What will be the theme of KH3's Intro?

[Seyin95 175]

Hello all,

 

My discussion today will be about the theme of KH3's introduction. What I mean by this is in the previous numbered instalments and I'll include BBS, there has always been a consistent theme which not only acts as a plot device, but also serves as a philosophical element. In KH we had the theme/s of 'exploration' and 'Growing Up'. The theme of exploration saw SRK want to seek the outside world and thus leave DI behind. Not only as players do we 'explore the island', but the signs of what to come are slightly revealed and in the end, their 'exploration' is forced upon them as DI falls to darkness. The theme of 'Growing Up' deals with SRK wanting to set out on their own and ultimately be independent, this theme is actually ironic as neither of the three do end up independent. Riku is easily tricked by Maleficent and later Ansem SoD, Kairi's heart rests inside Sora and thus needs him to release her heart in order to wake up and Sora's strength comes through his connections to his friends and especially DG, which is why come KH3 they are still together.

 

The theme of KH2's introduction is both 'realisation' and 'identity'. The 'realisation' element is the fact that everything comes to an end, despite the kids' desire to remain together forever and enjoy ice cream, this isn't plausible. Not only as Hayner points out, people get older and circumstances change, but everything has a date. It's inevitable that nothing will last. The theme of 'identity' deals more specially with Roxas, (think when KH2 came out and not prior to days etc) trying to work out who he is. He keeps dreaming of Sora, finds out he can use a keyblade and cannot explain what is going on etc Then add the Axel case, which when we do include days is actually sad as both characters had a deep connection, then the realisation that you're not going to exist anymore. The scene where Roxas sees Sora in the pod is crucial as we finally see Roxas accepting that his vacation is over and Sora will be the one to 'continue.' 

 

The theme of BBS deals with 'dreams' where we have three friends all aiming to become keyblade masters. Aqua ultimately becomes successful, but ultimately this dream causes friction between the friends. Terra in his desire to succeed ends up falling into Xehanort's clutch and Ven defies Eraqus and Aqua to go after Terra. This theme remains in the plot as the eventual dream becomes for all three to be reunited, something which we know is very shaky (Unless this dream is realised through all being Xehanort possessions)

 

Which brings us onto the theme of KH3. What will this actually be about? I believe we will see a parallel between the previous entries. I believe we will see the theme of 'desire' not only to become masters (mirroring BBS), but also knowledge. It's clear YE knows more than he reveals to YX during the chess match and it's clear YX gained this knowledge from somewhere/one, I believe in the intro we will see YE's desire to protect the light vs YX's desire for personal knowledge and eventually regarding the keyblade war. I believe we will eventually see the theme of fate, where we see YE named successor to the Land of Departure and YX depart to explore the worlds and thus seek knowledge. Thus seeing the two 'grow up' and seek the independence that will later divide their friendship. The theme of identity I believe will also come into play as I think we will see YX acquire No Name and almost 'complete the circle' if you like.

 

It's interesting to consider that the themes always have a huge role in driving the narrative of the plot and also have a philosophical element to them too, even if my KH3 speculation is inaccurate, I'm, confident this pattern will continue in some capacity.  

[Doco56 52]

Oooo I never thought about this. Very interesting!

 

We know that one of the key themes of III is going to be 'resolution' but while I can see this in the main body and ending of the game, I'm not too sure how it could come into play with the YX and YE dynamic and introduction. Maybe one of the intro themes for III will be based on the difference between the two ideologies they both hold. I'm not too sure, but it's certainly interesting to think about!!

[kingdombladesventus 53]

For me, I want the intro to be about peoples or the characters 'futures.' Like have them all think about what they want to do, then have the ending of the intro being a white light for ambiguity for the future or give a hint to the future from Sora's perspective. Like there's a person in the white light or show what his future is. I want the theme to be about the future, since from the game and interviews we have seen and yet to be seen and heard, yeah... I still question what the bittersweet ending is going to be about. But yeah, the way I interpreted the intros for KH1 and Two where like this: 1 was about...actually, I don't remember. Prophecy most likely. Kh2 was about Memories if anything. For Days and Birth by sleep, No clue. Hmm.. How about for Days it's 'connections' and for BBS it's about foretold prophecy? Or Learning to come in terms with 'acceptance.' Since they were all running away, but tried to change fate. I don't know.