Recurring antagonistic entities from the [[KINGDOM HEARTS]] JRPG series. They are divided into Purebloods (coalesced darkness) and Emblem Heartless (formed from hearts), with shared and unique visual traits between the two.

h6. Shared Traits

* dark exteriors/"skin"
* simple, [[yellow eyes]]
* jagged mouths
* bent, spiral features
* monstrous appearances

h6. "Pureblood" Traits

* mostly dark
* may have a heart-shaped hole
* either weak- or strong-looking

h6. "Emblem" Traits

* colorful
* [[heartless_emblem|heart-shaped]] symbol on body
* themed ([[Soldier]]s, elemental mages, etc.)

[[Ansem Seeker of Darkness]] is an Emblem Heartless that retained a human form and mind.

If a Heartless is created from a strong-willed person, the discarded body and mind becomes a [[nobody (kingdom hearts)|Nobody]].
heartless (kingdom hearts)