Best Female Characters In Kingdom Hearts

Summary

TheKingdom Heartsseries is chock-full ofrelatable and endearing characters, each of whom serves a crucial role in the overarching story. With each entry comes an array of new characters to further enhance the plot, but it’s hard to ignore the emphasis placed on introducing male characters over females.

Though the female cast list ofKingdom Heartsis a short one, it is pointless to ignore how vital the few who appear are. Whether their intentions are pure or ill-willed, the series has made it clear that it knows how to write compelling women into its stories when it eventually decides to introduce them.

Updated on July 27, 2025, by Justin Flynn:Kingdom Hearts is home to a plethora of likable and memorable characters, and with most of the series' entries now available to play on Steam, the doors have been opened for an entirely new group of gamers to dive in and learn about them. Sadly, the majority of the main characters in Kingdom Hearts are men, but that doesn’t mean that the women who appear throughout should be overlooked. From heinous villains to endearing heroes, Kingdom Hearts is full ofgreat female characterswho play pivotal parts in the stories they appear in.

Olette, first introduced inKingdom Hearts 2, isa resident of Twilight Townand a loyal friend to Roxas, Hayner, and Pence. Out of all the original female characters in theKingdom Heartsseries, she is one of the very few to not possess some sort of magical ability. Even so, the inability to wield a Keyblade does not detract from her character.

Olette is arguably one of the most normal characters inKingdom Hearts; she enjoys spending time with her friends and often drags them along on shopping trips, too. Sadly, she doesn’t really get a moment to shine in this title, but she is given a little more to do inKingdom Hearts 3. Here, while Hayner and Pence distract Ansem at the Old Mansion in Twilight Town, Olette rushes in to help Ansem the Wise escape. Though this action may not be as impressive as Hayner’s attempt to kick Ansem in the face, it showcases that Olette can be quite brave when faced with danger. Her quick thinking to approach Ansem the Wise while Ansem was distracted also illustrates that she is quite clever. She is arguably the smartest member of the Twilight Town gang.

11Invi

A Devoted Apprentice Who Follows Orders To A Tee

Invi is arguably the most calculated Foreteller to exist during the Age of Fairytales, but her devotion to the Master of Masters often clouds her judgment. Her role inKingdom Hearts X Back Coveris to monitor her peers and ensure they fulfill the Master’s wishes.

She is honorable to a fault, evident through her willingness to attack those she believes are swaying from their given paths. The epilogue ofKingdom Hearts 3alsorevealed that her fate has yet to be decided, giving her a second chance to rectify her mistakes.

Urd makes her first appearance inKingdom Hearts: Dark Road, and though she quickly became a fan favorite, her future in the series is unclear.Before Xehanort became his twisted self, he studied to become a Keyblade Master at Scala ad Caelum alongside his childhood friends. Though he regarded Eraqus as his dearest companion, Urd wasn’t far behind.

Urd is surprisingly powerful for a lower classman, but she’s not invincible. She refuses to shy away from battles no matter the danger and usually comes out on top. She meets her end while wandering a Dark Corridor and isburied at Scalashortly after. It’s likely her story has ended, but anything is possible inKingdom Hearts.

9Ava

A Caring Character Who Always Looks Out For Others

Not much is known about Ava’s past, and her future is even less clear, but she is undoubtedly one of thebest characters inKingdom Hearts X Back Cover. If not for her quick thinking and willingness to blindly follow orders, the Dandelions would never have survived the Keyblade War.

Her absence duringKingdom Hearts 3’s epilogue suggests that she will no longer be following the Master’s commands. If so, she will be the first Foreteller to reject his teachings and try to stand on her own two feet. She will likely be returning to the story as a hero, but nothing is ever certain with Tetsuya Nomura’s method of storytelling.

8Skuld

A Mysterious Figure Who May Have A Significant Role To Play In The Future

Though Skuld has yet to make an appearance in a mainlineKingdom Heartsentry, her time inUnion X [chi]has cemented her as one of thebest characters in the series. Alongside Ephemer, she acts as one of the player’s closest friends and tries to aid them as best she can in a crumbling world.

Skuld’s fate has yet to be confirmed, but many are convinced the “Subject X” mentioned in the Secret Reports ofKingdom Hearts 3is referring to her. If this is true,it seems Xigbar discovered Skuldin the dungeons of Hollow Bastion and has been hiding her ever since. Though she was introduced as a hero, there is a chance that Xigbar’s manipulations will transform her into a villain.

7Strelitzia

A Wholesome Character Who Got A Second Chance At Life

Strelitzia first appears inKingdom Hearts: Union X [chi], but her time is short-lived. Even so, she quickly became a fan favorite due tohow melancholy her story was. Fans were devastated when she died, but the trailer forKingdom Hearts 4revealed her death to be less permanent than it seemed.

Strelitzia harbors vast knowledge of the ancient Keyblade War and, like Sora, is one of the only known characters to have accidentally found themselves in Quadratum’s fictional world. It is rare forKingdom Heartscharacters to die, making her one of the most interesting exceptions to appear so far.

Though not an originalKingdom Heartscharacter, Maleficent has proven herself to be one of the best characters in the series on multiple occasions. Thisevil fairy godmotherproved to be one of the greatest threats that Sora ever faced. InKingdom Hearts 1, she attempts to gain access to Kingdom Hearts in order to dominate the worlds. Thankfully, her attempt was thwarted by Ansem, but her story didn’t end there.

InKingdom Hearts 2, Maleficent plays more of a background role, sending her lackey, Pete, to do most of her dirty work. Though she still has a bone to pick with Sora, her main concern involves dealing with Organization 13. Because of how much she wishes to rid the world of its members, she even comes to Sora’s aid during a moment where things look especially dire for him. Continuing to play a background role inKingdom Hearts 3, Maleficent now wishes to acquire an elusive “Black Box,” as she believes that it might contain something that could help her achieve her goal of world domination. Though she has been bested multiple times, she is currently the longest-surviving villain in theKingdom Hearts, which is no small feat considering how powerful some of the antagonists can be.

Namine’s introduction to theKingdom Heartsseries aims to portray her as a villain. She appears to be working alongside Organization 13 to distort Sora’s memories and corrupt his heart, but not once does she perform these actions with malicious intent. She, like Sora, is a prisoner in Castle Oblivion and must abide by Marluxia’s command if she hopes to survive.

As if her time inChain of Memorieswasn’t sad enough, Namine only gets the chance to live a happy life after the events ofKingdom Hearts 3. She faded into Kairi’s heart duringKingdom Hearts 2and was forced to stay there until a replica was made available for her to occupy. Namine has undergone some serious suffering throughout the series, but it seems she will finally be rewarded for her patience in future installments.

4Larxene

A Vicious Villain Who Takes Pride In Insulting Both Her Friends And Enemies

Larxene made her first appearance inKingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, where she solidified herself as one of the most ruthless villains in the series. MostKingdom Heartsantagonists are oozing with pure evil, but not many take pride in the suffering they cause.Larxene, however, is a frightening exception. When she’s not gaslighting Sora and his friends, she will likely be seen planning to betray her comrades purely for the fun of it.

She is undoubtedly the cruelest member of Organization 13 thanks to her condescending tone and the actor who plays her. If not for the voice acting talents ofShanelle Workman Gray, Larxene would be a far less intimidating presence. Before joining the Organization, Larxene went by the name Elrena. She was a Keyblade wielder who resided in Daybreak Town long ago before being transported to the future. Her unlikely past suggests that her future will be full of surprises.

3Kairi

A Powerful Keyblade Wielder Who Can Only Get Stronger

Kairi began her story as a strong and determined young woman who wanted nothing more than to join Sora and Riku on their adventures. She had great potential, but her character was somewhat undermined during the events ofKingdom Hearts 3. Thankfully, theRe MindDLC chose toremedy her prior failuresby making her a playable character and pitting her up against the main antagonist of the series.

Her moment in the spotlight presented her as a bafflingly powerful ally, capable of combating the franchise’s greatest threats. If not for her help during the final confrontation, Sora may not have been able to defeat Xehanort, further proving how powerful she is. The climax ofMelody of Memorysees her asking Yen Sid if she can betrained under Aqua. With Aqua’s help, she is likely to regain the reputable status she held inKingdom Hearts 2and thus become an even better character.