History Manga / KingdomHearts358DaysOver2

Like all the other ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga, the ''358/2 Days'' manga largely follows the plot of the source material (in this case, Roxas's time in Organization XIII before ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'') while making minor changes and additions. It's also, in general, DenserAndWackier, being far more comedic than the game it's based on, although it is arguably more heartfelt due to a greater expansion on character perspectives beyond Roxas.

** Also, the ThreesomeSubtext between Axel, Roxas, and Xion is about as unsubtle as you can get in a story aimed a children's audience, with the three concluding they want to live the rest of their lives together. While this also happens in the game, it was merely a brief suggestion that wasn't explored further. Here though, we have Roxas suggesting it, Xion agreeing that she would love it if they could live their lives together like that after finishing their job with the Organization, and then Axel describing the whole thing as one would describe a marriage arrangement. The whole scene is presented in a way that's also weirdly reminiscent of a marriage proposal (Both Roxas and Xion look like they're nervous and blushing when they bring it up, and Axel literally saying at the end "I accept your proposal"). Also Xion's last line:

* CurbStompBattle: Riku absolutely thrashes [[spoiler:Axel who is preventing Xion from finding out the truth in Castle Oblivion (though he used the power of darkness inside him)]].

* AdaptationExpansion: Some scenes of the Organization members are expanded upon in the manga, giving more time for the other characters to shine. Demyx and Luxord's camaraderie with Roxas is very apparent here, which leads to the ''Manga/KingdomHeartsII'' manga, where both are shown asking why would [[spoiler:Roxas turn on the organization and even showing disappointment when Roxas was gone]]. There are also additional scenes in the manga that help makes sense of some of the more vaguely shown plot points in the original game, such as [[spoiler: Riku intercepting Axel when he's trying to stop Xion from entering Castle Oblivion, which would explain why Axel wasn't able to catch up to her. It's also explicitly shown that Xemnas did ''something'' to Xion before her final battle with Roxas, placing her in a pod of fluid like a mad scientist's experiment]].

** Also, Axel, Roxas and Xion coming off as a OneTrueThreesome is about as unsubtle as you can get in a story aimed a children's audience, with the three concluding they want to live the rest of their lives together. While this also happens in the game, it was merely a brief suggestion that wasn't explored further. Here though, we have Roxas suggesting it, Xion agreeing that she would love it if they could live their lives together like that after finishing their job with the Organization, and then Axel describing the whole thing as one would describe a marriage arrangement. The whole scene is presented in a way that's also weirdly reminiscent of a marriage proposal (Both Roxas and Xion look like they're nervous and blushing when they bring it up, and Axel literally saying at the end "I accept your proposal"). Also Xion's last line:

Like all the other ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga, the ''358/2 Days'' manga largely follows the plot of the source material (in this case, Roxas's time in Organization XIII before ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'') while making minor changes and additions. It's also DenserAndWackier, being far more comedic than the game it's based on.

** Saïx, while still generally TheStoic like in the games, is far more likely to express his anger due to Demyx's antics.

* AdaptationExpansion: Some scenes of the Organization members are expanded upon in the manga, giving more time for the other characters to shine. Demyx and Luxord's camaraderie with Roxas is very apparent here, which leads to the ''Manga/KingdomHeartsII'' manga, where both are shown asking why would [[spoiler:Roxas turn on the organization and even showing disappointment when Roxas was gone.]]

** Also the OneTrueThreesome way is all but confirmed with the three concluding they want to live the rest of their lives together. While this also happens in the game, it was merely a suggestion that wasn't explored further. Here though we have Roxas suggesting it, Xion agreeing that's how she wants to live her whole life after finishing their job with the Organization, and then Axel describing the whole thing as one would describe a marriage arrangement. The whole scene is presented as a weird variation of a marriage proposal (Both Roxas and Xion feeling nervous and blushing and Axel literally saying at the end "I accept your proposal"). Also Xion's last line.

* RealityEnsues: Fighting in public ''will'' draw attention from nearby people, especially police officers, which Riku knows, and tells the elderly woman at the ice cream shop that he and Roxas were fighting over who pays for ice cream to avoid publicity.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: When Roxas asks Demyx about "pushing a girl's buttons", the latter's reaction (wondering why Roxas is suddenly discussing such a thing with him, hastily replying in affirmative after he's asked if he's ever done it, and his look of dawning realization when Roxas clarifies he's talking about having upset Xion) seems to suggest that he initially thinks Roxas is talking about [[IsThatWhatTheyreCallingItNow something else entirely]].

** Also the OneTrueThreesome way is pretty much confirmed with all three concluding they want to live the rest of their lives together. While this also happens in the game, it was merely a suggestion that wasn't explored further. Here though we have Roxas suggesting it, Xion agreeing that's how she wants to live her whole life after finishing their job with the Organization, and then Axel describing the whole thing as one would describe a marriage arrangement. The whole scene is presented as a weird variation of a marriage proposal (Both Roxas and Xion feeling nervous and blushing and Axel literally saying at the end "I accept your proposal"). Also Xion's last line.

* ShipTease: The possible attraction between Roxas and Xion goes from being subtext in the game to being all but them admitting it, they almost seem like an OfficialCouple. Examples include:
** Xion saying holding Roxas' Keyblade feels like she's holding his hand.
** One of the two saying can you imagine us doing anything other than eat ice cream, cue both of them giving each other awkward stares.

** Halloween Town and its characters are completely absent, just like the other ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' manga adaptations. As a result, [[spoiler:the illusion battle between Roxas and Xion is moved to [[Disney/PeterPan Never Land]]]].

** [[Disney/PeterPan Peter Pan]]. He didn't appear in the game. Plus the mermaids, who never appeared in any of the games.
** And there's also the [[Disney/AliceInWonderland Caterpillar]], though his appearance is more of a cameo.

** Also, Demyx at one point squirts water by doing [[ComicBook/SpiderMan Spider-Man's]] MemeticHandGesture. Appropriately enough, the character he uses it on, {{Disney/Hercules}}, is portrayed in both the original movie and the Kingdom Hearts series as a SupermanSubstitute.

* AdaptedOut: Halloween Town and its characters are completely absent, just like the other ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' manga adaptations. As a result, [[spoiler:the illusion battle between Roxas and Xion is moved to [[Disney/PeterPan Never Land]]]].
** [[spoiler:Unlike in the game and HD cutscenes, Xigbar doesn't see Xion as Ventus while being attacked by her]].

* {{Elopement}}: during the time when Xion loses her ability to summon the keyblade and she's worried about what will happen if the organization no longer finds her useful, Roxas suggests that in worst case scenario he and her ''run away and live together'', and they also decide that they want to invite Axel. When the subject is brought up, Axel actually accepts their proposal, realizing that he wouldn't mind such a scenario.

Like all the other ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga, the ''358/2 Days'' manga largely follows the plot of the source material (in this case, Roxas's time in Organization XIII before ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'') while making minor changes and additions. It's also DenserAndWackier, being far more comedic than the game it's based on ([[spoiler:which makes the ending even more depressing and heartbreaking than the original game or the HD version could ever hope to be. Read at your own risk)]].

Like all the other ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga, the ''358/2 Days'' manga largely follows the plot of the source material (in this case, Roxas's time in Organization XIII before ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'') while making minor changes and additions. It's also DenserAndWackier, being far more comedic than the game it's based on.

* AdaptedOut: Halloween Town and its characters are completely absent, just like the other ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' manga adaptations. As a result, [[spoiler:the illusion battle between Roxas and Xion is moved to Beast's Castle]].

* LighterAndSofter: In general is filled with much more lighthearted and comedic moments than the game. However, the ending is just as dark and depressing.

* FreakOut: PlayedForLaughs. Xion has a bit of a comedic breakdown when she's planning on what to do with Roxas and Axel for vacation. She later has another one when she realizes what they've been doing during their one day vacation is usually the same thing they do normally.

* {{Elopement}}: during the time when Xion loses her ability to summon the keyblade and she's worried about what will happen if the organization no longer finds her useful, Roxas suggests that in worst case scenario he and her ''run away and live together'', and they also decide that they want to invite Axel. When the subject is brought up, Axel actually accepts their proposal.

* LighterAndSofter: Than the game, except for the ending which is just as dark and depressing.

* CallForward: One of the prizes for collecting enough "Winner" sticks is an Easter Island Head tissue dispenser. In the ''Manga/KingdomHeartsII'' manga, Roxas was broke because he spent his money on the same item.

* CurbStompBattle: Riku absolutely thrashes [[spoiler: Axel who is preventing Xion from finding out the truth in Castle Oblivion (though he used the power of darkness inside him)]].
* CutenessProximity: When Xion first see Pluto, she gets excited and {{squee}}s.

* DisproportionateRetribution: Saïx's solution when he found out that Demyx was snooping around in his computer? Send him to the Colosseum to "train" and beat him to an inch of his life. Oh and make him rewrite the mission reports that he copied.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: When Roxas asks Demyx about "pushing a girl's buttons", the latter's reaction (wondering why Roxas is suddenly discussing such a thing with him, hastily replying in affirmative after he's asked if he's ever done it, and his look of dawning realization when Roxas clarifies he's talking about having upset Xion) seems to suggest that he initially thought Roxas was talking about [[IsThatWhatTheyreCallingItNow something else entirely.]]
* HopelessWithTech: Xaldin asks for the weather in Saïx's computer like it was a magic mirror and threatens to smash it when it doesn't do anything.

** After destroying the Queen of Hearts' castle and seeing how he upset her, Luxord wipes her tears and makes a giant card castle as a replacement.

** Demyx keeps on failing to submit a report of an acceptable standard and is forced to re-do them. This becomes a semi-important plot point when [[spoiler:he opened Saïx's computer to steal a report, allowing Xion to access the latter's files]].
** Saïx getting angry over his comrades antics.

* WithCatlikeThread: Roxas is this when he had his first recon mission with Vexen. He gets better...

* FreakOut: PlayedforLaughs. Xion has a bit of a comedic breakdown when she's planning on what to do with Roxas and Axel for vacation. She later has another one when she realizes what they've been doing during their one day vacation is usually the same thing they do normally.

Like all the other ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga, the ''358/2 Days'' mange largely follows the plot of the source material (in this case, Roxas's time in Organization XIII before ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII'') while making minor changes and additions. It's also DenserAndWackier, being far more comedic than the game it's based on.

* AdaptationExpansion: Some scenes of the Organization members are expanded upon in the manga, giving more scenes for the other characters to shine. Demyx and Luxord's camaraderie with Roxas is very apparent here, which leads to the ''Manga/KingdomHeartsII'' manga, where both are shown asking why would [[spoiler:Roxas turn on the organization and even showing disappointment when Roxas was gone.]]

* IncredibleShrinkingMan: Roxas and Luxord both shrink when they drank a bottle in Wonderland.

* OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: Riku manages to defeat Demyx offscreen, leaving the Demyx all bandaged up in the face. Xigbar mocks him for being "weak".

* PunchClockVillain: Everyone except Xemnas and Saïx prefer to chill out in the lobby or some other place instead of doing their jobs, and Saïx has to force them to work. It's even shown that nearly everyone is bored from Xemnas' speech apart from Saïx.

** The Elixirs Roxas keeps getting are past the expiration date.

* ShipTease: The Roxas / Xion shipping goes from being subtext in the game to being all but them admitting it, they almost seem like an OfficialCouple. Examples include:

* StayInTheKitchen: When the Heartless take control of Beast's Castle, the servants try to convince Belle to stay in her room, but she refuses and helps fight the Heartless. Surprisingly, she later tries to convince the same to Xion, due to her younger appearance.

* FreakOut: PlayedforLaughs. Xion has this when she's planning on what to do in their vacation. And another one when she realized what they've been doing in their one day vacation is usually the same thing they do as the other days.

* PunchClockVillain: Everyone except Xemnas and Saïx is shown to be this, always preferring to chill out in the lobby or some other place and Saïx has to force them to do their jobs.It's even shown that nearly everyone is bored from Xemnas' speech apart from Saïx.

* FreakOut: PlayedforLaughs. Xion has this when she's planning on what to do in their vacation. And another one when she realized what they've been doing in their one day vacation is usually the same this as the other days.