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The '''Oblivion''' is a [[Keychain]] for | The '''Oblivion''' is a [[Keychain]] for Sora's [[Keyblade]] introduced in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', it can be upgraded to the '''Oblivion+'''. It also appears as half of [[Roxas]]'s [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion|dual set]] of Keyblades alongside the [[Oathkeeper]], and was transformed from the second [[Kingdom Key]] Roxas obtained after [[Xion]] returned to Sora. The Oblivion is symbolic of Sora's memories of [[Riku]].<ref>'''''{{w|Weekly Famitsu}}'''''<!--If anyone knows which volume issue and page this is, please add it-->, '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The Keyblades the boy who knows Sora is holding are the Oathkeeper and Oblivion from the first game. The precious "Oathkeeper", which Sora received from Kairi. The jet-black Keyblade, symbolic of Riku. The Oblivion, at first, was called Riku's Keyblade. The boy who has the Keyblades from Riku (darkness) and Kairi (light)... Who is he!?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-showcases-Kingdom-Hearts-HD-2-8-Nomura-interview-released-8108 Translation via KHInsider].</ref> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Originally, the Oblivion was planned to be given to Sora by Riku, similar to how Kairi gives Sora the Oathkeeper. As such, the Keychain's token is a black version of Sora's crown necklace.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Its development name was the 'Riku Keyblade.' In early stages we planned to have Riku give you a keychain, just like the lucky charm, which is why the keychain is a different colored version of Sora's necklace." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/A-Look-Back-KINGDOM-HEARTS-Ultimania-Gallery-Comments-Part-1-15519 Translation via goldpanner].</ref> | Originally, the Oblivion was planned to be given to Sora by Riku, similar to how [[Kairi]] gives Sora the Oathkeeper. As such, the Keychain's token is a black version of Sora's crown necklace.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Its development name was the 'Riku Keyblade.' In early stages we planned to have Riku give you a keychain, just like the lucky charm, which is why the keychain is a different colored version of Sora's necklace." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/A-Look-Back-KINGDOM-HEARTS-Ultimania-Gallery-Comments-Part-1-15519 Translation via goldpanner].</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
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The Keyblade's name means a "state of forgetting or having forgotten", and its Japanese name has the same basic meaning. The Oblivion is often associated with the memories that are passing away, such as when Sora reaches the last floors of [[Castle Oblivion]], or when Roxas begins forgetting Xion following her destruction. | The Keyblade's name means a "state of forgetting or having forgotten", and its Japanese name has the same basic meaning. The Oblivion is often associated with the memories that are passing away, such as when Sora reaches the last floors of [[Castle Oblivion]], or when Roxas begins forgetting Xion following her destruction. | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the names of the Oblivion's upgrades allude to the protagonists of the series: Ventus for "Wind", Riku and Terra for "Earth", Kairi and Aqua for "Sea", and Sora for "Sky". | In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the names of the Oblivion's upgrades allude to the protagonists of the series: [[Ventus]] for "Wind", Riku and [[Terra]] for "Earth", Kairi and [[Aqua]] for "Sea", and Sora for "Sky". | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the portion of the blade with the chain is now visibly hollow, allowing see-through gaps in the chain. The handguard is now wider with the wing design pushed further up. The tip of the blade where the chain ends now has the grey portion less intricately designed. | In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the portion of the blade with the chain is now visibly hollow, allowing see-through gaps in the chain. The handguard is now wider with the wing design pushed further up. The tip of the blade where the chain ends now has the grey portion less intricately designed. | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''=== | ||
In the intro of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Roxas is shown dual wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion against Axel; Riku also wields the Oblivion against Xemnas, while Sora uses the Oathkeeper. Later, when Mickey summons Ventus, Aqua, Terra, and Roxas to aid him, Sora, and Riku in a battle against Xehanort, Roxas can be seen summoning the Kingdom Key before it quickly transforms into the Oblivion. | In the intro of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Roxas is shown dual wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion against [[Axel]]; Riku also wields the Oblivion against [[Xemnas]], while Sora uses the Oathkeeper. Later, when [[Mickey]] summons Ventus, Aqua, Terra, and Roxas to aid him, Sora, and Riku in a battle against [[Xehanort]], Roxas can be seen summoning the Kingdom Key before it quickly transforms into the Oblivion. | ||
===''Play Arts Figures''=== | ===''Play Arts Figures''=== | ||