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{{nihongo|'''Dream Eaters'''|ドリームイーター|Dorīmu Ītā}} are creatures that debuted in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. They reside in the Realm of Sleep and consume dreams, as their name implies.  
The {{nihongo|'''Dream Eaters'''|ドリームイーター|Dorīmu Ītā}} are a species of creature introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. As their name suggests, they reside in the realm of sleep, where they consume dreams. Dream Eaters fall under two major categories, {{nihongo|'''Nightmares'''|ナイトメア|Naitomea}}, which eat good dreams and plant bad ones, and {{nihongo|'''Spirits'''|スピリット|Supiritto}}, which eat bad dreams. Nightmare Dream Eaters serve as the primary enemies in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', while Spirits serve as recruitable allies that [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] can collect, replacing party members and allies in the previous games.
 
There are two types of Dream Eaters: benevolent {{nihongo|'''[[Spirit]]s'''|スピリット|Supiritto}}, which feast upon bad dreams, and malevolent {{nihongo|'''Nightmares'''|ナイトメア|Naitomea}}, which plant bad ones.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''''', '''Yen Sid:''' "You'll recall, in your first journey, that you brought many worlds back from the darkness—but some never returned completely. They still sleep, cut off from all outside channels. Not even the Heartless can enter. But these Sleeping Worlds are said to have their own manner of darkness. They are called "Dream Eaters," and there are two kinds- "Nightmares," which devour happy dreams- and benevolent "Spirits," which consume the Nightmares. The Dream Eaters will guide you, just as the Heartless once guided you, to the Keyhole you seek at the heart of each world."</ref> During their [[Mark of Mastery exam]], [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] recruit Spirit Dream Eaters as [[party member]]s to help combat the Nightmares plaguing the [[Sleeping Worlds]]. 
 
==Development==
[[File:Bunny Dream Eater (Art) KH3D.png|150px|thumb|left|The scrapped bunny Dream Eater.]]
[[Tetsuya Nomura]] designed the [[Meow Wow]]; all of the others were designed by other staff members.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "Which Dream Eaters did you design yourself?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "The only one I drew myself is Meow Wow. I drew it basically all in one go, and didn't edit it at all. As for the other Spirits, I showed Meow Wow to the staff and requested that they 'please give them a design that is strange, charming without being too cute'. They drew for me in high spirits, and came out with one interesting design after another." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3D-Ultimania-Interviews-Translated-2602 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> Several Dream Eater designs were scrapped, but the [[Queen Buzzerfly]] was revived as a boss.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania]]''''', '''Mamoru Ohashi''': "Of course, halfway through development, many Dream Eaters were cut, to my extreme sadness. Among them was Queen Buzzerfly, which began designed as a normal small-fry enemy and cut, but made a miraculous recovery as a Dive Mode boss, which is rare to have happen. By the way, when it was small-fry it attacked by sitting in the eye of a needle and spinning like a top." [https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH3D-Ultimania-Staff-Interviews-2947 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> A lapine Dream Eater concept was planned for inclusion at one point, and is depicted in the [[Ultimania]]. It would have fought using carrots plucked from the ground.
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==Story==
==Story==
Following the defeat of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], at Sora's hands, a portion of the worlds attacked by the [[Heartless]] remain submerged in sleep. [[Yen Sid]] explains that though this means the Heartless cannot reach them, they are instead plagued by Dream Eaters, entities produced by the darkness present in these specific worlds and that seek the worlds' Keyholes. There are two kinds of Dream Eaters, benevolent Spirits and malevolent Nightmares, constantly in conflict with each other.
===''Kingdom Hearts χ''===
[[File:Assembly 01 KHXBC.png|thumb|200px|Ava marvels at the newly created Chirithy.]]
During the "age of fairy tales", the [[Master of Masters]] creates the first Spirit Dream Eater, the [[Chirithy]], to assist and guide Keyblade wielders in their endeavors. The Master of Masters warns the [[foreteller]]s that if a [[Keyblade wielder]] succumbs to [[darkness]] or vanishes, so will the Chirithy. The Chirithy support all five [[Union]]s, and though they are not subordinates to the foretellers directly, they work together with them to drive back the darkness.


As part of their [[Mark of Mastery exam]], [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] journey into the [[Sleeping Worlds]] to awaken them, recruiting Spirits to help them in their quest and battling and destroying Nightmares.
Nightmare Chirithy proclaims that Nightmares like it exist to show people bad dreams, allowing them to sever connections and live freely, a concept that Chirithy is unable to understand. After a fierce battle with [[Darkling]]s, Nightmare Chirithy absorbs them and becomes a monster. After being defeated, Nightmare Chirithy fades away.
[[File:Armored Ventus Nightmare KH3D.png|thumb|150px|Ventus's Keyblade Armor while possessed by a Nightmare.]]
 
Shortly after Sora first meets [[Neku]], the two of them are surrounded by Dream Eaters. Neku summons his own Dream Eater, a [[Necho Cat]], and after the battle, he convinces Sora to partner with the Dream Eaters himself. [[Joshua]] suggests the same to Riku after they meet. [[Beat]] summons a [[Kooma Panda]] in an attempt to fight Joshua, but it attacks Riku instead.<!--should this even be here?-->
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]''===
[[File:Chirithy transformation KHUX.gif|thumb|left|200px|Chirithy transforms into a Meow Wow.]]  
To combat the nightmares, the new Union leaders create a new type of Spirit Dream Eaters for the [[Dandelions]] called [[Pet]]s.
 
When the Chirithy and the [[Player]] meet for one last time, they are enveloped in [[light]]. Waking up, Player sees the remaining Dandelions and their Chirithys, who explain that when a wielder falls into darkness, their respective Chirithy does so as well. However, when a wielder sleeps, the Chirithys take on a new form and protect their wielder's [[heart]] by turning into Spirit Dream Eaters that roam the Sleeping Worlds.
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When Sora and Riku return to [[Traverse Town]], they find that their companions have abandoned using Dream Eaters, and have instead simply banded together with their partners. They also find out that a powerful Nightmare, the [[Spellican]], has been wreaking havoc on the city, and that the participants in the Reaper's Game are tasked with eliminating it. Sora and Riku manage to corner the Nightmare, but it summons several other powerful Nightmares as a diversion, allowing it to escape.
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Despite [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]]'s defeat, some of the worlds remain asleep. [[Yen Sid]] explains they are beyond reach of the [[Heartless]], but they and their [[Keyhole]]s are instead threatened by Nightmare Dream Eaters. These enemies attack Sora and Riku many times over the course of their Mark of Mastery exam.


Eventually, [[Mickey]]'s actions in [[Symphony of Sorcery]] accidentally summon the Spellican, who takes control of Mickey and forces him to continually conduct music, causing chaos. However, Sora, with Riku's help, manages to reach the Spellican and defeat it.
In [[Traverse Town]], Sora decides to team up with Spirit Dream Eaters after he sees [[Neku]] summon a [[Necho Cat]]. Riku makes the same choice after [[Joshua]] helps him spawn a [[Komory Bat]].


Riku eventually makes his way to [[The World That Never Was]], and finds himself face to face with Ansem, who reveals that Riku has been within Sora's own dreams from the beginning as a Dream Eater, in order to protect Sora from the machinations of the [[Real Organization XIII|new Organization XIII]]. However, the Organization had already managed to force Sora into a deep sleep.
When Sora and Riku return to Traverse Town, they learn their friends in that world have forsaken their Dream Eaters for their human Game partners. The [[Keyblade]] wielders also encounter the [[Spellican]], which wreaks havoc before escaping to [[Symphony of Sorcery]]. There, this powerful Nightmare troubles [[Mickey Mouse]] until Sora and Riku come to his aid.  


After defeating Ansem and escaping to the real The World That Never Was, Riku finds himself at a dead end, unable to reach the [[Castle That Never Was]], where Sora is trapped. He soon notices Sora's Meow Wow at the entrance to the castle, however, and uses the power of his own Komory Bat to forge a link between the Spirits and ride a Dreamline to the castle.
[[File:Armor Clad in Darkness 01 KH3D.png|thumb|200px|The Armored Ventus Nightmare.]]
In a false version of [[The World That Never Was]], Riku comes face-to-face with Ansem, Seeker of Darkness. The Heartless reveals Riku is a Spirit Dream Eater who spent his entire Mark of Mastery exam inside Sora's dreams.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''''', '''Ansem, Seeker of Darkness:''' "At the start of your test, when you struck out from that tiny island, you saw me there dressed in a robe. Immediately you knew something was wrong. So without even knowing it, you dove into Sora's dream. And you became exactly what that sigil on your back represents: a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares."</ref> Riku battles Ansem, defeats him, and escapes to the real The World That Never Was. He then locates Sora's [[Meow Wow]] and uses the power of his Komory Bat to reach the Castle That Never Was. After an encounter with the [[real Organization XIII]] and Sora's successful rescue, Riku returns with King Mickey, [[Donald Duck|Donald]], [[Goofy]], and [[Lea]] to the [[Mysterious Tower]]. To wake Sora, Riku voluntarily uses the [[Power of waking]] and plunges back into his friend's dreams and defeats the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]]. Reawakened, Sora watches as Yen Sid names Riku a [[Keyblade Master]]. He returns to the sleeping Traverse Town and reunites with his Spirit Dream Eaters.


Following [[Young Xehanort]]'s defeat at Riku's hands and Sora's rescue, they return to the [[Mysterious Tower]], and Riku dives into Sora's dreams in order to wake him up. In order to defeat the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]], Riku absorbs the power of all his Spirits and wins in one final clash.{{fact}}<!--check actual intention of Nightmare Clash-->
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
{{Q|Look for the light in the darkness.|Chirithy gives a hint to Sora on how to save his friends.}}
[[File:I'll Wait 01 KHIII.png|thumb|left|220px|Sora and Chirithy in The Final World.]]
Meow Wow and many other Spirits appear in the Meow Wow Balloon [[Link Summon]].


After Sora revives, and Riku is named [[Keyblade Master]], Sora decides to visit the sleeping Traverse Town again, and he is reunited with all of his Spirit friends.
Chirithy appears in [[The Final World]], where it speaks to Sora and explains what the world is, and how Sora [[Dive to the Heart|has been there before]]. It goes on to explain that Sora arrived there due to his heart and [[body]] perishing, but [[Kairi|something is holding him there]] on the edge of death and life. It instructs Sora in what he has to do in order to leave before he disappears. Once Sora finds all the pieces of himself, it returns, somewhat annoyed that he is still hanging around. Sora offers to help Chirithy find its pieces so it can leave, but it informs him it does not "work like that".
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==Design==
==Design==
[[File:Meow Wow (Spirit) KH3D.png|thumb|150px|left|A [[Meow Wow]], a common Dream Eater.]]
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Like the [[Unversed]], [[Heartless]], and [[Nobody|Nobodies]] before them, the Dream Eaters come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and color schemes. Most Dream Eaters are designed after animals, and each Dream Eater is adorned with an emblem which signifies whether it is a Spirit or Nightmare.
{{tab|Spirit}}[[File:Meow Wow (Spirit) KH3D.png|150px]]{{tab|c}}
 
{{tab|Nightmare}}[[File:Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|150px]]{{tab|c}}
Dream Eaters are characterized by colorful appearances. Nightmares tend to have darker color schemes, while Spirits have lighter, pastel colorations. Nightmares also tend to have round, red eyes which lack pupils, while those of Spirits are either yellow, blue, green or purple. A Spirit's eyes change color as its Disposition changes.
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Like the [[Unversed]], Heartless, and [[Nobody|Nobodies]], Dream Eaters come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They resemble real-world animals, and they bear emblems that designate them as either Spirits or Nightmares. While Spirit Dream Eaters are brightly colored, Nightmares are typically less vibrant. Spirits' eyes depend on their [[Disposition]], while Nightmares' eyes are round, red, and lack pupils.  


The symbol of the Spirit Dream Eater is present on the back of Riku's Sleeping Worlds outfit to symbolize his presence inside Sora's dreams, acting like a Dream Eater by vanquishing Nightmares, while the symbol of the Nightmare Dream Eater appears on the visor of Ventus's [[Keyblade Armor]] when it is possessed by a Nightmare with Sora inside it.
Characters that become Dream Eaters have emblems on their bodies in accordance with their roles. Riku, a Spirit Dream Eater, has the appropriate sigil on his back. Meanwhile, the Armored Ventus Nightmare has one emblazoned on its helmet.
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==Nature==
==Nature==
Dream Eaters exist primarily within the realm of sleep, feeding on the dreams and nightmares of those who sleep. The Nightmare Dream Eaters largely outnumber the Spirits, who only appear in small numbers to assist Sora and Riku.
[[File:Dream Eaters 02 KH3D.png|thumb|200px|left|Yen Sid compares Nightmare and Spirit Dream Eaters for Sora and Riku.]]
Dream Eaters exist in the Realm of Sleep, where they consume the dreams and nightmares of its denizens. Nightmare Dream Eaters outnumber Spirits, which Sora and Riku must create by collecting the necessary [[recipe]]s and [[Dream Piece]]s.


Dream Eaters react to various forms of treatment, appearing to be happy when they are shown affection. Dream Eaters are able to share power with one another and with other beings in a variety of ways, via abilities like the [[Link System]]. Sora can utilize his companions in a combination attack, while Riku is able to harness their power to perform stronger attacks.
Spirit Dream Eaters enjoy affection and love playing with [[Training Toy]]s. Their Disposition determines their eye color and how they behave during combat, while [[Paint Gun]]s can be used to alter their body color. Spirits lend their power to Sora and Riku via the [[Link System]], and they can compete against others of their kind in [[Flick Rush]] tournaments.  
 
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Each Spirit Dream Eater will have one of four [[Disposition]]s, unique to their species, and these Dispositions can be altered by boosting Affinity with the Spirits, or feeding it specific treats. After a Dream Eater's Disposition changes, its eyes change color, it utilizes different attacks and spells in a battle, and a new path may be formed on its [[Ability Link]] board.


==List of Dream Eaters==
==List of Dream Eaters==
===Spirits and Nightmares===
*Dream Eaters listed in ''italics'' are exclusive to ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]''.
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*Dream Eaters listed in '''bold''' serve as bosses.
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===Spirits===
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File:Aura Lion (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
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File:Cera Terror (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Meow Wow (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Chef Kyroo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Chef Kyroo]]
File:Tama Sheep (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tama Sheep]]
File:Cyber Yog (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Cyber Yog]]
File:Yoggy Ram (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Yoggy Ram]]
File:Drak Quack (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Drak Quack]]
File:Drill Sye (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Drill Sye]]
File:Ducky Goose (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Eaglider (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Electricorn (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Escarglow (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Escarglow]]
File:Fin Fatale (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Fin Fatale]]
File:Fishboné (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Fishboné]]
File:Flowbermeow (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Flowbermeow]]
File:Ghostabocky (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ghostabocky]]
File:Halbird (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Halbird]]
File:Hebby Repp (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Hebby Repp]]
File:Iceguin Ace (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]]
File:Jestabocky (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky‎‎]]
File:Juggle Pup (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]]
File:Keeba Tiger (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Keeba Tiger]]
File:KO Kabuto (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[KO Kabuto]]
File:Komory Bat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Komory Bat]]
File:Komory Bat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Komory Bat]]
File:Kooma Panda (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Lord Kyroo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Lord Kyroo]]
File:Majik Lapin (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Meow Wow (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Necho Cat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Necho Cat]]
File:Peepsta Hoo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Peepsta Hoo]]
File:Pegaslick (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Pegaslick]]
File:Pricklemane (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Pricklemane]]
File:Pricklemane (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Pricklemane]]
File:Ryu Dragon (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ryu Dragon]]
File:Hebby Repp (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Hebby Repp]]
File:Sir Kyroo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Sir Kyroo]]
File:Sir Kyroo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Sir Kyroo]]
File:Skelterwild‎ (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild‎]]
File:Toximander (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Toximander]]
File:Staggerceps (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Staggerceps]]
File:Fin Fatale (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Fin Fatale]]
File:Tama Sheep (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tama Sheep]]
File:Tatsu Blaze (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Blaze]]
File:Tatsu Steed (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Steed]]
File:Tatsu Steed (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Steed]]
File:Necho Cat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Necho Cat]]
File:Thunderaffe (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Thunderaffe]]
File:Thunderaffe (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Thunderaffe]]
File:Toximander (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Toximander]]
File:Kooma Panda (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Tyranto Rex (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tyranto Rex]]
File:Pegaslick (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Pegaslick]]
File:Iceguin Ace (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]]
File:Peepsta Hoo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Peepsta Hoo]]
File:Escarglow (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Escarglow]]
File:KO Kabuto (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[KO Kabuto]]
File:Wheeflower (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Wheeflower]]
File:Wheeflower (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Wheeflower]]
File:Ghostabocky (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ghostabocky]]
File:Zolephant (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Zolephant]]
File:Juggle Pup (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]]
File:Halbird (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Halbird]]
File:Staggerceps (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Staggerceps]]
File:Fishboné (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Fishboné]]
File:Flowbermeow (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Flowbermeow]]
File:Cyber Yog (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Cyber Yog]]
File:Chef Kyroo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Chef Kyroo]]
File:Lord Kyroo (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Lord Kyroo]]
File:Tatsu Blaze (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Blaze]]
File:Electricorn (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Woeflower (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Woeflower (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Yoggy Ram (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Yoggy Ram]]
File:Jestabocky (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky]]
File:Zolephant (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Zolephant]]
File:Eaglider (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Drill Sye (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Drill Sye]]
File:Tyranto Rex (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Tyranto Rex]]
File:Majik Lapin (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Cera Terror (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Skelterwild (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild]]
File:Ducky Goose (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Aura Lion (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Ryu Dragon (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ryu Dragon]]
File:Drak Quack (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Drak Quack]]
File:Keeba Tiger (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Keeba Tiger]]
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File:Meowjesty (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Meowjesty]]
File:Sudo Neku (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Sudo Neku]]
File:Frootz Cat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Frootz Cat]]
File:Ursa Circus (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ursa Circus]]
File:Kab Kannon (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Kab Kannon]]
File:R & R Seal (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[R & R Seal]]
File:Catanuki (Spirit) KH3DHD.png|''[[Catanuki]]''
File:Beatalike (Spirit) KH3DHD.png|''[[Beatalike]]''
File:Tubguin Ace (Spirit) KH3DHD.png|''[[Tubguin Ace]]''
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{{tab|Unique Spirits}}
<gallery>
File:Riku KH3DHD.png|[[Riku]]
File:Chirithy KHXBC.png|[[Chirithy]]
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{{tab|Pets}}
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File:Aura Lion (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Rainbow Kitstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Kitstar]]
File:Cera Terror (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Rainbow Pupstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Pupstar]]
File:Chef Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Chef Kyroo]]
File:Rainbow Bunstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Bunstar]]
File:Cyber Yog (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Cyber Yog]]
FIle:Black Pigstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Pigstar]]
File:Drak Quack (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Drak Quack]]
File:Gold Reinstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Reinstar]]
File:Drill Sye (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Drill Sye]]
File:Black Pupmoon (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Pupmoon]]
File:Ducky Goose (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Chocolate Hamstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Hamstar]]
File:Eaglider (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
File:Rainbow Monstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Monstar]]
File:Electricorn (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Black Lambstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Lambstar]]
File:Escarglow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Escarglow]]
File:Red Foxstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Foxstar]]
File:Fin Fatale (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Fin Fatale]]
File:Rainbow Horstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Horstar]]
File:Fishboné (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Fishboné]]
File:Green Tortoistar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Tortoistar]]
File:Flowbermeow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Flowbermeow]]
File:Black Otterstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Otterstar]]
File:Ghostabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ghostabocky]]
File:Yellow Giraffestar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Giraffestar]]
File:Halbird (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Halbird]]
File:Skeleton Flowerkit (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Flowerkit]]
File:Hebby Repp (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Hebby Repp]]
File:Rainbow Chameleostar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Chameleostar]]
File:Iceguin Ace (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]]
File:Silver Snowpup (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Snowpup]]
File:Jestabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky‎‎]]
File:Black Cubstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Cubstar]]
File:Juggle Pup (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]]
File:Yellow Coonstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Coonstar]]
File:Keeba Tiger (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Keeba Tiger]]
File:Red Lionstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Lionstar]]
File:KO Kabuto (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[KO Kabuto]]
File:Purple Bunmoon (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Bunmoon]]
File:Blue Wolfstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Wolfstar]]
File:Black Alpacastar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Alpacastar]]
File:White Hedgestar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Hedgestar]]
File:White Mummystar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Mummystar]]
File:Red Squirrelstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Squirrelstar]]
File:Gingerbread Dog (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Gingerbread Dog]]
File:Gingerbread Cat (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Gingerbread Cat]]
File:Orange Fenstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Fenstar]]
File:Black Axolstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Axolstar]]
File:Rainbow Tigerstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Tigerstar]]
File:Red Weaselstar (Spirit) KHUX.png|[[Weaselstar]]
</gallery>{{tab|c}}
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===Nightmares===
{{tab|o}}
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File:Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Tama Sheep (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tama Sheep]]
File:Yoggy Ram (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Yoggy Ram]]
File:Komory Bat (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Komory Bat]]
File:Komory Bat (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Komory Bat]]
File:Kooma Panda (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Lord Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Lord Kyroo]]
File:Majik Lapin (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Necho Cat (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Necho Cat]]
File:Peepsta Hoo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Peepsta Hoo]]
File:Pegaslick (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Pegaslick]]
File:Pricklemane (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Pricklemane]]
File:Pricklemane (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Pricklemane]]
File:Ryu Dragon (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ryu Dragon]]
File:Hebby Repp (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Hebby Repp]]
File:Sir Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Sir Kyroo]]
File:Sir Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Sir Kyroo]]
File:Skelterwild‎ (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild‎]]
File:Toximander (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Toximander]]
File:Staggerceps (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Staggerceps]]
File:Fin Fatale (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Fin Fatale]]
File:Tama Sheep (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tama Sheep]]
File:Tatsu Blaze (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Blaze]]
File:Tatsu Steed (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Steed]]
File:Tatsu Steed (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Steed]]
File:Necho Cat (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Necho Cat]]
File:Thunderaffe (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Thunderaffe]]
File:Thunderaffe (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Thunderaffe]]
File:Toximander (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Toximander]]
File:Kooma Panda (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Tyranto Rex (Nightmare) KH3D.png|'''[[Tyranto Rex]]'''
File:Pegaslick (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Pegaslick]]
File:Iceguin Ace (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]]
File:Peepsta Hoo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Peepsta Hoo]]
File:Escarglow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Escarglow]]
File:KO Kabuto (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[KO Kabuto]]
File:Wheeflower (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Wheeflower]]
File:Wheeflower (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Wheeflower]]
File:Ghostabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ghostabocky]]
File:Zolephant (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Zolephant]]
File:Juggle Pup (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]]
File:Halbird (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Halbird]]
File:Staggerceps (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Staggerceps]]
File:Fishboné (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Fishboné]]
File:Flowbermeow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Flowbermeow]]
File:Cyber Yog (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Cyber Yog]]
File:Chef Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Chef Kyroo]]
File:Lord Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|'''[[Lord Kyroo]]'''
File:Tatsu Blaze (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Blaze]]
File:Electricorn (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Electricorn]]
File:Woeflower (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Woeflower (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Woeflower]]
File:Yoggy Ram (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Yoggy Ram]]
File:Jestabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky]]
File:Zolephant (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Zolephant]]
File:Eaglider (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Eaglider]]
</gallery>
File:Me Me Bunny (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
</div><div class="tabbertab" title="Rare Nightmares">
File:Drill Sye (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Drill Sye]]
<gallery>
File:Tyranto Rex (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tyranto Rex]]
File:Aura Lion (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Majik Lapin (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Majik Lapin]]
File:Cera Terror (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Cera Terror (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Cera Terror]]
File:Chef Kyroo (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Skelterwild (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Skelterwild]]
File:Cyber Yog (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Ducky Goose (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Drak Quack (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Aura Lion (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Drill Sye (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Drill Sye]]
File:Ryu Dragon (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ryu Dragon]]
File:Ducky Goose (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Drak Quack (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Drak Quack]]
File:Eaglider (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Keeba Tiger (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Keeba Tiger]]
File:Electricorn (Silhouette) KH3D.png
</gallery>{{tab|c}}
File:Escarglow (Silhouette) KH3D.png
{{tab|Rare Nightmares}}<gallery>
File:Fin Fatale (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Meow Wow (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Fishboné (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Tama Sheep (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Tama Sheep]]
File:Flowbermeow (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Yoggy Ram (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Yoggy Ram]]
File:Necho Cat (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Necho Cat]]
File:Thunderaffe (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Thunderaffe]]
File:Kooma Panda (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Pegaslick (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Pegaslick]]
File:Iceguin Ace (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]]
File:KO Kabuto (Rare) KH3D.png|[[KO Kabuto]]
File:Ghostabocky (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Ghostabocky]]
File:Ghostabocky (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Ghostabocky]]
File:Zolephant (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Zolephant]]
File:Juggle Pup (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]]
File:Halbird (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Halbird]]
File:Halbird (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Halbird]]
File:Hebby Repp (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Iceguin Ace (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]]
File:Jestabocky (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Juggle Pup (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]]
File:Keeba Tiger (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:KO Kabuto (Rare) KH3D.png|[[KO Kabuto]]
File:Komory Bat (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Kooma Panda (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Lord Kyroo (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Majik Lapin (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Me Me Bunny (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Me Me Bunny (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Me Me Bunny]]
File:Meow Wow (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Drill Sye (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Drill Sye]]
File:Necho Cat (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Necho Cat]]
File:Tyranto Rex (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Tyranto Rex]]
File:Peepsta Hoo (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Ducky Goose (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Ducky Goose]]
File:Pegaslick (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Pegaslick]]
File:Aura Lion (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Aura Lion]]
File:Pricklemane (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Ryu Dragon (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Ryu Dragon]]
File:Ryu Dragon (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Ryu Dragon]]
File:Sir Kyroo (Silhouette) KH3D.png
</gallery>{{tab|c}}
File:Skelterwild‎ (Silhouette) KH3D.png
{{tab|Unique Nightmares}}<gallery>
File:Staggerceps (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Spellican KH3D.png|'''[[Spellican]]'''
File:Tama Sheep (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Tama Sheep]]
File:Commantis KH3D.png|'''[[Commantis]]'''
File:Tatsu Blaze (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Char Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Char Clawbster]]'''
File:Tatsu Steed (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Thunderaffe (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Thunderaffe]]
File:Toximander (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Tyranto Rex (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Tyranto Rex]]
File:Wheeflower (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Woeflower (Silhouette) KH3D.png
File:Yoggy Ram (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Yoggy Ram]]
File:Zolephant (Rare) KH3D.png|[[Zolephant]]
</gallery>
</div></div>
 
===Rare Spirits===
<gallery>
File:Frootz Cat (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Frootz Cat]]
File:Kab Kannon (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Kab Kannon]]
File:Meowjesty‎‎ (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Meowjesty‎‎]]
File:R & R Seal (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[R & R Seal]]
File:Sudo Neku (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Sudo Neku]]
File:Ursa Circus (Spirit) KH3D.png|[[Ursa Circus]]
</gallery>
 
===Unique Spirits===
<gallery>
File:Riku KH3D.png|[[Riku]]
File:Chirithy KH2.8HD.png|[[Chirithy]]
</gallery>
 
===Nightmare Bosses===
<gallery>
File:Anti Black Coat KH3D.png|'''[[Anti Black Coat]]'''
File:Armored Ventus Nightmare KH3D.png|'''[[Armored Ventus Nightmare]]'''
File:Brawlamari (Sora's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Brawlamari]]'''
File:Char Clawbster‎‎ KH3D.png|'''[[Char Clawbster‎‎]]'''
File:Chill Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Chill Clawbster]]'''
File:Chill Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Chill Clawbster]]'''
File:Commantis KH3D.png|'''[[Commantis]]'''
File:Hockomonkey (Brute) KH3D.png|'''[[Hockomonkey]]'''
File:Hockomonkey (Brute) KH3D.png|'''[[Hockomonkey]]'''
File:Holey Moley KH3D.png|'''[[Holey Moley]]'''
File:Holey Moley KH3D.png|'''[[Holey Moley]]'''
File:Queen Buzzerfly (Sora's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Queen Buzzerfly]]'''
File:Spellican KH3D.png|'''[[Spellican]]'''
File:Wargoyle (Sora's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Wargoyle]]'''
File:Wargoyle (Sora's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Wargoyle]]'''
File:Brawlamari (Sora's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Brawlamari]]'''
File:Queen Buzzerfly (Riku's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Queen Buzzerfly]]'''
File:Buzzerfly (Riku's Side) KH3D.png|'''[[Buzzerfly]]'''
File:Anti Black Coat KH3D.png|'''[[Anti Black Coat]]'''
File:Armored Ventus Nightmare KH3D.png|'''[[Armored Ventus Nightmare]]'''
File:Chirithy (Nightmare) KHX.png|[[Chirithy]]
File:Nightmare Chirithy KHX.png|'''[[Nightmare Chirithy]]'''
File:Nightmare Chirithy KHX.png|'''[[Nightmare Chirithy]]'''
</gallery>
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==See also==
*[[Spirit]]
*[[Heartless]]
*[[Nobody]]
*[[Unversed]]
 
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 23 September 2024

This article is about the species as a whole.
You may be looking for the musical theme. For Spirit creation, training, and mechanics, see Spirit.
"Nightmare" redirects here. You may have been looking for the ability or the musical theme.
Symbol - Dream Eater (Spirit).png
Symbol - Dream Eater (Nightmare).png

Dream Eaters (ドリームイーター Dorīmu Ītā?) are creatures that debuted in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. They reside in the Realm of Sleep and consume dreams, as their name implies.

There are two types of Dream Eaters: benevolent Spirits (スピリット Supiritto?), which feast upon bad dreams, and malevolent Nightmares (ナイトメア Naitomea?), which plant bad ones.[1] During their Mark of Mastery exam, Sora and Riku recruit Spirit Dream Eaters as party members to help combat the Nightmares plaguing the Sleeping Worlds.

Development[edit]

The scrapped bunny Dream Eater.

Tetsuya Nomura designed the Meow Wow; all of the others were designed by other staff members.[2] Several Dream Eater designs were scrapped, but the Queen Buzzerfly was revived as a boss.[3] A lapine Dream Eater concept was planned for inclusion at one point, and is depicted in the Ultimania. It would have fought using carrots plucked from the ground.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts χ[edit]

Originally uploaded by Levi657
Ava marvels at the newly created Chirithy.

During the "age of fairy tales", the Master of Masters creates the first Spirit Dream Eater, the Chirithy, to assist and guide Keyblade wielders in their endeavors. The Master of Masters warns the foretellers that if a Keyblade wielder succumbs to darkness or vanishes, so will the Chirithy. The Chirithy support all five Unions, and though they are not subordinates to the foretellers directly, they work together with them to drive back the darkness.

Nightmare Chirithy proclaims that Nightmares like it exist to show people bad dreams, allowing them to sever connections and live freely, a concept that Chirithy is unable to understand. After a fierce battle with Darklings, Nightmare Chirithy absorbs them and becomes a monster. After being defeated, Nightmare Chirithy fades away.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross][edit]

Chirithy transforms into a Meow Wow
Chirithy transforms into a Meow Wow.

To combat the nightmares, the new Union leaders create a new type of Spirit Dream Eaters for the Dandelions called Pets.

When the Chirithy and the Player meet for one last time, they are enveloped in light. Waking up, Player sees the remaining Dandelions and their Chirithys, who explain that when a wielder falls into darkness, their respective Chirithy does so as well. However, when a wielder sleeps, the Chirithys take on a new form and protect their wielder's heart by turning into Spirit Dream Eaters that roam the Sleeping Worlds.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Despite Ansem, Seeker of Darkness's defeat, some of the worlds remain asleep. Yen Sid explains they are beyond reach of the Heartless, but they and their Keyholes are instead threatened by Nightmare Dream Eaters. These enemies attack Sora and Riku many times over the course of their Mark of Mastery exam.

In Traverse Town, Sora decides to team up with Spirit Dream Eaters after he sees Neku summon a Necho Cat. Riku makes the same choice after Joshua helps him spawn a Komory Bat.

When Sora and Riku return to Traverse Town, they learn their friends in that world have forsaken their Dream Eaters for their human Game partners. The Keyblade wielders also encounter the Spellican, which wreaks havoc before escaping to Symphony of Sorcery. There, this powerful Nightmare troubles Mickey Mouse until Sora and Riku come to his aid.

The Armored Ventus Nightmare.

In a false version of The World That Never Was, Riku comes face-to-face with Ansem, Seeker of Darkness. The Heartless reveals Riku is a Spirit Dream Eater who spent his entire Mark of Mastery exam inside Sora's dreams.[4] Riku battles Ansem, defeats him, and escapes to the real The World That Never Was. He then locates Sora's Meow Wow and uses the power of his Komory Bat to reach the Castle That Never Was. After an encounter with the real Organization XIII and Sora's successful rescue, Riku returns with King Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Lea to the Mysterious Tower. To wake Sora, Riku voluntarily uses the Power of waking and plunges back into his friend's dreams and defeats the Armored Ventus Nightmare. Reawakened, Sora watches as Yen Sid names Riku a Keyblade Master. He returns to the sleeping Traverse Town and reunites with his Spirit Dream Eaters.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

"Look for the light in the darkness."
—Chirithy gives a hint to Sora on how to save his friends.
Chirithy and Sora - Final World
Sora and Chirithy in The Final World.

Meow Wow and many other Spirits appear in the Meow Wow Balloon Link Summon.

Chirithy appears in The Final World, where it speaks to Sora and explains what the world is, and how Sora has been there before. It goes on to explain that Sora arrived there due to his heart and body perishing, but something is holding him there on the edge of death and life. It instructs Sora in what he has to do in order to leave before he disappears. Once Sora finds all the pieces of himself, it returns, somewhat annoyed that he is still hanging around. Sora offers to help Chirithy find its pieces so it can leave, but it informs him it does not "work like that".

Design[edit]

Meow Wow (Spirit) KH3D.png
Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png

Like the Unversed, Heartless, and Nobodies, Dream Eaters come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They resemble real-world animals, and they bear emblems that designate them as either Spirits or Nightmares. While Spirit Dream Eaters are brightly colored, Nightmares are typically less vibrant. Spirits' eyes depend on their Disposition, while Nightmares' eyes are round, red, and lack pupils.

Characters that become Dream Eaters have emblems on their bodies in accordance with their roles. Riku, a Spirit Dream Eater, has the appropriate sigil on his back. Meanwhile, the Armored Ventus Nightmare has one emblazoned on its helmet.

Nature[edit]

Screenshot from "Flashback: Dream Eaters"
Yen Sid compares Nightmare and Spirit Dream Eaters for Sora and Riku.

Dream Eaters exist in the Realm of Sleep, where they consume the dreams and nightmares of its denizens. Nightmare Dream Eaters outnumber Spirits, which Sora and Riku must create by collecting the necessary recipes and Dream Pieces.

Spirit Dream Eaters enjoy affection and love playing with Training Toys. Their Disposition determines their eye color and how they behave during combat, while Paint Guns can be used to alter their body color. Spirits lend their power to Sora and Riku via the Link System, and they can compete against others of their kind in Flick Rush tournaments.

List of Dream Eaters[edit]

Spirits[edit]

Nightmares[edit]

See also[edit]

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Yen Sid: "You'll recall, in your first journey, that you brought many worlds back from the darkness—but some never returned completely. They still sleep, cut off from all outside channels. Not even the Heartless can enter. But these Sleeping Worlds are said to have their own manner of darkness. They are called "Dream Eaters," and there are two kinds- "Nightmares," which devour happy dreams- and benevolent "Spirits," which consume the Nightmares. The Dream Eaters will guide you, just as the Heartless once guided you, to the Keyhole you seek at the heart of each world."
  2. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania, Interviewer: "Which Dream Eaters did you design yourself?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "The only one I drew myself is Meow Wow. I drew it basically all in one go, and didn't edit it at all. As for the other Spirits, I showed Meow Wow to the staff and requested that they 'please give them a design that is strange, charming without being too cute'. They drew for me in high spirits, and came out with one interesting design after another." Translation via Goldpanner
  3. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania, Mamoru Ohashi: "Of course, halfway through development, many Dream Eaters were cut, to my extreme sadness. Among them was Queen Buzzerfly, which began designed as a normal small-fry enemy and cut, but made a miraculous recovery as a Dive Mode boss, which is rare to have happen. By the way, when it was small-fry it attacked by sitting in the eye of a needle and spinning like a top." Translation via Goldpanner
  4. ^ Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Ansem, Seeker of Darkness: "At the start of your test, when you struck out from that tiny island, you saw me there dressed in a robe. Immediately you knew something was wrong. So without even knowing it, you dove into Sora's dream. And you became exactly what that sigil on your back represents: a Dream Eater to protect Sora from nightmares."
Dream Eaters
Spirits and Nightmares
Aura Lion | Cera Terror | Chef Kyroo | Cyber Yog | Drak Quack | Drill Sye | Ducky Goose | Eaglider | Electricorn | Escarglow | Fin Fatale | Fishboné | Flowbermeow | Ghostabocky | Halbird | Hebby Repp | Iceguin Ace | Jestabocky | Juggle Pup | Keeba Tiger | KO Kabuto | Komory Bat | Kooma Panda | Lord Kyroo | Majik Lapin | Me Me Bunny | Meow Wow | Necho Cat | Peepsta Hoo | Pegaslick | Pricklemane | Ryu Dragon | Sir Kyroo | Skelterwild | Staggerceps | Tama Sheep | Tatsu Blaze | Tatsu Steed | Thunderaffe | Toximander | Tyranto Rex | Wheeflower | Woeflower | Yoggy Ram | Zolephant
Rare Spirits
Beatalike | Catanuki | Frootz Cat | Kab Kannon | Meowjesty | R & R Seal | Sudo Neku | Tubguin Ace | Ursa Circus
Special Spirits
Chirithy | Riku
Pets
Alpacastar | Axolstar | Bunmoon | Bunstar | Chameleostar | Coonstar | Cubstar | Fenstar | Flowerkit | Foxstar | Gingerbread | Giraffestar | Hamstar | Hedgestar | Horstar | Kitstar | Lambstar | Lionstar | Monstar | Mummystar | Otterstar | Pigstar | Pupmoon | Pupstar | Reinstar | Snowpup | Squirrelstar | Tortoistar | Wolfstar
Nightmare bosses
Anti Black Coat | Armored Ventus Nightmare | Brawlamari | Buzzerfly | Char Clawbster | Chill Clawbster | Commantis | Hockomonkey | Holey Moley | Queen Buzzerfly | Spellican | Wargoyle
Nightmare Chirithy
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Characters
Party members
Sora - Riku
Dream Eater Spirits
Meow Wow - Tama Sheep - Yoggy Ram - Komory Bat - Pricklemane - Hebby Repp - Sir Kyroo - Toximander - Fin Fatale - Tatsu Steed - Necho Cat - Thunderaffe - Kooma Panda - Pegaslick - Iceguin Ace - Peepsta Hoo - Escarglow - KO Kabuto - Wheeflower - Ghostabocky - Zolephant - Juggle Pup - Halbird - Staggerceps - Fishboné - Flowbermeow - Cyber Yog - Chef Kyroo - Lord Kyroo - Tatsu Blaze - Electricorn - Woeflower - Jestabocky - Eaglider - Me Me Bunny - Drill Sye - Tyranto Rex - Majik Lapin - Cera Terror - Skelterwild - Ducky Goose - Aura Lion - Ryu Dragon - Drak Quack - Keeba Tiger - Meowjesty - Sudo Neku - Frootz Cat - Ursa Circus - Kab Kannon - R & R Seal
Antagonists
Real Organization XIII (Seekers of Darkness)
Master Xehanort - Young Xehanort - Terra-Xehanort - Ansem - Xemnas - Vanitas - Xigbar - Saïx - Luxord - Marluxia - Larxene - Dark Riku
Villains
Maleficent - Pete - Ursula
Claude Frollo - CLU - Rinzler - Beagle Boys
Non-playable characters
Aeleus - Ansem the Wise - Anti Black Coat - Aqua - Axel - Black Guard - Blue Fairy - Braig - Chernabog - Daisukenojo Bito - Dark Figure - Dilan - Donald Duck - Enchanted Brooms - Esmeralda - Even - Geppetto - Goofy - Ienzo - Jiminy Cricket - Joshua - Julius - Kairi - Kevin Flynn - Lea - Maleficent's Raven - Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse - Monstro - Moogle - Naminé - Neku Sakuraba - Phoebus - Pinocchio - Pluto - Quasimodo - Quorra - Rhyme - Roxas - Sam Flynn - Shiki - Terra - Ventus - Victor, Hugo, and Laverne - Xion - Yen Sid
Locations
Worlds
Traverse Town - La Cité des Cloches - The Grid - Prankster's Paradise - Country of the Musketeers - Symphony of Sorcery - The World That Never Was
Destiny Islands - Mysterious Tower - Disney Castle - Radiant Garden - Dive to the Heart
Places
Sleeping Worlds
Terms
Another Guardian of Light - Dream Eater - Glossary - Keyblade War - Mark of Mastery exam - Real Organization XIII - Sleeping Keyhole - Sleeping Worlds - The End
Gameplay terms
Ability Link - AR Card - Deck Commands - Dive Mode - Drop System - Flick Rush - Flowmotion - Forecast - Link System - Reality Shift - Spirit
Music
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Original Soundtrack - Simple and Clean - Sanctuary
Archives
Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Keyblades - Removed content
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Additional characters
Party members
Mog - Prince Phillip - Ephemer - Sergeant Calhoun - Ralph - Brain - Lauriam
Pets
Pupstar - Kitstar - Bunstar - Pigstar - Reinstar - Pupmoon - Hamstar - Monstar - Lambstar - Foxstar - Horstar - Tortoistar - Otterstar - Giraffestar - Flowerkit - Chameleostar - Snowpup - Cubstar - Coonstar - Lionstar - Bunmoon - Wolfstar - Alpacastar - Hedgestar - Mummystar - Squirrelstar - Gingerbread - Fenstar - Axolstar - Tigerstar - Weaselstar
Non-playable characters
Anastasia - Aurora - Carpet - Cave of Wonders Guardian - Cinderella - Darkness - Drizella - Elrena - Eraqus - Felix - Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather - Genie - Grand Duke - Iago - Jafar - Jaq - Jasmine - King Candy - Lady Tremaine - Lucifer - Maleficent's Goons - Maleficent's Raven - Prince Charming - Samson - Sephiroth - Sigurd - Sour Bill - Strelitzia - Sultan - Vanellope von Schweetz - Ventus - Xehanort
Medals
22 - Baloo - Barley Lightfoot - Dante - Dash - Dr. Mog - Elarra - Exdeath - Flash - Gilgamesh - Héctor - Ian Lightfoot - Jack-Jack - Jessie - Joe - Judy Hopps - Kefka - King Louie - Lann - Launchpad McQuack - Lightning - Maui - Miguel - Moana - Mowgli - Mr. Incredible - Mr. Mittens - Mrs. Incredible - Nick Wilde - Reynn - Tama - Terra - Tyro - Violet - Warrior of Light - Webby Vanderquack
Additional locations
Worlds
Castle of Dreams - Game Central Station - Niceland - Cy-Bug Sector - Candy Kingdom - Scala ad Caelum - Destiny Islands - Keyblade Graveyard
Additional enemies
Enemy Heartless
Amber Opera - Barrier Master - Black Fungus - Blitz Spear - Bunch O' Balloons - Burrfish - Candy Plant - Candy Squad - Cherry Kaboom - Chill Ripper - Chipper Chef - Dark Wisp - Diver - Driller Mole - Emerald Sonata - False Master - Flappy Bug - Flap Rider - Fluttering - Fortuneteller - Gargoyle Wizard - Gearbit - Gold Tricholoma - Gold Hammer Frame - Golden Hook Bat - Green Requiem - Gummi Saucer - Heat Saber - Huge Shenaneggan - Huge Snowman - Luna Bandit - Munny Egg - Noble Wizard - Ogre - Paralysis Archer - Piercing Knight - Pleasure Dog - Poison Archer - Poison Pot - Polliwog - Pot Scorpion - Pot Spider - Raccoon Dog Soldier - Rare Truffle - Ratty Rat - Reversed Warlock - Ring-A-Ding - Rush Ghost - Savage Wizard - Shadow Magician - Shadow Witch - Shred Ghost - Silver Hammer Frame - Sleep Archer - Sleepy Snoozer - Sly Cat - Sparkler - Swaying Cactus - Trick Ghost - Trick Wizard - Upright Warlock - Warlock Step - White Mushroom - Wicked Wick - Wight Knight - Wild Shaman - Wily Cat
Raid bosses
Adventurer - Assault Dragon - Cranky Cake - Demon Tide - Enraged Arachnid - Gear Golem - Greedy Grouch - Heartless Tsum - Holiday Sleigh - Jewel Princess - Jewel Sorceress - Loudmouth Parade - Malicious Spider - Merry-Go-Rowdy - Mischief Bouquet - Mysterious Sir - Red-Nosed Chariot - Scourge Spider - Wicked Spider
Heartless bosses
Apricot Opera - Blizzard Lord and Volcanic Lord - Brilliant Opera - Flappy Bug Swarm - Flutterings - Ferocious Fins - Ferry Reaper - Gummi Adventurer - Gummi Dragon - Gummi Golem - Icy Beast - Ifrit - Iron Giant - Leviathan - Martial Monkey - Mean Maiden - Metal Giant - Nimble Reaper - Noble Soldier - Paralysis Platoon - Paralysis Pretender - Pink Agaricus - Poisonous Pretender - Pot Centipede - Ramuh - Ratty Rat Trio - Reversed Defender - Ribbitoad - Royal Pretender - Savage Vanguard (Ω) - Shipwreck Shark - Shiva - Soda Specter - Sorcerous Reaper - Thorned Snake - Titan - Upright Defender - Vile Reaper - Weapon Master - Werewolf
Additional weapons
Sleeping Lion - Counterpoint - Stroke of Midnight - Fenrir - Darkgnaw - Missing Ache - Fairy Stars - Diamond Dust - Bad Guy Breaker
Additional terms
An Unfamiliar Town - Destinations - Lifeboat - Make Your Mark - Medal - Quests - Rulebook - χ3
Music
Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Archives
Artwork - Music
Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
Characters
The Master of Masters - Luxu - Ira - Invi - Aced - Gula - Ava - Ephemer - Chirithy
Locations
Daybreak Town - Keyblade Graveyard
Terms
Black Box - Book of Prophecies - Dandelions - Foreteller - Gazing Eye - Heart & Key - Keyblade - Keyblade War - Lost Page - Lux - Nightmare - Reconnect. Kingdom Hearts - Union
Music
Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Characters
Party members
Kairi - Sora - Roxas - Aqua - Riku
Donald Duck - Goofy - Axel - Xion - Terra - Ventus - Meow Wow - Komory Bat - Mickey Mouse
Hercules - Aladdin - Ariel - Peter Pan - Beast - Fa Mulan - Simba - Stitch
Antagonists
Xehanort - Ansem, Seeker of Darkness - Xemnas - Maleficent
Non-playable characters
Aeleus - Ansem the Wise - Even - Fairy Godmother - Ienzo - Nameless Star - Terra-Xehanort - Yen Sid
Locations
Worlds
Mysterious Tower - Radiant Garden - The Final World
Terms
An Oath to Return - Another Key - Key Art - Keyblade - Museum - Music Stage - Rhythm Points - Story Scene - The End - VS Battle - World Tour
Music
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - Special Disc - Unnamed tracks
Archives
Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Items - Trophy - Songs
Forms
Drive Forms
Valor | Wisdom | Limit | Master | Final | Anti
Formchanges
Second | Guardian | Strike | Element | Blitz | Ultimate | Rage | Light | Dark | Double
Sora's other forms
Lion | Card | Die
Costumes and world changes
Sora | Donald Duck | Goofy | Riku | Mickey Mouse | Pete
Kingdom Hearts series
Main titles
Kingdom Hearts (Final Mix) • Chain of Memories (Re) • Kingdom Hearts II (Final Mix) • 358/2 Days • coded (Re) • Birth by Sleep (Final Mix) • Dream Drop Distance (HD) • χ (Union χ) • χ Back Cover • 0.2 Birth by Sleep • Kingdom Hearts III (Re Mind)
Dark Road • Melody of Memory • Missing-Link • Kingdom Hearts IV
Dark Seeker Saga • χ series • Lost Master Arc
Other titles
Collections
HD 1.5 ReMIX • HD 2.5 ReMIX • HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Compilations
Trinity Master Pieces • II Final Mix+ • 10th Anniversary Box • HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX • The Story So Far • All-In-One Package • Integrum Masterpiece
Spin-off titles
V CAST • Mobile • Magical Puzzle Clash • Gummiship Studio • Digital Painter • Collaboration: Gummi Ship Campaign • VR Experience
Adaptations
Manga series • Novel series
The Sceptre and the Kingdom • Television pilot
Plot elements
Universe of Kingdom Hearts | Symbols | Characters
Heartless | Nobody | Unversed | Dream Eater | Replica | Heart | Soul | Body | Memory | Light | Darkness | Keyblade | χ-blade | Keyhole | Gate | Mark of Mastery exam | Recusant's Sigil | Book of Prophecies | Black Box
Reconnect. Kingdom Hearts | An Oath to Return
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