Sora

The main protagonist of the Kingdom Hearts action role-playing game series, known for wielding the Keyblade.

Role-playing (RPG)

22

Games

1991–2013

Years

8

Platforms

$35.16

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+58.2%

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About

Sora debuted as the primary hero in the 2002 game Kingdom Hearts, traveling across various worlds to battle the Heartless. While the word 'Sora' (meaning sky or space in Japanese) appears in the titles of several Gundam games like 'Kouhen Sora wo Kakeru', the character himself is the central figure of the Kingdom Hearts franchise.

Designed by Tetsuya Nomura, the character's signature weapon is the Keyblade, a sword-like key used to seal doors between realms. His journey expanded significantly in Kingdom Hearts II [Not For Resale] (2000), where his design was matured to reflect his growth. Beyond this RPG franchise, the name "Sora" intersects with other major gaming properties. Within the Kidou Senshi Gundam franchise, the term is utilized in titles such as Mobile Suit Gundam: Kouhen Sora wo Kakeru (1997), Kidou Senshi Z Gundam: Kouhen Sora wo Kakeru (1997), and Gundam Megurial Sora Mobile Suit (2003), alongside its Gundam Megurial Sora Mobile Suit Limited Edition (2003) releases. Additionally, the linguistic and thematic concept connects to historical releases like the shoot-'em-up R-Type (1991) and various entries in the Eiyuu Densetsu series, where aerial themes dictate gameplay and narrative structures. Through these diverse franchises, the name remains a prominent fixture in Japanese gaming history, bridging character-driven fantasy with sci-fi military simulation.