Oblivion



The Oblivion (過ぎ去りし思い出) is a Keychain for Sora's Keyblade which appears in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, it can be upgraded to the Oblivion+. It also appears as half of Roxas's dual set of Keyblades alongside the Oathkeeper, and was transformed from the second Kingdom Key Roxas obtained after absorbing Xion. Fundamentally, the Oblivion is symbolic of Sora's memories of Riku.

Design
Oblivion is similar in shape to the Kingdom Key, though is deep black and has a longer reach. The hilt guard is comprised of two bat-like wings extending downward. The teeth are in the shape of the Kanji for "darkness" (闇). The keychain's token is a black version of Sora's crown necklace. A chain-like design runs up the length of the blade. The diamond in its hilt also resembles the diamond in the original logo of Hollow Bastion. When the Oblivion is summoned in Kingdom Hearts II, black smoke and violet sparks surround it.

The Oblivion Keyblade is the original weapon of Xion, the puppet created to duplicate the powers of Roxas in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days. After defeating Xion, Due to the powerfull connection to Sora that the two of them shared, Roxas was able to freely weild and summon Xion's keyblade, as she could do the same with his.

After Roxas defeated Xion, he gained control over her keyblade, and before his fight with Riku in The World that Never Was, Roxas changed his and Xion's keyblade into Oathkeeper and Oblivion. This is proven when Roxas throws Oblivion to Riku during the battle and Riku begins to see images of Xion's memory, which faded away as he fell.

Other Appearances
A limited edition Oblivion was released with four other Keyblades in a special Play Arts Figures accessory set, Play Arts Arms.