Young Xehanort

Master Xehanort's youth

The youthful form of Master Xehanort, a mysterious figure who appears across multiple eras to gather companions.

Quotes

  • “Only the strong can change the world”
  • “I will seize both past and future with these hands”
  • “No one can stop my plans”
  • “Everything is for the sake of 'balance'”
  • “Fate is something you carve out yourself”

Trivia

  • A key figure at the core of Xehanort's complex time axis story.
  • Since his youthful form appears in many different eras, voice actors differ by work.
  • His plans greatly influence the story of later Kingdom Hearts series.
  • Popularity surged since his appearance in the 3D version.
  • Blond hair and red eyes are depicted as symbols of his lineage.

Alternate names

Young Xehanort Boy Xehanort Xehanort (Boyhood) Xehanort in His Youth

Tags

Kingdom Hearts Xehanort Keyblade Time Travel Square Enix Disney Villain Schemer Master Xehanort

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young, adolescent appearance. Features distinctive blond hair and red eyes, wearing white and navy clothing.
Eye color
Red
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Blond hair
  • Red eyes
  • Characteristic shine in the eyes
Iconic items
  • Keyblade
  • Distinctive white jacket
  • Navy pants
  • Black boots

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Intellectual and cool-headed, ambitious and calculating, spares no means for his own goals. Possesses vast knowledge and experience from traveling through various eras.
Keywords
  • Cold-hearted
  • Sharp-minded
  • Strategic
  • Dominating
  • Ambitious
  • Enigmatic
  • Charismatic
Motto
“Only the strong can change the world”
Talents
  • Keyblade wielder
  • Powerful mage
  • Time travel
  • Future sight
  • High strategic ability
Skills
  • Swordsmanship
  • Dark magic
  • Summoning magic
  • Time manipulation
  • Tactical planning
Motivation
To obtain ultimate power as a Keyblade Master and discern the truth of the world.
Habits
While calmly assessing situations, occasionally shows a fearless smile.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite colors
Black, White
Hobbies
Strategy building
Disliked situations
Emotional judgments, Interference with plans

History

Backstory
The young Xehanort, due to his genius talent, trained to become a Keyblade Master. Travels through time to gather multiple companions and advances a plan to shake the world's balance.
Debut date
December 17, 2013
Work title
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Media type
Game

Gathering companions across time

Significant event
Gathering companions across time
Description
Appeared in different eras and gathered companions who would later become Xehanort of Darkness.

Appearance in 'Kingdom Hearts 3D'

Significant event
Appearance in 'Kingdom Hearts 3D'
Description
As the young Xehanort, interfered with the protagonists and held the key to the story.

Formation of the dark organization

Significant event
Formation of the dark organization
Description
Laid the foundation for the later army of darkness and began a conspiracy to shake the world's balance.

Relationships

Xehanort of Darkness

Mentor

The young Xehanort raised him and they cooperated to change the world's balance.

Terra

Ally

Trained together in Keyblade wielding and became involved in the plan.

Ventus

Ally

Made contact during boyhood and drew him into the plan.

Aqua

Rival

Competed with each other aiming to become Keyblade Masters.

Xehanort's apprentices

Xehanort's apprentices: leader

Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness: strategist

Media appearances

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Game / Supporting

2012

Kingdom Hearts 3

Game / Supporting

2019

Kingdom Hearts

Manga / Supporting

Kingdom Hearts χ

Anime / Cameo

Voice cast and creators

Masako Nozawa

Voice actor
Masako Nozawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Jason Dohring

Voice actor
Jason Dohring
Language
English
Version or series
Kingdom Hearts 3

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

Young Xehanort Figure

Item name
Young Xehanort Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Young Xehanort Keychain

Item name
Young Xehanort Keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular