Ansem the Wise

Character from Kingdom Hearts by Tetsuya Nomura / Square Enix & Disney

The sage-king of Radiant Garden who studied hearts, was betrayed by his apprentices, and assumed the identity of DiZ to seek vengeance — eventually sacrificing himself for redemption.

Also known as: Ansem the Wise, DiZ, Darkness in Zero

What They Know

• Former ruler and sage-king of Radiant Garden who studied the heart and its properties
• His apprentices — led by Xehanort — stole his name and research, then exiled him to the Realm of Darkness
• Assumed the identity DiZ (Darkness in Zero) and used dark powers to pursue vengeance
• Created a digital replica of Twilight Town to contain Roxas and gradually merge him back into Sora
• Sacrificed himself by detonating the Kingdom Hearts Encoder to damage Organization XIII's Kingdom Hearts
• Survived in the Realm of Darkness and was eventually rescued, resuming leadership of Radiant Garden
• Deep friendship with King Mickey, who found him during his own travels through the dark realm

Connections

• ruler of — radiant-garden
• betrayed by — xemnas
• manipulated — namine
• manipulated — roxas
• friend of — mickey-mouse
• name stolen by — ansem-seeker-of-darkness

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