why riku's sacrifice is a major plot point | kingdom hearts discussion

[new message! 💌 delivered on 9/20/23 @5:00pm est]


wow i finally got this video out! it’s been in the making since like what? march? although I couldn’t fully create my vision due to PC limitations, i’m still proud of myself for seeing it through, especially something that i deemed more difficult and out of my comfort zone. i appreciate the patience on this one. also, i still got plenty i want to discuss when it comes to sora and riku, and kh in general, so stay tuned for more discussions!

take care,
fen~
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REFERENCES/RESOURCES (thank you OPs!!! this video would not exist without y’all):
my script + pictures of quotes i used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10...
a concise definition of “6 hearts no sacrifice” theory - https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
why sora saving “6 hearts” might actually be correct: https://www.tumblr.com/violethowler/7...
an easy to follow video about riku being the light:    • Kingdom Hearts 3 : Riku is Sora's Lig...  
a concise explanation of “6 hearts no sacrifice” but in video format, follow up to the first video:    • Kingdom Hearts 3: 6 Hearts No Sacrifi...  
kh1 parallel example: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea... & https://www.tumblr.com/freckledhylian...
the importance of the “silence” during riku’s sacrifice: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
translation differences and why it matters: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
riku’s sacrifice vs. final world logo animation: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
this is just interesting lol: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
also interesting: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
another possible kh1 parallel example: https://www.tumblr.com/blowingoffstea...
super comprehensive thread about sora losing memories of riku + more detailed JP translations: https://twitter.com/scherzodelcuore/s...
the reason for riku “failing” to protect sora: https://twitter.com/steamwhistler2/st...
parallel within kh3: https://twitter.com/miragesplits/stat...
riku parallel to hercules: https://twitter.com/steamwhistler2/st...
sleeping realm theory doc (there are videos on youtube as well!): https://docs.google.com/document/d/11...
interview quote (i didn’t include the full quote bc the rest wasn’t relevant as it was about minor aesthetic stuff): https://www.kh13.com/news/update-new-...
for fun…haha: https://www.tumblr.com/freckledhylian...
oooo another hercules parallel?: https://www.tumblr.com/ghosttranscend...
sora’s weird lack of reaction to seeing riku after the sacrifice: https://www.tumblr.com/freckledhylian...
the corona thing: https://x.com/sorikuultimania/status/...
& https://x.com/scherzodelcuore/status/...
i forgot to mention ‘taisetsu na hito’ oop: https://x.com/sorikuultimania/status/...
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music:
bgm - n/a
outro - n/a
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linkity links:
my streams - twitch.tv/fentasies
for donations - ko-fi.com/fentasies
my thoughts exposed - twitter.com/fentasies