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"Hikari -Ray of Hope REMIX-" closes out Utada Hikaru's "Sanjudai wa Hodohodo" event

Celebrating her return to music, Utada Hikaru's "Sanjudai wa Hodohodo" event started off with fan questions submitted through Twitter followed by a beautiful performance of two of her songs. To close out the event, special guest PUNPEE played Hikari -Ray of Hope REMIX- which continued into the credits. PUNPEE, the producer behind the -Ray of Hope- remixes, also mentioned that this song would be the opening song for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue to the livestream audience.
 
Utada Hikaru and PUNPEE's collaborations on both "Hikari" and "Simple and Clean" will be available on the "Hikari (Ray of Hope REMIX)" EP which will release on January 11th, 2017 and is now available for pre-order through iTunes Japan.
 
What was your favorite part of Utada Hikari's special livestream? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

Kingdom Hearts themed PlayStation 4 to release in Japan on January 12th, 2017

The official Japanese PlayStation Twitter announced that a limited edition Kingdom Hearts themed PlayStation 4 will be released in honor of the Kingdom Hearts series 15th anniversary! This special PlayStation 4 will be released in a bundle including a PS4 top cover, an original theme, and it will be engraved with an original design. This PS4 will release on December 12th, 2016. Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura also confirmed that this deal is a Sony exclusive.
 
Along with being a component of this limited edition deal, the "KINGDOM HEARTS 15th ANNIVERSARY" PS4® top cover will also be sold separately for a limited time - until December 22, 2016, 11am JST.
 
You can find images of the commerative PlayStation 4 set below.
 
 



 
This set is available for pre-order starting on December 9th, 2016 and costs 33,980 yen plus tax for the 500GB model and 38980 yen plus tax for the 1 TB model.
 
What do you think of the design? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

Final trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter prologue released in English, Haley Joel Osment & Bill Farmer return as Sora and Goofy respectively

The last trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue has just been released. This trailer features cutscenes and gameplay from every instalment in the KH2.8 collection, including brand new gameplay featuring both Aqua and King Mickey, and a customization feature for Aqua.
 
The trailer also features "Simple and Clean -Ray of Hope MIX-", remixed by PUNPEE, which will is available for pre-order on iTunes Japan for release on January 11, 2017, along with other remixes of both "Hikari" and "Simple and Clean".
 
Among the returning voice actors for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue are Bill Farmer as Goofy and Haley Joel Osment as Sora. While Terra also has a new speaking line in the trailer but it is currently unknown if Jason Dohring reprised his role.
 
You can watch the trailer below.
 




 
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on the PlayStation 4 in Japan on January 12, 2017, and worldwide on January 24, 2017.
 
What do you think of the new trailer? Let us know in the comments!
Aquaberry

25 New Story Quests, Jewel Purchase Error, and Update to HD Riku's Ability Description

25 new story quests taking place in Daybreak Town have been added to the international version of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ! Play through these new quests to obtain an orichalcum!
 
An error has been noticed where players did not receive the jewels they bought or they were delayed. If restarting the app doesn't fix it, compensation will then be given to affected players at a later date.
 
Lastly, the description for HD Riku's ability on the Black Friday Deal: Part 2 stated that it was "Especially effective in High Score event stages". Some device screens weren't able to fit that text on-screen, so it was removed. The ability for the medal is still the same as it was before.
 
You can view the notices in the gallery below.
 



Exilra

[UPDATED] New Hikari (Ray of Hope MIX) EP releasing January 11, 2017, to contain four remixes of the Kingdom Hearts theme songs; Utada Hikaru to perform and answers questions live

Update 2: The "Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope MIX)" EP is now available for pre-order on the North American iTunes Store as well as the UK iTunes Store has a listed release date of January 11th, 2017.
 
Update 1: PUNPEE, the producer behind the Hikari and Simple and Clean -Ray of Hope MIX- versions, as well as the "P's CLUB MIX" remixes, will be present at Utada Hikaru's live-streamed event "Sanjudai wa Hodohodo" tomorrow. The event has been organized to celebrate Utada's return to music and to show her appreciation for her fans, and will include live studio performances. Fans will have the opportunity to ask questions in real-time and have them answered by Utada herself during the livestream.
 
The event is scheduled to run between 9-9-30 pm JST. For more information on the event and how to stream it, visit the event page.
 
The original article follows.
 
An EP featuring remixes of the Kingdom Hearts series Japanese and English theme songs by Utada Hikaru - "Hikari" and "Simple and Clean"- are up for pre-order on iTunes for release on January 11, 2017, for 750 yen. The track listing includes the -Ray of Hope MIX- versions of the songs, which have been featured in the recent trailers for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. These tracks are also the Japanese and English opening themes for Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-. The album also includes a new remix for both "Hikari" and "Simple and Clean", called "P's CLUB MIX."
 
The remixes in this EP have been produced by PUNPEE, a sound engineer producing sounds for numerous artists including RHYMESTER.
 
The cover of the EP will be the same as the one drawn by Tetsuya Nomura in December 2014 in commemoration of Utada's 15th anniversary since her debut.
 
The Kingdom Hearts official Japanese Twitter account has tweeted some comments about the EP. We will update with translations soon.
 
The track listing and durations are as follows:
 
 
Will you be purchasing this new EP? Do you think that the "P's CLUB MIX" versions of the theme songs will be the ending tracks to Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-? Let us know in the comments!
Aquaberry

Aqua's outfit will be customizable in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

The latest Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer revealed that Aqua's outfit in Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage- will be almost completely customizable. The trailer first shows off things like Cat ears and Minnie mouse ears, much like what you find in Kingdom Hearts χ and Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ. Aqua's outfit could also be customized in color, design, and there were also different styles of wings and shoulder pads that could be added.
 
The customizable outfits were also specifically shown off in gameplay as well. However, the trailer did not feature any cutscenes with those so it is unknown currently whether or not those customizations will transfer over into the story portion of the game.
 
Screenshots of the accessories and color palettes previewed in the trailer can be found below
 


 
Do you think these outfit customizations will provide stat differences like in Final Fantasy XV? Also, do you think customization will be coming to Kingdom Hearts III as well? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

New final Japanese trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue released; more announcements coming tomorrow

Update: Utada Hikaru's official website featured Youtube links to the North American version of the latest Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer. It also included links for other countries, such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
 
The links led to Youtube videos that were unavailable to view at the time.
 
The links have since been taken down.
 
The original article follows.
 
A final Japanese trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue has just been released, announced by series director Tetsuya Nomura on Twitter. In the tweet, he mentions that more news will be coming tomorrow at noon, Japan time, as he will have "something else more to say", as translated by goldpanner. A few hours before this announcement, he had tweeted a screenshot from Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ featuring Cinderella, alluding to the announcement of this trailer.
 
This new trailer features new cutscenes and gameplay from the KH2.8 collection, including brand new gameplay between Aqua and King Mickey in Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage-, and a customization feature for Aqua. The trailer also features Aqua and Mickey in Destiny Islands, possibly still within the Dark World.
An interesting detail is also present in the trailer. Last month, we covered a Weekly Shonen Jump scan in which Ventus had a slightly different outfit from what was seen in previous games. However, Ventus is in both his normal outfit and this new outfit at different points in this trailer.
The trailer also features "Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX-", remixed by PUNPEE, which will be available on iTunes Japan on January 11, 2017, along with other remixes of "Hikari" and "Simple and Clean". You can watch the trailer below.
 
Thanks to Twitter user @xenosaga7, we've got translations for the Main Menu in Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage- shown in the trailers. You can read those below.
 
 
YouTube User Keytotruth has added English and Spanish subtitles to the trailer. You can watch the trailer with subs below by clicking the closed caption button.
 




 
You can watch the official Japanese trailer without subs below.
 




 
 

There are still no updates on when the English version of the trailer will be released.


 
 
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on the PlayStation 4 in Japan on January 12, 2017, and worldwide on January 24, 2017.
 
What do you think of the new trailer? Let us know in the comments!
Aquaberry

Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop! Vinyl figures are now available for pre-order

An image has surfaced supposedly showing a list of a new and upcoming Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop! Vinyl figure that will be available at GameStop. This figure is King Mickey Mouse. KHInsider user Kupo1121 uploaded a picture taken from a GameStop employee's computer which can be found below:
 



 
KH13 user Power Jusho has also confirmed that this Mickey figure is indeed available for pre-order now at GameStop. You can find an image of their receipt below.
 



 
Do you think a collection of Kingdom Hearts Pop Funko figures are coming our way? Let us know in the comments!
 
UPDATE 1: Additional Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop! Vinyl figures and keychains will be released at GameStop in March of 2017. The figures include Donald Duck, Goofy, Pete, Chip, and Dale. The keychains include Donald Duck and Goofy. The Goofy figure will be exclusive to GameStop. The Chip & Dale figures will cost $18.99, the other Pop figures will cost $11.99, and the Funko Pop! Vinyl keychains will cost $4.99.
 
Credit to @DisneyCheats for the photo below:
 



 
UPDATE 2: The figures are now available for pre-order from Amazon, but some of them are exclusive to certain retailers. Black and White Pete is only available from Walmart, while Kingdom Goofy is exclusive to GameStop.
 
UPDATE 3: FunkoPopNews have given us a first look at a couple Funko Pop! Vinyl figures from Kingdom Hearts. Included are King Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Wizard Donald (Hot Topic exclusive), and a Donald keychain.
 
These figures along with Chip & Dale, Pete, and Goofy keychain are set to release in March. Gamestop is currently accepting pre-orders for the figures.
 
View the images of these figures and keychains below:
 



 
UPDATE 4: Pete, Mickey keychain, and Goofy keychain have also been revealed by FunkoPopNews.
 
UPDATE 5: Gamestop have revealed the Gamestop exclusive Goofy and Chip & Dale figures on a flyer. Thanks to Disney Dan for the find.
 
UPDATE 6: The official website for Funko Pop! Vinyl figurines has listed the aforementioned figures through their blog, displaying a black and white Pete model that is exclusive to Walmart. The figurines will be available in April.
 




 
UPDATE 7: A photo was released by Funko that shows off some of the Pop! Vinyl figures as well as the recently revealed Funko Pop! plushies.
 
UPDATE 8: Two more photos were released by Funko that show closer looks at the three plush characters. View these photos as well as the photo from Update 4 below:
 



 
UPDATE 9: A bunch more photos were released by KHInsider and Disney Dan. It included photos of both the figures and the recently revealed Funko Pop! plushies. A video has also been released. View the photos below:
 



 
View the video by Disney Dan here:
 




 
UPDATE 10: A pre-order poster for the Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop! Vinyl figures has been seen at Gamestop. A photo of it has been taken by /u/Tgirl0 on Reddit from their local mall. The photo can be seen below:
 




 
UPDATE [Nov. 19, 2017]: The Kingdom Hearts Mickey, Donald, and Goofy Funko Pocket Pop! Vinyl keychains are available to purchase at Hot Topic and on the Hot Topic website! They're listed for $7.90 USD each, but are currently on sale for $6.32 USD each. You can purchase the Mickey Funko Pocket Pop! Vinyl keychain here, the Donald Funko Pocket Pop! Vinyl keychain here, and the Goofy Funko Pocket Pop! Vinyl keychain here.
 



 
You can check out the Hot Topic product description for each of the keychains here:
 
 
Which Kingdom Hearts Funko Pop! Vinyl figure or keychain do you want? Let us know down in the comments below!
soraspromise

Dengeki PlayStation magazine cover to feature Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue with spread inside in upcoming issue

Next week's issue of Dengeki PlayStation, releasing December 15 in Japan, will include a spread on Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. The game will also be featured on the cover of the magazine next week.
 
You can view a preview below. Thanks to bkvebvavuq for the tip!
 



 
 

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on the PlayStation 4 in Japan on January 12, 2017, and worldwide on January 24, 2017.


Aquaberry

Drop Gauge returns in Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD HUD in Famitsu screenshots

Since Kingdom Heart HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue's initial announcement at Sony's SCEJA TGS 2015 Press Conference the HUD for Dream Drop Distance HD has brought up quite a few questions. In the earliest trailers for the game, the HUD was entirely missing from the screen, as seen in the announcement trailer.
 
Later on in development, trailers began to display a HUD for Sora, Riku, and their Dream Eaters. However, the Drop gauge was noticeably missing from various trailers, as seen in this screenshot from the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue trailer shown at Tokyo Game Show 2016.
 



 
 
The Drop system is a mechanic that was introduced in the original Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance for the Nintendo 3DS. As the game features both Sora and Riku taking their Mark of Mastery exams within the Dream Realm, the Drop system is a way for players to switch between both characters. Players can drop from Sora to Riku and vice versa willingly, however, players will also forcibly be dropped into the other character's story once the Drop gauge runs out. There are also items available in the game to extend the amount of time in the Drop gauge.
 
With the Drop gauge noticeably missing from the HUD, there had been some debate as to whether or not the Drop system would return. While the Drop system offered the chance to play as different characters more evenly without having to repeat certain storylines like Birth by Sleep, it often caused frustration with players due to the fact that Drops could happen in the middle of a boss battle and force you to start over from the beginning when you returned to that character.
 
However, in the most recent spread for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue in Famitsu Weekly, it seems that the Drop gauge has made its return to the HUD in Dream Drop Distance HD.
 



 
Kingdom Hearts series Co-Director Tai Yasue also
that Drop times will be altered for the PS4 version of Dream Drop Distance, making them longer. 
How do you feel about the return of the Drop system? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

KH13 Giveaway: Share your creativity for a chance to win Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue!

Hey everyone! In light of Kingdom Hearts’ 15th anniversary in 2017, Jump Festa fast approaching (starting on December 17, 2016), and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue confirmed to appear at the event, we thought it would be the perfect time to run another contest!
 
We're running a creative contest for a free pre-order of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue Limited Edition, and giving people the freedom to show off their passion for the franchise as a whole! There are many creative ways for submitting for this competition. Read on for more details.
 


 
How to enter:
Your submission must be one of the following to participate: a fan-art, cosplay, photograph, music cover/composition, film, fan-fiction, sculpture or baking. Plenty of choices!
Upload your submission to KH13 (by making a new topic in the Creative Media forum), and then post a link to it in the comments below. It's that simple!
It must be related to Kingdom Hearts, and must have been created specifically for the competition! You can enter multiple times.
At midnight EST on December 26, 2016, our team will deliberate and decide on our favourite piece submitted, contact the winner of the contest, and pre-order their copy!

Good luck to everyone! Even if you don't win, there is still a chance we will feature your work on the KH13 Community Twitter and the KH13 Tumblr. Above all, have fun!
AndrewHankinson

English release of 358/2 Days and Birth by Sleep Omnibuses announced by Yen Press

Yen Press announced on their official Twitter through various Tweets that they would be releasing English omnibuses of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, also posting pictures of the potential covers for each.
 
While the three original 358/2 Days novels will be collected in a single omnibus, it is unclear whether the Birth by Sleep omnibus will collect all three original volumes as well, or only two, followed by the third novel as an independent release. Regarding the Birth by Sleep novels, Yen Press's only comment was:
 
Yen Press went on to confirm that the previously announced Kingdom Hearts II novel would be released in 2 omnibuses.
 
You can view potential covers released by Yen Press below.
 



 


So far no details have been given as to release dates for either the


358/2 Days
or

Birth by Sleep novels.
 
Which omnibus are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

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