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Dengeki & Famitsu interview Yoko Shimomura and Kaoru Wada following Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-

Update 1: Translations of the interview from the Japanese website Gamer have also been added below.
Update 2: Translations of the interview held by 4Gamer.net has also been added.
 
Following the conclusion of the Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-, Dengeki Online and Famitsu had the chance to interview Yoko Shimomura, the composer for the Kingdom Hearts series, and Kaoru Wada, who arranges the orchestral pieces for the Kingdom Hearts series. Yoko Shimomura and Kaoru Wada discuss the difficulties and process of creating songs for the series as well as all of the work leading up to the concert, including input from series director Tetsuya Nomura.
 
A translation of the Dengeki Online interview can be found below thanks to goldpanner:
 
 
 
 
A translation of the interview held by Famitsu can be found below thanks to Catherine Mueller ([email protected]):
 
 
 
 
 
A translation of the interview with Gamer can be found below thanks to Catherine Mueller ([email protected]):
 
 
 
 
Translations of the 4Gamer.net interview can be found below thanks to Katie Armstrong:
 
 
 
 
 
What songs are you hoping will be on the song list for the world tour? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

[SPOILERS] Exclusive back story for Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- shown at Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-

On August 11, 2016, the first official Kingdom Hearts concert was held in Japan, called Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-. Fans who attended the event were treated to orchestrated music from the Kingdom Hearts series. Voice actors for Terra and Namine (Ryōtarō Okiayu & Iku Nakahara, repsectively) were in attendance. Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series, said "something was in the works" about a week before the concert concerning the voice actors. Something indeed was in the works!
 
Exclusive back story, which will not be included in-game for Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-, was reenacted by Terra and Namine's voice actors, exclusively for attendees at Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-. This contains heavy spoilers, so read below at your own risk.
 
Thanks goes to @aibo_ac7 for providing information concerning the exclusive back story, @r_kane1 for providing a summary of the information, and Kayla Copeland ([email protected]) for translating the full dialogue.
 
 
 
 
UPDATE: This conversation is transcribed inside of the official Kingdom Hearts Orchestra - World Tour - guide. It has both the Japanese conversation, and the conversation translated to English. It turns out this conversation was not between Lingering Will and Naminé, but it was actually between Terra and Naminé. View the conversation below with the official English translations thanks to @jsjunshen:
 
Jake

New Official Kingdom Hearts merchandise available for pre-order through Amazon Japan & Square Enix Japan e-store

Update: The official Japanese Square Enix e-store has updated with the Kingdom Hearts mugs, as well as Lea's Keychain from Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance. The release date for the mugs is September 10, 2016, and the Keychain will be available on November 28, 2016.
 
The original article follows.
 
New Kingdom Hearts series merchandise has made it's way on to Amazon Japan's website for pre-order, including 2 new mugs and a keychain of Lea's Keyblade featured in Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance. The mugs feature artwork of a Shadow Heartless and Sora's crown surrounded by a pattern based on Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ. Last but not least, there is also a new wallet style smart phone case decorated with a KHUX design now available for pre-order through the Japanese Square Enix E-Store.
 
The two mugs will be available in September of 2016 for 2,200 yen each, while the keychain of Lea's Keyblade will be available in November of 2016 for 1,900 yen. The smart phone case will be available first, with a release date of August 30th, 2016 at the price of 4,940 yen.
 
You can find images of all the new merchandise below. Thanks to Twitter user @aibo_ac7!
 
 



 



 



 
Which item do you want to get your hands on the most? Let us know in the comment!
soraspromise

New merchandise available for Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath- & more

The official Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath- website has updated ahead of the official concert in Japan, which will start on August 11th. The website includes various merchandise that can be purchased. You can check out what can be purchased and how much it will cost below thanks to goldpanner.
 
You can check out images of each item below, in our gallery.
 



 
Would you like to purchase the Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] 3rd anniversary Key Art design in High Quality? How about any of the other official merchandise? Let us know in the comments below!
Jake

Utada Hikaru's new album title "Fantôme" revealed with track listing - releasing September 28, 2016

Many fans have been anticipating the release of the new album by Utada Hikaru, singer of the opening songs in the Kingdom Hearts series. This album, releasing on September 28th, now has an official title: "Fantôme", which means "ghost" in French. The title, along with the track listing, was revealed on Utada Hikaru's official website.
 
You can check out the official album cover, along with the revealed track listing, below.
 



 
The album will be 3,000 yen (roughly $29.27 USD) + tax.
Jake

Coverage: Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-

Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series, has announced via the official Kingdom Hearts Japanese Twitter account that it is the plan for Ryōtarō Okiayu, the voice actor of Terra, and Iku Nakahara, the voice actress of Namine, to both be present and participate at each showing of Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath- in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
 
A translation of the tweet can be found below thanks to goldpanner.
 
 

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(August 10th, 2016- 11:40 PM, USA EST): Ryōtarō Okiayu tweets that he is at the theater where Kingdom Hearts -First Breath- is being performed
(August 10th, 2016- 11:45 PM, USA EST): New artwork by Tetsuya Nomura featuring Sora as a conductor and various other characters as members of an orchestra!
(August 10th, 2016- 11:55PM, USA EST): The song list of -First Breath- is revealed!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:13 AM, USA EST): Pictures of the merchandise available at the event!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:20 AM, USA EST): Another pic of the merchandise!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:24 AM, USA EST): View from inside the concert hall!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:26 AM, USA EST): An image of the new Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ themed smart phone case!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:28 AM, USA EST): A look at the Yoko Shimomura interview exclusive to Kingdom Hearts -First Breath- attendees!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:33 AM, USA EST): Attendees are now entering the concert hall!
(August 11th, 2016- 12:38 AM, USA EST): More screenshots for the exclusive Yoko Shimomura interview!
(August 11th, 2016- 1:05 AM, USA EST): The concert should be starting now!
(August 11th, 2016- 2:03 AM, USA EST): The very first KH concert has concluded!
(August 11th, 2016- 2:12 AM, USA EST): A picture of lucky attendees with Yoko Shimomura!
(August 11th, 2016- 2:23 AM, USA EST): The concert included an amazing duet!
(August 11th, 2016- 3:24 AM, USA EST): Tetsuya Nomura is on stage!
(August 11th, 2016- 3:33 AM, USA EST): The concert has finally concluded! The music touched many people.
(August 11th, 2016- 11:44 PM, USA EST): Tetsuya Nomura restates that there's definitely plans to celebrate the Kingdom Hearts series' 15th anniversary in 2017!
(August 12th, 2016- 12:26 AM, USA EST): Tetsuya Nomura tells Dengeki Online that he regretfully cannot make an appearance at every performance but hopes to keep fans surprised!
 

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soraspromise

25 New Story Quests coming to International version of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ including quests featuring Ephemer and Master Ava

On August 4th, 2016 at 2:00 AM (PT), 25 new story quests will be added to the international version of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ! The official international Twitter account teases: "What does Foreteller Ava know about Ephemer's disappearance? 25 new quests coming at 2AM (PT)! #KHUX".
 




 
While you delve deeper into the story of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ, don't forget you'll earn more Orichalcum after completing the newest 25 quests!
 
Are you ready to face off with Master Ava? Let us know in the comments!
soraspromise

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue demo will be playable at Gamescom 2016

Square Enix has just announced their lineup for Gamescom 2016, and among the titles listed is Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. Gamescom will be held from August 19th - August 21st in Cologne, Germany.
 
For anyone hoping to attend, you can visit the main Square Enix booth (Hall 9, B31/B41) to play the demo. Both the remastered version of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance and Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage- will be playable.
 
Are any of you planning on attending Gamescom 2016? Let us know in the comments below!
Toominator

New hidden area discovered in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance code

Recently, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance's code was discovered containing a new hidden world/area. The new area found in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance's code appears to be some sort of ship. While it is uncertain what this area actually is, there is some info on the hidden code regarding the area.
 
The hidden area & code was discovered by YouTube user OmegaErkz.
 
According to Erkz, each code for the worlds contained in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance go by a certain area code. Worlds such as Hollow Bastion (hb), Destiny Islands (di), Twilight Town (tt), all go by this certain area code. The hidden area that was discovered has the area code "tp", which, if followed by the area code rule, could be an area based off of Disney's Treasure Planet.
 
The hidden area appears to have been scratched after an attempt to include it in the world selection for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. You can check out the hidden area below thanks to YouTube User OmegaErkz (Starting at 2:53:29)
 




 
While it is uncertain what the area is, we'd like to know: What do you think it is? Do you think it's an entire world dedicated to Treasure Planet? Would you like to see it in Kingdom Hearts III? Let us know in the comments below!
Jake

Kingdom Hearts III Sora & hooded Riku & Kairi featured in new Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] Key Art by Tetsuya Nomura

After maintenance was concluded in Kingdom Hearts χ[chi], brand new Key Art by Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series, was released. In the Key Art, it shows a Kingdom Hearts III Sora illustrated, as well as a hooded Riku & Kairi. In addition, there appears to be Chirithy, Skuld, and Ephemera in the key art, as well as what appears to be Roxas (or Ventus) in a new outfit.
 
You can check out the Key Art below.
 



 
Besides the new Key Art, you can also obtain armor in-game depending on what union you are in. The armor that is included in-game is in resemblance to the armor introduced originally in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.
 
You can check out images from the recent maintenance below.
 



 
Do you think those outfits drawn by Nomura for Riku & Kairi are their new Kingdom Hearts III outfits? Let us know in the comments below!
Jake

New Organization XIII Roxas Prototype & Kingdom Hearts III Sora Play Arts Kai shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 + more

San Diego Comic-Con 2016 has begun! Starting on July 20th for a preview night, and running through the 24th, San Diego Comic-Con is an annual event where various video game demos are available for attendees and Play Arts Kai figures are on display. This year, Square Enix has decided to display a never before-seen Organization XIII Roxas Play Arts Kai prototype, along with the recently announced Kingdom Hearts III Sora Play Arts Kai.
 
In addition to those two Play Arts Kai figures, new Kingdom Hearts Static Arts figure prototypes were revealed of Kingdom Hearts II Sora, Chirithy, Shadow, and Meow Wow.
 
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is also available as a playable demo for those who are attending. Don't forget to check it out!
 
You can check out pictures of all the Play Arts Kai displays below, in our gallery.
 



Jake

Square Enix lists new jobs for Kingdom Hearts III; Positions focus on post-production

Square Enix recently updated their job opportunities in the career section of their website, and some of these new listings are for positions on the Osaka team of Square Enix Business Division 3, which is the team currently working on Kingdom Hearts III. We previously reported on the majority of the listings found on the site, but four new positions on the Kingdom Hearts team have opened up. The titles of the positions and brief descriptions of the jobs are listed below, thanks to R Kane.

 
Interesting to note is the role of the Lighting Artist, which hints at a role in post-production. For those who don't know, post-production usually implies the final stages of the development process, which are used to polish and tweak minor things before development ends. Major thanks goes to KH13 user SnowPint7Fourths for the tip!
 
Based on these new job openings, how far along do you think Kingdom Hearts III is? Let us know in the comments below!
Toominator

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