Episode 10 and we're asking a question that sounds simple and absolutely isn't.

What is a Keyblade?

Not in the sense of — it's a key-shaped weapon that unlocks things. In the sense of — is it actually a physical object? Because the character files, which are the most up to date canon source we currently have in English, have quietly removed all reference to Keyblades being physical items. And I don't think anybody is talking about that.

In this episode I dig into the specific language differences between the 2014 compendiums and the 2020 character files — including how the definition of Keyblade Master has been retconned from "a particularly skilled wielder acknowledged by their master" to simply "a wielder who has gained a lot of experience." No Mark of Mastery exam required. No peer acknowledgement necessary. Which has some pr ...