Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series: Difference between revisions

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The ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series uses an extensive array of recurring symbols, some original and some derived from real-world sources, with deep significance to its story and characters. This page compiles the most important of these symbols and details their use in the series.

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Hearts are some of the most recognizable and prominent symbols associated with the series; one type of heart symbol is featured on the series logo and, as a result, on the majority of real-world ''Kingdom Hearts'' merchandise. The most recognizable heart symbol is depicted as the outline of a heart with tips that curl inward at its top. More simplified solid heart designs also appear in the series, although they are featured less prominently.

[[File:Symbol Character - Riku.png|64px]]

[[File:Χ-blade Keychain KHBBS.png|60px]]

[[File:Way to the Dawn Keychain KH3D.png|64px]]

[[File:Illusory Crystal KHIII.png|64px]]

[[File:Riku Chess Piece (Art) KHIII.png|32px]]<br>

====Bug Blox====

The [[Bug Blox]] have symbols on each side of their bodies. They resemble circles connected by some lines, representing the corrupted nature of the digital bugs.

===Nobody===

[[File:Ordeal Badge KHD.png|64px]]

[[File:Unity Badge KHD.png|64px]]

The {{nihongo|[[Nobody]] symbol|ノーバディのマーク}} is primarily associated with [[Organization XIII]] and the Nobodies it commands, and many of the members' weapons incorporate the symbol into their design. Every single lesser Nobody is emblazoned with the Nobody symbol, and a few are even shaped like it. The [[Proof of Nonexistence]], [[Challenge Sigil]], [[Unity Badge]], and [[Ordeal Badge]] all feature the symbol. Certain accessories with connections to Organization XIII, such as the [[Full Bloom]] and [[Shadow Archive]], also use the symbol. The symbol is featured countless times in the architecture and decorations of the [[Castle That Never Was]] and other areas related to the Organization. [[Two Become One]] is the only Keyblade to sport the full Nobody emblem in its design. A variant of the Nobody emblem based on the original's top half appears on several [[Nobody#Gummi Nobodies|Gummi Nobodies]].

The Nobody emblem resembles an upside-down Heartless emblem in shape, but with several circular notches taken out of its edges. The symbol's base is shaped like an upside-down heart, while its top is a thin, spiked cross. Spikes and sharp edges often evoke the Nobody emblem without the full symbol being displayed. The symbol is usually depicted as white or silver, like most Nobodies. [[Xemnas]] created the symbol based on [[Terra]]'s fragmented memories, and, as a result, the Nobody emblem bears a strong resemblance to Terra's mark.<ref name="Terra">[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Where did the Organization's coat and mark come from?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "One year after ''Birth by Sleep'', Xehanort, as well as five other apprentices toss aside their hearts. Then the Nobody Xemnas was born, and the Organization which he creates take a lot of things from his memories, as a human. But as Xemnas had two people who he was, Terra and Master Xehanort, he takes from both of their memories. [...] The Nobody mark used by the Organization is a similar shape to the mark Terra used." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref>

===Unversed===

[[File:Sweet Dreams Keychain KH3D.png|x64px]]

[[File:Knockout Punch Keychain KH3D.png|x64px]]

===Eraqus===

[[File:Keyblade Master Emblem.png|x64px]]

[[File:Symbol - Keyblade Master2.png|x64px]]

This symbol, referred to as {{nihongo|"'''Terra's Mark'''"|テラたちのマーク|Tera-tachi no Māku|lit. "The Mark of Terra and his friends"}} in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]'', is an emblem of Keyblade Wielders. The earliest known appearance of this symbol is the Keychain token on [[Brain]]'s [[Master's Defender]] Keyblade.

===Crown===

[[File:Symbol - Crown.png|64px]]

[[File:Icon Crown.png|x64px]]

[[File:Limit Form Orb KHIIFM.png|64px]]

[[File:Other Emblem.png|x64px]]

[[File:Treasure - Crown Sticker.png|64px]]

[[File:Mission Crown KHD.png|64px]]

[[File:Kingdom Hearts Symbol SSBU.svg|64px]]

[[File:Sora Chess Piece (Art) KHIII.png|32px]]<br>

The transition symbol for [[Hollow Bastion]]/[[Radiant Garden]]{{KHII}}{{KHMoM}} is a crown.

In ''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', the crown symbol is used to represent the ''{{ssb|Kingdom Hearts (universe)|Kingdom Hearts}}'' series.

[[File:Symbol - Gate Keyhole.png|64px]]<br>

The transition symbol for [[Twilight Town]]{{KHII}}{{KHD}}{{KHMoM}}, [[Destiny Islands]]{{KHc}}{{KHMoM}}, and [[System Sector]]{{KHMoM}} is a keyhole.

===Stars===

[[File:Symbol - Lucky Charm.png|64px]]

[[File:Symbol - Lux.png|64px]]

[[File:Lux KHX.png|64px]]

[[File:Kairi Chess Piece (Art) KHIII.png|32px]]

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Stars are frequently-seen symbols in the series and are often associated with the various Worlds in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. [[Star]]s in the night sky are actually other, distant Worlds. Stars fade out when the corresponding world has been destroyed; the disappearance of many stars is what prompted [[Mickey Mouse]] to find a way to stop the Heartless, beginning the events of the original ''Kingdom Hearts''.  

In ''Kingdom Hearts χ [chi]'' [[Lux]], a form of light, is introduced that together with the related Crystals of Light are also star-shaped. Additionally, every Keyblade releases a unique star when hitting an object or enemy, and many avatar parts incorporate stars, with the crowns on the Sora themed boards being replaced by stars.

[[File:Braveheart Keychain KHIII.png|64px]]

[[File:Star Cluster Keychain KHIII.png|64px]]

[[File:Mickey Chess Piece (Art) KHIII.png|32px]]<br>

The transition symbol for [[Disney Castle]]{{KHII}} and [[Disney Town]]{{KHBbS}}{{KHMoM}} is a Hidden Mickey.

In the real world, Disney places {{w|Hidden Mickey}}s in many of its properties, including Disney theme parks and scenes in many Disney movies.

===Gazing Eye===

[[File:Symbol - Eye of Darkness.png|64px]]<br>

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[[File:Symbol Character - Vanitas.png|64px|Vanitas]]<br>

[[Pete]] has an additional symbol, a coat of arms seen above his door to Timeless River. The coat of arms is a grayscale shield adorned by the same stylized symbol of Pete's head, two arms with closed fists along the top, a letter "P", a cigar, and another closed fist at its base. Vanitas's crest is depicted as two halves of a gear arranged in an "S" shape, and appears on his and Ventus's fused Dive to the Heart Station, as the Keychain token for both versions of the [[Void Gear]], and on the portal that initiates the battle with the [[Vanitas Remnant]].

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[[File:Symbol - Pinocchio.png|40x40px]] The '''Pinocchio''' symbol, first seen on a book in the {{w|Pinocchio (1940 film)|original film}}, is used as the transition symbol for [[Prankster's Paradise]]{{KH3D}}{{KHMoM}}.

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[[File:Symbol - Reaper.png|40x40px]] The '''Reaper's Logo''', originally from ''{{w|The World Ends with You}}'', is used as the transition symbol for [[Traverse Town]]{{KH3D}}{{KHMoM}}.

[[File:Young Xehanort's Spell Circle KHBBS.png|x128px|Young Xehanort's spell circle from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'']]

[[File:Armor of Eraqus's Spell Circle KHBBSFM.png|x128px|Armor of Eraqus's spell circle from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'']]

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The Trinity Limit circle is a compilation of small heart symbols, ''fleur-de-lis'' symbols, and Mickey Heads.