This past week has easily been among the busiest periods of the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Between the 20th Anniversary Event releasing a lengthy 7-minute trailer, to the waves of information that came out afterward, fans have had an immense amount of news to parse; perhaps overwhelmingly so.
This article aims to compile all of the news we have received and will receive, with various hyperlinks to merchandise and more detailed avenues of coverage. Essentially, this article can be seen as a convenient hub for all of the 20th Anniversary information. I'll also be providing light speculations and breakdowns (though not quite Bio-Roxas level.)
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road has been delayed yet again, this time to August 2022. This is the most detailed release window we've received since the previous September 2022 window, so hopefully that's indicative of the title being finalized at that time. The new trailer showcased a slew of new story scenes, primarily highlighting Xehanort's upperclassmen. We do not know any of their names, but there is one character who looks strikingly similar to Baldr, likely implying that she's the sister he has been searching for.
Additionally, Odin's actions and words are somewhat suspicous. He tells one of the new characters to prioritize studying the darkness, and perhaps more damning, is him approaching Young Xehanort and Young Eraqus with what appears to be a cognizant Darkness entity behind him. These beings made themselves known near the end of Kingdom Hearts Union χ's finale and are pivotal to the overarching narrative going forward, so seeing at least 1 present here is already cause for concern.
A common theory going around is that Odin is potentially Luxu, which is definitley probable. Master Xehanort is shown at the trailer's start in the Dwarf Woodlands, specifically in the Queen's chamber where the Magic Mirror resides. One has to wonder how long this experience will be if we'll be viewing the life of Xehanort in both his youthful and elderly days.
Those aforementioned points are the entirety of the Dark Road updates we received. The title's full offline release state will have no microtransactions, though its state of playability is still up in the air. Regardless, we'll assuredly learn more as we approach August.
Check out the Anniversary trailer's portion on Kingdom Hearts Dark Road. Moreover, new screenshots of this upcoming final Dark Road update were provided, viewable via our gallery below:
UPDATE 8/26/2022: The remainder of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road has launched worldwide. Additionally, a Q&A was conducted with Tetsuya Nomura. You can view our translations below, courtesy of our team's Ryuji.
However, note that this interview contains spoilers for pivotal Dark Road plot points.
Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link
Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link is the new upcoming mobile entry, taking place between the finale of Kingdom Hearts Union χ and the start of Dark Road. It utilizes Pokémon Go-esque systems with AR technology, but the specifics of how combat will work have not been specified yet. At the very least, it can be highly assumed that gacha elements will be returning in the form of amiibo-looking statues that will replace the medals seen in Union χ.
General information about this game's systems were provided by Nomura at the 20th Anniversary event Q&A, and those points are viewable below (via our team's Ryuji) :
Smartphone game, to be released for Android and iOS
Promises to have action elements to be as faithful as possible to the main series
Max of 6 players can play together.
Screen orientation can be switched between portrait or landscape.
The story, chronologically speaking, is between Union χ's finale and before Dark Road's start.
"All of the mysteries we've had so far will be explained."
Keywords: Scala Ad Caleum, Founding Father Ephemer, Keyblade Wielders of a Secret Society
Closed Beta Test is scheduled for Fall of this year (Details on how to enter are still unknown, however)
Two systems: A story mode where you progress through quests, and a mode where you walk around (Comparable to Pokémon Go, but with ways to play it even without having to walk around in real life)
In this walking mode, you'll collect pieces and strengthen your Keyblades.
As a minor note, the custom player character seems to be receiving orders from an earpiece in the trailer, possibly implying that they are part of the same organization that Sigurd reveals himself to be a part of in the Union χ finale. He also contacts other individuals via an earpiece when first meeting Brain.
The following statement was provided via a press release:
Those aforementioned points are all we currently know about Missing - Link, but considering how there's a planned Closed Beta Test this Fall, more news will undoubtedly arise soon. The game's Japanese website recently launched.
Check out Missing - Link's specific 20th Anniversary trailer portion. Additionally, official screenshots and the logo were provided, viewable via our gallery below:
Kingdom Hearts IV
Kingdom Hearts IV was officially announced in the Anniversary trailer's final portion. After brief panning shots of a city-like landscape and a forest, the camera revealed Sora sleeping in an apartment. He looks dramatically different due to his presence in this new reality. Then, after being awoken by a doorbell and seeing the visitor to be Strelitzia from Kingdom Hearts Union χ, she reveals that Sora has been asleep since he arrived in this city 1 week ago; here in Quadratum.
This world, as stated by Strelitzia, can be perceived as an "afterworld" for both her and Sora, following their passings in their previous lives. Still, Sora committed a nature taboo, while Strelitzia's circumstances are more questionable when the final scenes of Union χ are taken into account. So, the ways in which denizens of the Kingdom Hearts reality enter Quadratum may differ rather than solely committing nature taboos.
A gargantuan monster appears in the city's center, awfully akin to a Darkside except far more terrifying in visage. After some scripted combat sequences where Sora's keychain is highlighted to have a grappling hook, two black-robed figures are shown observing the batttle on top of a nearby building. The general consensus is that the right figure is the Master of Masters, though the one on the left is more up in the air. The most frequent predictions identify the left figure as Luxu/Xigbar, or perhaps Luxord.
There are also theories going around about Star Wars being potentially incldued, which we discussed in a separate article, but aside from that, we'll have to look forward to more information. The game's Japanese website recently launched.
Check out the Anniversary trailer's specific portion announcing Kingdom Hearts IV, and official screenshots and the logo are viewable via our gallery below:
Tetsuya Nomura's 20-Head Anniversary Message Cipher
At the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event venue, there was a displayed message by Tetsuya Nomura, which we translated. However, there was a secret hidden within the message that several fans figured out. Essentially, the cipher read that "The voice's identity is Sigurd. Pay close attention." Sigurd, a character introduced in the finale of Kingdom Hearts Union χ, is the narrator of the Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link and Kingdom Hearts IV trailers.
The methodology of how this secret was uncovered can be viewed via our Twitter thread below:
Tetsuya Nomura Interview with Famitsu
Famitsu conducted an interview with series director Tetsuya Nomura about Kingdom Hearts IV, Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link, and Kingdom Hearts Dark Road.
The entire interview has been translated by our team's Ryuji and is viewable below. Further, a franchise canon timeline was included in this Weekly Famitsu issue and has been translated by our team's Corfidbizna, also below:
Tetsuya Nomura Interview with Game Informer
Game Informer recently interviewed Tetsuya Nomura regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, the series' future, and other related aspects.
Firstly, Nomura states how some of his favorite fan reactions are to the original Kingdom Hearts' ending, primarily due to how players at the time weren't sure if the story would continue beyond the first entry. The Luxu reveal reactions in Kingdom Hearts III are another of his collective favorites simply because of its severe implications.
Regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, Nomura states that the story is focused more on Sora's disappearance and that there's uncertainty about whether the team will be able to include more of the original cast, notably the Birth by Sleep and Days crews. Still, he desires to explore them more at later points.
Interestingly, Nomura states how he was the one being picky about Sora's recent inclusion into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, not Disney. The latter party was actually quite eager, while Nomura thought it would clash with the "established lore in Kingdom Hearts and the Disney worlds." The end result ended up being qualitative, though.
Moving on to antagonists, Nomura says he's quite happy with their handling of Xehanort's character, citing it as a slow burn that tackled each facet of his character with genuine depth. So now, the Foretellers will be the following antagonists, and Back Cover has already shown the types of characters they are. Moreover, "there will be more new characters as well," though specifics have not been mentioned yet.
Sora is reiterated as the only possible main character for the franchise, to the extent that the numbered entries would conclude if he were to stop being the protagonist. Moreover, there will be a "few Disney worlds," so fans won't have to worry about them potentially being absent, even if their inclusion has "slightly" differed from previous entries.
Reaction Commands' return was reiterated due to fan demand after their removal in Kingdom Hearts III. They were initially taken out because Nomura didn't find the mechanic's debut reception in Kingdom Hearts II particularly positive.
Quadratum is reiterated as the game's initial base, with players returning there as the narrative progresses. Sora's daily life will be approached more, such as seeing him go in and out of his room. Realism is a challenging factor the team has been pursuing to see just how far they can take it.
Final Fantasy characters' lacking presence was discussed next, with Nomura stating that their inclusion is not at the core of Kingdom Hearts' identity. Their presence in the first game was a collective device for players to get to know the at-the-time limited original cast. Now, it's difficult to continually include Final Fantasy characters because of how vast the original cast is. There is no word on how Final Fantasy balance incorporation will work in Kingdom Hearts IV.
Finally, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link is brought up as an entry fans should look forward to, as it sheds light on several mysteries throughout the series. It will even have hints and new information pertaining to Kingdom Hearts IV.
UPDATE: Notable quotes from Nomura; "As far as the graphic qualities ... since with each new title, the specs have been really increasing and there's so much more we can do in terms of graphics, it kind of limits the number of worlds that we can create in a sense."
"Also, some figures that appear in Missing-Link are tied to Kingdom Hearts IV."
You can read the full interview via Game Informer's website.
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event Proper
Square Enix has stated that they intend on releasing a recording of the stage event, but if you want peeks at how the venue itself looked like, check out our dedicated event coverage where several attendees shared photos of the location.
Moreover, various photos of the venue and stage event have been provided by 4Gamer and Game Watch, also viewable via our gallery below:
Dengeki shared exclusive photos from their event coverage, viewable via our gallery below:
During the stage event, a mini-concert was held, where five songs were selected from the series' many masterpieces, and were performed live in an arrangement for the 20th anniversary event (via Famitsu) :
Dearly Beloved
Sora's Theme
Vector to the Heavens
Nachtflügel
Link to All
After the performance, Risa Uchida, the Japanese voice actress of Kairi and Xion started hosting the event as the MC, and Yoko Shimomura, composer of the Kingdom Hearts series, took the stage. Regarding the live performance, Shimomura said that since this was a commemorative event for the 20th anniversary of the series, she personally took on the challenge of arranging chamber music (jargon for a small ensemble of musicians) for the first time.
"For the songs chosen, I made sure that they were not only popular songs, but also that there was no bias toward any particular work." she stated. One of the main reasons "Nachtflügel" was chosen was that because it was a newer song that had never been performed live.
Looking back on 20 years of Kingdom Hearts, Yoko said she had many memories of her times with songwriting and concerts. "There are many ideas that I still have in my mind, and I hope to have another concert sometime in the future." she stated.
Further, Yoko Shimomura provided a new comment regarding these recent announcements, viewable below with a translation:
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Merchandise
A vast variety of celebratory anniversary merchandise was announced, which we intricately covered. Links to our coverage of all of the merchandise announced following the event's conclusion are listed below. Store pages and officially provided images can be accessed via these avenues.
SuperGroups announced 45 incoming Kingdom Hearts-themed accessories
Sora, Kairi, and Riku Play Arts Kai figures
Kingdom Hearts II Naminé & Roxas Plushes
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary T-shirts & Hoodie
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Plate Collection Blind Boxes
Kingdom Hearts Light-up Keyblade
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary glass sets, tea cups & bowl
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary jewelry and watches
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary bath towel & face towel
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Die-Cut Memo Pad Set
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Keychain & Pin Badge
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Postcard Set
Kingdom Hearts Art Can Badges
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Pin Badge Set
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Amnibus Hoodies
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tetsuya Nomura Postcard Sets
Kingdom Hearts Mini Glass Set
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Soba Set
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Chopsticks & Chopstick Rest
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Bean Plate Set
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Pin Boxes Vol. 1 & 2
Kingdom Hearts II King Mickey 20th Anniversary Plush
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Animate Fair
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Walkman & Earbuds
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Samantha Thavasa Luxury Fashion Merchandise
Japan 7-Elevens Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Postcards
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Folding Umbrella
Ichiban Kuji lottery prize images revealed
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary U-Treasure Watches
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary 7-Eleven Merch Collab
Roxas, Xion & Axel Room Fragrance Mists (not shippable outside of Japan)
Super Groupies x Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Apparel Lineup; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Sony Japan Wearable Headphone Speakers
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Mickey, Donald & Goofy nuiMO Plushes
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Caribbean, Timeless River & Halloween Town Tsum Tsum Plush Sets
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary 1000-Piece Puzzles
The following merchandise was announced prior to the event, but they still celebrate 20th Anniversary:
Sony Japan announces Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary walkman
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tamagotchi
Kingdom Hearts Organization XIII Necklaces
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary glasses, cases & cloths
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event Q&A
A Q&A session was held during the Anniversary event, with our translations of specific questions and responses being viewable below:
Q1. Does the finale of Dark Road imply that the Player's heart is now inside Xehanort's?
A1: Play Dark Road and you will find out.
Q2. This is the first time in KH that there is a story branch (the Yozora battle). What is the meaning behind this?
A2: Since Yozora is so strong, I thought it would be better to put something in the game "if he loses".
Q3. Was Ephemer aware of the player's true intentions in Union Cross' finale?
A3: It was a pretty sad farewell, but there's more to Ephemer than meets the eye. A "Missing Link", if you will. All of the questions will be answered once you play Missing Link.
Q4: When did Naminé and Ansem first meet?
A4: In Castle Oblivion.
Q5: Riku's hair was cut in Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance. Who cut it for him?
A5: Well, you all wanted his hair to be cut, so I answered your prayers...
Q6: Please tell us about the return of Roxas and Xion.
A6: There were some doubts on whether to bring them back or not, but everyone had such strong feelings for them, so we decided to bring them back.
Audrey of Aitai Kuji has provided translations for information we did not personally cover, viewable below. This information is sourced from the coverage of Japanese publication, Gamer.
Other Notable Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary News
A Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary cafe was held in select locations throughout Japan. We provided translations for the menus. Merchandise was also on sale in the cafes', though they have also been made available for pre-order via digital storefronts which we listed 2 sections prior.
Additionally, official images of the cafes' dishes can be viewed via our gallery below:
The official Final Fantasy VII Remake Twitter account shared celebratory artwork for Kingdom Hearts' 20th Anniversary, viewable via our gallery below:
While not specifically tied to the Anniversary event, Sora's English voice actor, Haley Joel Osment, was interviewed by Deadline in which he reflected on his time voicing the iconic protagonist.
Utada Hikaru also sang "Simple and Clean" and "Face My Fears" at Coachella 2022.
Further, these three following points are not tied to the Anniversary event, but they're remarkably coincidental.
One of Mickey's Keyblades, Kingdom Key D, received a cameo in a recent Mickey Mouse short on Disney+.
Sora's Dive to the Heart and Destiny Islands received highly detailed cameos in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Kingdom Key appeared in the official trailer for Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers.
Sora's hair appeared in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Sora was mentioned in a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Rap Advertisement (Our Interview with the Rapper)
The D23 Gold Member Poster depicts the Kingdom Key
Tetsuya Nomura shared a gorgeous Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary illustration. Further, the official Kingdom Hearts media accounts have shared this new artwork in clean, high-quality, viewable via our gallery below:
The opening theme for Kingdom Hearts III, "Face My Fears," has been added to Netflix via "Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios." Additionally, the Japanese version of the song has been added to several audio services!
Former Kingdom Hearts series Producer, Shinji Hashimoto, has retired from Square Enix, and has now become a Senior Advisor at Sony Music Entertainment & Board Member at Forward Works.
Kingdom Hearts series Brand Manager, Ichiro Hazama provided the following statement regarding the announcements of Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link and Kingdom Hearts IV, viewable below:
Walt Disney Games Director, Nana Gadd, provided the following statement regarding the collective anniversary event, viewable below:
Lastly, the Kingdom Hearts Memory Locker website launched, containing 15 quotes from several crucial members of the series staff. Unfortunately, the website's messages went offline following the Anniversary event's conclusion. They will be made viewable again at an unspecified date.
However, we have provided translations for each Memory Locker message, accessible via our dedicated coverage.
UPDATE 8/8/2022: The English version of the Memory Locker website has launched, with officially translated messages from the series' staff.
These translated messages have been transcribed by us and are viewable below:
Did we miss anything from the Kingdom Hearts Anniversary event? Inform us!
What were your favorite parts of the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary celebration, be it merchandise, game announcements, or more? Let us know in the comments below!
Personally, I can't wait to see what the future of Kingdom Hearts has in store, and I'm sure the rest of the KH13 staff agrees. We have some incredible content to look forward to, so let's wait for the future and hype responsibly!
Following the conclusion of the Kingdom Hearts Second Breath concert, fans began to share new pamphlet artwork illustrated by Shiro Amano, who many will recognize as the artist for the games' many manga adaptations. The original Organization XIII is depicted playing various instruments.
Additionally, Masahiro Sakurai, prominently known for the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. franchises, attended the concert and tweeted a photo of a newly illustrated conductor Sora, also present in the pamphlet.
Another piece of significant information related to the concert is a vague statement made by Tetsuya Nomura. One of the concert's attendees and a highly reliable Kingdom Hearts community member, aibo, shared the following account of Nomura's arrival, translated by our team's Ryuji:
Many fans are panicking over this exchange. However, there are several different tonal interpretations of whether this monumental series change was negative or positive. Due to the inherent uncertainty of this situation and the lack of official clarifications, it's best to keep an open mind and try not to dwell on it.
You can view the new Kingdom Hearts Second Breath concert artwork via our gallery below. The Organization XIII artwork was shared by @princessxemnas:
GameStop has revealed a new store-exclusive Funko Pop! Kingdom Hearts Sora figure as part of their Collect Fest lineup. This 5-inch figure depicts Sora in his orginial Kingdom Hearts attaire standing the Kingdom Key up on his right side. The figure will also come with a background of the cover art for the first Kingdom Hearts game.
You can view photos for the figure in the gallery below.
Pre-orders for the figure are being accepted at GameStop. You can pre-order by clicking the link here. The figure is set to release on June 6th, 2023 for a price of $19.99.
Will you be adding this to your Funko POP! collection? Let us know in the comments below!
In the latest Disney+ orginial movie Chang Can Dunk, game footage from Kingdom Hearts III is shown in the background during the scene where the protagionist Chang gets locked in the basement during a party. The little brother for one of the jocks, Timmy, can be seen playing the Olympus level on a PS5. The scene happens around the 15 minutes mark.
In the credits, Kingdom Hearts composer Yoko Shimomura is given credit for Hero's Fanfane, which is being heard with the gameplay.
The synopsis for the movie reads as follows:
Chang Can Dunk is available to watch on Disney+.
Let us know what you think about this cameo in the comments below!
Yen Press has digitally released Chapters 27 and 27.5 of the Kingdom Hearts III manga, concluding the party's time in the Kingdom of Corona. The issues' prices vary from $1.99 in the United States to $2.99 in Canada. Additionally, the above hyperlinks will lead you to both chapters' hub pages housing various retailers.
Then, the manga's Japanese retailer, Gangan Online, revealed that Chapter 28, releasing on their website on March 16th, 2023, will feature Arendelle. Currently, their app has that same Chapter, with Chapter 29 planned to launch on April 6th, 2023.
Further, the third volume of the Kingdom Hearts III manga was announced with a cover featuring the cast of Toy Box. So far, Square Enix Japan has the volume available for ¥790.
You can view the third volume's cover art below:
Lastly, the Kingdom Hearts III manga artist, Shiro Amano, has shared a new illustration to commemorate the third volume's launch.
Check out the articles for the previous chapters by clicking on the links below!
Chapter 0 Prologue Japanese English
Chapter 1 The New Departure Japanese English
Chapter 2 Olympus Coliseum Part 1Japanese English
Chapter 3 Olympus Coliseum Part 2 Japanese English
Chapter 4 Olympus Coliseum Part 3 Japanese English
Chapter 5 Olympus Coliseum Part 4 Japanese English
Chapter 6 Olympus Coliseum Part 5 Japanese English
Chapter 7 Olympus Coliseum Part 6 Japanese English
Chapter 8 Olympus Coliseum Part 7 Japanese English
Chapter 9 The Dark World Japanese English
Chapter 10 Unbreakable Connection Japanese English
Chapter 11 The Self inside the Mirror Japanese English
Chapter 12 Reunion Japanese English
Chapter 13 Warmth Japanese English
Chapter 14 Destiny Island Japanese English
Chapter 15 Remaining Light Japanese English
Chapter 16 Tracking the Bond Japanese English
Chapter 17 Following the Heart's Guidance Japanese English
Chapter 18 Twilight Town [1] Japanese English
Chapter 19 Twilight Town [2] Japanese English
Chapter 20 Toy Box [1] Japanese English
Chapter 21 Toy Box [2] Japanese English
Chapter 22 Toy Box [3] Japanese English
Chapter 23 Toy Box [4] Japanese English
Chapter 24 Toy Box [5] Japanese English
Chapter 25 Lea and Kairi
Chapter 26 Kingdom of Corona
Square Enix North America has listed two new sets of Kingdom Hearts merchandise available for pre-order via their online storefront.
The first is a trio of metal keychains depicting the Dream Sword, Dream Rod, and Dream Shield from the first game. At the start of the title, they are all selectable for temporary usage in Sora's Awakening, but the latter two are obtainable weapons for Donald and Goofy.
The second merchandise set is another trio of metal keychains, this time of the Kingdom Key, Mage's Staff, and Knight's Shield. These are Sora, Donald's, and Goofy's default weapons, respectively, across each game they appear in.
Both sets cost $32.99, with shipments expected to occur during July 2023.
You can view both metal keychain sets via our galleries below:
Square Enix has revealed new Kingdom Hearts plushes set to appear throughout Japan via Sega Plaza crane games. The new characters depicted as plushes are the Kingdom Hearts I appearances of Kairi and Riku, as well as King Mickey in his coat attire.
Additionally, the second volume of muffler towels was revealed, showcasing Terra, Aqua, Ventus, Roxas, Xion, and Axel.
Aitai Kuji has the Kairi, Riku, and King Mickey plushes available for pre-order for ¥3,500 each, with estimated March 2023 shipping times.
You can view each of these items via our galleries below:
The Kingdom Hearts community recently untied for an ambitious effort, dubbing the entirety of Kingdom Hearts Union χ [Cross].
Led by Kingdom Hearts content creator damo279, several fans provided their vocal talents for this project, comprising 36,000 words and 1,500 lines across roughly five hours of footage.
Today, the first video of this fan dub was released, consisting of the story content in the original Kingdom Hearts χ [chi], alongside scenes from Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover and Kingdom Hearts Union χ at specific points to provide clearer narrative context.
The credits for everyone involved in this first video of the Kingdom Hearts Union χ [Cross] fan dub are listed below:
Director, Editor & Producer:
Damo
Project Manager / Coordinator & Assistant Director
BatuqueOnda
Assistant Editor & Credits Sequence
Jeremy Love (2.41 Productions)
Script Transcribing
Damo
RKS Legacy
Additional Translations
Cherrim
Promotional Material
kimpchuu (@kimpchuu)
Production Consultation
Damo's Stream
Special Thanks
DeVon Williams
BatuqueOnda
Voice Cast
Chirithy / Dark Chirithy
Kiyah Corse (@MistressNyxVA)
Ephemer
Christian Roberts (@Sir_ChantisVA)
Skuld
KindredMelody
Strelitzia
Julie D. (@JohtoRegion)
Player
Damo (@KH_Damo)
Maleficent
Aeba (Absolutely Everything About)
Master of Masters
Christopher Burns (@ChrisBurnsVA)
Master Luxu
Devon Otterman (@ShadowShoveler)
Master Ava
Emia Luna (@emilunagames)
Master Ira
DeVon Williams (@ThumbOverdrive)
Master Gula
Caleb S (@KALEEB-CALEB)
Master Aced
Jackson Lawrence-Yannicelli (@JaXLY1138)
Master Invi
Faux Synder (@FauxSynderVA)
Darkling #1
LightyVox (@LightyVox)
Darkling #2
Neptune Does Voices (@gatchatrash)
Darkling #3
Aeba (Absolutely Everything About)
Male Keyblade Wielder #1's Chirithy
Ross D (@shelfmaggot)
Strelitzia's Chirithy
GirlGotGame (@GirlGotGameGGG)
Moogle
Ross D (@shelfmaggot)
Male Keyblade Wielder #1
Joseph L (@___Joseph)
Male Keyblade Wielder #2
Michael SpikeGhetti (@SpikeGhettiBros)
Male Keyblade Wielder #3
Jason SpikeGhetti (@SpikeGhettiBros)
Male Keyblade Wielder #4
waterkh (@waterkh)
Male Keyblade Wielder #5
Regular Pat (@TheSubparPatsby)
Female Keyblade Wielder #1
Kim V (@SummonerGlacie)
Female Keyblade Wielder #2
louiseyhannah (@louiseyhannah)
Immense thanks and congratulations to everyone who worked on this fan dub, as not only is a project of this magnitude inestimably difficult to complete, but it has granted all of us another method of digesting and experiencing the χ [chi] storyline in a new, fresh way.
You can view the first part of the Kingdom Hearts Union χ [Cross] fan dub below:
Square Enix has updated the official Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Second Breath Concert website with new merchandise attendees can purchase.
You can view each of the new items via our galleries below alongside their prices with tax included. Unfortunately, no high-quality images are available. We'll update these galleries with additional photos if they are uploaded.
UPDATE 3/17/2023: Square Enix Japan has officially listed these products on their online storefront (sans the pamphlet), so we have updated each of our galleries with additional images. Further, every item has an expected April 8th, 2023, shipment date.
Store links have now been inserted, too.
Kingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath- Concert Pamphlet - ¥2,500
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Keychain Gold Ver. - ¥2,640
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary T- Shirt Monogram - ¥4,400 - April 8, 2023
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary T- Shirt - ¥4,400
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tote Monogram - ¥3,080
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tote - ¥3,080
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Earphone Case - ¥3,300
UPDATE [Feb 10, 2023]: Pre-orders for the 20th Anniversary Second Breath merchandise is available on Aitai Kuji! Links to each item along with the price are listed below. Items are expected to ship in Spring/Summer 2023.
Kingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath- Concert Pamphlet - ¥3,000
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Keychain Gold Ver. - ¥3,200
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary T- Shirt Monogram - ¥5,000
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary T- Shirt - ¥5,000
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tote Monogram - ¥3,500
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tote - ¥3,500
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Earphone Case - ¥3,700
Disney and Square Enix have listed the soundtracks for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX on streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music. Both albums are scheduled to launch on February 8, 2023.
The streaming service playlists for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, comprising 84 songs lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes, are listed below:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
YouTube Music
The full tracklist, spread across three discs, is listed below:
Disc 1
Dearly Beloved -
SIMPLE AND CLEAN - KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-
Dive into the Heart -Destati-
Destiny Islands
Bustin' Up on the Beach
Mickey Mouse March
Treasured Memories
Strange Whispers
Kairi I
It Began with a Letter
A Walk in Andante
Night of Fate
Destiny's Force
Where is This?
Traverse Town
The Heartless Has Come
Shrouding Dark Cloud
Blast Away! - Gummi Ship I-
Tricksy Clock
Welcome to Wonderland
To Our Surprise
Turning the Key
Olympus Coliseum
Road to a Hero
Go for It!
No Time to Think
Deep Jungle
Having a Wild Time
Holy Bananas!
Squirming Evil
Hand in Hand
Kairi II
Merlin's Magical House
Winnie the Pooh
Bounce-O-Rama
Just an Itty Bitty Too Much
Once Upon a Time
Shipmeisters' Humoresque
Precious Stars in the Sky
Blast Away! - Gummi Ship II-
Disc 2
A Day in Agrabah
Arabian Dream
Villains of a Sort
A Very Small Wish
Monstrous Monstro
Friends in My Heart
Under the Sea
An Adventure in Atlantica
A Piece of Peace
An Intense Situation
The Deep End
This is Halloween
Spooks of Halloween Town
Oopsy-Daisy
Captain Hook's Pirate Ship
Pirate's Gigue
Never Land Sky
Kairi III
Blast Away! - Gummi Ship III -
Hollow Bastion
Scherzo Di Notte
Forze Del Male
HIKARI - KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-
Miracle
One-Winged Angel from FINAL FANTASY VII
End of the World
Fragments of Sorrow
A Night on the Bare Mountain
Guardando nel buio
Beyond the Door
Always on My Mind
March Caprice - for Piano and Orchestra
Disc 3
Disappeared
Another Side
Hand in Hand -Reprise-
Dearly Beloved -Reprise-
Having a Wild Time - Previous Version-
Destati
Lord of the Castle
Dearly Beloved - KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days Version-
Musique pour la tristesse de Xion
At Dusk, I Will Think of You...
Vector to the Heavens
Another Side - - Battle Ver. -
The streaming service playlists for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, comprising 103 songs lasting 3 hours and 45 minutes, are listed below:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
YouTube Music
The full tracklist, spread across four discs, is listed below:
Disc 1
Dearly Beloved - KINGDOM HEARTS II Version-
Passion - KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra Instrumental Version-
Lazy Afternoons
Sinister Sundown
The Escapade
Dive into the Heart -Destati-
Fragments of Sorrow
Tension Rising
Kairi
Missing You
The 13th Struggle
Roxas
Sora
The Afternoon Streets
Working Together
Friends in My Heart
Magical Mystery
A Twinkle in the Sky
Reviving Hollow Bastion
Scherzo Di Notte
Laughter and Merriment
Desire For All That Is Lost
Organization XIII
Disc 2
Gearing Up
Shipmeisters' Shanty
Blast Off!
Aestroid Attack
Crossing the Finish Line
Waltz of the Damned
Dance of the Daring
Hesitation
Dance to the Death
Beauty and the Beast
The Home of Dragons
Fields of Honor
Apprehension
Vim and Vigor
Cloudchasers
Olympus Coliseum
Road to a Hero
The Underworld
What Lies Beneath
Villains of a Sort
Beneath the Ground
Rowdy Rumble
Mickey Mouse March
A Walk in Andante
Monochrome Dreams
Old Friends, Old Rivals
Floating in Bliss
Winnie the Pooh
Bounce-O-Rama
Bounce-O-Rama - Speed up ver.
Disc 3
Isn't It Lovely?
Let's Sing and Dance
Swim This Way
Part of Your World
Under the Sea
Ursula's Revenge
A New Day is Dawning
Any Time Any Place
Nights of the Cursed
He's a Pirate
The Corrupted
Hazardous Highway
A Day in Agrabah
Arabian Dream
Arabian Daydream
This is Halloween
Spooks of Halloween Town
What A Surprise?!
Happy Holidays!
Adventures in the Savannah
Savannah Pride
The Encounter
Space Paranoids
Byte Bashing
Byte Striking
Cavern of Remembrance
Deep Anxiety
The 13th Reflection
Sinister Shadows
The 13th Dilemma
Disc 4
Showdown at Hollow Bastion
One-Winged Angel from FINAL FANTASY VII
Battleship Bravery
Sacred Moon
Deep Drive
The Other Promise
Riku
Courage
Disappeared
A Fight to the Death
Darkness of the Unknown
Fantasia alla marcia for piano, chorus and orchestra
Destiny Islands
Hand in Hand
Sunset Horizons
Dearly Beloved -Reprise-
Rage Awakened
Fate of the Unknown
Keyblade Graveyard Horizon
Dismiss
UPDATE 2/14/2023: Disney has made an official announcement regarding the arrival of these playlists. Additionally, the company has created a public playlist housing Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts III soundtracks, comprising 354 songs lasting 17 hours and 50 minutes.
The streaming services containing this playlist are listed below:
Apple Music
LINE Music
Spotify
YouTube
UPDATE 2/19/2023: Connecting your Spotify or Apple Music accounts will grant the following smartphone wallpaper:
Recently, content creator Shesez uploaded a new video in his Boundary Break series, where he takes the camera anywhere he wants to discover secrets in various games.
This time, Shesez tackled the first Kingdom Hearts entry, showcasing several intriuging finds, such as viewing angles that players would never see throughout their playthroughs, zoom-ins on models and areas, and more.
Although, perhaps the most major part of this specific Boundary Break is fully seeing Sora’s room which is only ever partially seen otherwise. Unused elements in the Halloween Town world are also shown off.
You can view the Boundary Break video for the first Kingdom Hearts game below or you can check it out on his Youtube Channel. The version he used is not the original PlayStation 2 release, but one of the HD re-releases.
Shesez did a similar video for Kingdom Hearts II roughly four years ago.
Square Enix Japan has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise available for pre-order via their digital storefront, comprising a King Mickey-themed crossobdy pouch, a 20th Anniversary A4-sized laptop case, and a 20th Anniversary monogram carrying case.
You can view each of these items via our galleries below, alongside expected shipment dates and store links. The North American store links are listed in this article's conclusion.
Kingdom Hearts King Mickey Shoulder Pouch - ¥9,900 - May 27th, 2023
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Laptop Case - ¥7,920 - May 27th, 2023
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Multi-Case (Monogram) - ¥9,350 - May 27th, 2023
Square Enix North America:
Kingdom Hearts - King Mickey - Crossbody Pouch - $89.99 - September 2023
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Laptop Case - $71.99 - September 2023
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Monogram Carrying Case - $84.99 - September 2023
Square Enix Japan has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise, this time comprising an action doll of King Mickey and a curtain tassel of the Shadow plush.
Both products are viewable via our galleries below, with pricing, expected shipment times, and store hyperlinks also provided:
Kingdom Hearts King Mickey - Action Doll - ¥9,900 - May 27th, 2023
Kingdom Hearts Shadow Plush - Curtain Tassel - ¥6,380 - May 27th, 2023
We will update this article if these items are made available via the other Square Enix regional storefronts.
UPDATE 1/17/2023: The two items are now available for pre-order via Square Enix North America:
King Mickey Action Doll - August 2023 - $94.99
Shadow Plush Curtain Tieback (Tassel) - September 2023 - $61.99
Square Enix Japan has revealed new Kingdom Hearts-themed jewelry for pre-order; a silver ring depicting the Shadow Heartless and a silver pendant comprising the motif of Kairi's Keyblade, Destiny's Embrace.
Both products are viewable via our galleries below, with pricing, expected shipment times, and store hyperlinks also provided. The North American store links are listed in this article's conclusion.
Kingdom Hearts Silver Ring - Shadow - ¥27,500 - June 24th, 2023
Kingdom Hearts Silver Pendant - Destiny's Embrace - ¥27,500 - May 27, 2023
Square Enix North America:
Kingdom Hearts Silver Ring - Shadow - $249.99 - October 2023
Kingdom Hearts Silver Pendant - Destiny's Embrace - $249.99 - October 2023
Square Enix has shared new gameplay information for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, with the game's Japanese-exclusive closed prototype test for iPhones having begun.
Our team's Ryuji has translated this article's information from the official Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Japanese Twitter account that's acting as a temporary news avenue for the upcoming mobile title.
Firstly, the following passage discusses the GPS and Pad control styles:
Secondly, the content scheduled for the closed beta so far has been listed below:
New Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link screenshots are viewable via our gallery below:
Our team's Ryuji has translated these images as well:
Lastly, it's worth emphasizing that this beta period will last until January 18th, 2023, and information for the foreseeable future will be announced via the Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Japanese Twitter account.
In case you missed it, check out the latest artwork for the title and the mysterious symbol shared in a tweet.
UPDATE 1/13/2023: Square Enix has shared four new screenshots and gameplay information:
Our team's Ryuji has translated the images, viewable below:
UPDATE 1/14/2023: New gameplay information has been released revealing the two Keyblade types; Close-Combat, and Ranged.
Our team's Ryuji has translated the following the information:
You can view the new screenshot released alongside this information via our gallery below, as well as an edited version with English text:
UPDATE 1/15/2023: Character customization was highlighted in a new tweet and screenshot, translated below via our team's Ryuji:
UPDATE 1/16/2023: Raid Battles and the Matching Feature were highlighted in a new tweet, translated below:
You can view new screenshots via our gallery below, as well as translated versions below that:
UPDATE 1/18/2023: The prototype test has ended, and the official Twitter account shared the following message from Nomura:
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