Kingdom Hearts characters with the best character development

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• Characters like Eraqus, Xehanort, and Xion have had significant growth and development throughout the Kingdom Hearts series.

• Erakus originally had a positive attitude but grew to hate the darkness. Xehanort's motivation stems from a tragic event.

• Characters like Namine and Xion evolve to live for themselves and embrace their identities.

Kingdom Hearts' ongoing story means there's still plenty of room for character growth and development. Even side characters that aren't central to the main series still have character arcs and have changed quite a bit since we first saw them.

Of course, the main characters Sora and Riku have also changed a lot. Thanks to everything they had seen and gone through throughout the game. These are the characters that have changed the most throughout the series.

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Erakus

Dark Road shows what Eraqus was like in his childhood. Before he became a Keyblade Master and mentor to Terra, Aqua, and Ventus when he was a child. He bears a resemblance to Sora. He is always optimistic and believes in the light. which was completely different from Xehanort. his close friend

After the tragic events of the Dark Road, in which almost all of Eraqus' classmates were killed, Eraqus learned to hate the dark. Which is why he turned on Terra in Birth by Sleep at the end of Kingdom Hearts 3 Eraqus was forgiven by three of his students. So he was able to leave without guilt.

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Xehanort

Since Xehanort is the main villain of the Dark Seeker Saga, you might think he hasn't changed much. While it's true that Xehanort remains steadfast in his desire to use Kingdom Hearts for his own vision, Dark Road reveals that he wasn't always an evil mastermind.

In the past, he was close to Eraqus and enjoyed traveling and exploring other worlds. Only when Xehanort saw that darkness had taken over Balder's heart causing him to murder his classmates Xehanort's vision began to form. And he was consumed with the need to restore the balance of light and dark.

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Zion

Xion's story in 358/2 days is a tragedy. After bonding with Roxas and Axel, she learned that she was created to become a copy of Sora, which would destroy Roxas if the transformation was completed. Instead of becoming a tool for Organization 13, she sacrifices herself to ensure Sora's awakening.

Xion's fate has been uncertain for some time. But she makes a triumphant return in Kingdom Hearts 3 thanks to her friends. Now, instead of being forced to be someone she's not and needing to put herself before everyone else, Xion has her own identity and fights for her life. that she created for herself

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Size/Isa

In 358/2 Days, Saix's main goal was to find out more about his friend Let's work together to find a lost friend.

As a result, Saix turned against Axel when he left the organization, until Kingdom Hearts 3, when Saix was about to disappear into Axel's arms, Saix admitted the jealousy he felt when Saix returned as Isa, no longer a Nobody. He was finally able to reconnect with Axel.

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Ventus

Ventus has changed a lot throughout his appearances in the series. But he couldn't remember everything. He originally lived in a fairytale era. Where he is the Union leader and Keyblade wielder. Although he is friends with the two, Ventus admits that he is jealous of Ephemer and Skuld's friendship and struggles to connect with others because he is a quiet person.

In Birth by Sleep, several years in the future, Ventus has no memory of the past. But he becomes a Keyblade wielder again. This time, he has two close friends, Aqua and Terra. and is more outgoing compared to his past self.

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Namine

In Chain of Memories , Namine is forced by the organization to play back Sora's memories. and plunged him deeper into the castle of oblivion. Even though she was afraid of the organization members, But she did her best to help Sora in any little way she could.

In Kingdom Hearts 2, Namine admits that as a Nobody, She must return to Kairi to rebuild her body. and do so Together with Roxas to Sora She doesn't plan on taking her own life. Just help others and return to Kairi. However, on the 3rd day, Namine finally received her own body. And like Xion, it is about learning to live for yourself. Not someone else's

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Axel/Lee

Axel initially joined Organization 13 alongside Saix with the aim of revealing more information about their missing friend Subject X. However, he became best friends with Roxas and Xion, which completely changed him.

Due to his connection to Roxas and Xion, Axel left the organization and joined Sora's side, hoping that one day he might get his best friend back. He also learned to use a Keyblade instead of his chakra. which shows his commitment to being on the side of the light.

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Rosas

As Sora's Nobody, Roxas spent 358/2 days and Kingdom Hearts 2 felt like he lived in Sora's shadow. Everyone wants him to be Sora. But he just wanted to be Roxas. Eating ice cream on the clock tower of Twilight Town. As a result, Roxas has a lot of anger inside him.

One of Roxas' most important moments is when he speaks to Sora in Dream Drop Distance. After Sora tells Roxas that he deserves to be himself as well, Roxas tells Sora, “That's why. So it must be you.” Roxas finally understood Sora. and therefore So he was able to move on and be himself. Just as Sora said he should be.

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Sora

Sora begins the series as an ordinary child with a dream to explore the world beyond his island of fate. After receiving the Keyblade and befriending Donald and Goofy, He learned that connection was his power. and used it for most of his travels.

In Kingdom Hearts 3, when almost all of his friends were lost in the Keyblade Graveyard. Sora realized that he had to rely on them for his strength. and collapsed without them He was able to bring most of them back, though, and decided to pursue Kairi alone without help. But this seems like just the tip of the iceberg for Sora's insecurities. and something that may still be further explored.

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Riku

In the first Kingdom Hearts game, Riku wandered down a dark path out of jealousy and wanting Sora's attention. He possesses darkness and hurts his closest friend. He then uses Chain of Memories, 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts 2, feeling extremely guilty and ashamed.

Dream Drop Distance was a turning point for Riku. He instinctively becomes a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares. And when the game ends He asked many questions from the people in Sora's heart. Canon's answer is as follows:

• What are you so afraid of? – Lost something important

• What is the one thing you care about more than anything else? – my best friend (Original Japanese means “My Best Friend”)

• What do you want? – to recover something important

Riku learns that above all, he cares for Sora. In Kingdom Hearts 3, he proves himself by sacrificing himself to protect Sora in the Keyblade Graveyard. He let go of his jealousy and used these feelings as his strength.