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{{nihongo|'''Dream Eaters'''|ドリームイーター|Dorīmu Ītā}} are creatures that debuted in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. They reside in the Realm of Sleep and consume dreams, as their name implies.  
{{nihongo|'''Dream Eaters'''|ドリームイーター|Dorīmu Ītā}} are creatures that debuted in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. They reside in the Realm of Sleep and consume dreams, as their name implies.  


There are two types of Dream Eaters: benevolent {{nihongo|'''Spirits'''|スピリット|Supiritto}}, which feast upon bad dreams, and malevolent {{nihongo|'''Nightmares'''|ナイトメア|Naitomea}}, which plant bad ones.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''''', '''Yen Sid:''' "You'll recall, in your first journey, that you brought many worlds back from the darkness- but some never returned completely. They still sleep, cut off from all outside channels. Not even the Heartless can enter. But these Sleeping Worlds are said to have their own manner of darkness. They are called "Dream Eaters," and there are two kinds- "Nightmares," which devour happy dreams- and benevolent "Spirits," which consume the Nightmares. The Dream Eaters will guide you, just as the Heartless once guided you, to the Keyhole you seek at the heart of each world."</ref> During their [[Mark of Mastery exam]], [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] recruit Spirit Dream Eater to help them combat the Nightmares plaguing the [[Sleeping Worlds]].   
There are two types of Dream Eaters: benevolent {{nihongo|'''[[Spirit]]s'''|スピリット|Supiritto}}, which feast upon bad dreams, and malevolent {{nihongo|'''Nightmares'''|ナイトメア|Naitomea}}, which plant bad ones.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''''', '''Yen Sid:''' "You'll recall, in your first journey, that you brought many worlds back from the darkness—but some never returned completely. They still sleep, cut off from all outside channels. Not even the Heartless can enter. But these Sleeping Worlds are said to have their own manner of darkness. They are called "Dream Eaters," and there are two kinds- "Nightmares," which devour happy dreams- and benevolent "Spirits," which consume the Nightmares. The Dream Eaters will guide you, just as the Heartless once guided you, to the Keyhole you seek at the heart of each world."</ref> During their [[Mark of Mastery exam]], [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] recruit Spirit Dream Eaters as [[party member]]s to help combat the Nightmares plaguing the [[Sleeping Worlds]].   


==Development==
==Development==
[[File:Bunny Dream Eater (Art) KH3D.png|150px|thumb|left|The scrapped bunny Dream Eater.]]
[[File:Bunny Dream Eater (Art) KH3D.png|150px|thumb|left|The scrapped bunny Dream Eater.]]
Tetsuya Nomura designed the [[Meow Wow]]; the others were designed by other staff members.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "Which Dream Eaters did you design yourself?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The only one I drew myself is Meow Wow. I drew it basically all in one go, and didn't edit it at all. As for the other Spirits, I showed Meow Wow to the staff and requested that they 'please give them a design that is strange, charming without being too cute'. They drew for me in high spirits, and came out with one interesting design after another." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3D-Ultimania-Interviews-Translated-2602 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> Several Dream Eater designs were scrapped, but the [[Queen Buzzerfly]] was revived as a boss.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania]]''''', '''Mamoru Ohashi''': "Of course, halfway through development, many Dream Eaters were cut, to my extreme sadness. Among them was Queen Buzzerfly, which began designed as a normal small-fry enemy and cut, but made a miraculous recovery as a Dive Mode boss, which is rare to have happen. By the way, when it was small-fry it attacked by sitting in the eye of a needle and spinning like a top." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3D-Ultimania-Staff-Interviews-2947 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> A lapine Dream Eater concept was planned for inclusion at one point, and is depicted in the [[Ultimania]]. It would have fought using carrots plucked from the ground.
[[Tetsuya Nomura]] designed the [[Meow Wow]]; all of the others were designed by other staff members.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "Which Dream Eaters did you design yourself?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The only one I drew myself is Meow Wow. I drew it basically all in one go, and didn't edit it at all. As for the other Spirits, I showed Meow Wow to the staff and requested that they 'please give them a design that is strange, charming without being too cute'. They drew for me in high spirits, and came out with one interesting design after another." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3D-Ultimania-Interviews-Translated-2602 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> Several Dream Eater designs were scrapped, but the [[Queen Buzzerfly]] was revived as a boss.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania]]''''', '''Mamoru Ohashi''': "Of course, halfway through development, many Dream Eaters were cut, to my extreme sadness. Among them was Queen Buzzerfly, which began designed as a normal small-fry enemy and cut, but made a miraculous recovery as a Dive Mode boss, which is rare to have happen. By the way, when it was small-fry it attacked by sitting in the eye of a needle and spinning like a top." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3D-Ultimania-Staff-Interviews-2947 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> A lapine Dream Eater concept was planned for inclusion at one point, and is depicted in the [[Ultimania]]. It would have fought using carrots plucked from the ground.
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==Story==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts χ‎''===
===''Kingdom Hearts χ''===
[[File:Assembly 01 KHXBC.png|thumb|right|200px|Ava marvels at the newly created Chirithy.]]  
[[File:Assembly 01 KHXBC.png|thumb|200px|Ava marvels at the newly created Chirithy.]]  
During the "age of fairy tales", the [[Master of Masters]] creates the first Spirit Dream Eater, the [[Chirithy]], to assist and guide Keyblade wielders in their endeavors. The Master of Masters warns the [[foreteller]]s that if a Keyblade wielder succumbs to darkness or vanishes, so will the Chirithy. The Chirithy support all five [[Union]]s, and though they are not subordinates to the foretellers directly, they work together with them to drive back the darkness.
During the "age of fairy tales", the [[Master of Masters]] creates the first Spirit Dream Eater, the [[Chirithy]], to assist and guide Keyblade wielders in their endeavors. The Master of Masters warns the [[foreteller]]s that if a [[Keyblade wielder]] succumbs to [[darkness]] or vanishes, so will the Chirithy. The Chirithy support all five [[Union]]s, and though they are not subordinates to the foretellers directly, they work together with them to drive back the darkness.


Nightmare Chirithy proclaims that Nightmares like it exist to show people bad dreams, allowing them to sever connections and live freely, a concept that Chirithy is unable to understand. After a fierce battle with [[Darkling]]s, Nightmare Chirithy absorbs them and becomes a monster. After being defeated, Nightmare Chirithy fades away.
Nightmare Chirithy proclaims that Nightmares like it exist to show people bad dreams, allowing them to sever connections and live freely, a concept that Chirithy is unable to understand. After a fierce battle with [[Darkling]]s, Nightmare Chirithy absorbs them and becomes a monster. After being defeated, Nightmare Chirithy fades away.
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''===
[[File:Chirithy transformation KHUX.gif|thumb|left|200px|Chirithy transforms into a Meow Wow.]]
To combat the nightmares, the new Union leaders create a new type of Spirit Dream Eaters for the [[Dandelions]] called [[Pet]]s.
When the Chirithy and the [[Player]] meet for one last time, they are enveloped in [[light]]. Waking up, Player sees the remaining Dandelions and their Chirithys, who explain that when a wielder falls into darkness, their respective Chirithy does so as well. However, when a wielder sleeps, the Chirithys take on a new form and protect their wielder's [[heart]] by turning into Spirit Dream Eaters that roam the Sleeping Worlds.
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===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Despite [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]'s defeat, some of the worlds remain asleep. [[Yen Sid]] explains they are beyond reach of the [[Heartless]], but they and their Keyholes are instead threatened by Nightmare Dream Eaters. These enemies attack Sora and Riku many times over the course of their Mark of Mastery exam.
Despite [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]'s defeat, some of the worlds remain asleep. [[Yen Sid]] explains they are beyond reach of the [[Heartless]], but they and their [[Keyhole]]s are instead threatened by Nightmare Dream Eaters. These enemies attack Sora and Riku many times over the course of their Mark of Mastery exam.


In [[Traverse Town]], Sora decides to team up with Spirit Dream Eaters after he sees [[Neku]] summon a [[Necho Cat]]. Riku makes the same choice after [[Joshua]] helps him spawn a [[Komory Bat]].
In [[Traverse Town]], Sora decides to team up with Spirit Dream Eaters after he sees [[Neku]] summon a [[Necho Cat]]. Riku makes the same choice after [[Joshua]] helps him spawn a [[Komory Bat]].
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When Sora and Riku return to Traverse Town, they learn their friends in that world have forsaken their Dream Eaters for their human Game partners. The [[Keyblade]] wielders also encounter the [[Spellican]], which wreaks havoc before escaping to [[Symphony of Sorcery]]. There, this powerful Nightmare troubles [[Mickey Mouse]] until Sora and Riku come to his aid.  
When Sora and Riku return to Traverse Town, they learn their friends in that world have forsaken their Dream Eaters for their human Game partners. The [[Keyblade]] wielders also encounter the [[Spellican]], which wreaks havoc before escaping to [[Symphony of Sorcery]]. There, this powerful Nightmare troubles [[Mickey Mouse]] until Sora and Riku come to his aid.  


[[File:Armor Clad in Darkness 01 KH3D.png|thumb|left|200px|The Armored Ventus Nightmare.]]
[[File:Armor Clad in Darkness 01 KH3D.png|thumb|200px|The Armored Ventus Nightmare.]]
In a false version of [[The World That Never Was]], Riku comes face-to-face with Ansem, Seeker of Darkness. The Heartless reveals Riku is a Spirit Dream Eater who spent his entire Mark of Mastery exam inside Sora's dreams.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''''', '''Ansem, Seeker of Darkness:''' "At the start of your test, when you struck out from that tiny island, you saw me there dressed in a robe. Immediately you knew something was wrong. So without even knowing it, you dove into Sora's dream. And you became exactly what that sigil on your back represents: a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares."</ref> Riku battles Ansem, defeats him, and escapes to the real The World That Never Was. He then locates Sora's [[Meow Wow]] and uses the power of his Komory Bat to reach the Castle That Never Was. After an encounter with the [[real Organization XIII]] and Sora's successful rescue, Riku returns with King Mickey, [[Donald Duck|Donald]], [[Goofy]], and [[Lea]] to the [[Mysterious Tower]]. To wake Sora, Riku voluntarily plunges back into his friend's dreams and defeats the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]]. Reawakened, Sora watches as Yen Sid names Riku a Keyblade Master. He returns to the sleeping Traverse Town and reunites with his Spirit Dream Eaters.
In a false version of [[The World That Never Was]], Riku comes face-to-face with Ansem, Seeker of Darkness. The Heartless reveals Riku is a Spirit Dream Eater who spent his entire Mark of Mastery exam inside Sora's dreams.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''''', '''Ansem, Seeker of Darkness:''' "At the start of your test, when you struck out from that tiny island, you saw me there dressed in a robe. Immediately you knew something was wrong. So without even knowing it, you dove into Sora's dream. And you became exactly what that sigil on your back represents: a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares."</ref> Riku battles Ansem, defeats him, and escapes to the real The World That Never Was. He then locates Sora's [[Meow Wow]] and uses the power of his Komory Bat to reach the Castle That Never Was. After an encounter with the [[real Organization XIII]] and Sora's successful rescue, Riku returns with King Mickey, [[Donald Duck|Donald]], [[Goofy]], and [[Lea]] to the [[Mysterious Tower]]. To wake Sora, Riku voluntarily uses the [[Power of waking]] and plunges back into his friend's dreams and defeats the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]]. Reawakened, Sora watches as Yen Sid names Riku a [[Keyblade Master]]. He returns to the sleeping Traverse Town and reunites with his Spirit Dream Eaters.
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
{{Q|Look for the light in the darkness.|Chirithy gives a hint to Sora on how to save his friends.}}
{{Q|Look for the light in the darkness.|Chirithy gives a hint to Sora on how to save his friends.}}
[[File:I'll Wait 01 KHIII.png|thumb|right|220px|Sora and Chirithy in The Final World.]]
[[File:I'll Wait 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|220px|Sora and Chirithy in The Final World.]]
Meow Wow and many other Spirits appear in the Meow Wow Balloon [[Link Summon]].
Meow Wow and many other Spirits appear in the Meow Wow Balloon [[Link Summon]].


Chirithy appears in [[The Final World]], where it speaks to Sora and explains what the world is, and how Sora [[Dive to the Heart|has been there before]]. It goes on to explain that Sora arrived there due to his heart and body perishing, but [[Kairi|something is holding him there]] on the edge of death and life. It instructs Sora in what he has to do in order to leave before he disappears. Once Sora finds all the pieces of himself, it returns, somewhat annoyed that he is still hanging around. Sora offers to help Chirithy find its pieces so it can leave, but it informs him it does not "work like that".
Chirithy appears in [[The Final World]], where it speaks to Sora and explains what the world is, and how Sora [[Dive to the Heart|has been there before]]. It goes on to explain that Sora arrived there due to his heart and [[body]] perishing, but [[Kairi|something is holding him there]] on the edge of death and life. It instructs Sora in what he has to do in order to leave before he disappears. Once Sora finds all the pieces of himself, it returns, somewhat annoyed that he is still hanging around. Sora offers to help Chirithy find its pieces so it can leave, but it informs him it does not "work like that".
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{{tab|Nightmare}}[[File:Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|150px]]{{tab|c}}
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Like the [[Unversed]], Heartless, and [[Nobody|Nobodies]], Dream Eaters come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They resemble real-world animals, and they bear emblems that designate them as either Spirits or Nightmares. While Spirit Dream Eaters are brightly colored, Nightmares are less vibrant. A Spirit Dream Eater's [[Disposition]] determines its eye color, while Nightmares' eyes are round, red, and lack pupils.   
Like the [[Unversed]], Heartless, and [[Nobody|Nobodies]], Dream Eaters come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They resemble real-world animals, and they bear emblems that designate them as either Spirits or Nightmares. While Spirit Dream Eaters are brightly colored, Nightmares are less vibrant. Spirits' eyes depend on their [[Disposition]], while Nightmares' eyes are round, red, and lack pupils.   


Characters that become Dream Eaters have emblems on their bodies in accordance with their roles. Riku, a Spirit Dream Eater, has the appropriate sigil on his back. Meanwhile, the Armored Ventus Nightmare has one emblazoned on its helmet.
Characters that become Dream Eaters have emblems on their bodies in accordance with their roles. Riku, a Spirit Dream Eater, has the appropriate sigil on his back. Meanwhile, the Armored Ventus Nightmare has one emblazoned on its helmet.
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==Nature==
==Nature==
[[File:Dream Eaters 02 KH3D.png|thumb|200px|left|Yen Sid compares Nightmare and Spirit Dream Eaters for Sora and Riku.]]
[[File:Dream Eaters 02 KH3D.png|thumb|200px|left|Yen Sid compares Nightmare and Spirit Dream Eaters for Sora and Riku.]]
Dream Eaters exist in the Realm of Sleep, where they consume the dreams and nightmares of its denizens. Nightmare Dream Eaters outnumber Spirits, which Sora and Riku must create by collecting the necessary recipes and dream pieces.
Dream Eaters exist in the Realm of Sleep, where they consume the dreams and nightmares of its denizens. Nightmare Dream Eaters outnumber Spirits, which Sora and Riku must create by collecting the necessary [[recipe]]s and [[Dream Piece]]s.


Spirit Dream Eaters enjoy affection and love playing with [[Training Toy]]s. Their Disposition determines their eye color and how they behave during combat, while [[Paint Gun]]s can be used to alter their body color. Spirits lend their power to Sora and Riku via the [[Link System]], and they can compete against others of their kind in [[Flick Rush]] tournaments.   
Spirit Dream Eaters enjoy affection and love playing with [[Training Toy]]s. Their Disposition determines their eye color and how they behave during combat, while [[Paint Gun]]s can be used to alter their body color. Spirits lend their power to Sora and Riku via the [[Link System]], and they can compete against others of their kind in [[Flick Rush]] tournaments.   
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File:Electricorn (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Electricorn (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Woeflower (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Woeflower (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Jestabocky (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky‎‎]]
File:Jestabocky (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky]]
File:Eaglider (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Eaglider (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
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File:Majik Lapin (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Majik Lapin (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Cera Terror (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Cera Terror (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Skelterwild‎ (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild‎]]
File:Skelterwild (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild]]
File:Ducky Goose (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Ducky Goose (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Aura Lion (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Aura Lion (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
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{{tab|Rare Spirits}}<gallery>
{{tab|Rare Spirits}}<gallery>
File:Meowjesty‎‎ (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Meowjesty‎‎]]
File:Meowjesty (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Meowjesty]]
File:Sudo Neku (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Sudo Neku]]
File:Sudo Neku (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Sudo Neku]]
File:Frootz Cat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Frootz Cat]]
File:Frootz Cat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Frootz Cat]]
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File:Chocolate Hamstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Hamstar]]
File:Chocolate Hamstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Hamstar]]
File:Rainbow Monstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Monstar]]
File:Rainbow Monstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Monstar]]
File:Gray Lambstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Lambstar]]
File:Black Lambstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Lambstar]]
File:Red Foxstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Foxstar]]
File:Red Foxstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Foxstar]]
File:Rainbow Horstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Horstar]]
File:Rainbow Horstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Horstar]]
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File:Purple Bunmoon (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Bunmoon]]
File:Purple Bunmoon (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Bunmoon]]
File:Blue Wolfstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Wolfstar]]
File:Blue Wolfstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Wolfstar]]
File:Green Alpacastar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Alpacastar]]
File:Black Alpacastar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Alpacastar]]
File:White Hedgestar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Hedgestar]]
File:White Hedgestar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Hedgestar]]
File:White Mummystar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Mummystar]]
File:White Mummystar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Mummystar]]
File:Yellow Squirrelstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Squirrelstar]]
File:Red Squirrelstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Squirrelstar]]
File:Gingerbread Dog (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Gingerbread Dog]]
File:Gingerbread Dog (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Gingerbread Dog]]
File:Gingerbread Cat (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Gingerbread Cat]]
File:Gingerbread Cat (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Gingerbread Cat]]
File:Orange Fenstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Fenstar]]
File:Orange Fenstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Fenstar]]
File:Pink Axolstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Axolstar]]
File:Black Axolstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Axolstar]]
File:Rainbow Tigerstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Tigerstar]]
File:Red Weaselstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Weaselstar]]
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File:Electricorn (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Electricorn (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Woeflower (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Woeflower (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Jestabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky‎‎]]
File:Jestabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky]]
File:Eaglider (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Eaglider (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
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File:Majik Lapin (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Majik Lapin (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Cera Terror (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Cera Terror (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Skelterwild‎ (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild‎]]
File:Skelterwild (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild]]
File:Ducky Goose (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Ducky Goose (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Aura Lion (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Aura Lion (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
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File:Spellican KH3D.png|'''[[Spellican]]'''
File:Spellican KH3D.png|'''[[Spellican]]'''
File:Commantis KH3D.png|'''[[Commantis]]'''
File:Commantis KH3D.png|'''[[Commantis]]'''
File:Char Clawbster‎‎ KH3D.png|'''[[Char Clawbster‎‎]]'''
File:Char Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Char Clawbster]]'''
File:Chill Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Chill Clawbster]]'''
File:Chill Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Chill Clawbster]]'''
File:Hockomonkey (Brute) KH3D.png|'''[[Hockomonkey]]'''
File:Hockomonkey (Brute) KH3D.png|'''[[Hockomonkey]]'''
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Spirit]]
*[[Heartless]]
*[[Heartless]]
*[[Nobody]]
*[[Nobody]]
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==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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Revision as of 00:35, 4 April 2024

This article is about the species as a whole.
You may be looking for the ability or the musical theme. For Spirit creation, training, and mechanics, see Spirit.
Symbol - Dream Eater (Spirit).png
Symbol - Dream Eater (Nightmare).png

Dream Eaters (ドリームイーター Dorīmu Ītā?) are creatures that debuted in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. They reside in the Realm of Sleep and consume dreams, as their name implies.

There are two types of Dream Eaters: benevolent Spirits (スピリット Supiritto?), which feast upon bad dreams, and malevolent Nightmares (ナイトメア Naitomea?), which plant bad ones.[1] During their Mark of Mastery exam, Sora and Riku recruit Spirit Dream Eaters as party members to help combat the Nightmares plaguing the Sleeping Worlds.

Development

The scrapped bunny Dream Eater.

Tetsuya Nomura designed the Meow Wow; all of the others were designed by other staff members.[2] Several Dream Eater designs were scrapped, but the Queen Buzzerfly was revived as a boss.[3] A lapine Dream Eater concept was planned for inclusion at one point, and is depicted in the Ultimania. It would have fought using carrots plucked from the ground.

Story

Kingdom Hearts χ

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Ava marvels at the newly created Chirithy.

During the "age of fairy tales", the Master of Masters creates the first Spirit Dream Eater, the Chirithy, to assist and guide Keyblade wielders in their endeavors. The Master of Masters warns the foretellers that if a Keyblade wielder succumbs to darkness or vanishes, so will the Chirithy. The Chirithy support all five Unions, and though they are not subordinates to the foretellers directly, they work together with them to drive back the darkness.

Nightmare Chirithy proclaims that Nightmares like it exist to show people bad dreams, allowing them to sever connections and live freely, a concept that Chirithy is unable to understand. After a fierce battle with Darklings, Nightmare Chirithy absorbs them and becomes a monster. After being defeated, Nightmare Chirithy fades away.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]

Chirithy transforms into a Meow Wow
Chirithy transforms into a Meow Wow.

To combat the nightmares, the new Union leaders create a new type of Spirit Dream Eaters for the Dandelions called Pets.

When the Chirithy and the Player meet for one last time, they are enveloped in light. Waking up, Player sees the remaining Dandelions and their Chirithys, who explain that when a wielder falls into darkness, their respective Chirithy does so as well. However, when a wielder sleeps, the Chirithys take on a new form and protect their wielder's heart by turning into Spirit Dream Eaters that roam the Sleeping Worlds.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Despite Ansem, Seeker of Darkness's defeat, some of the worlds remain asleep. Yen Sid explains they are beyond reach of the Heartless, but they and their Keyholes are instead threatened by Nightmare Dream Eaters. These enemies attack Sora and Riku many times over the course of their Mark of Mastery exam.

In Traverse Town, Sora decides to team up with Spirit Dream Eaters after he sees Neku summon a Necho Cat. Riku makes the same choice after Joshua helps him spawn a Komory Bat.

When Sora and Riku return to Traverse Town, they learn their friends in that world have forsaken their Dream Eaters for their human Game partners. The Keyblade wielders also encounter the Spellican, which wreaks havoc before escaping to Symphony of Sorcery. There, this powerful Nightmare troubles Mickey Mouse until Sora and Riku come to his aid.

The Armored Ventus Nightmare.

In a false version of The World That Never Was, Riku comes face-to-face with Ansem, Seeker of Darkness. The Heartless reveals Riku is a Spirit Dream Eater who spent his entire Mark of Mastery exam inside Sora's dreams.[4] Riku battles Ansem, defeats him, and escapes to the real The World That Never Was. He then locates Sora's Meow Wow and uses the power of his Komory Bat to reach the Castle That Never Was. After an encounter with the real Organization XIII and Sora's successful rescue, Riku returns with King Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Lea to the Mysterious Tower. To wake Sora, Riku voluntarily uses the Power of waking and plunges back into his friend's dreams and defeats the Armored Ventus Nightmare. Reawakened, Sora watches as Yen Sid names Riku a Keyblade Master. He returns to the sleeping Traverse Town and reunites with his Spirit Dream Eaters.

Kingdom Hearts III

"Look for the light in the darkness."
—Chirithy gives a hint to Sora on how to save his friends.
Chirithy and Sora - Final World
Sora and Chirithy in The Final World.

Meow Wow and many other Spirits appear in the Meow Wow Balloon Link Summon.

Chirithy appears in The Final World, where it speaks to Sora and explains what the world is, and how Sora has been there before. It goes on to explain that Sora arrived there due to his heart and body perishing, but something is holding him there on the edge of death and life. It instructs Sora in what he has to do in order to leave before he disappears. Once Sora finds all the pieces of himself, it returns, somewhat annoyed that he is still hanging around. Sora offers to help Chirithy find its pieces so it can leave, but it informs him it does not "work like that".

Design

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Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png

Like the Unversed, Heartless, and Nobodies, Dream Eaters come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They resemble real-world animals, and they bear emblems that designate them as either Spirits or Nightmares. While Spirit Dream Eaters are brightly colored, Nightmares are less vibrant. Spirits' eyes depend on their Disposition, while Nightmares' eyes are round, red, and lack pupils.

Characters that become Dream Eaters have emblems on their bodies in accordance with their roles. Riku, a Spirit Dream Eater, has the appropriate sigil on his back. Meanwhile, the Armored Ventus Nightmare has one emblazoned on its helmet.

Nature

Screenshot from "Flashback: Dream Eaters"
Yen Sid compares Nightmare and Spirit Dream Eaters for Sora and Riku.

Dream Eaters exist in the Realm of Sleep, where they consume the dreams and nightmares of its denizens. Nightmare Dream Eaters outnumber Spirits, which Sora and Riku must create by collecting the necessary recipes and Dream Pieces.

Spirit Dream Eaters enjoy affection and love playing with Training Toys. Their Disposition determines their eye color and how they behave during combat, while Paint Guns can be used to alter their body color. Spirits lend their power to Sora and Riku via the Link System, and they can compete against others of their kind in Flick Rush tournaments.

List of Dream Eaters

Spirits

Nightmares

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Yen Sid: "You'll recall, in your first journey, that you brought many worlds back from the darkness—but some never returned completely. They still sleep, cut off from all outside channels. Not even the Heartless can enter. But these Sleeping Worlds are said to have their own manner of darkness. They are called "Dream Eaters," and there are two kinds- "Nightmares," which devour happy dreams- and benevolent "Spirits," which consume the Nightmares. The Dream Eaters will guide you, just as the Heartless once guided you, to the Keyhole you seek at the heart of each world."
  2. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania, Interviewer: "Which Dream Eaters did you design yourself?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "The only one I drew myself is Meow Wow. I drew it basically all in one go, and didn't edit it at all. As for the other Spirits, I showed Meow Wow to the staff and requested that they 'please give them a design that is strange, charming without being too cute'. They drew for me in high spirits, and came out with one interesting design after another." Translation via Goldpanner
  3. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania, Mamoru Ohashi: "Of course, halfway through development, many Dream Eaters were cut, to my extreme sadness. Among them was Queen Buzzerfly, which began designed as a normal small-fry enemy and cut, but made a miraculous recovery as a Dive Mode boss, which is rare to have happen. By the way, when it was small-fry it attacked by sitting in the eye of a needle and spinning like a top." Translation via Goldpanner
  4. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Ansem, Seeker of Darkness: "At the start of your test, when you struck out from that tiny island, you saw me there dressed in a robe. Immediately you knew something was wrong. So without even knowing it, you dove into Sora's dream. And you became exactly what that sigil on your back represents: a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares."