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  Anonymous said:
So I too play the kh games, but don't understand one thing; Why is birth by sleep called that?

This is a great question.

The key quote in the series regarding this strange phrase is from Ansem the Wise: “A boy like him who touches so many hearts - he could open the right door and save all those people whose lives I managed to ruin. So many are still waiting for their new beginning, their birth by sleep. Even me. And even you.”

This vague idea is obviously subject to interpretation. Though it’s not expressly stated, the idea in the community (and according to Nomura, again, cryptically) is that “birth by sleep” is sort of like a renewal, or a redemption.  A beginning of things.  It’s more a spiritual birth in a way than a literal one.  A lot of this probably comes from the idea that “death” within the KH universe is unlike death in our universe. It is often not so concrete. Throughout the franchise, a lot of hearts are tied to Sora.  Especially given some lines in Dream Drop Distance, the implication is that Sora is probably the key to bringing about this spiritual rebirth, and in some instances, basically, reincarnation.  Then you have KHUx, the sleeping realm, the Dandelions, and the story of the end of the world from Kairi’s grandmother’s story.  There are a lot of threads at play here. What once probably started as a “cool sounding phrase” has really turned into a philosophical theme as the games went on.

But the BBS title specifically? It likely has to do with it being the beginning of things, the start of the cascade of events that led to everything. But also, by the end, almost every character is awaiting renewal, redemption, or a second chance.

[Edited for clarity - I was tired when I wrote this.]

  Anonymous said:
How about Terra and Aqua in a awkward situation?? :D

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( He really wants to be a Keyblade Master…)

Kingdom Hearts ~ For Beginners

This is the ultimate sign post for people who are just getting into the Kingdom Hearts series.  We’ll go through all the games, the order you should play them, and the important parts of each one.  No spoilers.

First and foremost: Why play Kingdom Hearts?

No one will be able to explain this better than Casen Sperry in this video :
(Please do not click the video link unless you are outright against playing this series and need some solid convincing.  There are minor KH1 spoilers.)

“Kingdom Hearts may not seem appealing to anyone over the age of twelve, but its deep storyline, beautiful soundtrack, innovative battle system, and heartfelt characters make playing this game an immersive and unforgettable experience.

The parallels between the player and Sora himself are what make it so easy to connect to this game.  We want to explore other worlds.  We want to help people.  We welcome people we don’t know into our hearts.

There’s a separate criteria than just the objective ‘was a game technically good or not’. The additional criteria involves the immeasurable.  How can you measure an emotional connection or a relationship?  I use words like ‘powerful’ and ‘beautiful’ to describe things I find difficult to quantify.  What I can quantify, however, is that only a handful of games have ever evoked such a response from me.  Kingdom Hearts is on that list, and I’m willing to bet that whatever your opinion was of the game, you know what I’m referring to.”

If you’re not a huge fan of Disney, please read this post where I explain the relevance of Disney in the franchise and why you don’t necessarily have to be a fan of Disney to be a fan of Kingdom Hearts.

Now that I’ve got you hooked, let’s get into the good stuff!

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