Axel

Flaring Wind

Number VIII of Organization XIII and Roxas's best friend. A solitary and cool-headed fire magic user with a passionate heart.

Quotes

  • Got it memorized?
  • Don't touch my best friend
  • I'll walk my own path
  • I won't show mercy to traitors

Trivia

  • Name 'Lea' is his human-era real name.
  • Voice actor Keiji Fujiwara also voices Reno from Final Fantasy VII.
  • Originally planned to be defeated by Roxas in KH2 and exit, but continued due to popularity.
  • Chakrams are original weapons.
  • Iconic lines can be heard in many scenes in the games.
  • Black coat is defensive attire for traveling through Corridors of Darkness.

Alternate names

Axel Lea Saïx's Partner Flaring Wind

Tags

Kingdom Hearts Organization XIII Nobody Roxas Friendship Fire Magic Chakrams Traitor Game Character

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Profile

Species
Nobody
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sharp red hair and distinctive face paint under the eyes, wearing a black coat. Design befitting a fire-manipulating mage, wielding chakram-shaped weapons.
Height
Approximately 178cm
Weight
Unknown
Eye color
Red
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Black face paint under the eyes
  • Red hair
  • Sharp eyes
Iconic items
  • Chakrams
  • Black Coat

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Passionate
Detailed personality
Possesses a unique sense of humor and cunning, while showing deep friendship to close comrades and Roxas, solitary yet harboring a hot-blooded heart.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Solitary
  • Cunning
  • Roxas's Best Friend
  • Passionate
  • Quick-witted
  • Catchphrase is 'Got it memorized?'
  • Self-sacrificial
Talents
  • Fire Magic User
  • High Combat Ability
  • Chakram Master
  • Information Gathering Ability
  • Strategist
Skills
  • Solo Operations
  • Elimination of Traitors
  • Memory Manipulation
  • Strategic Thinking
Motivation
Struggles between protecting his best friend Roxas and the Organization's plans, acting on his own convictions.
Habits
Catchphrase is 'Got it memorized?'. Often acts alone but gives his all for his best friend.
Favorite foods
Sea-Salt Ice Cream
Hobbies
Spending time with Roxas, Practicing with chakrams

History

Backstory
Former human Lea, one of Master Ansem's apprentices. Became a Nobody and operated as Organization XIII's Number VIII. While caring for his best friend Roxas, rebelled against the Organization's plans. Eventually betrayed the Organization, fighting for his friend and his own freedom.
Debut date
March 28, 2004
Work title
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Media type
Game

Friendship with Roxas

Significant event
Friendship with Roxas
Description
Served as Roxas's caretaker and became best friends.

Betrayal of the Organization

Significant event
Betrayal of the Organization
Description
Discovered evidence of Marluxia's rebellion plot and acted independently.

Naminé's Rescue

Significant event
Naminé's Rescue
Description
Freed Naminé who was imprisoned by the Organization.

Roxas Rescue Mission

Significant event
Roxas Rescue Mission
Description
Attempted to rescue memory-altered Roxas from Virtual Twilight Town.

Kairi's Kidnapping and Failure

Significant event
Kairi's Kidnapping and Failure
Description
Plotted to kidnap Kairi for his friend but failed.

Demise in a World That Never Was

Significant event
Demise in a World That Never Was
Description
Saved Roxas, cleared the path, and vanished through self-sacrifice.

Relationships

Roxas

Best friend

Acted together as best friends, deepening their bond. Axel felt he had a heart because of Roxas's existence.

Saïx

Former ally

Joined the Organization together to achieve their plans, but eventually grew distant and became adversarial.

Xion

Friend

Worked on missions together and treated as close comrades.

Organization XIII

Organization XIII: unknown

Media appearances

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Game / Supporting

2004

Kingdom Hearts II

Game / Supporting

2005

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Game / Protagonist

2009

Kingdom Hearts III

Game / Supporting

2019

Voice cast and creators

Keiji Fujiwara

Voice actor
Keiji Fujiwara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game Version
Notes
Original Voice Actor

Quinton Flynn

Voice actor
Quinton Flynn
Language
English
Version or series
Game Version

Tetsuya Nomura

Creator name
Tetsuya Nomura
Role
Original author

Tetsuya Nomura

Creator name
Tetsuya Nomura
Role
Character designer

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Axel Figure

Item name
Axel Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Axel Keychain

Item name
Axel Keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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