Shedding Starlight

A study in darkness; two beings masquerade as a man who haunts them. Working together, yet they strive for different outcomes: one for salvation, and one for revenge. Who is really to blame?

Thank you to Adrian for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Roxas. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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Before the Heartless, before the experiments, before Xehanort, there was a world—a paradise worthy of being called "Radiant Garden." Deep mysteries lie in this haunted place, and we've only begun to uncover them.

Thank you to Adrian, Dani, Flynn, and Dyxo for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Riku and DiZ. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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Your favorite villains from Chain of Memories have returned, and with a vengeance. The shells of Ansem the Wise's former apprentices are after the ultimate goal of Kingdom Hearts; and they're going to look hot doing it.

Thank you to K, Adrian, Kronsi, Kole, and Dragon Saver for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Radiant Garden. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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Ansem. Xemnas. Xehanort. Three names, one person? Today, we examine the mysteriousness of a deceptive man, one who is clearly the key antagonist to this series, yet who evades us for most of this game. Welcome back to Shedding Starlight.

NOTICE: Hannah's discussion audio has a lot of bumping, apologies! You're not going crazy.  

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We’ve taken you through each component of the woven lore of Chain of Memories, and everything we believe you need to prepare for the upcoming story. This season breakdown is going to remind you of everything we talked about, including Castle Oblivion, The Organization, Naminé, Riku and Ansem, Riku Replica, DiZ, and Twilight Town. 

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Next time: Kingdom Hearts 2. Send in your questions to [email protected] 

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In this finale episode of the second season of Shedding Starlight, we look at another puzzling setting. A mysterious world, nestled between the day and night, locked behind inaccessible memories of Sora's psyche. Today we're discussing Twilight Town, a brand new world that establishes new mysteries for the series story. 

Thank you to Dyxo for your questions on this episode!

Next season: Kingdom Hearts 2. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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A mysterious man with a mysterious name, mysterious clothes, and mysterious abilities. On this episode, we're picking apart DiZ, someone who has a small yet important role in Chain of Memories. 

Thank you to Dyxo, Isaiah, and Alex for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Twilight Town/the other side of Sora's heart. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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Fake. Impostor. Phony. Not real. Copy. A replica. Today, we're exploring a scientific creation made by the Organization's resident scientist: Replica Riku. Who he is, what he is, how he was made, and what implications his creation has on the future of the series. 

Thank you to Johan, Adrian, and Logan for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: DiZ. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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The beloved older brother figure to Sora has some complicated traumas to work through on his journey throughout Castle Oblivion; one of which being that he is tied to the Seeker of Darkness himself. This week, join us as we talk about Riku and Ansem. 

Thank you to Josh and Adrian for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Riku Replica. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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An angelic presence amongst a sea of black darkness; a witch with the power to unfurl and orchestrate memories. On this episode, we're joined by YouTube's Sonny Novus to discuss one of the most enigmatic presences in the Kingdom Hearts series: Naminé.

CW: light discussion of abusive dynamics.

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(SPOILER WARNING: Sonny's videos are for those who are caught up with the series!)

Thank you to Adrian, Lucas, Aric, and Razblue for your questions on this episode!

Next episode: Riku, Ansem, and scent. Send your questions to [email protected] 

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