I have been reading a lot of theories lately on who the real Xehanort in the main series is. One of the things I noticed is the popularity of the Terra is Xehanort or Xehanort is a fusion of Master Xehanort and Terra. Well I personally don't believe in such speculations and theories, and in this post I'll show you why. I have compiled evidence here that will show why Terra is not Xehanort and why I don't buy into the fusion theory. So let's begin.
The Terra Xehanort theories.
Now I am actually surprised that this theory even exist. The reason being is because of my first piece of evidence. My first piece of evidence comes from none other then Nomura himself. Any theory involving Terra himself being Xehanort was squashed by Nomura before Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix was even released. For exhibit A I present to you a question from the Nomura interview from Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania:
Now for most that should be enough to determine that Terra is not Xehanort. However we have those that like to pick and choose what evidence they wish to recognize and those that wish not to. However the only way to make a truly effective theory you have to look at all the evidence there. That is why this next segment is for those pickers and choosers. For my next exhibit I have a set of pictures I have a set of pictures that include Terra, Xehanort, Ansem SoD, and Xemnas.
Study it carefully. Notice things that are different between Terra and the three Xehanorts? Terra's hair style, hair color, eye color, and even skin tone are all different from the three Xehanorts. Terra hair is brown, barely reaches his shoulders, sticks up far more in the back, and doesn't stick out on the sides. The Xehanorts have the same basic hair style, however Xemans' is little more different. Terra's eye color is blue while Xehanort's is brown. Ansem and Xemnas share the same eye color, yellow. Terra as a pale complection while all three Xehanort's have rather tan one. Judging by the differences between them, and because of what Nomura had said, there should be no doubt in your mind that Terra is not Xehanort.
Now for the Master Xehanort and Terra fusion theory.
Now this seems to be a little bit more popular. The reason being, IMO, because it is the only possible loop hole in what Nomura had said. The reason I don't buy into this theory is because a fusion of such has shown that the body will generally take on the form of one or the other depending on who is in control of the body. However let's say for the sake of argument that the traits of the two did blend together to form a new being. Below is a picture of Master Xehanort, Terra, and Xehanort.
Well let's compare the three. Xehanort seems to have Terra's facial structure and Master Xehanort's skin tone and hair color. Xehanort's hair style isn't exactly like Terra's, but Master Xehanort may have worn his hair that way back when he had it. Xehanort has Master Xehanort's pointed ears. All those similarities are there, but there is one trait that Xehanort has that neither Master Xehanort and Terra have. That is brown eyes. If he were truly a union of the two then he should have either blue, yellow, or green eyes. In all honesty Xehanort as more in common with Master Xehanort then Terra. Do the evidence given about fusions in KH and the fact that Xehanort's eyes are different from Terra the fusion theory seems to be nothing more then speculation.
The Terra Xehanort theories.
Now I am actually surprised that this theory even exist. The reason being is because of my first piece of evidence. My first piece of evidence comes from none other then Nomura himself. Any theory involving Terra himself being Xehanort was squashed by Nomura before Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix was even released. For exhibit A I present to you a question from the Nomura interview from Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania:
Who are the 3 armoured people?
Those 3 are completely new people who haven't shown up at all. In fact, I've already thought of their names. Back when I was making that movie, I only had their settings but now I've even drawn their faces to give myself a clearer image of them.
Now for most that should be enough to determine that Terra is not Xehanort. However we have those that like to pick and choose what evidence they wish to recognize and those that wish not to. However the only way to make a truly effective theory you have to look at all the evidence there. That is why this next segment is for those pickers and choosers. For my next exhibit I have a set of pictures I have a set of pictures that include Terra, Xehanort, Ansem SoD, and Xemnas.
Study it carefully. Notice things that are different between Terra and the three Xehanorts? Terra's hair style, hair color, eye color, and even skin tone are all different from the three Xehanorts. Terra hair is brown, barely reaches his shoulders, sticks up far more in the back, and doesn't stick out on the sides. The Xehanorts have the same basic hair style, however Xemans' is little more different. Terra's eye color is blue while Xehanort's is brown. Ansem and Xemnas share the same eye color, yellow. Terra as a pale complection while all three Xehanort's have rather tan one. Judging by the differences between them, and because of what Nomura had said, there should be no doubt in your mind that Terra is not Xehanort.
Now for the Master Xehanort and Terra fusion theory.
Now this seems to be a little bit more popular. The reason being, IMO, because it is the only possible loop hole in what Nomura had said. The reason I don't buy into this theory is because a fusion of such has shown that the body will generally take on the form of one or the other depending on who is in control of the body. However let's say for the sake of argument that the traits of the two did blend together to form a new being. Below is a picture of Master Xehanort, Terra, and Xehanort.
Well let's compare the three. Xehanort seems to have Terra's facial structure and Master Xehanort's skin tone and hair color. Xehanort's hair style isn't exactly like Terra's, but Master Xehanort may have worn his hair that way back when he had it. Xehanort has Master Xehanort's pointed ears. All those similarities are there, but there is one trait that Xehanort has that neither Master Xehanort and Terra have. That is brown eyes. If he were truly a union of the two then he should have either blue, yellow, or green eyes. In all honesty Xehanort as more in common with Master Xehanort then Terra. Do the evidence given about fusions in KH and the fact that Xehanort's eyes are different from Terra the fusion theory seems to be nothing more then speculation.