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==Development==
==Development==
[[File:Sora (Early Concept) 1 (Art).png|140px|thumb|left|In early development, Sora was depicted as a half-lion chainsaw wielder.]]
[[File:Sora (Early Concept) 1 (Art).png|140px|thumb|left|In early development, Sora was depicted as a half-lion chainsaw wielder.]]
Although Square Enix originally wanted [[Mickey Mouse]] to be the main protagonist of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, and Disney wanted Donald Duck as the protagonist, the role was eventually set as Sora, because [[Tetsuya Nomura]] wanted a human protagonist. Early on, Sora was designed as a young lion/human hybrid, wielding a chainsaw-like weapon with a lion's head Keychain. The merging of Sora's design with elements from Square's proposal is referenced by his original costume, which shares many elements with Mickey's. Sora's final design in the first ''Kingdom Hearts'' has a color scheme that evokes Mickey's, seen as their white gloves, red shorts, and yellow shoes.
Although Square Enix originally wanted [[Mickey Mouse]] to be the main protagonist of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, and Disney wanted Donald Duck as the protagonist, the role was eventually set as Sora, because [[Tetsuya Nomura]] wanted a human protagonist. Early on, Sora was designed as a young lion/human hybrid, wielding a chainsaw-like weapon with a lion's head Keychain. The merging of Sora's design with elements from Square's proposal is referenced by his original costume, which shares many elements with Mickey's. Sora's final design in the first ''Kingdom Hearts'' has a color scheme which evokes Mickey's, seen as their white gloves, red shorts, and yellow shoes.
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
{{Q|I've been having these weird thoughts lately, like is any of this for real or not?|Sora in the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts''}}
{{Q|I've been having these weird thoughts lately, like is any of this for real or not ?|Sora in the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts''}}
[[File:The Outside World 03 KH.png|thumb|left|Sora, Riku, and Kairi watch the sunset after a day of work.]]
[[File:The Outside World 03 KH.png|thumb|left|Sora, Riku, and Kairi watch the sunset after a day of work.]]
Several years later, Sora, Riku, and Kairi start building a [[Highwind (raft)|raft]], in the hopes of sailing to other worlds. Sometime during construction, Sora dozes off on the beach, and has an odd, prescient dream, in which a mysterious voice guides him through a [[Dive to the Heart|dark realm]] where he fights strange [[Heartless|monsters]]. Sora is awakened by Kairi, and he resumes helping with the preparations for their voyage. Over the next couple days, he searches the island for building materials and provisions, while taking the time to play-fight with his friends and compete with Riku. Riku repeatedly teases Sora over his relationship with Kairi, and hints that he should share a [[paopu fruit]] with her. Sora enters the Secret Place while foraging, and draws himself giving a paopu fruit to Kairi on the wall. He suddenly encounters a [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|shadowy figure]] who speaks of the world being consumed by darkness and taunts Sora about his ignorance of the outside world before disappearing.
Several years later, Sora, Riku, and Kairi start building a [[Highwind (raft)|raft]], in the hopes of sailing to other worlds. Sometime during construction, Sora dozes off on the beach, and has an odd, prescient dream, in which a mysterious voice guides him through a [[Dive to the Heart|dark realm]] where he fights strange [[Heartless|monsters]]. Sora is awakened by Kairi, and he resumes helping with the preparations for their voyage. Over the next couple days, he searches the island for building materials and provisions, while taking the time to play-fight with his friends and compete with Riku. Riku repeatedly teases Sora over his relationship with Kairi, and hints that he should share a [[paopu fruit]] with her. Sora enters the Secret Place while foraging, and draws himself giving a paopu fruit to Kairi on the wall. He suddenly encounters a [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|shadowy figure]] who speaks of the world being consumed by darkness and taunts Sora about his ignorance of the outside world before disappearing.
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{{Q|A scattered dream that's like a far-off memory. A far-off memory that's like a scattered dream. I want to line the pieces up... yours and mine.|Sora in the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts II''}}
{{Q|A scattered dream that's like a far-off memory. A far-off memory that's like a scattered dream. I want to line the pieces up... yours and mine.|Sora in the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts II''}}
[[File:An Awakening Voice 01 KHII.png|thumb|Sora, Donald, and Goofy awaken in the Old Mansion after sleeping for almost a year.]]
[[File:An Awakening Voice 01 KHII.png|thumb|Sora, Donald, and Goofy awaken in the Old Mansion after sleeping for almost a year.]]
During Roxas's six days in [[The Other Twilight Town]], Sora's restoration picks up dramatically, causing Roxas to dream every night and to black out randomly during the day. Late in the first day, Sora subconsciously reaches out to Roxas, and on the fourth day, he speaks to Kairi when Roxas accidentally connects with her. Roxas finally sees Sora on the sixth day, when he finds the pods in the simulated Mansion's basement.
During Roxas's six days in the [[Simulated Twilight Town]], Sora's restoration picks up dramatically, causing Roxas to dream every night and to black out randomly during the day. Late in the first day, Sora subconsciously reaches out to Roxas, and on the fourth day, he speaks to Kairi when Roxas accidentally connects with her. Roxas finally sees Sora on the sixth day, when he finds the pods in the Mansion's basement.


After sleeping for most of a year, Sora, Donald, and Goofy awaken in the basement of the real Old Mansion with their memories from before Castle Oblivion restored. They leave and explore Twilight Town, with Sora feeling a strange familiarity with the town. They meet [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]], who claim to have seen Mickey near the Train Station. They are ambushed at the station by [[Dusk]]s, but they are saved by Mickey, who dispatches the creatures and directs them to board a specific train. Hayner, Pence, and Olette arrive to see Sora off, and Sora is briefly overcome by emotion.
After sleeping for most of a year, Sora, Donald, and Goofy awaken in the basement of the Old Mansion with their memories from before Castle Oblivion restored. They leave and explore Twilight Town, with Sora feeling a strange familiarity with the town. They meet [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]], who claim to have seen Mickey near the Train Station. They are ambushed at the station by [[Dusk]]s, but they are saved by Mickey, who dispatches the creatures and directs them to board a specific train. Hayner, Pence, and Olette arrive to see Sora off, and Sora is briefly overcome by emotion.


[[File:Master Yen Sid 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Sora meets Yen Sid, who describes the situation of the worlds, Heartless, Nobodies and Organization XIII.]]
[[File:Master Yen Sid 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Sora meets Yen Sid, who describes the situation of the worlds, Heartless, Nobodies and Organization XIII.]]
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Organization XIII sets off a massive invasion of Hollow Bastion, and the residents start taking on waves of Heartless and Nobodies. Sora, Donald, and Goofy enter the battle, against King Mickey's orders, and they fight and defeat Organization member [[Demyx]]. However, while defending Mickey, Goofy is struck by a boulder sent flying by a Heartless, and he appears to have been killed. Enraged, the group forges on without him, fighting through swarms of Heartless, but Goofy soon comes to and rejoins them. After taking on a [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|massive army of Heartless]], Sora confronts the Organization's leader, [[Xemnas]], who Mickey realizes is the Nobody of Ansem's apprentice, [[Terra-Xehanort|Xehanort]]. Xemnas retreats, with Mickey right behind, and Axel appears before Sora, and he reveals that Xemnas's plan is for Sora to release hearts by defeating Heartless. Before he can say more, he is interrupted by Saïx and flees. Saïx informs Sora that he has custody of Kairi and that the goal of the Organization is the formation of Kingdom Hearts. Sora is overwhelmed by despair, but Maleficent's intervention allows Sora, Donald, and Goofy to escape. Sora then resumes his quest, determined to find Riku and Kairi and stop Xemnas once and for all.
Organization XIII sets off a massive invasion of Hollow Bastion, and the residents start taking on waves of Heartless and Nobodies. Sora, Donald, and Goofy enter the battle, against King Mickey's orders, and they fight and defeat Organization member [[Demyx]]. However, while defending Mickey, Goofy is struck by a boulder sent flying by a Heartless, and he appears to have been killed. Enraged, the group forges on without him, fighting through swarms of Heartless, but Goofy soon comes to and rejoins them. After taking on a [[Battle of the 1000 Heartless|massive army of Heartless]], Sora confronts the Organization's leader, [[Xemnas]], who Mickey realizes is the Nobody of Ansem's apprentice, [[Terra-Xehanort|Xehanort]]. Xemnas retreats, with Mickey right behind, and Axel appears before Sora, and he reveals that Xemnas's plan is for Sora to release hearts by defeating Heartless. Before he can say more, he is interrupted by Saïx and flees. Saïx informs Sora that he has custody of Kairi and that the goal of the Organization is the formation of Kingdom Hearts. Sora is overwhelmed by despair, but Maleficent's intervention allows Sora, Donald, and Goofy to escape. Sora then resumes his quest, determined to find Riku and Kairi and stop Xemnas once and for all.


The trio resume their travels across the worlds, hoping to find a way to Organization XIII's headquarters, and despite Sora's worries about using the Keyblade, they continue taking out the Heartless and Nobodies the Organization has released into the worlds. They also counter a number of Organization members' plots, eliminating [[Xaldin]] along the way. Eventually, they return to Twilight Town, where they find Hayner, Pence, and Olette at the Old Mansion, looking for clues leading to an alternate Twilight Town. They are ambushed by Nobodies, but Mickey arrives to assist. They enter the mansion and use the basement computer to enter The Other Twilight Town's mansion, where they find [[Twilight Town#Betwixt and Between|a passageway]]. They are ambushed within by a horde of Nobodies, but Axel arrives to help, and he sacrifices himself to wipe out the enemies. As he lays fading away, Axel apologizes for kidnapping Kairi and opens a portal to the Organization's world, [[The World That Never Was]].
The trio resume their travels across the worlds, hoping to find a way to Organization XIII's headquarters, and despite Sora's worries about using the Keyblade, they continue taking out the Heartless and Nobodies the Organization has released into the worlds. They also counter a number of Organization members' plots, eliminating [[Xaldin]] along the way. Eventually, they return to Twilight Town, where they find Hayner, Pence, and Olette at the Old Mansion, looking for clues leading to an alternate Twilight Town. They are ambushed by Nobodies, but Mickey arrives to assist. They enter the mansion and use the basement computer to enter the simulated Twilight Town's mansion, where they find [[Twilight Town#Betwixt and Between|a passageway]]. They are ambushed within by a horde of Nobodies, but Axel arrives to help, and he sacrifices himself to wipe out the enemies. As he lays fading away, Axel apologizes for kidnapping Kairi and opens a portal to the Organization's world, [[The World That Never Was]].


[[File:While Roxas Was Sleeping 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Sora is confronted by Roxas in the depths of his heart.]]
[[File:While Roxas Was Sleeping 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Sora is confronted by Roxas in the depths of his heart.]]
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Sora proceeds to Twilight Town to initially create data and a vessel for Roxas. As they are walking around the town, they recollect old memories of encountering Maleficent, Xigbar, and Pete as well as Sora's encounter with Roxas in the data Sleeping Worlds. Goofy explains the data Sleeping Worlds is part of the test to see whether Sora is able to face his fears and past hurts. Sora further explains that losing friends and "having no one to turn to was the worst kind of hurt" but it is a process to appreciate his friendships with Riku and Kairi.
Sora proceeds to Twilight Town to initially create data and a vessel for Roxas. As they are walking around the town, they recollect old memories of encountering Maleficent, Xigbar, and Pete as well as Sora's encounter with Roxas in the data Sleeping Worlds. Goofy explains the data Sleeping Worlds is part of the test to see whether Sora is able to face his fears and past hurts. Sora further explains that losing friends and "having no one to turn to was the worst kind of hurt" but it is a process to appreciate his friendships with Riku and Kairi.


As Sora is determined to find Roxas, his conversation is cut short by Nobodies and hordes of Heartless. After saving Hayner, Pence, and Olette, Sora and friends explain to them the digital version of Twilight Town, where the data versions of themselves befriended Roxas. In the Old Mansion, Sora initially plans to use The Other Twilight Town to bring back Roxas, however after being pressured by Xemnas and Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, Sora chooses to restore Roxas into the real Twilight Town. As he converses with Riku regarding the [[Replica|replica program]], Sora learns that Roxas can only be resurrected by making a vessel for him to live.
As Sora is determined to find Roxas, his conversation is cut short by Nobodies and hordes of Heartless. After saving Hayner, Pence, and Olette, Sora and friends explain to them the digital version of Twilight Town, where the data versions of themselves befriended Roxas. In the Old Mansion, Sora initially plans to use the Simulated Twilight Town to bring back Roxas, however after being pressured by Xemnas and Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, Sora chooses to restore Roxas into the real Twilight Town. As he converses with Riku regarding the [[Replica|replica program]], Sora learns that Roxas can only be resurrected by making a vessel for him to live.


[[File:A Guiding Key 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Sora returns to Destiny Islands and finds an abandoned Keyblade.]]
[[File:A Guiding Key 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|Sora returns to Destiny Islands and finds an abandoned Keyblade.]]
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Returning moments before their defeat, Sora helps the guardians of light eliminate most of the Organization's members; in the process, Terra regains control of his body and reunites with Aqua and Ventus, while Lea reunites with a restored Xion and Roxas, both of whom had their hearts freed from Sora's into new replica bodies.
Returning moments before their defeat, Sora helps the guardians of light eliminate most of the Organization's members; in the process, Terra regains control of his body and reunites with Aqua and Ventus, while Lea reunites with a restored Xion and Roxas, both of whom had their hearts freed from Sora's into new replica bodies.


When only Xehanort remains, he provokes Sora into attacking him by destroying Kairi's body, allowing Xehanort to acquire the [[χ-blade]] and summon Kingdom Hearts. Using Xehanort's power of time travel against him, Sora, Donald, and Goofy transport him to his boyhood training grounds of [[Scala ad Caelum]], where they defeat him. After the other Keyblade wielders rejoin the trio, [[Eraqus]]'s spirit emerges from Terra's heart and convinces Xehanort to surrender. Xehanort and Eraqus depart together to Kingdom Hearts, while Sora and his friends use the χ-blade to close Kingdom Hearts and return to their own time.
When only Xehanort remains, he provokes Sora into attacking him by destroying Kairi's body, allowing Xehanort to acquire the [[χ-blade]] and summon Kingdom Hearts. Using Xehanort's power of time travel against him, Sora, Donald, and Goofy transport him to his boyhood training grounds of [[Scala ad Caelum]], where they defeat him. After the other Keyblade wielders rejoin the trio, [[Eraqus]]'s spirit emerges from Terra's body and convinces Xehanort to surrender. Xehanort and Eraqus depart together to Kingdom Hearts, while Sora and his friends use the χ-blade to close Kingdom Hearts and return to their own time.


[[File:Ending 05 KHIII.png|left|thumb|Sora spends his last moments with Kairi before fading away.]]
[[File:Ending 05 KHIII.png|left|thumb|Sora spends his last moments with Kairi before fading away.]]
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==Design==
==Design==
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{{main|Form:Sora}}
Sora's birthday can be considered to be March 28, which is the out-of-universe date when ''Kingdom Hearts'' was first released.<ref>[https://www.khinsider.com/news/New-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-info-from-SE-Cafe-Osaka-Preview-Night-10468 '''''Square Enix Cafe Osaka Preview Night'''''], '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Like other Disney characters, you can consider Sora's birthday to be the day of his screen debut (March 28)."</ref> Sora is four years old during the events of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', fourteen during ''Kingdom Hearts'' through ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', and fifteen during the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.<!--Kingdom Hearts Memorial Ultimania: https://imgur.com/Eivoae3--> A year after the events of ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and following his disappearance from the World, Sora is currently sixteen.  
Sora's birthday is March 28, the out-of-universe date when ''Kingdom Hearts'' was first released.<ref>[https://www.khinsider.com/news/New-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-info-from-SE-Cafe-Osaka-Preview-Night-10468 '''''Square Enix Cafe Osaka Preview Night'''''], '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Like other Disney characters, you can consider Sora's birthday to be the day of his screen debut (March 28)."</ref> Sora is four years old during the events of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', fourteen during ''Kingdom Hearts'' through ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', and fifteen during the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.<!--Kingdom Hearts Memorial Ultimania: https://imgur.com/Eivoae3--> A year after the events of ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and following his disappearance from the World, Sora is currently sixteen.  


According to Tetsuya Nomura, Sora is 160&nbsp;cm (5'3"), but he did not specify which game.<ref>[https://www.khinsider.com/news/New-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-info-from-SE-Cafe-Osaka-Preview-Night-10468 '''''Square Enix Cafe Osaka Preview Night'''''], '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora's height is 160cm."</ref> However, Sora seems to be on the short side no matter the game, even around other teenagers and adults.
According to Tetsuya Nomura, Sora is 160&nbsp;cm (5'3"), but he did not specify which game.<ref>[https://www.khinsider.com/news/New-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-info-from-SE-Cafe-Osaka-Preview-Night-10468 '''''Square Enix Cafe Osaka Preview Night'''''], '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora's height is 160cm."</ref> However, Sora seems to be on the short side no matter the game, even around other teenagers and adults.
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[[File:A Connecting Dream 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Sora, Riku, and Kairi spend their free time gazing out over the ocean from the shores of their island.]]
[[File:A Connecting Dream 01 KHII.png|thumb|left|Sora, Riku, and Kairi spend their free time gazing out over the ocean from the shores of their island.]]
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', he initially puts Riku and Kairi above all else; when telling [[Tarzan]] which friends he is missing, he starts to mention Donald and Goofy, but stops himself and instead says he is looking for Kairi and Riku. However, he starts to see the other friends he's made as just as important, eventually telling Hercules that the strength of his heart comes from Donald and Goofy. His initial mindset is seen again in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', as when his memories are altered during the ascent of [[Castle Oblivion]], he begins putting [[Naminé]] above all else and briefly argues with Donald and Goofy, leaving them behind before they save him from Larxene. By ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he puts Riku, Kairi, Donald, and Goofy on an equal level. A prominent example of this is when Goofy is apparently fatally injured after getting hit in the head by a rock to protect King Mickey during the Battle of Hollow Bastion; Sora is clearly traumatized by Goofy's apparent death, refusing to believe that he is dead. He highly cherishes his friends and believes his friendships give him strength. In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', he breaks down in tears after his friends are taken by the [[Demon Tide]], declaring that he is worth nothing without his friends, though Riku provides him with encouragement to press forward to save them.
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', he initially puts Riku and Kairi above all else; when telling [[Tarzan]] which friends he is missing, he starts to mention Donald and Goofy, but stops himself and instead says he is looking for Kairi and Riku. However, he starts to see the other friends he's made as just as important, eventually telling Hercules that the strength of his heart comes from Donald and Goofy. His initial mindset is seen again in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', as when his memories are altered during the ascent of [[Castle Oblivion]], he begins putting [[Naminé]] above all else and briefly argues with Donald and Goofy, leaving them behind before they save him from Larxene. By ''Kingdom Hearts II'', he puts Riku, Kairi, Donald, and Goofy on an equal level. A prominent example of this is when Goofy is apparently fatally injured after getting hit in the head by a rock to protect King Mickey during the Battle of Hollow Bastion; Sora is clearly traumatized by Goofy's apparent death, refusing to believe that he is dead. He highly cherishes his friends and believes his friendships give him strength. In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', he breaks down in tears after his friends are taken by the [[Demon Tide]], declaring that he is nothing without his friends, though Riku provides him with encouragement to press forward to save them.


Sora possesses a rather strong competitive streak, as he often competes with Riku over numerous things, like the race at the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts'' to share a paopu fruit with Kairi. Also, when he asks to fight Hercules alone in the [[Hercules Cup]], Donald calls him a show-off, and Goofy says in ''Chain of Memories'', "Whenever there's a contest, you're always rarin' to sign up". Sora also appears to have confidence in his abilities to the point of slight arrogance; in ''Dream Drop Distance'', Sora initially objects to taking the Mark of Mastery exam under Yen Sid, claiming that he is already unbeatable even after the threat of Master Xehanort has been explained to him. It is only after Master Xehanort damages Sora's heart and almost turns him into a vessel for his own heart when Sora realizes his shortcomings when compared to a Keyblade Master, and humbly accepts his failure of the exam, even after Riku saves him and becomes a Master himself, only being happy for him.
Sora possesses a rather strong competitive streak, as he often competes with Riku over numerous things, like the race at the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts'' to share a paopu fruit with Kairi. Also, when he asks to fight Hercules alone in the [[Hercules Cup]], Donald calls him a show-off, and Goofy says in ''Chain of Memories'', "Whenever there's a contest, you're always rarin' to sign up". Sora also appears to have confidence in his abilities to the point of slight arrogance; in ''Dream Drop Distance'', Sora initially objects to taking the Mark of Mastery exam under Yen Sid, claiming that he is already unbeatable even after the threat of Master Xehanort has been explained to him. It is only after Master Xehanort damages Sora's heart and almost turns him into a vessel for his own heart when Sora realizes his shortcomings when compared to a Keyblade Master, and humbly accepts his failure of the exam, even after Riku saves him and becomes a Master himself, only being happy for him.
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Sora is capable of wielding two Keyblades at one time, through the [[Synch Blade]] ability, due to his possessing Ventus's heart within his own.<ref name=SoraDual>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> He temporarily loses this power when Roxas is born, as Ven's heart remains within his physical body.<ref>[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Is it possible that Roxas has a heart?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "It is thought that it could be Ventus’ heart... As was said in Q1, he has taken a lot of himself from Ventus. But perhaps when Sora and Roxas were separated, Ventus’ heart stayed in Roxas?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> The ability returns once Roxas is absorbed by Sora at the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts II''.<ref name= SoraDual /> While using [[Drive Form]]s, he can summon the second Keyblade himself, but he can also wield someone else's Keyblade, such as when Riku lends Sora his [[Way to the Dawn]] during their final battle with Xemnas. During his fight with Roxas, Sora can steal Roxas's [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion|Keyblades]] and use them telekinetically, in conjunction with his own Keyblade.
Sora is capable of wielding two Keyblades at one time, through the [[Synch Blade]] ability, due to his possessing Ventus's heart within his own.<ref name=SoraDual>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania]]''''', p. 617; '''Interviewer:''' "Why can Roxas dual-wield?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "Sora can wield two Keyblades at once because he has Ventus's as well as his own. As Roxas is a part of Sora, he also can use two. In ''Days'', Roxas awakened his ability to dual wield after fighting Xion. In ''KHII'', once Sora absorbs him, he can also dual-wield." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> He temporarily loses this power when Roxas is born, as Ven's heart remains within his physical body.<ref>[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania''']], '''Interviewer:''' "Is it possible that Roxas has a heart?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura:''' "It is thought that it could be Ventus’ heart... As was said in Q1, he has taken a lot of himself from Ventus. But perhaps when Sora and Roxas were separated, Ventus’ heart stayed in Roxas?" [https://www.khinsider.com/news/BBS-Ultimania-20-Mysteries-Solved-2546 Translation via Lissar].</ref> The ability returns once Roxas is absorbed by Sora at the beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts II''.<ref name= SoraDual></ref> While using [[Drive Form]]s, he can summon the second Keyblade himself, but he can also wield someone else's Keyblade, such as when Riku lends Sora his [[Way to the Dawn]] during their final battle with Xemnas. During his fight with Roxas, Sora can steal Roxas's [[Oathkeeper & Oblivion|Keyblades]] and use them telekinetically, in conjunction with his own Keyblade.


Sora is also very skilled in various basic magic spells (such as [[Fire]], [[Blizzard]], or [[Thunder]]), even more so after training with Merlin. These spells allow him to weaken Heartless that are more vulnerable to certain elements. He can also use [[Cure]] to heal himself and his allies from injuries as well as restore HP and revive a fallen party member.
Sora is also very skilled in various basic magic spells (such as [[Fire]], [[Blizzard]], or [[Thunder]]), even more so after training with Merlin. These spells allow him to weaken Heartless that are more vulnerable to certain elements. He can also use [[Cure]] to heal himself and his allies from injuries as well as restore HP and revive a fallen party member.
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Originally lacking any formal training, Sora relies on a style developed from his play-fighting days, in which he rests his Keyblade pointing away from him towards his right side and attacks with sweeping, two-handed strikes, similar to a club, to beat his foes into submission. This style is also mimicked by Roxas and Xion. His offensive nature and raw determination make him an unstoppable powerhouse, and with the addition of a basic repertoire of techniques and spells, few are able to fight on his level. As he develops as a Keyblade wielder and eventually with proper training, he displays extra finesse and agility with his motions, and is more experienced in using the environment and his enemy's momentum to unleash more powerful techniques, in the form of [[Reaction Commands]] and [[Flowmotion]]. He also begins to incorporate his spells into his sword techniques, usually favoring light-based magic, to create a plethora of commands that attack on both a physical and magical level.
Originally lacking any formal training, Sora relies on a style developed from his play-fighting days, in which he rests his Keyblade pointing away from him towards his right side and attacks with sweeping, two-handed strikes, similar to a club, to beat his foes into submission. This style is also mimicked by Roxas and Xion. His offensive nature and raw determination make him an unstoppable powerhouse, and with the addition of a basic repertoire of techniques and spells, few are able to fight on his level. As he develops as a Keyblade wielder and eventually with proper training, he displays extra finesse and agility with his motions, and is more experienced in using the environment and his enemy's momentum to unleash more powerful techniques, in the form of [[Reaction Commands]] and [[Flowmotion]]. He also begins to incorporate his spells into his sword techniques, usually favoring light-based magic, to create a plethora of commands that attack on both a physical and magical level.


Outside of battle, Sora is shown to have some talent for singing and dancing, as he is frequently paired up in [[Sebastian]]'s musical numbers with [[Ariel]], who is renowned in Atlantica for her singing voice. He is skilled at dancing on dry land as well, as seen during the festival in The Kingdom of Corona. Sora becomes a skilled cook under Little Chef's guidance.
Outside of battle, Sora is shown to be have some talent for singing and dancing, as he is frequently paired up in [[Sebastian]]'s musical numbers with [[Ariel]], who is renowned in Atlantica for her singing voice. He is skilled at dancing on dry land as well, as seen during the festival in The Kingdom of Corona. Sora becomes a skilled cook under Little Chef's guidance.


Like all Keyblade wielders, Sora demonstrates physical abilities of a superhuman level. In the [[Deep Jungle]], he shows great durability when he falls a great distance and crashes headfirst through the roof of the treehouse, emerging alive and seemingly uninjured, but slightly dazed. Similarly, when [[Sabor]] slashes him with his claws and knocks him back into a wall, he quickly gets up and fights back—at one point, Sora is thrown hard enough that the impact demolishes a building, but Sora himself is mostly unharmed. He can glide and in some circumstances fly, usually when in an open void. He is capable of leaping incredible distances, such as jumping up to the ceiling of the ballroom in [[Beast's Castle]] and between buildings and Xemnas's two cannons in the final battle with him in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Sora is able to cut through solid concrete and other durable forms of matter, even whole buildings. He is also strong enough to spin and throw Jafar in his gargantuan Genie form by grabbing him by the tail. He can teleport when he uses the "Warp Snipe" Reaction Command, the Teleport Sleight, Final Form's Final Arts, sometimes when he Risk Dodges or the powers of Ultimate Form.
Like all Keyblade wielders, Sora demonstrates physical abilities of a superhuman level. In the [[Deep Jungle]], he shows great durability when he falls a great distance and crashes headfirst through the roof of the treehouse, emerging alive and seemingly uninjured, but slightly dazed. Similarly, when [[Sabor]] slashes him with his claws and knocks him back into a wall, he quickly gets up and fights back—at one point, Sora is thrown hard enough that the impact demolishes a building, but Sora himself is mostly unharmed. He can glide and in some circumstances fly, usually when in an open void. He is capable of leaping incredible distances, such as jumping up to the ceiling of the ballroom in [[Beast's Castle]] and between buildings and Xemnas's two cannons in the final battle with him in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Sora is able to cut through solid concrete and other durable forms of matter, even whole buildings. He is also strong enough to spin and throw Jafar in his gargantuan Genie form by grabbing him by the tail. He can teleport when he uses the "Warp Snipe" Reaction Command, the Teleport Sleight, Final Form's Final Arts, sometimes when he Risk Dodges or the powers of Ultimate Form.
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
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{{Main|Abilities (KH)}}
Sora is the player character of ''Kingdom Hearts''. Sora's initial stats and the levels at which he gains new skills are determined by what the player chose and gave up during the Dive to the Heart, with the [[Dream Sword]] determining the [[Strength]] stat and rate of gaining physical-based action abilities, the [[Dream Rod]] determining the starting [[MP]] and {{AP}} stats as well as rate of gaining magic-based abilities, and the [[Dream Shield]] determining Defense and the rate at which survivability-based abilities are learned. Likewise, the EXP required for Sora to level up at various stages in the game is determined by what choices the player makes to [[Tidus]], [[Wakka]], and [[Selphie]]. Regardless of what the player chose, Sora will always have base 18 HP at level 1 and cap out at 84 base HP at level 100<ref>87 base HP in ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''.</ref>
Sora is the player character of ''Kingdom Hearts''. Sora's initial stats and the levels at which he gains new skills are determined by what the player chose and gave up during the Dive to the Heart, with the [[Dream Sword]] determining the [[Strength]] stat and rate of gaining physical-based action abilities, the [[Dream Rod]] determining the starting [[MP]] and [[AP]] stats as well as rate of gaining magic-based abilities, and the [[Dream Shield]] determining Defense and the rate at which survivability-based abilities are learned. Likewise, the EXP required for Sora to level up at various stages in the game is determined by what choices the player makes to [[Tidus]], [[Wakka]], and [[Selphie]]. Regardless of what the player chose, Sora will always have base 18 HP at level 1 and cap out at 84 base HP at level 100<ref>87 base HP in ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''.</ref>


Sora initially starts with almost no combat capabilities in the command menu, however he soon gains the Keyblade as his main weapon. Sora unlocks magic as the player progresses, with the available types of magic being Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, [[Cure]], [[Aero]], [[Gravity]] and [[Stop]]. Sora can also utilize the special abilities of a summon at the cost of both party members for as long as he has sufficient MP.
Sora initially starts with almost no combat capabilities in the command menu, however he soon gains the Keyblade as his main weapon. Sora unlocks magic as the player progresses, with the available types of magic being Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, [[Cure]], [[Aero]], [[Gravity]] and [[Stop]]. Sora can also utilize the special abilities of a summon at the cost of both party members for as long as he has sufficient MP.
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Many of Sora's abilities are used through combining three cards to create a [[Sleight]], which typically are more advanced and powerful than the use of a single card at a time, however permanently discard the first card used in the Sleight. Provided that the value of Sora's cards are higher than those used of his opponents, he can both break their cards and prevent his own from being broken.
Many of Sora's abilities are used through combining three cards to create a [[Sleight]], which typically are more advanced and powerful than the use of a single card at a time, however permanently discard the first card used in the Sleight. Provided that the value of Sora's cards are higher than those used of his opponents, he can both break their cards and prevent his own from being broken.
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During the tutorial battles against the [[Marluxia|Unknown]] and Leon, Sora uses a different, temporary deck.


===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Air V-Rotate Slash'''|空中縦回転振り|<br>Kūchū Tate Kaiten Furi|lit. "Air Vertical Spin Swing"}}|att|Physical|x2.0|4|O|O|11=Aerial combo finisher.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Air V-Rotate Slash'''|空中縦回転振り|<br>Kūchū Tate Kaiten Furi|lit. "Air Vertical Spin Swing"}}|att|Physical|x2.0|4|O|O|11=Aerial combo finisher.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Air Rotate H-Slash'''|空中横回転振り|<br>Kūchū Yoko Kaiten Furi|lit. "Air Horizontal Spin Swing"}}|att|Physical|x1.5|3|O|O|11=Aerial combo finisher. Used when multiple enemies are nearby.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Air Rotate H-Slash'''|空中横回転振り|<br>Kūchū Yoko Kaiten Furi|lit. "Air Horizontal Spin Swing"}}|att|Physical|x1.5|3|O|O|11=Aerial combo finisher. Used when multiple enemies are nearby.}}
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====Magic Carpet====
While flying on the [[Carpet]] in the [[Sandswept Ruins]] and the fight against {{c|Jafar|Genie}}, Sora will gain three additional basic attacks. He will still be able to use his regular abilities, with the exception of Drive Forms, Summons, and combo magic.
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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Carpet Whirlwind Swing'''|じゅうたん旋風振り|<br>Jūtan Senpū Furi}}|att|Physical|x1.0|0|O|X|11=Used when the enemy is far away. Moves forward quickly and attacks while rotating the weapon with his wrist. Can hit a maximum of 3 times.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Carpet Horizontal Rotating Swing'''|じゅうたん横回転振り|<br>Jūtan Yoko Kaiten Furi}}|att|Physical|x1.0|0|O|X|11=Used when the enemy is much higher than Sora. Rises while swinging his weapon sideways.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Carpet Vertical Rotating Swing'''|じゅうたん縦回転振り|<br>Jūtan Tate Kaiten Furi}}|att|Physical|x1.0|0|O|X|11=Used when the enemy is in a low position. Spins vertically around the carpet multiple times and swings his weapon.}}
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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Vertical Wave'''|バーティカルウェーブ|<br>Bātikaru Wēbu}}|att|Physical|0.6 per hit|0|0|1 per hit|X|—|—|Sora performs a downwards flipping slash, unleashing a short-ranged shockwave.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Vertical Wave'''|バーティカルウェーブ|<br>Bātikaru Wēbu}}|att|Physical|0.6 per hit|0|0|1 per hit|X|—|—|Sora performs a downwards flipping slash, unleashing a short-ranged shockwave.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Pulse Wave'''|パルスウェーブ|<br>Parusu Wēbu}}|att|Physical|0.2 per hit|0|0|0.2 per hit|X|—|—|Sora thrusts forwards three times, spawning bubbles that home in on targets.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Pulse Wave'''|パルスウェーブ|<br>Parusu Wēbu}}|att|Physical|0.2 per hit|0|0|0.2 per hit|X|—|—|Sora thrusts forwards three times, generating bubbles that home in on targets.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Spiral Wave'''|スパイラルウェーブ |<br>Supairaru Wēbu}}|att|Physical|1.5|0|0|1|X|—|—|Sora performs a horizontal spinning attack.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Spiral Wave'''|スパイラルウェーブ |<br>Supairaru Wēbu}}|att|Physical|1.5|0|0|1|X|—|—|Sora performs a horizontal spinning attack.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Reverse Jet'''|リバースジェット|<br>Ribāsu Jetto}}|att|Physical|0.5 per hit|0|1 per hit|0.4 per hit|X|—|—|Combo finisher. Sora spins the Keyblade like a propeller, generating a burst of wind.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Reverse Jet'''|リバースジェット|<br>Ribāsu Jetto}}|att|Physical|0.5 per hit|0|1 per hit|0.4 per hit|X|—|—|Combo finisher. Sora spins the Keyblade in front of himself, generating a whirlwind.}}
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