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[[File:Zantetsuken KHBBS.gif|thumb|300px|right|Zantetsuken allows the user to slash the opponent a single time while moving faster than the eye can see.]]

[[File:Ultimate KHREC.png]] {{nihongo|'''Zantetsuken'''|ザンテツケン|Zantetsuken}} is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. It allows the user to execute a single, impossibly fast [[Keyblade]] strike, usually dealing a devastating amount of damage.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', Zantetsuken is a [[combat ability]] that costs 2 {{AP}} to equip. It is a ground combo finisher that activates 30% of the time. It deals percentage-based {{c|Gravity|element}} damage equivalent to 250% of the enemy's HP, and always inflicts a [[Critical Hit]]. After hitting the target, Sora takes 34 frames<ref>68 frames in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]</ref> (1.1 seconds) to recover.

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', Zantetsuken is an [[attack sleight]] that renders the opponent's cards unreloadable if it is used to break them, but only deals a small amount of damage. The unreloadable cards may still be restored through [[Item card]]s such as Elixirs, however. Of note is that the attack does not actually need to land for the broken card or cards to be affected.<!--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5STf_mgwX0--> Its card combination is:

In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', Zantetsuken is an [[action ability]] available in [[Limit Form]]. It is a combo finisher that activates when Sora is attacking a single target. It is three times as strong as a normal finisher, making it the most powerful single-hitting attack available to Sora.<!--https://docs.google.com/document/d/10-XkqDEOKRMwXfVVMh9I52bYxRI-B3MG5SAqaQ1EZns/edit?usp=sharing-->

 

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', Zantetsuken is an {{c|attack command|DDD}} exclusive to [[Riku]] that has a chance to defeat enemies in one stroke. It takes up two slots in the Command Deck and has a reload time of 32 seconds. It grants +4 to [[Strength]] when attached to a [[Dream Eater]] recipe. Activating and landing a failed Zantetsuken as a Portal's time limit expires or when exiting the portal manually can sometimes cause the game to freeze.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Zantetsuken is a {{c|special attack|khx}} that targets all enemies. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage the lower {{c|Player|KHχ}}'s HP.

*Sora can learn Zantetsuken starting at level 22.

*Sora can learn Zantetsuken starting at level 27.

*[[Terra]] can create Zantetsuken through [[Command Meld]]ing.

*Terra can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Command Shop]] for 1700 munny once five worlds are cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.

*Terra can purchase Zantetsuken from the [[Medal Shop]] for 1000 medals.

===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===

*[[Data-Sora]] has a 10% chance of obtaining Zantetsuken from [[Pair Blox]] in floors 91 to 100 of the [[Avatar Sector]].

*Data-Sora can create Zantetsuken through [[Command Conversion]].

*Data-Sora can obtain Zantetsuken as the {{st}} reward for defeating the Ice Titan at Critical difficulty.

Zantetsuken is used to convert [[Quake]].

While wielding the [[Oathkeeper]], [[Two Become One]], or [[Dream Sword]], the ground combo finisher is a Zantetsuken-like slash.

Data-Sora's second ranged ground finish is a Zantetsuken-like slash without the reverse grip twirl (just like the Zantetsuken itself in this game). Both this finisher and the original Zantetsuken oddly also have Sora slashing the opponent with the "blade" of the Keyblade, and not with the teeth.

In the ''{{ff|Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy}}'' series, {{nihongo|{{ff|Zantetsuken (ability)|Zantetsuken}}|斬鉄剣||lit. "Iron-cutting Sword"}} is the signature attack of the summon {{ff|Odin}}, and it is sometimes mimicked by {{ff|Gilgamesh (Character)|Gilgamesh}}. It typically inflicts Instant Death upon all enemies. It shares its name with a {{ff|Zantetsuken (Weapon)|recurring weapon}}. The term Zantetsuken is derived from a nickname given to swords crafted by Japanese swordsmith [https://books.google.com/books?id=BWy3gx-0PR8C&pg=PA136 Yasuhiro Kobayashi].