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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days #3
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days 3
Xion, having failed her last mission, is left unconscious and out of commission. Unfortunately, Roxas doesn't have time to worry about his friend because he's been ordered to go to Wonderland with Organization XIII's No. 10-the Gambler of Fate, Luxord. Can Roxas keep up with the old man's games?!
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 25, 2014
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Shiro Amano
133 books239 followersShiro Amano (天野 シロ, born January 4, 1976) is a Japanese manga artist who has worked on several projects, including his adaptation on the popular Kingdom Hearts series.
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October 25, 2017
This volume is the first where we start to get some real answers (in particular, about Xion), and I've always found that the lives of the Organization are really tragic, which is only shown more so in this one, with Roxas, Axel, and Xion. I love the friendship between the three of them, and I'm excited to read more in the next volume.
May 27, 2015
1) Deutsche Rezension
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Aus meiner Sicht war dies der schwächste Band von allen. Nicht wegen der Haupthandlung, keine Sorge. Axels Nachforschungen zu Xions Vergangenheit sind gut ausgeführt, wir sehen die weitere Entwicklung ihrer Freundschaft mit Roxas und sehen mehr Hintergründe.
Was dieses Band aber unglaublich herunterzieht ist die Tatsache dass die Hälfte des Bandes in Wunderland und Nimmerland spielt. Und diese Kapitel sind im Grunde nutzlos. Man kann sie völlig vergessen. Sie bringen die Hauptcharaktere nicht weiter (so wie es Axel's Handlungsstrang tat oder Xions und Roxas wachsende Erinnerungen) und sagen uns auch nichts Neues, sie zeigen nichts Neues. Man könnte sie zu 99 % herausschneiden und es würde aus meiner Sicht nichts an der Geschichte ändern.
2) English Review
From my perspective this was the weakest volume of all. Not because of the main plot, do not worry. Axel's research on Xion's past is well executed, we see the further development of their friendship with Roxas and see more backgrounds.
What drags this volume down incredibly is the fact is that half of the itplays in Wonderland and Neverland. And these chapters are basically useless. They can be completely forgotten. They bring the main characters nothing (as did Axel's plotline or Xion's and Roxa's growing memories) and also tell us nothing new, they show nothing new. You could cut out 99% of them and in my opinion it would not change anything in the story.
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Aus meiner Sicht war dies der schwächste Band von allen. Nicht wegen der Haupthandlung, keine Sorge. Axels Nachforschungen zu Xions Vergangenheit sind gut ausgeführt, wir sehen die weitere Entwicklung ihrer Freundschaft mit Roxas und sehen mehr Hintergründe.
Was dieses Band aber unglaublich herunterzieht ist die Tatsache dass die Hälfte des Bandes in Wunderland und Nimmerland spielt. Und diese Kapitel sind im Grunde nutzlos. Man kann sie völlig vergessen. Sie bringen die Hauptcharaktere nicht weiter (so wie es Axel's Handlungsstrang tat oder Xions und Roxas wachsende Erinnerungen) und sagen uns auch nichts Neues, sie zeigen nichts Neues. Man könnte sie zu 99 % herausschneiden und es würde aus meiner Sicht nichts an der Geschichte ändern.
2) English Review
From my perspective this was the weakest volume of all. Not because of the main plot, do not worry. Axel's research on Xion's past is well executed, we see the further development of their friendship with Roxas and see more backgrounds.
What drags this volume down incredibly is the fact is that half of the itplays in Wonderland and Neverland. And these chapters are basically useless. They can be completely forgotten. They bring the main characters nothing (as did Axel's plotline or Xion's and Roxa's growing memories) and also tell us nothing new, they show nothing new. You could cut out 99% of them and in my opinion it would not change anything in the story.
June 4, 2023
En tiedä miksi rakasta Kingdom Heartsia, mutta jostain syystä se vain on aina kutkuttanut makuhermojani 🥰 Siinä saattaa olla se ihana nostalgian tunne kun Kingdom Hearts hahmot kohtaavat klassisisia Disneyhahmoja seikkailuissaan, mutta myös upea kuvitus ja toteutus. Kuvat on piirretty viimeisen päälle ja niitä on ilo katsoa 😍
Itse tarina on suoraa jatkoa edellisistä osista, joten nämä täytyy lukea ilmestymisjärjestyksessä. Taustalla on juoni, josta saadaa pikku hiljaa selvää tarinan edetessä.
Toimintaa on, mutta myös kaunista pohdintaa ystävyyden merkityksestä. Välillä mennään tukka hulmuten ja toisella hetkellä rauhassa annetaan hahmoille aikaa kasvaa ja kehittyä.
Suosittelen tätä sarjaa kaikille, joita Disneyhahmot, Kingdom Hearts, hyvin toteutettu manga ja hyvä tarina kiinnostavat 😊
Itse tarina on suoraa jatkoa edellisistä osista, joten nämä täytyy lukea ilmestymisjärjestyksessä. Taustalla on juoni, josta saadaa pikku hiljaa selvää tarinan edetessä.
Toimintaa on, mutta myös kaunista pohdintaa ystävyyden merkityksestä. Välillä mennään tukka hulmuten ja toisella hetkellä rauhassa annetaan hahmoille aikaa kasvaa ja kehittyä.
Suosittelen tätä sarjaa kaikille, joita Disneyhahmot, Kingdom Hearts, hyvin toteutettu manga ja hyvä tarina kiinnostavat 😊
December 3, 2025
Continuing from the previous volume, this had more of the realistic character drawings, which made for some funny segments! You could really see what the characters were feeling and thinking at those points (poor Luxord!)
Also starting to get into the more darker side of what's going on behind closed doors.
Also starting to get into the more darker side of what's going on behind closed doors.
February 14, 2021
Really love the kingdom hearts manga’s and video games! This is probably my favorite KH series so far😻👌😁❤️
August 7, 2018
This volume was alright, I enjoyed it, and the story progression was good, Xion is a coot. But, there was too much Disney in this for my tastes and mood. I'm sure it's wonderful for someone out there, just not for me.
There's honestly not a lot to say. Reading this volume is necessary for story progression but it mostly just feels like Disney filler and you don't really need to look too deeply into any of it. Oh, but there was a scene or two about friendship and Axel realizing Xion and Roxas are his best friends. That was heartwarming and adorable. Probably my favorite parts of this volume, all my other favorite parts probably involved Axel as well in some way.
There's honestly not a lot to say. Reading this volume is necessary for story progression but it mostly just feels like Disney filler and you don't really need to look too deeply into any of it. Oh, but there was a scene or two about friendship and Axel realizing Xion and Roxas are his best friends. That was heartwarming and adorable. Probably my favorite parts of this volume, all my other favorite parts probably involved Axel as well in some way.
October 3, 2017
I'm kind of surprised how much I liked the manga adaptations of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, especially since the actual game was sort of a miss for me. I found the the pacing of the game glacial and the feeling of the Org XIII Headquarters very bleak. However, the manga goes along steadily and the interaction between the Organization members is really entertaining.
It seems like the strange humor that occurs in the previous mangas (KH1, Chain of Memories, and KH2) is better managed. I never really understood why people liked the nobodies of Organization XIII so much. From playing the games, I just couldn't relate or sympathize with any of them, but Roxas and Axel. However, I legitimately liked a few of the members by the end of this manga series. Reading 358/2 before I read the KH2 manga series paid unexpected dividends, because I was able to enjoy the humorous interactions between Sora and the Org XIII members so much more.
By the way, can anyone confirm that Demyx is the Org XIII member that gets blasted by the Claymore system in the 2nd KH2 manga? Because that would have been even more HILARIOUS than it already was if true.
Anyway, there's a good improvement in the overall quality of this manga adaptation. The art is consistently good. The story is well managed, even with the extras thrown in. I really get a sense of Roxas, Axel, and Xion's "feelings" throughout. I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone who wants greater insight into the characters and story line between KH1 and KH2.
It seems like the strange humor that occurs in the previous mangas (KH1, Chain of Memories, and KH2) is better managed. I never really understood why people liked the nobodies of Organization XIII so much. From playing the games, I just couldn't relate or sympathize with any of them, but Roxas and Axel. However, I legitimately liked a few of the members by the end of this manga series. Reading 358/2 before I read the KH2 manga series paid unexpected dividends, because I was able to enjoy the humorous interactions between Sora and the Org XIII members so much more.
By the way, can anyone confirm that Demyx is the Org XIII member that gets blasted by the Claymore system in the 2nd KH2 manga? Because that would have been even more HILARIOUS than it already was if true.
Anyway, there's a good improvement in the overall quality of this manga adaptation. The art is consistently good. The story is well managed, even with the extras thrown in. I really get a sense of Roxas, Axel, and Xion's "feelings" throughout. I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone who wants greater insight into the characters and story line between KH1 and KH2.
October 20, 2024
After collapsing on a mission, Xion is out of commission, leaving Roxas to team up with Luxford and Axel to explore the realms of Wonderland and Neverland in search of more Heartless - but even when she wakes, will Xion be able to return to the field, or is Saix right to call her defective? Amano ramps up the humour and suspense in this entertaining entry, brimming with life on every panel. Just what is it that makes Roxas, Xion and Axel best friends despite their lack of hearts?
August 20, 2019
More like a 3.5 out of 5 stars personally I feel like there was not a lot of action, however the art style brightens my day it is one of my all time favorite art styles and I loved the friendships between Roxas and Axel. I can’t wait to read the next vol.
June 7, 2017
It is a great book to read
October 13, 2017
Loved it
November 24, 2017
From Kingdom Hearts 2 we know that you can't have more than one nobody, but then what is Xion? Find out her origins in this volume!
November 10, 2019
I feel bad for xion even though she's always sleeping like in days. I think Roxas n Xion are one in Sora memories. Axel take care both xion n roxas n be best friend n help each other out
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March 18, 2020
I love Axel.
January 22, 2021
This series is cute. I like getting a look into organization XIII.
June 6, 2022
A cute way to revisit the story. Not revolutionary, but enjoyable.
January 2, 2023
Added context to Chain of Memories. More evidence that nobodies feel.
April 30, 2025
I like that this series is giving more background to Organization XIII.
October 20, 2025
Confusing and interesting. Beautiful artwork and I love being in Wonderland and Neverland!!
January 7, 2026
4 stars. I would read this again if I’m in the right mood.
July 25, 2014
Alright, things are starting to get serious. And I gotta be honest here; I really like this whole series, but this volume right here did something unprecedented.
Just to set things up: I hate Axel. I mean, I haaaaaaate him. I think he's a smarmy, backstabbing little weasel, he comes off as completely creepy and untrustworthy, and he straight up MURDERED my favorite character. I honestly have never understood his massive fanbase. Even in the Days game, when he's supposed to get more of a sympathetic showing, I never felt that for him. He was still just a morally bankrupt creeper, and not the awesome Minecraft kind. I can't stand this guy.
This book here. This volume of the manga, right here, made me have sympathy for Axel. o_O
Yeah. Seriously. The chapters where Axel finds out the truth about Xion and afterward when he's trying to deal with it are almost heart-wrenching. The art does such a great job getting across the feels he's having about this, and darned if that didn't get to me. Well played, Shiro Amano. Well played.
On the other fronts, the series continues to be awesome, even if I'm sad about the lack of Halloween Town anywhere. The art is fun and the writing continues to add so much to the story and characters.
And on a closing funny note: OH MAN, THE CRACK SHIP HAS SAILED. XD The Queen of Hearts crushing on Luxord has got to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. That is permanently going in my headcanon for this game. HA!
Just to set things up: I hate Axel. I mean, I haaaaaaate him. I think he's a smarmy, backstabbing little weasel, he comes off as completely creepy and untrustworthy, and he straight up MURDERED my favorite character. I honestly have never understood his massive fanbase. Even in the Days game, when he's supposed to get more of a sympathetic showing, I never felt that for him. He was still just a morally bankrupt creeper, and not the awesome Minecraft kind. I can't stand this guy.
This book here. This volume of the manga, right here, made me have sympathy for Axel. o_O
Yeah. Seriously. The chapters where Axel finds out the truth about Xion and afterward when he's trying to deal with it are almost heart-wrenching. The art does such a great job getting across the feels he's having about this, and darned if that didn't get to me. Well played, Shiro Amano. Well played.
On the other fronts, the series continues to be awesome, even if I'm sad about the lack of Halloween Town anywhere. The art is fun and the writing continues to add so much to the story and characters.
And on a closing funny note: OH MAN, THE CRACK SHIP HAS SAILED. XD The Queen of Hearts crushing on Luxord has got to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. That is permanently going in my headcanon for this game. HA!
June 21, 2017
Originally posted on BlueAnteater
Lovin’ this series! So much more detail in the character interactions, and in this one, you get to hang out with Luxord! (One of the nicer members of Organization XIII.) There are actually two Disney worlds in this one, much expanded from the game. And there’s quite a few EXTREMELY funny scenes.
Lovin’ this series! So much more detail in the character interactions, and in this one, you get to hang out with Luxord! (One of the nicer members of Organization XIII.) There are actually two Disney worlds in this one, much expanded from the game. And there’s quite a few EXTREMELY funny scenes.
July 27, 2016
Man, the manga for this game are just amazing. They are hilarious, extremely fun, and they add so much more personality to some of the flatter Organization members (particularly Luxord in this one). AND OMG the Queen of Hearts liking Luxord was just EVERYTHING! All of the Alice stuff was just perfect so kudos. I also loved the Peter Pan add-ons, and the comic strip at the end devoted to my favorite KH character Axel. I am loving this series for sure.
May 13, 2014
Now it feels like Shiro Amano is trying to draw things out. I mean, multiple chapters for each mission? I don't think any of the other missions had more than one (two, tops).
It slowed things down from the quick pace, but that's my only complaint. I still say that 358/2 Days makes a better manga than it did a game.
It slowed things down from the quick pace, but that's my only complaint. I still say that 358/2 Days makes a better manga than it did a game.
January 24, 2015
This might be the best one yet. There's a perfectly OK story here. There's one character who is one-dimensional (maybe two!) but the author sticks with him so there's a certain amount of building.
And the emotional parts of the story are elaborated.
It's not great. But it dramatically exceeds expectations.
And the emotional parts of the story are elaborated.
It's not great. But it dramatically exceeds expectations.
February 16, 2022
Novamente, 358/2 Dias mostra por que é a melhor história de Kingdom Hearts. Sim, ela ainda está envolvida naquela confusão toda que é o lore da série, mas como uma história individual, funciona muito bem.
July 20, 2014
Ah, the pictures in this thing are hilarious. ESPECIALLY Luxord.
September 9, 2014
Honestly, this series is actually about the power of friendship....
September 12, 2020
My full review is up at No Flying No Tights.
August 10, 2015
The story is getting interesting so yeah. Still a lil' repetative though..
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