I think that this scene is really interesting because when Kairi hugs Sora it’s like, dead ass quiet but when Sora realizes that Riku is there it plays Dearly Beloved. Music is very powerful especially in a game like this and it always struck me how awkward the hug was and how emotional it was when Sora found Riku.
It's even more interesting because it's confirmed that "Dearly Beloved" is about Sora&Riku, their theme. So, Sora and Riku's theme plays when they reunite and are together again. Yeah. It's indeed powerful. :)
Nomura: the official ship is Sora and Kairi Also Nomura: *make Sora's reunion with Kairi flat af, and make Sora's reunion with Riku to be so damn dramatic*
When Sora sees Kairi: Hey Kairi, good to see you're okay! I missed you too. When Sora sees Riku: RIKU I'VE BEEN SEARCHING EVERYWHERE FOR YOU I MISSED YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU RIKU
+SFlowerGirl that's great and all, but do you really have to go bashing on everyone in this comment section that supports sora X Riku? I mean, I support soriku but I don't go bashing people who says sokai is canon
***** I know, I read your comment, but I also saw you replying to a lot of soriku shippers trying to convince them that sokai is the canon one. I'm sure sokai is a great ship, and it has A LOT of basis, but I feel like you're raining on everyone's parade here.
***** no problem, I was just kinda getting tired of these sokai shippers bashing on everyone who doesn't ship their ship. Sokai is one of those ships that people that ship it constantly complain about the rival shippers bashing on them, then shamelessly bashing on the people to ship the other ship. As a person who ships neither, (woo axel X roxas) I constantly find the net just scattered with hate for either soriku and sokai.
@@lei_halz Here you go with your neo-liberal views. Just because there's close friendship/comradeship between two same gender characters, doesn't mean it's 'gay'. Sex doesn't always need to play a part in it.
"It's Riku... Riku is here... I looked for you..." "C'mon Sora, you gotta pull it together..." "I looked everywhere for you!" "I didn't want to be found... Not like this..." This scene gets me every time, hasn't seen his best friend in over a year assuming the worst since he pretty much trapped behind the door to hell.
@@heatedrindo because he knew kairi was ok and back at destiny island, sora hasen't seen riku since the end of kh1 ( which would mean he didn't see him for a year) so, idk I would be more worried about my long time friend/brother figure being trapped in eternal darkness , than my gf that I know is safe
Sora and Kairi, the CANON couple: *silent and awkward af hug, no emotion* Sora and Riku who are 'just friends': *Sora sobbing, dropping to his knees and actual music playing*
Right? Not to mention Kairi was actually kidnapped, held captive by the Organization, and Sora knew about it, whereas he received strong indications multiple times throughout the game that Riku was doing okay and just lone-wolfing. Kairi has typically, aside from just before this scene, acted the role of damsel, while Sora has firsthand experienced Riku’s own strength. So, really, where are the tears of relief regarding Kairi’s safety when she’s supposed to be the love interest? The Kingdom Hearts series has a seriously skewed sense of what romantic and platonic relationships are supposed to look like, for real. Also: “They’re just really good friends, just bros, nothing special going on here, just bros :)))” Kingdom Hearts DDD: “Allow me to introduce myself.” I’ve probably made too long of a reply, but, eh *shrug* whatever.
Makes perfect sense to me. For the entire duration of Chain of memories (I know, he doesn't ha e memory of that) and the entirety of KH2, Kairi was safe at home as far as he knew. Kairi was not captured for long, and Sora knew about it for even less time. Riku, on the other hand... He last saw him being shut in the world of darkness with no way to get to him. He spent 2 games searching for him. Mickey couldn't tell him, so that just drove him crazy knowing something was going on. He had hints that he was wearing an organization 13 cloak, worrying him more. If you have 2 friends, one you weren't worried about until a little bit ago, the other you spend so long searching for having no idea if they were even okay, which reunion will be more emotional? Not to mention that even before he was trapped in the world of darkness, Riku is taken over and manipulated by darkness and Sora has to fight him as an enemy. Again, the reactions to the 2 reunions makes perfect sense.
Are they actually canon or do people just assume that because it would be straight? Like yes romantic implications are sometimes there but they're never officially a couple at all
@@maxwellstefan8868 People actually just assume this. A lot of it is simply based on mistranslations. *takes out her big mistranslations list* Like the aitsu thing in CoM and how Naminé refers to Sora's light as "that person". Or how Riku's words to Sora during the sacrifice are quoted in Jiminy's journal in jp, while that entire section is missing in en.
Eh, it must've been terrible to remember that you had to leave Riku behind, behind the great door. Sora must've felt so guilty and was worried. That's why he couldn't hold his tears back anymore. It's just so sweet how strong the friendship between the trio is, everybody walking their own path.... man i miss this game...
@@forsaken696 Perhaps you are, and you're just projecting that onto fictional characters to relieve your insecurities about that. Of course, there's obviously nothing wrong with being gay, but there is something wrong with making straight people out to be gay just because they love each other in a purely platonic sense with nothing sexual about their love.
@@borgoat1220 nobody ever said sora is straight. He obviously cares about Riku more than kairi. Until sora kisses kairi or some straight shit like that he very well may be gay and nothing you can say will change my mind
@@borgoat1220 that's the reason they're fictional. if they were real people it would be weird shipping them, but since they're fictional, nobody has to care.
When Sora and Kairi were reunited, I don't think their reunion was as emotional as Soa and Riku's reunion. Sora got down on his knees and fucking cried and held his hand. When Sora found Kairi, it was just a hug and him telling her that he was happy that she was okay but with Riku it was a whole different reaction lol XD
+KPOPIsMyLife1995 Because last time sora saw Riku was when him being shut in the realm of darkness..And I guess its also because Riku and sora are best friends, and have been since they were really young.. But I thought the same thing at first.
Filthy Weeaboo Riku and Sora are best friend's, but so are Sora and Kairi, but Sora has romantic feelings for Kairi apparently, but he wasn't as relieved to see Kairi as he was relieved to see Riku though.
+KPOPIsMyLife1995 duh kairi was safe all through soras journey in kh2 he knew this cause he's the one that saved her however last time he saw his best friend (riku) he sealed him in a realm of darkness of course the dude was relived and crying not like kairi was in any danger for sora to be worried about.
I hate when anyone says that the voice acting for kingdom hearts is bad. It is beyond exceptional. “ I looked everywhere for you. “ Mixed with the music, mixed with the depth of background and meaning alike, mixed with the animation and it’s relationship to what’s being spoken- It’s beautiful and unrivaled.
And I hate it when people assume that all of Kingdom Hearts' dialogue is bad. Clearly all the people who make fun of KH's dialogue don't remember this cutscene.
You all seem to forget that Sora knew Kairi was safe on the Destiny Islands this whole time (up until Axel kidnapped her). But he had to leave his best friend in literal hell and spent the next game and a half looking for him, thinking he was lost to darkness. I think his reactions are totally understandable.
@@regyssilva161 My problem is when I admired the game or story I like to see people reaction those gays commenting make me overthinking about that scene and the doubt gets me a while
Man, his reaction to finding Kairi, his girlfriend, versus his reaction to finding Riku... those yaoi slashfics just kinda write themselves, don't they? >_>
I never understood why people looked so far into it. Sora knew Kairi was safe the entire time he was journeying in kh 2 up until the point he learned she was captured. However, the last time he saw Riku it was him getting shut in the Realm of Darkness. Not only that you could draw the conclusion he felt responsible because he helped seal the final door in KH1. I never felt his reaction was over the top at all.
Out of seriousness, it's just a matter of a little shyness in Sora to cause him to react that way torwards Kairi which he was shocked. Everyone just misunderstands or just "wants" to think yoai exist due to comparing how Sora reacts towards Riku than to Kairi which for the people that wants to think that way is just honestly ignorant.
As someone who had issues with my friend who I have known since preschool constantly dealing with Darkness (in and out of jail/trying to kill himself) I can honestly say this sums up how it feels every time he comes back. I keep praying my light will reach him, I know someday it will. I just wish I had a Kairi, Donald, or Goofy to be with me while I wait. Friends are hard to come by, real friends, but, I know, my heart is strong. I will wait, with a big goofy grin till he gets back out, alone, yet, not giving up. My small group of friends may leave me, but I learned, how much power your heart really has. that's why I never forget anyone. Everyone I ever met is precious. God gave us all hearts to feel, as he feels. To keep waiting, knowing people will return to you if you believe.
damn dude, now i can't sleep knowing that there's such a nice human being out while i'm being an asshole most of the time with everyone... good luck, hope your friend heals and come back
Even if Sora knew Kairi was safe and sound (No pun intended) his reaction was lack luster when he embraced Kairi. If Square Enix wanted to pair them together, the company should have shown a more emotional scene between Sora and Kairi. Their reunion was mundane and boring. Overly platonic than romantic at best. I've seen better loving reunions from Final Fantasy and some animes I've watched. Sora's reaction to Riku had a greater impact, because their bond seems to be stronger than Sokai's, even their hearts created the song Dearly Beloved the main romantic theme of the entire series.
@@Ryda124 it's the first phrase usually said in traditional wedding vows... how is it not romantic? It'll be weirder if you call your friend or family dearly beloved...
Enya Lim First off I meant the song not the phrase, but since you took it there... You realize in those vows it refers to the people who came to the wedding right? Dearly beloved, we gather here today... it literally has always been friends and family. Im not sure why you think dearly loving your friends and family is weird, but that’s what it means sorry to burst your bubble. Also since you apparently didn’t know funeral speeches start the same way “Dearly beloved we’re gathered here today to honor the memory of blah blah blah” so again I ask since when is Dearly Beloved the phrase or the song romantic
@@Ryda124 woops my bad, I forgot that its addressed to the people, it's just that someone on Twitter said that it's a phrase said in weddings and didn't mention who said it and that it was also said in funeral speeches. But still I stand by my statement that it's really weird to call or refer to anyone other than your significant other as "dearly beloved" in that phrasing. Imagine the weird looks your mum would give you if you call her that. Maybe a phrases like "beloved mother" or "dear mother" would make more sense in that context but "dearly beloved", that particular phrasing... is more commonly known to be used to refer or call your significant other. Or maybe that's just me.
@@Ryda124 Btw I did some googling and found this part of an interview with Nomura and Shimomura. "In your mind, which song is the KINGDOM HEARTS song? TN: "Dearly Beloved" is used often; it's a great song. But the title is hard to remember. What does it mean? YS: Someone precious to you. TN: Oh, really? Well, now I know. "Precious." Like The Lord of the Rings (laughs). YS: I didn't use the internet back then. I was using a dictionary and saw it and thought, "This is it!" I can't believe it's been fifteen years and you can barely remember the title..."
I’m not going to say the voice acting is stellar, but when Sora says “I looked EVERYWHERE for you” I get teary eyed. Maybe I’m that sentimental, or maybe after playing both games, it resonated personally just how much of those games were in truth spent looking or asking about Riku. The moment felt earned.
Well riku is like a brother to sora. So I would think his reaction is appropriate. Can't replace a brother but you can surely replace a girlfriend (no offense to kairi)
Yes sir, especially when they last saw each other closing the door to darkness, vs seeing Kairi at Destiny Island. Brothers have been there for me too.
No its the fact that he spent years worrying about Riku since he at that point it was unknown to him if he was alive or not. Sora already knew Kairi was safe on DI
"Sora never did pick the brightest friends." Wait a sec, doesn't that include Riku and Kairi as well? Wow, Riku, way to bash on yourself; and Kairi, are you just going to take that?
Sora cries on his knees while holding Riku's hand tightly; Dearly Beloved plays in the background Straight cis fans; they're just friends :^) what great friends :^))))))
You can replace a girlfriend (No offense to kairi)But you can't replace your brother :V Plus he already knew kairi was safe but with Riku,he could've been dead
I think the thing people consistently forget is that, while captured by the Organization, Kairi was alright and Sora knew that the whole time. All he had to do is get to TWTNW and he'd be able to save her. He had no clue what happened to Riku after he was locked behind the door to darkness, and everyone that might know just gave him vague, ominous answers. For all Sora knew, Riku may have been dead.
Actually, Sora was told by Mickey that Riku was all right and Sora also knew Riku helped him in an earlier scene in the Mulan world and concluded Riku was alive and well. I think you're the one who forgot, my friend.
I remember i was 9 when i played this part. Looking back at it, this was heavily impactful on an emotional and nostalgic level for me to being so attached to the game at the point I cried my eyes out in this reunion (esp with riku)
I ship Riku and Sora way more than Sora and Kairi. I shipped Kairi and Sora so much when i first played the game but now since I'm playing them all over again. I realised that Sora and Riku have a stronger connection and their relationship would make more sense unlike Kairi and Sora's. Does that make Sora gay? No. Can he possibly be bi? yes, yes he can.
I think most of you missed the point with the kairi scene, she just told sora he failed to keep his promise so she went looking for him, add in how she is physically and mentally different from the last time he saw her and you get him looking away from her feeling like a total failure
I ship Riku and Sora way more than Sora and Kairi. I shipped Kairi and Sora so much when i first played the game but now since I'm playing them all over again. I realised that Sora and Riku have a stronger connection and their relationship would make more sense unlike Kairi and Sora's. Does that make Sora gay? No. Can he possibly be bi? yes, yes he can. Oh, and you 12 year old trolls can keep your opinions to yourself. This Soriku shipper ain't havin it
Okay, I still can't take in my heart how Sora cries and then looks so sad and betrayed when Riku tells him he didn't want to be found😢😢😢😢 It's like 2am and I should go to bed but I don’t want to stop watching this
I spent many years of my life playing this game, searching for Riku. When this part happened, finally finding him after so many years, I cried so hard. Nothing else in the KH universe matters after this moment. Not to me anyway.
Everytime I hear someone justify Sora's reaction to Kairi in this scene with, "He knew she was safe on the island!!!!" I have a fucking stroke. No, he knew that in the beginning which is why he emphasized searching for Riku the whole time, but as of this scene he knew she was kidnapped by OrgXIII. If I'm remembering it correctly, it was Saïx who told him this too. And if I'm wrong here, then I also specifically remember during the revisit to Twilight Town where Hayner and his gang are like, "oh someone named Kairi is looking for you." Yeahhhhhh he really knew she was safe on the island huh? Not to mention the encounter with Saïx beforehand where he's like "you wanna end up like Riku?" Further spurring on the search for him. This isn't just me being a SoRiku (and SoRiKai) stan, this is me having a fucking brain and basic processing skills. Tl;dr, Sora knew both of his friends were in danger, so his reaction towards Kairi feels a little sloppy.
That and Riku is far more capable in a fight than Kairi so if anything he should have been MORE concerned about Kairi. It’s obvious she’s just the 3rd wheel lol
@@ThePontiffofPonWolf and??? Like? Dude, if someone kidnapped my friends and then the kidnapper said to my face that they had them captive, I'd probably want them to take me to them too. That's a pretty normal reaction. By the time Sora actually SEES kairi in person, you would think he'd be a bit more excited or reactive? Given his pretty expressive personality.
Sora is a fucking teenager, of course he is awkward when the girl she has a crush on hugs him, and he did hug her back with determination. He also felt a little ashamed for not being able to find her earlier when he knew she was captive. Riku, his best friend, in the other hand turned his back on them on the first game, disappeared into the Darkness to never been found again until this very moment. It's his best friend ffs of course he would get all emotional and be sad all the time, all the lingering feelings he had for his buddy hit hik like a truck with that revelation.
at this point soras memory is still wiped from chain of memories he knew kairi was back at the island safe once the worlds were fixed he didnt know if riku was alive or dead since last time he saw him was in kh1 when he sealed the door so him breaking down like that is even sadder
What did yall expect sora to grab kairi by the her cat trump style and stick is tongue down her throat? Soras a KID and they were never said to have been in an actual relationship,at most kairi is soras CRUSH.and what do we know about KIDS when they have CRUSHES especially BOYS, theyre very shy and have trouble expressing their feelings, especially when the girl is more agressive/egger (hence kairis run and hug) . At 2:26 The way sora says “riku, its riku , rikus here” he obviously sound like a kid whos been waiting for his older brother thats hes been idolizing. All ya sayin they gay are weird. Stop trying to ruin my childhood please.
The reason why Riki really didn’t want to be found it’s because he betrayed sora in the past and he didn’t know how to face sora So Riku thought it was better for sora if he pushed him away because he didn’t want to hurt him anymore.
This reunion for sora & riku is short of one diamond ring for a proposal... jesus christ. But I understand the meaning behind sora and his pure emotions... I too would cry my eyes out if my long lost friend that turned traitor came back after a long time.
When people write fanfics for this game it's like writing fanfics for a fanfic. What happens when someone makes a self-insert for a story that's already a giant self-insert on its own? Does the fabric of reality begin to pull apart?
Sora finally finds Kairi: ah ah wow Kairi, you've grown! Man, time sure flies, did you know your heart was in me Sora finally finds Riku: *falls to the ground* RIKU I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD *cries seventeen hours* YOU ARE ALIVE AND WELL *thanks the Lord in Heaven* I HAVE LOOKED FOR YOU ALL THIS TIME Kairi: I am literally here
*laughs manically at the comments about shipping sora with everyone* Haha now I can focus on not bawling my eyes out over everything kh has done to me. *sips tea calmly*
This version of Kairi is my favorite. I felt like she got downgraded in 3. Looked weaker. Felt like Kairi should have looked more like Aqua or start to grow in that direction.
This scène is great thanks to the sad-happy reunion of Riku and Sora but it would have been 100/100 if sora and kairi reunion was on the same level My idea would have been have sora litteraly jump on kairy hugging her tight and smiling with really that he is happy that she is safe and sound and have kairy been laughing saying that even after fighting sora is still the same cheerfull boy she knew and that she has a surprise with a happy background music He seen Riku and he is like “thanks you” with a big smile and THEN the scene of the reunion with Riku happen This would Hold MUCH more weight than now as we see that despite being happy sora was still really stressed by the Riku situation AND that he hold dear in his hearts is two best friends
What is this version of Dearly Beloved called? It’s not the title version, the pace is a little faster and more upbeat, and it has that note in the background.
personally I don't gaf what other people's shippings are or what the canon even is, my headcanon is SoRiku, especially after reading Samwise's doujins (god those were adorable). I can never understand people and their stick-up-their ass attitudes about other people's shippings lmfao.
Mostly because it's pretty annoying to think about and kind of ruins your viewpoint on your favorite characters. You tell us to deal with it, but it's everywhere. That's why I think it's ok to have fanfics, but please for the love of our sanity, experience and masculinity please, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!
Hahahahahha lol, they're just opinions man, learn to let it go. also, why is it a threat to your masculinity?don't let it be that fragile man, hahaha...┐(ツ)┌
Qinni I know it's just opinions but 99% of the time nobody wants to hear or more importantly think about them. You're a girl so I understand why you don't understand how it affects us masculinity-wise. But cmon what guy wants to see their favorite tough guy characters kissing another guy? None. That shit scars people. Now I can never watch certain anime the same way again. Now please don't ruin Kingdom Hearts for me. :(
+The_SSJ2_ Hokage are you serious? so you're basically saying if Sora was gay it'd ruin the game for you despite it being the same Sora and Riku just gay? That's a really ignorant thing to say, imagine if I said Sora being straight would ruin the game :/. It doesn't make sense keep your shit to yourself.
survivormissy z Dude please don't pull the sexuality card here. You know damn well the neither of them are gay, nor will they ever be gay. SoRiku is just headcanon. Again it's a masculinity problem.
Aight not gonna challenge the yaoi KH fans but keep in mind that Sora was willing to be taken captive just to see Kairi, even when Saix said she was in good care, as ambiguous as that is. Basically, knowing someone is captive is a lot less painful than not knowing if they're even alive, course he would break down, guy thought his homie was dead and first recognised him as Xehanort's heartless, aka the biggest piece of shit he faced thus far. Let's be honest, you'd cry if you saw your homie in the body of Charles fuckin Manson and ya thought he was stuck in hell for a year. Just some food for thought for those who forget how much KH values friendship more than romance...still doesn't make it any less gay tho, lmao.
I think that this scene is really interesting because when Kairi hugs Sora it’s like, dead ass quiet but when Sora realizes that Riku is there it plays Dearly Beloved. Music is very powerful especially in a game like this and it always struck me how awkward the hug was and how emotional it was when Sora found Riku.
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It's even more interesting because it's confirmed that "Dearly Beloved" is about Sora&Riku, their theme. So, Sora and Riku's theme plays when they reunite and are together again. Yeah. It's indeed powerful. :)
Nasty Bacon Energy The Song is called Friends in my heart
Aukuro Aukuro I looked for you. I looked everywhere for you!
Nomura: the official ship is Sora and Kairi
Also Nomura: *make Sora's reunion with Kairi flat af, and make Sora's reunion with Riku to be so damn dramatic*
When Sora sees Kairi: Hey Kairi, good to see you're okay! I missed you too.
When Sora sees Riku: RIKU I'VE BEEN SEARCHING EVERYWHERE FOR YOU I MISSED YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU RIKU
omegagiga43 Bros before hoes
+omegagiga43 Down on his knees...
+SFlowerGirl that's great and all, but do you really have to go bashing on everyone in this comment section that supports sora X Riku? I mean, I support soriku but I don't go bashing people who says sokai is canon
*****
I know, I read your comment, but I also saw you replying to a lot of soriku shippers trying to convince them that sokai is the canon one. I'm sure sokai is a great ship, and it has A LOT of basis, but I feel like you're raining on everyone's parade here.
***** no problem, I was just kinda getting tired of these sokai shippers bashing on everyone who doesn't ship their ship. Sokai is one of those ships that people that ship it constantly complain about the rival shippers bashing on them, then shamelessly bashing on the people to ship the other ship. As a person who ships neither, (woo axel X roxas) I constantly find the net just scattered with hate for either soriku and sokai.
"You're still Riku, no matter what!"
True friendship right there.
Tattle Boad That’s exactly what happened to Master Xehanort and Master Eraqus...
@@lei_halz Here you go with your neo-liberal views. Just because there's close friendship/comradeship between two same gender characters, doesn't mean it's 'gay'. Sex doesn't always need to play a part in it.
Leïla Halimi 😂😂😂
Leïla Halimi I'm not being mean. Besides I think it's best we stop reading comments.
@@Crabcityrocker92 I’m gonna continue shipping
"It's Riku... Riku is here... I looked for you..."
"C'mon Sora, you gotta pull it together..."
"I looked everywhere for you!"
"I didn't want to be found... Not like this..."
This scene gets me every time, hasn't seen his best friend in over a year assuming the worst since he pretty much trapped behind the door to hell.
Easily my favorite scene in KH2.. God I bawled my eyes out
I cried like a baby lol
mmmm, sora was never like this with kairi LOLLLL
@@heatedrindo because he knew kairi was ok and back at destiny island, sora hasen't seen riku since the end of kh1 ( which would mean he didn't see him for a year) so, idk I would be more worried about my long time friend/brother figure being trapped in eternal darkness , than my gf that I know is safe
Actually I think riku is soras brother but it gets me too
"Sora never did pick the brightest friends".
Ya think he realized he just dissed himself with that? Lol
Sora and Kairi, the CANON couple: *silent and awkward af hug, no emotion*
Sora and Riku who are 'just friends': *Sora sobbing, dropping to his knees and actual music playing*
Right? Not to mention Kairi was actually kidnapped, held captive by the Organization, and Sora knew about it, whereas he received strong indications multiple times throughout the game that Riku was doing okay and just lone-wolfing. Kairi has typically, aside from just before this scene, acted the role of damsel, while Sora has firsthand experienced Riku’s own strength. So, really, where are the tears of relief regarding Kairi’s safety when she’s supposed to be the love interest?
The Kingdom Hearts series has a seriously skewed sense of what romantic and platonic relationships are supposed to look like, for real.
Also:
“They’re just really good friends, just bros, nothing special going on here, just bros :)))”
Kingdom Hearts DDD: “Allow me to introduce myself.”
I’ve probably made too long of a reply, but, eh *shrug* whatever.
@@ThePontiffofPonWolf lmao
Makes perfect sense to me. For the entire duration of Chain of memories (I know, he doesn't ha e memory of that) and the entirety of KH2, Kairi was safe at home as far as he knew. Kairi was not captured for long, and Sora knew about it for even less time. Riku, on the other hand... He last saw him being shut in the world of darkness with no way to get to him. He spent 2 games searching for him. Mickey couldn't tell him, so that just drove him crazy knowing something was going on. He had hints that he was wearing an organization 13 cloak, worrying him more. If you have 2 friends, one you weren't worried about until a little bit ago, the other you spend so long searching for having no idea if they were even okay, which reunion will be more emotional? Not to mention that even before he was trapped in the world of darkness, Riku is taken over and manipulated by darkness and Sora has to fight him as an enemy. Again, the reactions to the 2 reunions makes perfect sense.
Are they actually canon or do people just assume that because it would be straight? Like yes romantic implications are sometimes there but they're never officially a couple at all
@@maxwellstefan8868
People actually just assume this. A lot of it is simply based on mistranslations. *takes out her big mistranslations list* Like the aitsu thing in CoM and how Naminé refers to Sora's light as "that person". Or how Riku's words to Sora during the sacrifice are quoted in Jiminy's journal in jp, while that entire section is missing in en.
Eh, it must've been terrible to remember that you had to leave Riku behind, behind the great door. Sora must've felt so guilty and was worried. That's why he couldn't hold his tears back anymore. It's just so sweet how strong the friendship between the trio is, everybody walking their own path.... man i miss this game...
Nah fam he gay
@@forsaken696 Perhaps you are, and you're just projecting that onto fictional characters to relieve your insecurities about that. Of course, there's obviously nothing wrong with being gay, but there is something wrong with making straight people out to be gay just because they love each other in a purely platonic sense with nothing sexual about their love.
@@borgoat1220 nobody ever said sora is straight. He obviously cares about Riku more than kairi. Until sora kisses kairi or some straight shit like that he very well may be gay and nothing you can say will change my mind
@@borgoat1220 that's the reason they're fictional. if they were real people it would be weird shipping them, but since they're fictional, nobody has to care.
@@borgoat1220 plus I am a firm believer that sora is pansexual
I love how Sora is completely apathetic to seeing Kairi again but as soon as he sees Riku he loses his shit.
That's because he knew Kairi was fine, but Riku was a mystery. The last time Sora saw Riku, he closed the door to the realm of darkness and
he is kill
@Fusion Plays he just said what happened :V
When Sora and Kairi were reunited, I don't think their reunion was as emotional as Soa and Riku's reunion. Sora got down on his knees and fucking cried and held his hand. When Sora found Kairi, it was just a hug and him telling her that he was happy that she was okay but with Riku it was a whole different reaction lol XD
+KPOPIsMyLife1995 Because last time sora saw Riku was when him being shut in the realm of darkness..And I guess its also because Riku and sora are best friends, and have been since they were really young.. But I thought the same thing at first.
Filthy Weeaboo Riku and Sora are best friend's, but so are Sora and Kairi, but Sora has romantic feelings for Kairi apparently, but he wasn't as relieved to see Kairi as he was relieved to see Riku though.
+KPOPIsMyLife1995 duh kairi was safe all through soras journey in kh2 he knew this cause he's the one that saved her however last time he saw his best friend (riku) he sealed him in a realm of darkness of course the dude was relived and crying not like kairi was in any danger for sora to be worried about.
+flaskmaster56 Kairi wasn't always safe, she was kidnapped once in a while lol
+KPOPIsMyLife1995 yeah but to soras knowledge she was only kidnapped once silly :)
I hate when anyone says that the voice acting for kingdom hearts is bad. It is beyond exceptional.
“ I looked everywhere for you. “
Mixed with the music, mixed with the depth of background and meaning alike, mixed with the animation and it’s relationship to what’s being spoken- It’s beautiful and unrivaled.
And I hate it when people assume that all of Kingdom Hearts' dialogue is bad. Clearly all the people who make fun of KH's dialogue don't remember this cutscene.
I think it’s because most of the writing is bad
it was bad in kh3
@@xen3588 yes kids and people don’t play the 3rd kingdom hearts
That music kicked in at just the right time
You all seem to forget that Sora knew Kairi was safe on the Destiny Islands this whole time (up until Axel kidnapped her). But he had to leave his best friend in literal hell and spent the next game and a half looking for him, thinking he was lost to darkness. I think his reactions are totally understandable.
Exactly
@@regyssilva161 My problem is when I admired the game or story I like to see people reaction those gays commenting make me overthinking about that scene and the doubt gets me a while
everyone: sora is only crying because he knew kairi was safe the whole time, he didn't know where riku was!!!
me: lmao nah they gay af
+Caroline Faith I ship it so hard. And I typically don't ship couples when they aren't canon.
TRUUU
A
Caroline Faith they are gay
I'll never understand the argument that Sora knew Kairi was safe. He DIDN'T. He knew she'd been kidnapped by the organization.
Goofy nods
Donald nods
Kairi nods
Sora nods
I nod
EVERYONE NODS
Artorias X Sif my toaster nodded, I shot it, damn decepticons
3:49
Man, his reaction to finding Kairi, his girlfriend, versus his reaction to finding Riku... those yaoi slashfics just kinda write themselves, don't they? >_>
I never understood why people looked so far into it. Sora knew Kairi was safe the entire time he was journeying in kh 2 up until the point he learned she was captured. However, the last time he saw Riku it was him getting shut in the Realm of Darkness. Not only that you could draw the conclusion he felt responsible because he helped seal the final door in KH1. I never felt his reaction was over the top at all.
Out of seriousness, it's just a matter of a little shyness in Sora to cause him to react that way torwards Kairi which he was shocked. Everyone just misunderstands or just "wants" to think yoai exist due to comparing how Sora reacts towards Riku than to Kairi which for the people that wants to think that way is just honestly ignorant.
tustaver Hehe I know, I'm just makin' fun =)
Does anyone else feel that Kairi is into having two boy toys? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
***** Preach
As someone who had issues with my friend who I have known since preschool constantly dealing with Darkness (in and out of jail/trying to kill himself) I can honestly say this sums up how it feels every time he comes back. I keep praying my light will reach him, I know someday it will. I just wish I had a Kairi, Donald, or Goofy to be with me while I wait. Friends are hard to come by, real friends, but, I know, my heart is strong. I will wait, with a big goofy grin till he gets back out, alone, yet, not giving up. My small group of friends may leave me, but I learned, how much power your heart really has. that's why I never forget anyone. Everyone I ever met is precious. God gave us all hearts to feel, as he feels. To keep waiting, knowing people will return to you if you believe.
That was beautiful, and so, so true. I hope your friend can find his way back to you.
damn dude, now i can't sleep knowing that there's such a nice human being out while i'm being an asshole most of the time with everyone... good luck, hope your friend heals and come back
Everyone fighting over Sora/Riku and Sora/Kairi when in fact we can have Sorikai, the best ot3 of them all.
Yes 😂😂 but there more chemistry with Riku ❤️ I'm trash i know
People need to realize that OT3s solve nearly all shipping problems. SORIKAI LIFE
Then Roxas comes in and the first thing Sora says "hey wanna come to the orgy later?"
Not as good as ashrockisty ash/Brock/misty
Sora, Donald and Goofy
0:36 sora can grip kairis entire body with one hand and everyone likes to talk about his feet lol
Sora: I looked EVERYWHERE for you!
Me: ;n;
;-;
Come on guys just let the shippers have their fun. Whether it be best friends or possible lovers they make a great duo!
Even if Sora knew Kairi was safe and sound (No pun intended) his reaction was lack luster when he embraced Kairi. If Square Enix wanted to pair them together, the company should have shown a more emotional scene between Sora and Kairi. Their reunion was mundane and boring. Overly platonic than romantic at best. I've seen better loving reunions from Final Fantasy and some animes I've watched. Sora's reaction to Riku had a greater impact, because their bond seems to be stronger than Sokai's, even their hearts created the song Dearly Beloved the main romantic theme of the entire series.
Since when is Dearly Beloved romantic?
@@Ryda124 it's the first phrase usually said in traditional wedding vows... how is it not romantic? It'll be weirder if you call your friend or family dearly beloved...
Enya Lim First off I meant the song not the phrase, but since you took it there... You realize in those vows it refers to the people who came to the wedding right? Dearly beloved, we gather here today... it literally has always been friends and family. Im not sure why you think dearly loving your friends and family is weird, but that’s what it means sorry to burst your bubble. Also since you apparently didn’t know funeral speeches start the same way “Dearly beloved we’re gathered here today to honor the memory of blah blah blah” so again I ask since when is Dearly Beloved the phrase or the song romantic
@@Ryda124 woops my bad, I forgot that its addressed to the people, it's just that someone on Twitter said that it's a phrase said in weddings and didn't mention who said it and that it was also said in funeral speeches. But still I stand by my statement that it's really weird to call or refer to anyone other than your significant other as "dearly beloved" in that phrasing. Imagine the weird looks your mum would give you if you call her that. Maybe a phrases like "beloved mother" or "dear mother" would make more sense in that context but "dearly beloved", that particular phrasing... is more commonly known to be used to refer or call your significant other. Or maybe that's just me.
@@Ryda124 Btw I did some googling and found this part of an interview with Nomura and Shimomura.
"In your mind, which song is the KINGDOM HEARTS song?
TN: "Dearly Beloved" is used often; it's a great song. But the title is hard to remember. What does it mean?
YS: Someone precious to you.
TN: Oh, really? Well, now I know. "Precious." Like The Lord of the Rings (laughs).
YS: I didn't use the internet back then. I was using a dictionary and saw it and thought, "This is it!" I can't believe it's been fifteen years and you can barely remember the title..."
I’m not going to say the voice acting is stellar, but when Sora says “I looked EVERYWHERE for you” I get teary eyed.
Maybe I’m that sentimental, or maybe after playing both games, it resonated personally just how much of those games were in truth spent looking or asking about Riku. The moment felt earned.
I cried on this part. balled my eyes out.
I love how sora says Riku it’s so cute every time he says his name it has so much emotion in it they’re so in love
Well riku is like a brother to sora. So I would think his reaction is appropriate. Can't replace a brother but you can surely replace a girlfriend (no offense to kairi)
Plus the fact that he knew Riku since he was born and grew up with him
Yes sir, especially when they last saw each other closing the door to darkness, vs seeing Kairi at Destiny Island. Brothers have been there for me too.
Bros before hoes
bros before hoes
No its the fact that he spent years worrying about Riku since he at that point it was unknown to him if he was alive or not. Sora already knew Kairi was safe on DI
watching this for the first time on kh2 and im legit crying so hard. its like meeting an old friend that i’ve been missing out
I love when Kairi does her hair flick when she's sees Sora.
This scene was such a meme when I played it, but it feels legitimately heartwarming now.
thegreatcheesedemon Ikr :')
Still til this day I get sad when Sora finds Riku...but then I read everyone's comments about how Sora did Kairi wrong and then I laugh again
"Sora never did pick the brightest friends."
Wait a sec, doesn't that include Riku and Kairi as well? Wow, Riku, way to bash on yourself; and Kairi, are you just going to take that?
Sora cries on his knees while holding Riku's hand tightly; Dearly Beloved plays in the background
Straight cis fans; they're just friends :^) what great friends :^))))))
You can replace a girlfriend (No offense to kairi)But you can't replace your brother :V
Plus he already knew kairi was safe but with Riku,he could've been dead
bros before hoes
>"cis"
Please exit the comment section
Kairi : "riku..."
Riku : *shit they're on to me quick try to act edgy!* "im no one just a castaway from the darkness!"
I think the thing people consistently forget is that, while captured by the Organization, Kairi was alright and Sora knew that the whole time. All he had to do is get to TWTNW and he'd be able to save her. He had no clue what happened to Riku after he was locked behind the door to darkness, and everyone that might know just gave him vague, ominous answers. For all Sora knew, Riku may have been dead.
Actually, Sora was told by Mickey that Riku was all right and Sora also knew Riku helped him in an earlier scene in the Mulan world and concluded Riku was alive and well. I think you're the one who forgot, my friend.
@@rirururu4697 That was still pretty vauge though and when they get into the mansion Sora tries to pry more info out of Mickey too.
I remember i was 9 when i played this part. Looking back at it, this was heavily impactful on an emotional and nostalgic level for me to being so attached to the game at the point I cried my eyes out in this reunion (esp with riku)
I ship Riku and Sora way more than Sora and Kairi. I shipped Kairi and Sora so much when i first played the game but now since I'm playing them all over again. I realised that Sora and Riku have a stronger connection and their relationship would make more sense unlike Kairi and Sora's. Does that make Sora gay? No. Can he possibly be bi? yes, yes he can.
Your ship is going to sink
pan sora pan sora
Same
I think most of you missed the point with the kairi scene, she just told sora he failed to keep his promise so she went looking for him, add in how she is physically and mentally different from the last time he saw her and you get him looking away from her feeling like a total failure
if you pause at the right timing at 0:26, you can see Sora looking at Kairi like "Girl, get your filthy hands off me now"
I love how with Kairi it's just a simple hug and then with Riku it's like
RIKU, I LOOKED FOR YOU EVERYWHERE!1!!1!!
Women will never understand, this is just how much bros be loving each other.
The best of friends. ❤
I ship Riku and Sora way more than Sora and Kairi. I shipped Kairi and Sora so much when i first played the game but now since I'm playing them all over again. I realised that Sora and Riku have a stronger connection and their relationship would make more sense unlike Kairi and Sora's. Does that make Sora gay? No. Can he possibly be bi? yes, yes he can. Oh, and you 12 year old trolls can keep your opinions to yourself. This Soriku shipper ain't havin it
Nothing gay about them I don’t get it
Dearly Beloved in DDD connects their hearts. It's super gay.
Super gay. Haha.
I SHIP KAIRI AND RIKU TOGETHER
kairi x Riku
This made me cry a little dude.... Kingdom Hearts 3... I'm so ready for you....
And Goku must be loving it... He's waited ten years for this.
A FEW MORE MONTHS KROMOSZ, IT'S BEEN SO LONG.
Looks like it's about that time. 🙄
Oh the ending was gut wrenching.
Playing this for the first time in 2023 and this shit hits the feels yo.
This scene was cute enough with Kairi but the moment with Riku make it even better. One of my favorite moments in the series
Okay, I still can't take in my heart how Sora cries and then looks so sad and betrayed when Riku tells him he didn't want to be found😢😢😢😢 It's like 2am and I should go to bed but I don’t want to stop watching this
I spent many years of my life playing this game, searching for Riku. When this part happened, finally finding him after so many years, I cried so hard. Nothing else in the KH universe matters after this moment. Not to me anyway.
“I looked for you…I looked everywhere for you!” Aaand cue the waterworks, every time.
it's weird how riku's voice just changes when sora finds out.
Cognition, son.
Abso⅃ute ZeЯo Yup! He knows it’s Riku now, so he can hear him. His cognition recognizes its Riku.
Riku's voice actor is pretty fitting!
Everytime I hear someone justify Sora's reaction to Kairi in this scene with, "He knew she was safe on the island!!!!" I have a fucking stroke. No, he knew that in the beginning which is why he emphasized searching for Riku the whole time, but as of this scene he knew she was kidnapped by OrgXIII. If I'm remembering it correctly, it was Saïx who told him this too. And if I'm wrong here, then I also specifically remember during the revisit to Twilight Town where Hayner and his gang are like, "oh someone named Kairi is looking for you." Yeahhhhhh he really knew she was safe on the island huh? Not to mention the encounter with Saïx beforehand where he's like "you wanna end up like Riku?" Further spurring on the search for him.
This isn't just me being a SoRiku (and SoRiKai) stan, this is me having a fucking brain and basic processing skills.
Tl;dr, Sora knew both of his friends were in danger, so his reaction towards Kairi feels a little sloppy.
That and Riku is far more capable in a fight than Kairi so if anything he should have been MORE concerned about Kairi. It’s obvious she’s just the 3rd wheel lol
@@RicochetGrey lol
@@ThePontiffofPonWolf and??? Like? Dude, if someone kidnapped my friends and then the kidnapper said to my face that they had them captive, I'd probably want them to take me to them too. That's a pretty normal reaction. By the time Sora actually SEES kairi in person, you would think he'd be a bit more excited or reactive? Given his pretty expressive personality.
Sora is a fucking teenager, of course he is awkward when the girl she has a crush on hugs him, and he did hug her back with determination. He also felt a little ashamed for not being able to find her earlier when he knew she was captive.
Riku, his best friend, in the other hand turned his back on them on the first game, disappeared into the Darkness to never been found again until this very moment. It's his best friend ffs of course he would get all emotional and be sad all the time, all the lingering feelings he had for his buddy hit hik like a truck with that revelation.
“Sora and Riku were good friends”
i remember seeing this as a kid and i was like HOLY SHIT... finally~~
at this point soras memory is still wiped from chain of memories he knew kairi was back at the island safe once the worlds were fixed he didnt know if riku was alive or dead since last time he saw him was in kh1 when he sealed the door so him breaking down like that is even sadder
Sora's face at 1:36 :'(
riku riku rikus here i looked for you! aww cheer up sora I LOOKED EVERYWHERE FOR YOU!
What did yall expect sora to grab kairi by the her cat trump style and stick is tongue down her throat? Soras a KID and they were never said to have been in an actual relationship,at most kairi is soras CRUSH.and what do we know about KIDS when they have CRUSHES especially BOYS, theyre very shy and have trouble expressing their feelings, especially when the girl is more agressive/egger (hence kairis run and hug) . At 2:26 The way sora says “riku, its riku , rikus here” he obviously sound like a kid whos been waiting for his older brother thats hes been idolizing. All ya sayin they gay are weird. Stop trying to ruin my childhood please.
This 100%
I teared up a bit here
Sora and Riku reminds me of Naruto and Sasuke.... that reaction yaoi FTW!!!
Hoshina Mitsuki stfu.
Everyone in this comment section needs to lay down their weapons and come to the light of Sorikai. Sora has two hands, and so do Riku and Kairi!
lol he cried when he saw riku and got on his knee lol for kairi it was just im glad u here.... bull crap lol I wanted to see more then a hug lol
I never actually noticed Sora cries in this scene when he finally realized Riku was right in front of him.
Riku must mean a lot to Sora. They’re like brothers
Last time seen Riku was lost in the Door to darkness
Last Time Kairi's seen in destiny Island
That's why sora cries for Riku.
hey son are you winn-
Riku: you are worthy of my grace Sora
Wie wundervoll, dass er für Riku auf die Knie geht und um ihn weint.. ich liebe es!
Wow, Sora fell to his knees and everything for Riku! 😆
2:05 it starts your welcome
Damn, Sora didn't get that emotional over Kairi even in part 1.
thegooseman He sacrificed himself to save Kairi
2:25-2:43 My cat’s reaction to me coming home from work each day.
This has to be one of my favorite reunion sings in the entire kingdom hearts series!
0:56 "You can't just have your characters announce how they feel. That makes me feel angry!"
SORIKU FOR LIFE
The reason why Riki really didn’t want to be found it’s because he betrayed sora in the past and he didn’t know how to face sora So Riku thought it was better for sora if he pushed him away because he didn’t want to hurt him anymore.
And *this* is why everyone thinks that Sora is gay for Riku.
One of the most emotional scenes of the whole game the two people he fought so hard to find
This reunion for sora & riku is short of one diamond ring for a proposal... jesus christ. But I understand the meaning behind sora and his pure emotions... I too would cry my eyes out if my long lost friend that turned traitor came back after a long time.
It’s just occurring to me how massive sora’s hands are when he hugged Kairi
Omg I just realized we would never get teenage sora voice again
This made me tears. The three Monmouth so much and Sora was fighting so much to find his best friend. 😔
When people write fanfics for this game it's like writing fanfics for a fanfic. What happens when someone makes a self-insert for a story that's already a giant self-insert on its own? Does the fabric of reality begin to pull apart?
Sora finally finds Kairi: ah ah wow Kairi, you've grown! Man, time sure flies, did you know your heart was in me
Sora finally finds Riku: *falls to the ground* RIKU I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD *cries seventeen hours* YOU ARE ALIVE AND WELL *thanks the Lord in Heaven* I HAVE LOOKED FOR YOU ALL THIS TIME
Kairi: I am literally here
*laughs manically at the comments about shipping sora with everyone* Haha now I can focus on not bawling my eyes out over everything kh has done to me. *sips tea calmly*
Also wtf dearly beloved played during soriku reunion??? gay
its friends in my heart
This version of Kairi is my favorite. I felt like she got downgraded in 3. Looked weaker. Felt like Kairi should have looked more like Aqua or start to grow in that direction.
This scène is great thanks to the sad-happy reunion of Riku and Sora but it would have been 100/100 if sora and kairi reunion was on the same level
My idea would have been have sora litteraly jump on kairy hugging her tight and smiling with really that he is happy that she is safe and sound and have kairy been laughing saying that even after fighting sora is still the same cheerfull boy she knew and that she has a surprise with a happy background music
He seen Riku and he is like “thanks you” with a big smile and THEN the scene of the reunion with Riku happen
This would Hold MUCH more weight than now as we see that despite being happy sora was still really stressed by the Riku situation
AND that he hold dear in his hearts is two best friends
Memories since I was 12 now I’m 27
Sora cried so many times I can't even count... Mostly over Riki. Lol I'm like sora come on pull yourself together man.
This part is the most powerfull moment of all KH.
Plot Twist: Sora missed Ansem more than Riku
What is this version of Dearly Beloved called? It’s not the title version, the pace is a little faster and more upbeat, and it has that note in the background.
This is enhanced version it’s in the remastered versions
Friends in My Heart sound track
personally I don't gaf what other people's shippings are or what the canon even is, my headcanon is SoRiku, especially after reading Samwise's doujins (god those were adorable).
I can never understand people and their stick-up-their ass attitudes about other people's shippings lmfao.
Mostly because it's pretty annoying to think about and kind of ruins your viewpoint on your favorite characters. You tell us to deal with it, but it's everywhere. That's why I think it's ok to have fanfics, but please for the love of our sanity, experience and masculinity please, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!
Hahahahahha
lol, they're just opinions man, learn to let it go. also, why is it a threat to your masculinity?don't let it be that fragile man, hahaha...┐(ツ)┌
Qinni I know it's just opinions but 99% of the time nobody wants to hear or more importantly think about them. You're a girl so I understand why you don't understand how it affects us masculinity-wise. But cmon what guy wants to see their favorite tough guy characters kissing another guy? None. That shit scars people. Now I can never watch certain anime the same way again. Now please don't ruin Kingdom Hearts for me. :(
+The_SSJ2_ Hokage are you serious? so you're basically saying if Sora was gay it'd ruin the game for you despite it being the same Sora and Riku just gay? That's a really ignorant thing to say, imagine if I said Sora being straight would ruin the game :/. It doesn't make sense keep your shit to yourself.
survivormissy z Dude please don't pull the sexuality card here. You know damn well the neither of them are gay, nor will they ever be gay. SoRiku is just headcanon. Again it's a masculinity problem.
how fucking big are sora's hands man jesus! XD
What about his FEET
Maya Rosales Haha Sora got kingsize everything XD (everything huehuehue)
Daniël Boucherie Yup :P
Daniël Boucherie Oh god It took me 3 days to realize what you meant
Maya Rosales lol xD took you long enough ;p
This almost had me in tears as a kid lol.
This scene still makes me 😭
after a whole year of separation... "YOU ARE DIFFERENT KAIRI" IS NOT WHAT YOUR FIRST WORDS SHOULD BE!
He doesn't remember the year of separation.
I wish this was canon
2:27
*sobs*
How is this not canon?
I always wanted some friendship like Sora, Riku, and Kairi's
(Attacks at Kairi with my sharp claws hisses )
:39 Goofy understands the feels
This is how I reunite with my long lost homies.
Aight not gonna challenge the yaoi KH fans but keep in mind that Sora was willing to be taken captive just to see Kairi, even when Saix said she was in good care, as ambiguous as that is. Basically, knowing someone is captive is a lot less painful than not knowing if they're even alive, course he would break down, guy thought his homie was dead and first recognised him as Xehanort's heartless, aka the biggest piece of shit he faced thus far. Let's be honest, you'd cry if you saw your homie in the body of Charles fuckin Manson and ya thought he was stuck in hell for a year. Just some food for thought for those who forget how much KH values friendship more than romance...still doesn't make it any less gay tho, lmao.