ash .. Reiko may have been the "clone" quan and Shang attacked..Reiko did have a habit of wearing shao khans helmut (mentioned in conquest mode)
I like to believe that Reiko grew distrust and hatred towards Quan Chi at the end of MK4. I think they had the invasion in their favor, but the fake amulet plot was the Brotherhood’s downfall. I really love the old timeline’s origins for Reiko. It left open ended story potential for him.
I have wanted Reiko/ Blood God Reiko as a playable dlc character for the longest time. NRS make this happen, and also make his conquest in the mkx comics an actual story mode in mk11. Introducing him and Havik as the next dlc characters.
@@GamblerOfFate777 I think he has a big chance to make a comeback in mk11... Because he is in the movie and because Havik is a high requested character and Reiko and Havik have a long history together.
I think it would make more sense if Reiko had ties to earthrealm...like if he was aspiring to become ruler of earthrealm...like maybe his demigod/godhood makes him feel superior and he really wants to conquer outworld
Reiko is extremely underrated and deserves to be fleshed out more and felt even more could have been done with him past the MKX comics. Hell, I feel the same about so many of the 3D-ear kombatants like Kai, Mavado, Sareena, Hotaru, Taven, Nitara, Havik, Li Mei, Blaze, and Ashrah. A others as well. I mean I really love the original trilogy cast, but I'm honestly sick and tired of seeing them shoehorned into EVERY new installment. Seriously, I really feel a few like Kano, Sonya, Jax, and Raiden can sit at least one game out being playable and make room for a few other long-time missing warriors. Same for the excessive-ass guest characters too... 🙄
Reiko was a character that really needed to be fleshed out and the comics did him justice. It’s a shame that the comics were the only good thing about him because having him return as dlc for MK11 sounds less likely considering who deserves more recognition. It would make more sense to have him appear in the next installment when if Lui Kang starts preparing the Great Kung Lao for Shao Kahn’s invasion.
Reiko is been my favorite for a long time but the lack of interest of giving him a central roll in the MK universe piss me off. He have a good back story and killer moveset. They missing out a good story with him.
Can I just ask something ? If the timeline is reset twice does that actually mean we get another Armageddon ? if so I would love to see EVERYBODY return .
Erron Black's character needs a new power something similar to johnny cage's power which activates when he is in pain of losing a loved one. Unfortunately, it can be shown that Black loses such power when he kills a loved one and his tatoos from mkx can be a physical sign of this curse. Him killing a loved one makes him cursed and in return a black sheep of Johnny Cage's bloodline. This should make him bitter and make him adapt his gunslinger style. Who knows maybe Black feels shame having association to Earthrealm since he possibly betray's his sibling's trust (Cage's ancestor) by killing their parents. And Shang Tsung's deal with him can be twisted such that he promises to kill an Earthrealm warrior in return for erasing his memories and extending his life.
Reiko have potential to be the next big thing if NetherRealm smart enough to go that route.
him and havik would’ve been a BEAUTIFUL deadly alliance
@@omarslayz maybe in MK 12 they will become the new deadly alliance either Reiko and Havik or Havik and Daegon
Trust me, they are not
He is in the new 2021 MK movie and in the next story expansion of MK11
@@justinnegron4843 there is no next story expansion
They REALLY dropped the ball with this character. In the comics he gained the power of a god. I would have preferred him as a final boss than Kronika and her bald ass head
she kinda bad tho
I want to slap it so hard it sounds like I took a photograph
They could screw Reiko up just the same. Good ideas mean nothing if it's executed poorly.
@@UnrealNeoBat FACTS
Yeah. Would have liked Reiko to be the final boss to continue off MKX instead of Kronika. I just never cared for er as a villain and thought they had enough personal beef with Reiko to want to stop him.
Anyone here after the movie where they made him a mindless brute?
Yup...
Reiko is just one of many fuckups that movie did to the lore
I absolutely hated how they handled Reiko. It actually soured the movie for me. That and a bunch of the 3rd act
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Yep.
Originally Reiko was supposed to have been intended to be a reincarnation of shao kahn(john tobias original intent for the character)but was scrapped into being a general for shao kahn,obsessed with Taking his throne
That would've been cool
I wish they'd make a reference to the MK X Blood Series Comics in MK 11's storyline
really? that would have been nuts if they adopted that.
@@envystxx I wish midway would've went with that idea but Unfortunately a lot of his good ideas didn't make it
Good choice lol
Reiko was so fun to play in mk4, hope he makes a return this game
@@kidkold7242 oh yeah love that game. Best game ever
When I first played MK4 way back when I was a little kid, I thought he was a new ninja that was maroon and maskless.
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@Etticos So did I!
Thank you for these. I've been and MK fan since I was a kid and I love learning more of the lore
same i played when mk 2 came out an yes i played mortal kombat 1
Same!
YELLOW TAPE AROUND HIS BODY
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Reiko was one of the best players in Mortal Kombat Gold for the Dreamcast! I hope to see him in a Kombat pack or a new installment!
He isn't though...
@@cameron3578 No Hes real
He will be in the new installment
Oh snaps. An underrated character. I love this guy.
I’m so glad he’s in MK1
He’s another character that gained my interest but I knew nothing about same with Smoke
Now that I know more about them it’s gonna be awesome to play as them for the first time
Yeah 👍
Reiko seems to replace Kano and Kotal for mortal Kombat 1. I can dig it.
@@dougtheghoul2845 Yeah I really don't like Kotal, just popped out of nowhere acting all important. He also looks like Ogre from Tekken
He needs to come back, his combos are sick
Reiko is a mini Shao Kahn his character should should have been explored more.
I agree
He is I seen him do similar moves to him too. But in MK4 he doesn’t but in his arcade ladder ending it shows him wears Shao Khans’ mask as he sits on the throne.
That’s why he’s such a dumb character lol
@@mkfan6167 he also resembles Tim Drake Robin from Batman from the DC Universe too.
@@henkaistudio Exactly lol I really hope he doesn’t come to MK11, same with Nitara, she would be a waste because she’s literally just Skarlet with wings
I still feel like Havik's head being merged with Reiko's body to become a chaotic blood god is a cool concept.
I love these videos on all the forgotten, under rated or minor characters. Need to see many make come backs.
It would make a good back story on the relationship between Reiko and kotal. two generals serving under khan
We need Reiko in MK11.
Hell YEAAAH He is my favourite character..so sad that He was last seen in Armageddon...
I remember getting mk4 for n64 on my birthday & being drawn to this character to the point I mastered his moves & fatalities lol so many memories from that game alone the 90s was da Shìt lol
Reiko is coming to mortal Kombat 1
Reiko in games:
Reiko in movie:😠AAAAAHH!
fuuucckkk! i hate what they did to him
They turned him into just one of Shao Kahn’s thugs basically.
How do you feel about, ⬛REIKO🟥for Mortal Kombat 12?
Watch this new Reiko design and tell me your thoughts....
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Who woulda known he died at the hands of Jax via handslap fatality in the movie lol
Movie was a joke
I liked his character ever since he was first introduced in MK 4, wished he appeared in games. Even if they want to keep the comics canon they could still bring him back, they've killed off and brought back plenty of other characters, maybe he did achieve godhood, whether Havik knew it or not, and while his body was destroyed and the amulet taken he could still have enough power to pullhimself together. He was just weakened so it took him awhile. Another idea would be the Reiko we saw die was a fake or illusion but that doesn't quite fit him and what fits him even less is him not coming back already if he did that. I liked how they had Havik and Reiko working together in the comics as they're probably my favorite 2 non regular characters.
NEXT VIDEO: "History Of Bo' Rai Cho Mortal Kombat 11"
If some may have forgotten, Bo' Rai Cho does serve as a important character in the series in some sense. Despite being an Outworlder, Bo' Rai Cho opposes Shao Kahn and his ambitions of conquest and is known to be incapable of competing in the Mortal Kombat tournaments (as any victory in his name would be counted in favor of Outworld) with that in mind, he instead opts to train Earthrealm's warriors in combat by the likes of Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Shujinko and Li Mei; who's also an Outworlder, in that order as she is also an ally to Earthrealm and opposes Shao Kahn, making Bo' Rai Cho as a major ally to Raiden.
BO' RAI CHO IS A CHARACTER WHO SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, DESPITE HIS FIGHTING STYLE AND CHARACTER PRESENTATION WHICH PEOPLE INTEND TO BE DISGUSTED WITH!!!
Reiko deserves to come back
We need a modern open world shaolin monks/deception conquest mk game. This fighting franchise really has enough roots for a big great story game, maybe not a skyrim or witcher big story but atleast a devil may cry sized story adventure.
I never had any interest in Reiko in the original timeline. I never knew much about him either. Maybe it was the mkx comics but I had started wanting Reiko in the games a lot more. Aside from a couple characters like Drahmin, Taven, Nitara, and Stryker, Reiko is definitely up there on desired returning characters.
I definitely think Taven is underrated. I liked hm as a protagonist. It would be cool to see him and Reiko fight again.
@@GeteMachine I loved using him in armageddon. There's so much cool stuff they can do with those characters.
Hope we get Reiko for dlc. And he looks pretty good in the movie.
Could you do a video about shaolin monks and how its canon if it is?
Shaolin monks is basically just a retelling of mortal kombat 2's storyline minus the outworld tournament....
it’s not canon, however it’s influence and success influenced mk9 reboot, like how baraka and kung lao are on shang tsungs island in the mk1 tournament when they originally appeared in mk2 and how liu kang and kitana became lovers in mk2 in shoalin monks and mk9 when they originally became into each other in mk4
@@omarslayz technically mk11 with its story basically made shaolin monks canon,because it's apparently one of the timelines kronika made and erased...
@@omarslayz Don't forget that reptile's main costume in mk armageddon is his shaolin monks version(which appears in armageddon konquest mode)
@@SupportGamin2024 i mean it doesn’t really make sense plus i erased mk11’s story mode from my brain because it’s literally just the worst kind of shit that could’ve came from mortal kombat that should’ve never happened
His concept is dope. Someone so infatuated with the idea of power and godhood. As a mortal. Yet, living and experiencing much more than most on both sides. Makes his demeanor towards others like Quan-Chi hella badass.
The character model for Reiko in MK4 was so dope. So was his ending.
The comic series was amazing 😁
Reiko's ambitions was a cool part of the story ! 👿🤘
_Hope they make another series between the MK 11 & MK 12!_
Another great video, mate. MK4 is the only game I've played that Reiko appeared in so this is mostly new to me.
Havik and Reiko should become the new deadly alliance in MK 12
I like that idea
Man Reiko is one of my favorites love how they showed so much love in the comics the MK 4 ninja star fatality look much cooler when I was a kid though but I love my dude Havik too I was like man you cold blooded when saw look in the comics
"Reiko, where were you during the tournaments and invasion of Earth Realm, Emperor Shao Khan is dead?!"
Reiko: "lol sorry, I took a nap and forgot to charge up my phone."
Love to see Reiko back in mortal kombat 12 with the x-ray 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Good news
Reduced to a no dialog lacky who gets his head smashed in in the new movie.
They dont know the characters, Reiko is ancient like shao kahn n his story of becoming a Blood God, RUINED
Reiko bros rejoice.
I'm neutral towards Reiko as a whole, but i'm willing to give him a chance if he one day returns. Seems that he got to break away from Shao Kahn in the MKX comics and maybe can someday be a character that can stand on his own two feet.
Looking forward to learning about the non-fighting characters.
Reiko looks like he Tim Drake Robin from DC Universe.
But evil and buff
@@Otwjoo yeah I know right
Admittedly I gave a thumbs up the second I started watching. No question about the quality of the video to come!!
Reiko is a character that can appear in mk11,but is just a possibility of 75%.
Maybe a worthy opponent of ma boy lord liu kang
@@pjbanquiao5750 Fire God Liu Kang will be a wasted when we already got Liu Kang and there's alot of characters with so much potential.
Can we just have Reiko back as a playable character? Please and thank you
Your wish might have just be granted since mk1 has just showed him in a Cutscene I think if he’s playable is definitely going to be my main I’m very curious about how he will play.
@@Controle9165Is he your main?
Reiko confirmed for the Mortal Kombat movie 2021
I really want a new game that's around onaga because he's just such a bad ass character and one of my favorites
i just found out what the reiko accords were wow...
You're gonna have to make a updated video talking about him in mk1
lol another vid on the blood magic arc, HBTW really loves this comic story,
AWESOME VIDEO!
Edenia was conquered before Shinnok’s rebellion, as Taven didn’t know Shinnok fell!
Mortal kombat x comics are sooo awsome and then nls retcon them
You are definitely going to several million subs in the years to come
I hope so and hope they make badass kombat 3 dlc ash and Micheal with sareena and other chacters trailer interacting with each other talking
2:25 the right time for gameplay when explaining why he has a crude hammer and armour like him
Reiko is insane on mortal kombat armageddon
They should of created the game mk11 based on this comic story it sounds good
What if Reiko was the shao Khan impersonator that was killed in the intro of mortal Kombat deadly alliance by shang tsung and Quan chi?
wish he was DLC along with Havik and Ash .. Reiko may have been the "clone" quan and Shang attacked..Reiko did have a habit of wearing shao khans helmut (mentioned in conquest mode)
Reiko was good in Mortal Kombat Conquest
I like to believe that Reiko grew distrust and hatred towards Quan Chi at the end of MK4. I think they had the invasion in their favor, but the fake amulet plot was the Brotherhood’s downfall. I really love the old timeline’s origins for Reiko. It left open ended story potential for him.
Blood god reiko and havoc the next mk bosses. Would be lit
Ready for another remaster??? 😅😅😅
Who else is here after seeing Reiko in MK1
Idk anything about reiko really but I think he has a dope design and name
Such a cool character that was completely ruined in the new movie! Excited to see him in MK1!
I have wanted Reiko/ Blood God Reiko as a playable dlc character for the longest time. NRS make this happen, and also make his conquest in the mkx comics an actual story mode in mk11. Introducing him and Havik as the next dlc characters.
Anybody here after mk1?👀
Reiko needs to be in MK11
Been calling for this character for a long but don't waste it in MK11. I'll wait till MK12
MK 4 Reiko was my favourite. It's unfortunate they decided to do that to reiko in my opinion.
Reiko needs another role in a future game.
He’s going to be in the mortal kombat movie hbo max
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Was so upset when I saw him in the movie as a big dude with no brains at least he got some recognition I guess
I always feel that Blood God Reiko looks like a comic book super villain lol.
The 2021 mk movie version of reiko was a joke 😂✌
He will make an appearance in the new Mortal Kombat film. Hopefully he shines in it.
This comment didn't age well
@@knuckles0412 He was a joke lol
though reiko kinda reminds me of a really pissed off and evil robin from DC even as a kid
We need Reiko and Havik! No more characters from different franchises! I mean, why the hell is Rambo in MK at all?
If only they gave him the same spotlight in the movie like he had in the comics.
Reiko MK4 appearance always reminds me of Nightwing from DC comics. I guess it’s the face that mimics Nightwings mask at the time.
Reiko was in the movie so hopefully we see him again later down the line
Hace you watched it?
Can you make a new history video about Elena and Laura in a new street fighter lore video pretty soon
I kinda wish the MKX comics were actually MK11
In your dreams
@@pjbanquiao5750 They're better than MK11 story wise
He was my favorite new character in MK4 next to Fujin... Shame its unlikely that he'll never get a playable spot again.
I see him returning in MK 12
@@GamblerOfFate777 I think he has a big chance to make a comeback in mk11... Because he is in the movie and because Havik is a high requested character and Reiko and Havik have a long history together.
@@GamblerOfFate777 And also because NRS wanted to make him a playable character in Mkx but they canceled it...
I think it would make more sense if Reiko had ties to earthrealm...like if he was aspiring to become ruler of earthrealm...like maybe his demigod/godhood makes him feel superior and he really wants to conquer outworld
I kinda always wondered. Reiko is Shao Khan's top General while Shang Tsung is Shao Khan's Ambassador. Who is superior in Outworld ranks?
Reiko is extremely underrated and deserves to be fleshed out more and felt even more could have been done with him past the MKX comics. Hell, I feel the same about so many of the 3D-ear kombatants like Kai, Mavado, Sareena, Hotaru, Taven, Nitara, Havik, Li Mei, Blaze, and Ashrah. A others as well. I mean I really love the original trilogy cast, but I'm honestly sick and tired of seeing them shoehorned into EVERY new installment. Seriously, I really feel a few like Kano, Sonya, Jax, and Raiden can sit at least one game out being playable and make room for a few other long-time missing warriors. Same for the excessive-ass guest characters too... 🙄
I could not agree more. We always have to sacrifice great characters so the usual ones can be in there. Tired of it.
R.I.P. MK:A 😢
Reiko was a character that really needed to be fleshed out and the comics did him justice. It’s a shame that the comics were the only good thing about him because having him return as dlc for MK11 sounds less likely considering who deserves more recognition. It would make more sense to have him appear in the next installment when if Lui Kang starts preparing the Great Kung Lao for Shao Kahn’s invasion.
They should bring him back, along with havik and ashrah
Havik,the man of Chaos, Ashrah the demon slayer
Reiko is gonna be in the movie
Word is he's in the new mk movie.
He’s in the new movie
Reiko is been my favorite for a long time but the lack of interest of giving him a central roll in the MK universe piss me off. He have a good back story and killer moveset. They missing out a good story with him.
The new Mortal Kombat movie did him dirty. He was just a screaming berserker.
That movie did a lot of people dirty
Will you update this for mk1?
Reiko must’ve had an excellent skin care routine to be this old
hey... NRS...
bring this character back please!!!
Reiko and Havik both need to return
Does anyone know the background music?
Can I just ask something ? If the timeline is reset twice does that actually mean we get another Armageddon ? if so I would love to see EVERYBODY return .
Reiko look like he got that Benjamin Button disease 😆
Mk12 he's been leaked as the 1st character
I hope this is true + will it be DLC or what?
I wish DC would make more MK comics...😞
I wish you made me dinner, ya foo
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Erron Black's character needs a new power something similar to johnny cage's power which activates when he is in pain of losing a loved one. Unfortunately, it can be shown that Black loses such power when he kills a loved one and his tatoos from mkx can be a physical sign of this curse. Him killing a loved one makes him cursed and in return a black sheep of Johnny Cage's bloodline. This should make him bitter and make him adapt his gunslinger style. Who knows maybe Black feels shame having association to Earthrealm since he possibly betray's his sibling's trust (Cage's ancestor) by killing their parents. And Shang Tsung's deal with him can be twisted such that he promises to kill an Earthrealm warrior in return for erasing his memories and extending his life.