Riki Takeuchi (竹内力 Takeuchi Riki) is a Japanese actor and singer. He has appeared in many V-cinema releases and films, usually in the roles of gangsters. He is famous for his tough guy image and his over-the-top acting style which closely mirrors that of action film veteran Sonny Chiba. He belongs to and runs his own talent office, Riki Project. In 2007 Takeuchi started making appearances and music videos as his supposed twin brother, Riki. The character of Riki is a flashy entertainer and singer.