Sora
My friends are my power!
A boy from Destiny Islands, the protagonist of this series chosen by the Keyblade. An adventurer who travels through various worlds with his friends, upholding friendship and justice.
Quotes
- My friends are my power!
- I'll always be right here. I promise I'll come back!
- I can't do it alone.
- No matter the form, Riku is Riku.
- I won't give up!
Trivia
- Keyblades are normally one per person, but Sora can specially dual-wield.
- Name is derived from 'Sky (Sora)'.
- Childhood friends with Riku and Kairi, shares deep bonds.
- Greatly trusts the King (Mickey Mouse).
- The only one who interacts with many Disney and FF characters.
- Drive Forms are the crystallization of Sora's abilities and friends' cooperation.
Alternate names
Sora
Traveler of the King's Letter
Keyblade Hero
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A brown-haired boy whose height has grown along with his development. He mainly wears bright and agile clothing and carries a Keyblade.
- Height
- Approximately 160-165cm (changes with growth)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Brown hair
- Valiant appearance befitting a Keyblade wielder
- Bright expression
- Iconic items
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- Kingdom Chain (Keyblade)
- Promise Charm
- Gummi Ship
- Keyblades (Fading Memories, Ultima Weapon, etc.)
- Donald's magical clothes
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Cheerful and optimistic personality. Often fails to read the room and makes gaffes, but possesses a strong heart and sense of justice that doesn't waver in any hardship. Cares deeply for friends and believes in friendship. Grows through many encounters and continues to trust his friends even in adversity.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Sense of Justice
- Optimistic
- Bad at reading the room
- Makes many gaffes
- Cares deeply for friends
- Strong heart
- Very curious
- Pure
- Motto
- My friends are my power!
- Talents
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- Talent as a Keyblade wielder
- High physical abilities
- Quick swordsmanship aptitude
- Magic learning ability
- Indomitable spirit
- Skills
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- Sword techniques (Keyblade arts)
- FF-derived magic (Fire, Cure, etc.)
- Drive Form transformations
- Exploration and adventure across multiple worlds
- Gummi Ship piloting
- Motivation
- To protect friends and worlds, and to recover lost people and hearts. To protect Kairi and reunite with Riku and others. To continue the adventure to dispel the darkness.
- Habits
- Often makes mistakes or misunderstandings, but has a habit of being encouraged by his friends' words. Catchphrase: 'I won't give up!'.
- Favorite foods
- Unfamiliar dishes
- Hobbies
- Adventure, Friendship
- Favorite places
- Destiny Islands, Traverse Town
- Favorite colors
- Blue, Black
- Music
- Songs that evoke friendship
History
- Backstory
- Raised on Destiny Islands with Riku and Kairi, guided by the fate of light to become a Keyblade wielder. Chosen by the Keyblade, embarks on a journey across the worlds. Bears the mission to save worlds swallowed by darkness, overcomes numerous battles with friends. Grows through the strength of his heart and the power of friendship, fighting the destined enemy Master Xehanort.
- Debut date
- March 28, 2002
- Work title
- Kingdom Hearts
- Media type
- Game
Chosen as a Keyblade Wielder
- Significant event
- Chosen as a Keyblade Wielder
- Description
- Guided by a mysterious power, becomes a hero who wields the Keyblade.
Self-sacrifice to save Kairi's heart
- Significant event
- Self-sacrifice to save Kairi's heart
- Description
- Stabs himself with the Keyblade of heart to save Kairi, turns into a Heartless but revives with Kairi's help.
Battle with Organization XIII
- Significant event
- Battle with Organization XIII
- Description
- Confronts his own Nobody Roxas and fuses. Faces the truth and destiny.
Final battle with Master Xehanort
- Significant event
- Final battle with Master Xehanort
- Description
- Challenges in a decisive battle for the fate of the worlds, defeats the archenemy but sets off alone to save Kairi.
Quest into the Realm of Darkness
- Significant event
- Quest into the Realm of Darkness
- Description
- Searches for the King and Riku, continues to fight in the world sealed by darkness.
Relationships
Riku
Best friend
Childhood best friend and fated rival, a comrade who grows and fights together.
Kairi
Love interest
Childhood friend he has feelings for. Central figure in heart-related adventures.
Donald Duck
Teammate
The King's sorcerer. Sora's travel companion and reliable ally.
Goofy
Teammate
The King's knight. Like Donald, a long-time travel companion of Sora.
King (Mickey Mouse)
Mentor
Leader who guides Sora and ally in battle.
Guardians of Light
Guardians of Light: leader
Keyblade Wielders
Keyblade Wielders: unknown
Media appearances
Kingdom Hearts
Game / Protagonist
2002 Game debut
Kingdom Hearts II
Game / Protagonist
2005
Kingdom Hearts III
Game / Protagonist
2019
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Game / Protagonist
2004
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Game / Supporting
2010
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Game / Protagonist
2012
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Game / Supporting
2020
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game / Guest
2018
Voice cast and creators
Miyu Irino
- Voice actor
- Miyu Irino
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version / Game Series
- Notes
- Main voice actor
Takuto Yoshinaga
- Voice actor
- Takuto Yoshinaga
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Childhood)
- Notes
- Childhood voice
Haley Joel Osment
- Voice actor
- Haley Joel Osment
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- North American game versions
Luke Manriquez
- Voice actor
- Luke Manriquez
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (Childhood)
- Notes
- Childhood voice
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
The Walt Disney Company
- Creator name
- The Walt Disney Company
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Sora Figure
- Item name
- Sora Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Keyblade Replica
- Item name
- Keyblade Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Kingdom Hearts T-Shirt
- Item name
- Kingdom Hearts T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular