The members of Organization XIII in the image are, from left to right, Xigbar, Demyx, Luxord, Saïx, Xaldin, Xemnas, Axel, Marluxia, Larxene, Lexaeus, Zexion, and Vexen.

Organization XIII (XIII機関, Jūsan Kikan^?) is a fictional group of characters featured in Square Enix and Buena Vista Games' Kingdom Hearts video game series. Kingdom Hearts is a crossover of various Disney settings based in a universe made specifically for the series. The group is comprised of thirteen Nobodies, beings without hearts. The name is derived from the fact that there are thirteen members in the group. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... SQUARE ENIX (Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス) is a Japanese producer of popular video games and manga. ... Buena Vista Games is the video game publishing division of The Walt Disney Company. ... The logo of Kingdom Hearts, the first game in the series Kingdom Hearts ) is a series of action role-playing games developed and published by Square Enix (formerly Square). ... It has been suggested that Gaming crossovers be merged into this article or section. ... Disney redirects here. ... Parallel universe or alternate reality in science fiction and fantasy is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. ... Square Enixs and Disneys Kingdom Hearts series of video games takes place in an unnamed outer space-like fictional universe with numerous self-contained worlds to explore over the course of play. ...

The Organization was originally introduced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix's unlockable trailer, "Another Side, Another Story [deep dive]", where the Japanese was translated as "the Thirteenth Order", then as the "Organization" in the game Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories where they serve as the main antagonists. The Organization returns as the main antagonists in Kingdom Hearts II where they seek to use the power of Kingdom Hearts to become complete beings.^[1] The characters from Organization XIII will be featured in one of the new games in the series, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, as playable characters, along with a fourteenth member.^[2] This article contains information on the first Kingdom Hearts video game. ... Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories is a video game for the Game Boy Advance and the second installment in the Kingdom Hearts series, bridging the gap between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. This game was released in the United States on December 7, 2004. ... Kingdom Hearts II ) is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and published by Square Enix and Buena Vista Games (now Disney Interactive Studios) in 2005 for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. ... Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days , pronounced Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days over Two) is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS with assistance from h. ...

Creation and influence

This concept art of Saïx also depicts his "berserker" transformation and his claymore.

The Organization XIII characters were created by Tetsuya Nomura and other members of his development staff, starting with Xemnas, the first member, and Roxas, the last. Each member's name is an anagram of their name prior to becoming a Nobody, along with an "x".^[3] Each known member receives a title indicating both their role in Organization XIII and their personality, as well as their own breed of lesser Nobodies to control. Each member also possesses unique themed powers.^[4] The emblem used by the Nobodies and Organization XIII was designed to look like a splintered heart as a complement to the Heartless emblem.^[5] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Tetsuya Nomura ) (born October 8, 1970) is a Japanese video game director and character designer working for Square Enix (formerly Square). ... For other uses, see X (disambiguation). ... Square Enixs and Disneys Kingdom Hearts series of video games takes place in an unnamed outer space-like fictional universe with numerous self-contained worlds to explore over the course of play. ...

Several of the Organization's members were defeated in Chain of Memories, and although Nomura intended to allow players to re-fight these members at the Coliseum in Kingdom Hearts II, this idea was dropped due to time constraints.^[3] Instead, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix allowed players to fight all thirteen members as separate optional boss fights, in a location unique to Final Mix.^[6] Since the battles were optional, the difficulty levels of the fights was increased.^[6][7] Throughout the development of the games, Nomura has often left certain events and connections between characters unexplained until the release of sequels, as he feels that games should have room for fans to speculate and use their imagination. He stated that with speculation, players can still be happy with a game even after it becomes old.^[3] Square Enixs and Disneys Kingdom Hearts series of video games takes place in an unnamed outer space-like fictional universe with numerous self-contained worlds to explore over the course of play. ...

Members

The Organization was first formed when the six former disciples of Ansem the Wise became Heartless. Their Nobodies then created the Organization. Members are numbered in the order in which they joined, with Xemnas, the Nobody of Xehanort, numbered one as their leader.^[3] As Nobodies, they lack emotion and morality, and are unable to feel guilt and remorse for their actions.^[8] Many of the members were introduced in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and the remaining members were introduced in Kingdom Hearts II. By Kingdom Hearts II, the actions of Sora and Riku along with Roxas's absence have reduced their numbers to seven.^[9] Most of the members of the Organization tend to control one type of Nobody, usually suited to their fighting style.^[4] A new member is scheduled to be introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.^[2] A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ... A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ... A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ... Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days , pronounced Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days over Two) is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS with assistance from h. ...

Xemnas

Xemnas (ゼムナス, Zemunasu^?) is the Nobody of Xehanort. He is the leader of the Organization, and the main antagonist of Kingdom Hearts II. Xemnas is voiced by Norio Wakamoto in the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts II, and by Paul St. Peter in the English version. His original self was named Xehanort, but prior to becoming a Nobody he took his master's name, Ansem. He controls Sorcerer Nobodies, and in battle he uses Aerial Blades and manipulates nothingness to phase through solid matter and manifest energy-based shields and projectiles.^[4] In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Xemnas appears as an optional boss in Hollow Bastion, called "Unknown" (謎の男, Nazo no Otoko^?, lit. "Unknown Man"). In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, he is infrequently spoken of by the members of the Organization, who refer to him only as the "Superior". A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ... Norio Wakamoto (若本 規夫 Wakamoto Norio), is a veteran seiyÅ« who was born Noriaki Wakamoto (若本 紀昭 Wakamoto Noriaki) on October 18, 1945 at Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. ... Paul Schmidl Peter (born April 26, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN), better known as Paul St. ... This article is about nothing in the abstract sense. ... This article contains information on the first Kingdom Hearts video game. ... Flag Ship from the video game Gorf In video games, a boss (sometimes called a guardian) is a particularly large or difficult computer-controlled character that must be defeated at the end of a segment of a game, whether it be for a level, an episode, or the very end...

In Kingdom Hearts II, Xemnas initially appears in Roxas's dreams, as he struggles to remember what he is.^[3] Xemnas also makes two appearances at Hollow Bastion; in the second, his identity is clarified and his face revealed. His plan is explained as increasing the power of Kingdom Hearts by having Sora destroy Heartless, releasing the hearts inside them. Xemnas appears again, in the World That Never Was, when DiZ attempts to contain Kingdom Hearts's power with a device of his creation. However, DiZ's machine overloads and explodes, killing its creator, leaving a huge hole in Kingdom Hearts, and causing many of the hearts to rain down and become Heartless. Xemnas uses what is left of Kingdom Hearts's power to summon the emotions of rage and hatred and take on a new form to fight Sora's party. Though Xemnas is thought to be defeated, he manages to separate Sora and Riku from the others, and attacks them. However, the two defeat him, and he then fades into darkness. A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ...

Xigbar

Xigbar (シグバール, Shigubāru^?), is a senior member, number II, of the Organization who appears in Kingdom Hearts II. He is also referred to as the "Freeshooter" (魔弾の射手, Madan no Shashu^?, lit. "Magic Bullet Shooter"). Xigbar's original self was named Braig (ブライグ, Buraigu^?, mistransliterated as Bleig in the North American version). Xigbar is voiced by James Patrick Stuart in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II and Hōchū Ōtsuka in the Japanese version. He controls Sniper Nobodies, and in battle he uses Gun Arrows and manipulates space to teleport himself, warp his bullets, and levitate upside down.^[4] James Patrick Stuart is an actor who was born June 16, 1968 in Encino, California to Chad of the group Chad and Jeremy. ... HōchÅ« ÅŒtsuka , real name Yoshitada ÅŒtsuka (same kanji)) is a veteran seiyÅ« born May 19, 1954 in Okayama, Japan. ... // Rayguns are a type of directed-energy weapon. ... This article is about the idea of space. ...

Xigbar initially appears before Sora at Hollow Bastion near the beginning of Kingdom Hearts II, though he never takes off his hood, and compares him to Roxas. During the player's second visit to the Land of Dragons, he transforms a dragon into a Heartless, and leaves after Sora confronts him in the Emperor's Palace, summoning his Nobodies to cover his escape. In the World That Never Was, Xigbar confronts Sora again, confusing him by calling him Roxas. Xigbar fights Sora's party, and after they defeat him, he fades into the darkness, refusing to clarify to Sora the mystery of "Roxas".

Xaldin

Xaldin (ザルディン, Zarudin^?), appears in Kingdom Hearts II. He is also known as the "Whirlwind Lancer" (旋風の六槍, Senpū no Rokusō^?, lit. "Six Lances of the Whirlwind"). Xaldin's original self was named Dilan (ディラン, Diran^?, mistransliterated as Dilin in the North American version). Xaldin is voiced by David Dayan Fisher in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II and Yōsuke Akimoto in the Japanese version. With his powers, he uses wind to manipulate his six lances and shield himself. Xaldin's lances can transform into a dragon-shaped contraption to attack opponents with whirlwinds. He controls lance-wielding Dragoon Nobodies.^[4] David Dayan Fisher is an American actor. ... Yousuke Akimoto (秋元 羊介 Amikoto Yōsuke, born on February 5, 1944 in Tokyo) is a veteran seiyÅ« who works for Mausu Promotion. ... For other uses, see Wind (disambiguation). ... The term lance has become a catchall for a variety of different pole weapons based on the spear. ...

Xaldin first appeared in Kingdom Hearts II at Hollow Bastion with other members. He later confronts Sora in Beast's Castle when he manipulates the Beast's rage by various means so that a powerful Nobody and Heartless could be created from the Beast.^[10] But Sora's interference with his plan forces Xaldin to steal the Beast's mystical rose to temper the Beast's rage. Sora and the Beast find him, and he reveals that the Organization needs Kingdom Hearts to become complete beings.^[11] He then kidnaps Belle, forcing the Beast to choose whether Belle or the rose is more important to him. The plan fails when Belle gets away with the rose and Xaldin falls against Sora and the Beast. Beast (the Beast or Prince Adam) is a fictional character and main hero in the 1991 version of Beauty and the Beast. ... Belle is the heroine of the Disney animated film, Beauty and the Beast and its two direct-to-video sequels, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas and Beauty and the Beast: Belles Magical World. ...

Vexen

Vexen (ヴィクセン, Vikusen^?), is a scientist who appears in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. He is also known as the "Chilly Academic" (いてつく学究, Itetsuku Gakkyū^?). Vexen's original self was Even (エヴェン, Even^?), and he was interested in studying Xehanort's memories. Vexen can control ice and carries a large shield in battle that blocks any frontal attacks made against him.^[4] Vexen is voiced by Tatsuya Kando in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories^[12] and Nachi Nozawa in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. This article is about water ice. ... This article is about the defensive device. ... Nachi Nozawa is a Japanese voice actor. ...

In Chain of Memories, Vexen sides with Zexion and Lexaeus, other members occupying the castle's basements, to prevent Marluxia's plan to overthrow the Organization.^[13] He first battles Riku in order to gather data to create a replica of him.^[14][15] However, Vexen cares nothing for his "experiment" and allows Naminé to manipulate the Riku Replica's memories against his wishes.^[16] When the Replica fails to defeat Sora, Marluxia threatens to reveal the shortcoming to Xemnas, forcing Vexen to kill Sora. Encountering Sora, Vexen says that he came to collect his "debt" and provokes Sora's anger by making him believe that he controlled Riku rather than created a replica.^[17] A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ... A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ...

After their battle, Vexen gives Sora the card to Twilight Town with the intention of revealing Roxas's existence.^[18] Marluxia considers him a traitor as a result and sends Axel to kill him.^[19] In Twilight Town, Vexen attempts to reveal to Sora why he feels as though he has been to Twilight Town despite being fairly certain that he had never been there.^[20] Sora and Vexen battle again after Vexen tells Sora to throw away his memories and listen to his heart. As Vexen is about to reveal Marluxia's plot, he is killed by Axel.^[21]

Lexaeus

Lexaeus (レクセウス, Rekuseusu^?), is a well-built fighter in Organization XIII's ranks, one of the two members of the Organization in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories that only appear in Riku's story. He is also known as the "Silent Hero" (静かなる豪傑, Shizuka naru Gōketsu^?). His original self was Aeleus (エレウス, Ereusu^?, mistransliterated as Eleus in the North American version). Lexaeus is voiced by Tatsuya Kando in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories^[12] and Fumihiko Tachiki in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. Riku ) is a fictional character from the Kingdom Hearts series. ... Fumihiko Tachiki , born April 29, 1961 in Nagasaki Prefecture) is a male seiyÅ« and narrator. ...

Lexaeus, along with Vexen and Zexion, are older members of the Organization who occupy the basement levels of Castle Oblivion in the second game. When they find Marluxia plans to overthrow the Organization by capturing and manipulating Sora, Lexaeus and Zexion decide to capture Riku and use him in the same fashion to counter Marluxia. When it becomes dangerously apparent that Sora might fall into Marluxia's grasp, Lexaeus confronts Riku directly, trying to convince him to open himself up to the power of the darkness in his heart. Riku refuses to give in and Lexaeus attacks him. He employs a large tomahawk and earth, throwing his tomahawk, breaking rocks and shaking the arena itself.^[4] Riku manages to defeat the warrior, but with his last bits of strength, Lexaeus releases all of the darkness within him in hopes of overwhelming and consuming Riku. However, King Mickey protects Riku from the part of Xehanort's Heartless in his heart. Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories alters Lexaeus's death; Xehanort's Heartless possesses Riku's body and kills Lexaeus. Native American Afraid of Hawk, holding a tomahawk A tomahawk is a type of axe native to North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft. ... Loess field in Germany Surface-water-gley developed in glacial till, Northern Ireland For the American hard rock band, see SOiL. For the System of a Down song, see Soil (song). ... A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ...

Zexion

Zexion (ゼクシオン, Zekushion^?), is a manipulator appearing in Chain of Memories. He is also known as the "Cloaked Schemer" (影歩む策士, Kage Ayumu Sakushi^?, lit. "Shadow-walking Schemer"). Zexion's original self was Ansem the Wise's youngest lab assistant, and named Ienzo (イエンツォ, Ientso^?). He convinced Ansem the Wise that they should build an underground lab for research. He is voiced by Akira Ishida in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. Zexion uses his power of illusion, used to mimic others' weapons, disguise himself as others, and create duplicates of himself.^[6] His unique weapon is a lexicon. Before Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Zexion's weapon and powers were unknown because he had died without fighting. Because Nomura was unsure if it would be revealed later, he kept information about it secret. The development team also destroyed his gravestone in the World That Never Was that would have shown his weapon.^[3] DiZ ) is a character from the video games Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II. He is also the original Ansem, referred to as Ansem the Wise ). He experimented on Xehanort, who was believed to be Ansem in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. ... Akira Ishida (石田 å½° Ishida Akira, born November 2, 1967) is a male seiyÅ« born in Aichi, Japan. ... For other uses, see illusion (disambiguation). ... An encyclopedic dictionary typically includes a large number of short listings discussing a wide of topics. ... Kingdom Hearts II ) is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and published by Square Enix and Buena Vista Games (now Disney Interactive Studios) in 2005 for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. ...

Zexion is one of two Organization members who appear only in Riku's story in Chain of Memories. Zexion tracks Riku's actions until Vexen's death; Zexion and Lexaeus then decide to use Riku to counter Marluxia's plan to use Sora. After Marluxia is killed, Zexion sees Riku as unnecessary and attempts to destroy Riku himself. He leads Riku into a manifestation of Destiny Islands, Riku's home. There, Zexion tells Riku about how he threw away his friends and his home and opened the door to darkness, thus destroying the islands. Following Riku's battle with a large Heartless, Zexion disguises himself as Sora and attacks Riku, telling him that he's become a pawn of the darkness. He engulfs Riku in light, but a vision of Kairi convinces Riku to accept darkness and light. With newfound confidence, Riku follows Zexion's scent through the light and causes Zexion to flee. Axel brings the Riku Replica to Zexion and convinces the replica that he can become "real" by gaining power that the real Riku does not have. The replica agrees, and as per Axel's suggestion, kills Zexion.

Saïx

Saïx (サイクス, Saikusu^?) appears in Kingdom Hearts II. He is also known as the "Luna Diviner" (月に舞う魔人, Tsuki ni Mau Majin^?, lit. "Demon Man Dancing in the Moon"). He has an X-shaped scar on his face and wields a claymore. He draws power from the moon and controls the Berserker Nobodies, who wield weapons like his own.^[4] Saïx is voiced by Kirk Thornton in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II and Ginpei Sato in the Japanese version. For other uses, see Claymore (disambiguation). ... Kirk Thornton (Born Sean Thornton on May 13, 1956 in Portland, Oregon) is a prolific American voice actor. ... Ginpei Sato , born October 19, 1977) is a seiyÅ« in numerous anime and non-anime works. ...

Saïx first appeared in Kingdom Hearts II in Hollow Bastion. He appears again in Twilight Town after Sora defeats his Berserker Nobodies and warns Sora of Axel's intention to turn him into a Heartless. After Sora defeats the Heartless army at Hollow Bastion, Saïx appears and explains Sora's purpose in the Organization's plans and refuses Sora's request to meet Kairi, whom Saïx kidnapped. After Saïx summons a horde of Heartless, Maleficent attempts to use her own Heartless to battle Saïx, but his Nobodies quickly dispatch them and overwhelm Maleficent. Later, at the World That Never Was, when Naminé helps Kairi escape, Saïx appears to deal with the two, but is stopped by Riku in the guise of Xehanort's Heartless; Saïx fled. Once Kingdom Hearts neared completion, Xemnas gives him permission to destroy Sora and his friends. Despite appearing calm, Saïx shows his true nature when he fights Sora in the World That Never Was by absorbing the light from the Kingdom Hearts moon, which puts him in a berserk state where he wildly attacks with his claymore.^[4] After Sora defeats him, he dies while pining for Kingdom Hearts to give him his heart. Maleficent is the wicked dark fairy and main antagonist in Walt Disneys 1959 adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... A lunatic (colloquially: loony) is commonly used term for a person who is mentally ill, dangerous, foolish or unpredictable, a condition once called lunacy. ... For other uses, see Claymore (disambiguation). ...

Axel

Axel (アクセル, Akuseru^?), who utilizes a pair of chakram, as well as fire with the Assassin Nobodies under his control,^[4] appears in both Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II. He is also referred to as "Flurry of Dancing Flames" (おどる火の風, Odoru Hi no Kaze^?). Axel can create walls of fire or throw his weapons. Nomura designed Axel on a similar concept as Reno from Final Fantasy VII. Nomura wanted to see what it would be like to have a similar character in a different world and role.^[5] Axel is voiced by Keiji Fujiwara in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts II, while he is voiced by Quinton Flynn in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II.^[12][22] Sikhs with chakrams, inscribed Nihang Abchal Nagar (Nihangs from Hazur Sahib), 1844 The chakram is a throwing weapon that was used by the ancient Indians; it is a flat metal ring with a sharp outer edge from 5 to 12 inches in diameter. ... For other uses, see Fire (disambiguation). ... Squares Final Fantasy VII was one of the first major console role-playing games released for the Sony PlayStation and was Squares largest game at the time. ... Final Fantasy VII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square, and the seventh installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Keiji Fujiwara ) (October 5, 1964 - ) is a male seiyÅ« from the Tokyo Metropolitan area who is affiliated with Air Agengy. ... Quinton Joseph Flynn (known to friends and colleagues as Q) (born October 10, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio), is an American voice actor, actor, and writer. ...

In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Axel pretends to join with Larxene and Marluxia in their plan to seize control of the Organization. To gain their trust, he assassinates Vexen when ordered by Marluxia.^[19][21] He later attempts to derail the plans by setting Naminé free so that she can reveal to Sora the truth about how she manipulated his memory. Eventually, Axel confronts Marluxia, prepared to destroy him. Marluxia uses Naminé as a shield to keep Axel at bay, though Axel resolves to go through her. When Sora makes a sudden appearance, Marluxia vanishes with Naminé, leaving Sora to fight Axel. Sora defeats Axel, after which he states the existence of their relation before vanishing. After Marluxia is defeated by Sora, Axel enlists the aid of the Riku Replica to get rid of Zexion in Castle Oblivion's basement levels. A piece of promotional artwork for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ that showcases the main characters of the series; Sora appears twice in the center in two different outfits. ...

In Kingdom Hearts II, Axel attempts to rescue Roxas from DiZ's virtual Twilight Town. In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix it was shown that he received orders to bring back or kill Roxas. Despite Axel's efforts, Roxas merges with Sora. Later, acting separately from the Organization, Axel kidnaps Kairi to bait Sora to him. However, Saïx takes her away so the Organization can use her to fuel Sora's anger. During a visit to Twilight Town, Saïx warns Sora that Axel desires to turn him into a Heartless. Axel appears after the Heartless invasion of Hollow Bastion to Sora, and informs him that Organization XIII has been using him to get hearts. He then apologizes for getting Kairi involved. Axel later finds Sora in a pathway to the World That Never Was and chooses to fight Nobodies with him. The numbers get overwhelming and Axel performs a suicide attack to save Sora. Fading away, Axel apologizes for kidnapping Kairi and asks Sora to rescue her.^[23] When asked what he was trying to do, Axel admits he wanted to see Roxas, who made him feel like he had a heart, and Sora made him feel the same way.^[24] With the last of his strength, Axel opens an entrance to the World That Never Was. A suicide attack is an attack on a military or civilian target, in which an attacker intends to kill others, and knows that they will either certainly or most likely die in the process (see suicide). ...

Demyx

Demyx (デミックス, Demikkusu^?) was first introduced in Kingdom Hearts II. He is also referred to as the "Melodious Nocturne" (夜想のしらべ, Yasō no Shirabe^?). Demyx is voiced by Ryan O'Donohue in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II and Kenichi Suzumura in the Japanese version. Demyx first appeared in Kingdom Hearts II at Hollow Bastion with the other Organization XIII members. He later appeared in the Underworld, the world in which he first removes his hood. He is confronted for stealing the Olympus Stone, an object that protects the bearer from the effects of the Underworld. He refers to Sora as Roxas, having been given orders to "use aggression to liberate [Sora's] true disposition" but nevertheless still proclaiming "they sent the wrong guy for this". He fights Sora with the use of his water abilities and sitar^[4] to create duplicates, giving the player a time limit to defeat them all and leaving after losing. The two cross paths again at Hollow Bastion during the Heartless attack, which involves Demyx's Dancer Nobodies. Upon being reminded that he is a Nobody, and has no heart, Demyx commands the "traitor" to be silent, and uses his duplicates and water attacks;^[4] Demyx fades into darkness at the conclusion of the battle. Ryan ODonohue (born April 26, 1984 in Pomona, California) is an American voice actor, most notable for his performances in many Disney projects. ... Kenichi Suzumura , born September 12, 1974) is a male seiyÅ« from Osaka Prefecture, currently affiliated with Arts Vision. ... Square Enixs and Disneys Kingdom Hearts series of video games takes place in an unnamed outer space-like fictional universe with numerous self-contained worlds to explore over the course of play. ... Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ... Diagram of some sitar parts. ...

Luxord

Luxord (ルクソード, Rukusōdo^?), described by Jiminy Cricket as "a master of rhetoric". He was first introduced in Kingdom Hearts II and is also known as the "Gambler of Fate" (運命を賭す者, Unmei o Tosu Mono^?). Luxord is voiced by Robin Atkin Downes with an English accent in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II and by Jouji Nakata in the Japanese version. His lesser Nobodies are Gambler Nobodies. With games of luck, Luxord is able to transform Sora into a card or a die; and uses his cards as weapons, defense or hiding places. Luxord also has power over time.^[4] Born in London, England, Robin Atkin Downes is an English actor who is best known for his work in voice acting. ... Jouji Nakata ) (April 22, 1954 - ) is a male seiyÅ« affiliated with ÅŒsawa Office, born in the Metropolitan area of Tokyo, Japan. ...

Luxord appears in Kingdom Hearts II at Port Royal from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, where he revives the curse of the Aztec gold, and the cursed pirates along with it. Luxord makes use of the opportunity to scout the powerful Grim Reaper Heartless and the gold's curse to ascertain as to whether or not they would be useful to the Organization in terms of Sora's part in their plan and making Port Royal's people assist in it as Heartless. For amusement, he has his Nobodies steal four of the Aztec medallions while having Grim Reaper curse Jack Sparrow. Sora defeats Grim Reaper in order to free Jack from his curse and Luxord collects the forthcoming heart before escaping without fighting Sora and his party himself. At the World That Never Was, Luxord traps Sora's companions in his cards, leaving Sora to fight alone in a battle. Luxord fades back into darkness, unable to comprehend how "Roxas" could kill him. Port-Royal was a Cistercian convent in Magny-les-Hameaux, in the Vallée de Chevreuse southwest of Paris that launched a number of culturally important institutions. ... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a movie of adventure and romance set in the Caribbean during the seventeenth century. ... Captain Jack Sparrow is a fictional character from the Pirates of the Caribbean universe who is portrayed by Johnny Depp. ... For the Russian group of artists, see Jack of Diamonds (artists). ...

Marluxia

A relatively new recruit to the Organization, courtesy of Xigbar, Marluxia (マールーシャ, Mārūsha^?) is lord of Castle Oblivion and Sora's main antagonist in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. He is also referred to as the "Graceful Assassin" (優雅なる凶刃, Yūga naru Kyōjin^?, lit. "Graceful Assassin's Blade"). Marluxia is voiced by Tatsuya Kando in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories^[12] and Shūichi Ikeda in Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories. He uses a scythe and his control over flowers to attack.^[4] ShÅ«ichi Ikeda ) is a veteran seiyÅ« born on December 2, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan. ... A traditional wooden scythe A scythe (IPA: , most likely from Old English siðe, sigði) is an agricultural hand tool for mowing and reaping grass or crops. ... For other uses, see Flower (disambiguation). ...

In Chain of Memories, Marluxia and Larxene conspire to overthrow the Organization by using Naminé to manipulate Sora's memories. He gives Sora his first set of world cards to proceed through the castle. He assigns Axel to eliminate Vexen when his plan to use the Riku Replica fails. Larxene fails to kill Sora and is eliminated as well. Marluxia is later confronted by Axel, who accuses Marluxia and Larxene of being traitors for conspiring against the Organization. Axel attempts to kill Marluxia, however, Marluxia returns to the thirteenth floor with Naminé, tricking Sora into fighting Axel for him. Seeing Axel defeated, Marluxia anticipates Sora's arrival on the thirteenth floor. He orders Naminé to erase Sora's memories, but she refuses. When Marluxia implies that he will kill her for disobeying him, Sora demands that Naminé erase his memories for her safety, as his promise will remain and he can protect her. Marluxia says that Sora would become just like the Riku Replica, but the Riku Replica surprises Marluxia, who then engages Sora. The two fight, but Sora realizes he has been fighting a replica of Marluxia. He later finds the real Marluxia, in a new form, and kills him.

Larxene

Larxene (ラクシーヌ, Rakushīnu^?) was first introduced in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories where she conspired with Marluxia to overthrow Organization XIII by using Sora. Larxene wields knives and the power of thunder to fight^[4] and is known as the "Savage Nymph" (非情の妖姫, Hijō no Yōki^?). She is agile and can call forth bolts of lightning in battle. Larxene is voiced by Rieko Katayama in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories^[12] and Yuko Miyamura in Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories. This article is about the tool. ... Electricity (from New Latin Ä“lectricus, amberlike) is a general term for a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. ... Yuko Miyamura (宮村 優子 Miyamura YÅ«ko) (born December 4, 1972) is a Japanese seiyÅ«, J-pop singer and sound director. ...

In Chain of Memories, she entices Sora to believe the false memories Naminé implanted in his mind. Larxene later appears to Sora, after he fought the Riku Replica for the fourth time, planning to destroy them all. Again, Larxene mocks Sora for "chaining" himself to false memories of Naminé and the "promise" he made to her. She has a cruel, sadistic personality and enjoys seeing others suffer. She taunts Vexen after Marluxia charges him with treason and incompetence, and toys with Sora before fighting him the first time. After she discovers Axel's betrayal and sees that her and Marluxia's plans have fallen apart, her playful manner vanishes and she attacks Sora in a rage. She is later killed by Sora, Donald, and Goofy.

Roxas

Roxas is the "Key of Destiny", and number XIII in Organization XIII.

Roxas (ロクサス, Rokusasu^?) is the Nobody of Sora.^[25] Xemnas found him in Twilight Town and gave him the epithet, "Key of Destiny" (めぐりあう鍵, Meguriau Kagi^?). He is voiced by Jesse McCartney in the English version of Kingdom Hearts II and Koki Uchiyama in the Japanese version. When pre-release Kingdom Hearts II screenshots and video showed this character without an Organization coat, he was featured prominently, emphasizing his importance to the future game's plot. In battle, he uses the "Oathkeeper" and "Oblivion" Keyblades, which represent Sora's memories of Kairi and Riku, as well as the power of light. As a stronger Nobody, Roxas controls Samurai Nobodies.^[4] Roxas's backstory and his joining of Organization XIII itself will be explored in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, for the Nintendo DS. Roxas will be a playable character in the game.^[2] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 491 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 855 pixel, file size: 162 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Kingdom Hearts II Final MIx+ Ultimania P.33 This is a screenshot of a copyrighted computer game or video game, and the copyright for it is... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 491 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 855 pixel, file size: 162 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Kingdom Hearts II Final MIx+ Ultimania P.33 This is a screenshot of a copyrighted computer game or video game, and the copyright for it is... Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American pop singer songwriter and Daytime Emmy-nominated actor. ... Koki Uchiyama (内山 昂輝 Uchiyama Kōki, born in 1988) is a seiyÅ« (voice actor) and actor born in Japan. ... For other uses, see Light (disambiguation). ... Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days , pronounced Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days over Two) is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS with assistance from h. ... NDS redirects here. ...

Unlike the other Organization members, Roxas lacks memories of his previous life, due to the short time Sora had spent as a Heartless. During Roxas's time in the Organization, he and Axel became friends, but Roxas leaves to find answers as to why he possesses the Keyblade. He is confronted by Riku, who defeats Roxas and takes him to DiZ. In Kingdom Hearts II, DiZ places Roxas in a virtual Twilight Town, leaving him without any memory of the Organization and with a fabricated identity to throw them off. While here Roxas begins seeing his other self's memories in dreams. Roxas lives an otherwise normal life in "Twilight Town" until Axel infiltrates it to save him. Despite Axel's attempts to stop him and Roxas gaining back his memories of the Organization, Roxas merges with Sora early in the game, which also causes some of Roxas's memories to influence Sora. This article is about the simulation technology. ...

Roxas appears twice later on in the game. The first is a battle with Sora, shown only as a cut scene and never fully explained. In Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Sora's battle with Roxas is made playable, and a cut scene is added that shows Xemnas explaining that Axel's death triggered the reappearance of Roxas. Roxas appears once again with Naminé before Kairi enters the corridor of darkness back to Destiny Islands. He and Naminé imply that they will live on within Sora and Kairi as both a part of them and as individuals, as seen in the ending cinematic when they smile at each other through Sora and Kairi.

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External links

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• Official Kingdom Hearts site
• Disney's Kingdom Hearts site (Japanese)
• Organization XIII at Kingdom Hearts Wikia