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==Story==
==Story==
===''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''===
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''===
[[Master Xehanort]] is seen wearing a black coat as he leaves [[Ventus]], wrapped in white cloth, on [[Destiny Islands]].
In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', [[Master Xehanort]] is seen wearing a black coat near [[Ventus]] (who is wrapped in a white cloth) on [[Destiny Islands]]. In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'''s true ending, ''[[Blank Points]]'', which takes place after ''Kingdom Hearts II'', [[Ansem the Wise]] is also seen wearing a black cloak at the [http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Meridian#Dark_Margin Dark Margin]. An entity wielding blue Ethereal Blades, identity hidden by a black cloak, also serves as a secret boss in the North American version of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''.
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', [[Xemnas]] is seen wearing the black coat when fighting [[Sora]] in [[Hollow Bastion]]. In the game's [[Another Side, Another Story|secret ending]], Roxas, Riku and Mickey are also shown wearing the coat.
The [[Xemnas|Unknown]] is seen wearing the black coat when he attacks [[Sora]] in [[Hollow Bastion]].


===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', [[Moogle|Moogles]] also wear the black coat, as a sign of their services for Organization XIII.
In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the [[Moogle]] wears the black coat, as a sign of it servicing Organization XIII.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''===
Later, in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', Riku and King Mickey are given Black Coats by [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]], so that they would not be tracked down by Organization XIII. Riku continues to wear the coat throughout ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', until the explosion of the [[Kingdom Hearts Encoder]] returns him to his original form. What's interesting about Mickey's coat is that it is much smaller since it's catered to his body. Even the hood is sewn just for Mickey, with places for his ears. When Goofy is injured after the fight with [[Demyx]], Mickey removes and discards his coat and charges into the Great Maw.
Later, in ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', Riku and King Mickey are given Black Coats by [[Ansem the Wise|DiZ]], so that they would not be tracked down by Organization XIII. Riku continues to wear the coat throughout ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', until the explosion of the [[Kingdom Hearts Encoder]] returns him to his original form. What's interesting about Mickey's coat is that it is much smaller since it's catered to his body. Even the hood is sewn just for Mickey, with places for his ears.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
[[Image:Mickey Cloaked.jpg|right|thumb|200px|King Mickey in his Organization coat, which he wears until the [[Battle_of_the_1000_Heartless|Battle of the 1000 Heartless]]]]
[[Image:Mickey Cloaked.jpg|right|thumb|200px|King Mickey in his Organization coat, which he wears until the [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless]]]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', all the members of [[Organization XIII]] wear the black coat. King Mickey also dons the black coat until taking it off later in the game, and Riku is seen wearing it while being possessed by [[Xehanort's Heartless]]. He takes it off after reverting back to his original form.
In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', all the members of [[Organization XIII]] wear the black coat. King Mickey also dons the black coat until taking it off later in the game, and Riku is seen wearing it while being possessed by [[Xehanort's Heartless]]. He takes it off after reverting back to his original form. The [[Mushroom XIII]] are also seen wearing the coat.
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix]]''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix'', the [[Mushroom XIII]] are seen wearing the coat.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts coded'', [[Jiminy's Journal]] takes on the form of Riku when the latter was wearing an Organization XIII coat.
In ''Kingdom Hearts coded'', [[Jiminy's Journal]] takes on the form of Riku when the latter was wearing an Organization XIII coat.
===''[[[Blank Points]]''===
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When Aqua comes across [[Ansem the Wise]] at the [[Dark Meridian#Dark Margin|Dark Margin]] in the Realm of Darkness, he is wearing the black coat.
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==Organization XIII==
==Organization XIII==
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*The black coats were originally designed for Roxas and Riku in the secret video ''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' simply as a way to disguise them while they were still being designed for ''Kingdom Hearts II''. It was again used simply to hide Xemnas's face during his optional boss battle in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and in ''Deep Dive'', starting the trend of all Organization members wearing it.
*The black coats were originally designed for Roxas and Riku in the secret video ''[[Another Side, Another Story...]]'' simply as a way to disguise them while they were still being designed for ''Kingdom Hearts II''. It was again used simply to hide Xemnas's face during his optional boss battle in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and in ''Deep Dive'', starting the trend of all Organization members wearing it.
*Nomura stated in an interview that his initial idea for "[[The Gathering]]" was to have [[Terra]], [[Aqua]] and [[Ventus]] wear similar coats to the Organization XIII coats to hide their at-the-time undesigned faces, but felt that he could not use black coats once again, and so chose [[Armor (Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep)|armor]] instead.
*Nomura stated in an interview that his initial idea for "[[The Gathering]]" was to have [[Terra]], [[Aqua]] and [[Ventus]] wear similar coats to the Organization XIII coats to hide their at-the-time undesigned faces, but felt that he could not use black coats once again, and so chose [[Armor (Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep)|armor]] instead.
*In the E3 2010 trailer for ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', a figure wearing a Black Coat is revealed, wielding dual blue Ethereal Blade-like weapons, and is shown to be fought by Aqua.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Organization XIII]]<noinclude>
*[[Organization XIII]]
[[Category:Items]]</noinclude>
[[Category:Items]]

Revision as of 00:12, 16 June 2010

File:Cloak.jpg
The standard Organization XIII attire.

The Black Coat (sometimes called an Organization coat, or incorrectly as a black cloak) is a magical form of clothing that allows the person that wears it to safely pass through the Corridors of Darkness. It is most noticeable as the uniform for Organization XIII, but it is first used by Master Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep as an alternative to the Keyblade wielders' traditional armor. Several characters outside of the Organization wear this cloak, including Riku, King Mickey, and a Moogle, and it is unknown whether their coats were manifested, or simply taken from the Organization's spares.

The Black Coat's main purpose is to resist the corruption inflicted upon one's heart when they pass through a Corridor of Darkness. It also seems to be able to change shape to fit its wearer, as seen when Xion shifts from her normal form to Sora's.

Somehow, when Riku and King Mickey cast their cloaks off, the black gloves, pants, and boots worn under the cloak disappear. Furthermore, any trace of the wearer's clothing under the coat disappears, such as Riku's collar, jeans, and sneakers in his second attire, or Mickey's trademark white gloves. All these hint that donning the coat transforms whatever clothing the coat's bearer is wearing under it into the black gloves, pants, and boots seen on all the coat's wearers. However, Roxas's sneakers are visible under his cloak in several of his appearances.

Story

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Master Xehanort is seen wearing a black coat as he leaves Ventus, wrapped in white cloth, on Destiny Islands.

Kingdom Hearts

The Unknown is seen wearing the black coat when he attacks Sora in Hollow Bastion.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, the Moogle wears the black coat, as a sign of it servicing Organization XIII.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Later, in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Riku and King Mickey are given Black Coats by DiZ, so that they would not be tracked down by Organization XIII. Riku continues to wear the coat throughout Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts II, until the explosion of the Kingdom Hearts Encoder returns him to his original form. What's interesting about Mickey's coat is that it is much smaller since it's catered to his body. Even the hood is sewn just for Mickey, with places for his ears.

Kingdom Hearts II

File:Mickey Cloaked.jpg
King Mickey in his Organization coat, which he wears until the Battle of the 1000 Heartless

In Kingdom Hearts II, all the members of Organization XIII wear the black coat. King Mickey also dons the black coat until taking it off later in the game, and Riku is seen wearing it while being possessed by Xehanort's Heartless. He takes it off after reverting back to his original form. The Mushroom XIII are also seen wearing the coat.

Kingdom Hearts coded

In Kingdom Hearts coded, Jiminy's Journal takes on the form of Riku when the latter was wearing an Organization XIII coat.

[[[Blank Points]]

When Aqua comes across Ansem the Wise at the Dark Margin in the Realm of Darkness, he is wearing the black coat.

Organization XIII

Among the most notable characters that sport the black coat are the members of Organization XIII. The Organization's coats are not uniform in appearance. For instance, Axel's coat has tight sleeves, while Xigbar and Demyx both wear coats with pointed shoulders. Additionally, Vexen's coat is longer than most other members, to the point that it covers his feet and its sleeves partially cover his hands. Roxas and Xion in Sora's form wear what appear to be black sneakers, while Larxene and Xion in her normal form wear heeled boots.

Trivia

  • The black coats were originally designed for Roxas and Riku in the secret video Another Side, Another Story... simply as a way to disguise them while they were still being designed for Kingdom Hearts II. It was again used simply to hide Xemnas's face during his optional boss battle in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and in Deep Dive, starting the trend of all Organization members wearing it.
  • Nomura stated in an interview that his initial idea for "The Gathering" was to have Terra, Aqua and Ventus wear similar coats to the Organization XIII coats to hide their at-the-time undesigned faces, but felt that he could not use black coats once again, and so chose armor instead.

See also