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HD 1.5 ReMIX appears in October 1 Jump (with new screenshots)

The latest issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump, releasing on October 1, 2012, has contained an article on Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. Scans of this article have appeared online on 2ch.net, and these can be seen below, in our gallery. As you can see, there are new screenshots and information, which we will have translated for you below..

Update: Our translator goldpanner has translated all text from the scan into English. You can read this below.
KH Three-Title Collection for You to Enjoy! Title: KH 1.5 HD Remix
Release date: Planned for 2013
Price: TBA
Developer: Square Enix
Console: PS3
Genre: RPG
Roam the worlds, Keyblade in hand, in this RPG now revived for PS3!
Introducing, in commemoration of the series 10th anniversary, a HD Version in which you can enjoy the KH series rendered in high quality!!
KH Final Mix - Run around as the Keyblade Hero, Sora!
Sora is a boy who grows immensely from the experiences of his many encounters. However, a mysterious being in search of the insatiable darkness stands in his way...!
The three good friends have a dream!!
Riku: But if we don't go and see we'll never know.
^What is the secret plan Sora, Riku and Kairi are forming together...?!
VS Darkside!!
^As if symbolising darkness itself, a huge Heartless blocks Sora's path!
*Protagonist Sora
The Keyblade Hero. He battles on, hoping for the day when he can once more live at his hometown with his childhood friends Riku and Kairi.
Finally a HD Version: Power-up Ticket!
You can enjoy three games in one? And then on top of that, it's in HD? That's way too amazing!
KH 358/2 Days - The Chronicles of the Struggles of New Member to Organisation XIII, Roxas!!
A young man who was given the name Roxas, who has lost all his memories of the past. Having become a member of the mysterious group Organisation XIII, the tale of the young man's fate begins now!
You can enjoy the story as a video work!!
Roxas: You mean a day off to spend with friends?
^The story of Roxas' time in Organisation XIII has been recorded as a HD full-remake theatre.
KH RE:Chain of Memories - Introducing the Mysterious Black-Coated Group, Organisation XIII!
The story depicting what happened between KH and KHII. Adventure unfolds as our heroes wander through the strange Castle Oblivion.
What on earth is in Castle Oblivion?
Marlixia: We must gain the power of the Keyblade for ourselves, by any means.
^The deeper he travells into Castle Oblivion, the more Sora loses his memories. And what is the fate of Namine, the girl who can manipulate memories?!
(The reviewers are pretty excited and love the HD! They give it 5 stars for prettiness of graphics, for cuteness of characters, and for care paid to the remaking!)
DChiuch

Shimomura to appear at Video Game Orchestra

The Video Game Orchestra have announced via their latest Kickstarter that at their ~Live at Symphony Hall~ event in Boston, MA on October 7, 2012, Yoko Shimomura, the composer of the Kingdom Hearts series, will be making a guest appearance. The concert will contain some of her music from the Kingdom Hearts series. You can see the video of this announcement here. Thanks to their official Twitter for sharing the announcement.
Update: The Video Game Orchestra's ~Live at Symphony Hall~ event in Boston was today, and as expected, Kingdom Hearts songs were played. Both Dearly Beloved and Hikari were performed. Thanks to GracefulAssassin9 (gelandporn from KHInsider) who attended the event, you can watch a recording of these songs below.
Please enjoy if you weren't able to make the event, and be sure to continue to follow their Kickstarter for announcements concerning the event's upcoming official album. VGO have announced that the Kingdom Hearts songs will be included in the album.

DChiuch

Square Enix releases Kingdom Hearts novel set in Japan

Square Enix have updated their e-STORE with a set of 20 different official Kingdom Hearts novels, all in Japanese. The set is available now and costs ¥14,450 (approximately US$185.45). The full list of novels included can be seen below. Thanks to bKvEBVAvUq for the tip.
Kingdom Hearts Vol.1 & Vol.2
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol.1 & Vol.2
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol.3 "Reverse / Rebirth" Riku
Kingdom Hearts II Vol.1 & Vol.2 & Vol.3 & Vol.4
Kingdom Hearts II Short Stories Vol.1 & Vol.2
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Vol.1 & Vol.2 & Vol.3
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Vol.1 & Vol.2 & Vol.3
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Side Sora
Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Side Riku
DChiuch

KH 10th Anniversary Fan Selection soundtrack website complete

Square Enix have completed their official website for the Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- soundtrack. This update is an update to the track listing page, which now includes a comment from Yoko Shimomura, as well as "Fantasia alla marcia for piano, chorus and orchestra" and the bonus track of the disc-- Twinkle Twinkle Holidays from Drammatica: The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura.
Official Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- website
Our translator goldpanner has translated each of the new comments, and these translations can be read below.
“Well, thank you so much for following along and reading my drawn-out poor writing for this long.
Writing detailed individual comments isn’t my usual attitude, but your voices saying you wanted to read stories of memories from during production and explanations of the compositions and such reached me, so I challenged myself to do it this way this time.
When I first started writing I did feel lost for a bit, but as the updates increased, I heard many happy voices of people who were looking forward to it, and people who wanted to read more, and such.
Thank you so much! Thanks to you, even though this is later than we first planned (sweatmark), I was able to finish writing these right to the end.
It’s after release, and I hear that sales are going well.
To everyone who pre-ordered or purchased it without delay, and to everyone who voted in the poll, I am so very grateful. Thank you so much.
If I get the chance, I would like to try writing comments like these again. Next is... the 20th anniversary!? Well, we’ll just have to go that long (haha).
Lastly, to the people who have helped me with such powerful, warm support these ten years, Square Enix’s Mr Kawamori, Mr Noda, Mr Yamazaki, Mr Ishimoto, Mr Sekito, and, Mr Tetsu, all the project managers, everyone in the team, all the production staff, everyone in PR, and, and, there are too many to write here, so many so many many many people who have supported me and made me able to write as many songs as I have. Thank you so, so, soooooooooo much!
And, to you, looking at this comment now, here is love and gratitude from my heart.
Thanks for 10th Anniversary!!" Fantasia alla marcia for piano, chorus and orchestra: As the music used during the credits for KHII, this song is march-style + melody made from phrases from various themes-style. Just as with the credits music from the first title, the 'march-style' part was a request from Mr Tetsu. Actually, at first, when I heard "do a march", I thought, "Huh? Why a march!??". But, when you really think about what 'march' means, there is this bright cheery imagery of '(all the staff together) moving ahead, moving onwards'. I feel that is very fitting for the credits for Kingdom Hearts. Onwards, onwards, believing there is definitely a bright future ahead. --Yoko Shimomura
Twinke Twinkle Holidays: Finally, the last comment I will write (that's a bit lonely... ;
This last track is a bonus track taken from 'drammatica -The Very best of Yoko Shimomura-', released in 2008. On this album were four tracks from the Kingdom Hearts series, but the other three made the ranking, and apart from parts of songs used in the medley, had already been recorded as original songs. And so, by process of elimination (haha), we went with this song, which had not been recorded as an original song. The track is a medley of the battle theme for Christmas Town in 'Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix +', and the theme for the flying part in the Neverland stage in 'Kingdom Hearts'. Game-wise there isn't any connection. However, when we were choosing the tracks for the 'drammatica' compilation, I decided, let's go with these two tracks as a medley! These two tracks are, to me, the 'symbol of happiness in Kingdom Hearts'. Exciting! Fun! Happy!! Don't those feelings come through in these songs~~?? They do, right~!? Tell me they do~~~!! (haha.) I wanted to end this 'Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary FAN SELECTION' CD with not a dark song, but a bright song. So, rank not-withstanding, isn't it perfect!? --Yoko Shimomura
Previous announcements:
- Unboxing
- Complete track list revealed
- Kingdom Hearts 3D tracks and Shimomura comments
- 358/2 Days tracks and Shimomura comments
- Box artwork revealed
- BBS tracks and Shimomura/Ishimoto comments
- KH2 tracks and Shimomura comments
- Official website & KH / CoM tracks and Shimomura comments
- Cover artwork revealed
- Announcement & September 19, 2012 release date
DChiuch

HD 1.5 ReMIX to appear in October 1 issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump

The issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump releasing on October 1, 2012 has been confirmed to contain an article on Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. Thanks go to taletalesource for revealing the news, and bKvEBVAvUq for sharing it. It is currently unknown what the article will contain, but this is quite exciting, as it is the first time since Tokyo Game Show 2012 that we will receive news about the title. It is likely that the issue of Famitsu Weekly releasing on October 4, 2012 will also contain an article on HD 1.5 ReMIX.
DChiuch

BBS & BBS Final Mix Ultimate Hits editions announced in Japan

Square Enix have announced that both Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix will be re-released in Japan as Ultimate Hits editions. Both items have been added to the Square Enix e-STORE, with Birth by Sleep here and Birth by Sleep Final Mix here. Both cost ¥2,940 (approximately US$37.91) and release on December 6, 2012.
When Square Enix considers a game to be very successful and have sold enough copies, they reprint the game as an "Ultimate Hits" edition-- this is the exact same game with an altered cover art and new price. All Ultimate Hits titles can be seen here.

Sora96

Kingdom Hearts 3D novel "Side Riku" released, artwork uploaded

The second novel based on Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance], Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Side Riku, releases in Japan tomorrow, on September 27, 2012. Some copies of the book have gone on sale early, and okikuta from Twitter has uploaded all artwork that appears inside. Thanks to aibo_ac7 from Twitter for the find! These can be seen below, in our gallery. The actual novel, of course, is in Japanese. We will let you know when an English fan-translation appears.
DChiuch

Disney Interactive mentions "big title" releasing mid-year (KH HD?)

Speaking with Business Insider, Disney Interactive Studios have mentioned a "big title" that is supposedly coming to America "mid-year 2013". We don't know what this "big title" is, apart from that it's not Epic Mickey 2-- due to this, Business Insider have predicted that the title they are referring to is Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, and we agree. Disney Interactive don't have any other franchises as major as Epic Mickey and Kingdom Hearts, so it makes sense that this "big title" is the upcoming HD collection of Kingdom Hearts titles.
Disney Interactive also mentioned that they are looking forward to "continuing to grow in the social space", which could possibly be a hint at Kingdom Hearts for PC Browsers internationally-- but again, this is in no way a confirmation. Thanks to lizzie1238 from KH13 for the find.
DChiuch

Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- trailer released in HD 720p

Earlier, Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- was announced at Tokyo Game Show 2012 with a new trailer. Square Enix have uploaded the trailer to their official website for the game, and you can watch this new trailer in HD 720p at the link below.
Update 1: We have uploaded the trailer to YouTube, and added English subtitles thanks to goldpanner.
Update 2: We have added the trailer to our video archive, where it can be downloaded.
Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- official website


One small notable detail is that in the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix remaster, the 4th command slot (which is used for opening chests, examining things, special abilities, etc), has been changed into a triangle-button "Reaction Command" like Kingdom Hearts II. You can see this below.
Update 3: Our partner on YouTube, Everglow8444, has created an unofficial English version of this trailer, using the voice acting from the English versions of the games. You can see this below.

DChiuch

Coverage: Kingdom Hearts at Tokyo Game Show 2012

Tokyo Game Show 2012 is a Japanese gaming event running from September 20, 2012 to September 23, 2012. Because of timezones (remember, this is in Japan), the event has already started! This news post will link to all related news articles.
- Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- announced for PS3, releasing 2013 [Updated September 23, 1PM EST!]
- Square Enix announces "Kingdom Hearts for PC Browsers" [Updated September 22, 10AM EST!]
- Kingdom Hearts figurines at Tokyo Game Show 2012
Keep reading for more news about these new titles!
DChiuch

Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- announced for PS3, releasing 2013

Today at Tokyo Game Show 2012, Square Enix have announced a HD collection of Kingdom Hearts titles, named Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. The collection includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hears 358/2 Days, all for the PlayStation 3. Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Re:Chain of Memories will be HD remasters, and have trophy support, while 358/2 Days will simply be cutscenes remade into HD for a Theatre Mode. The release date as this stage is simply 2013.
Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- official website
Update 1: Message from the KINGDOM has provided us with more information about Kingdom Hearts for PC Browsers. Oishii from KH13 is translating this information, and you can read it below.

In memory of this year being the 10th Anniversary of the "Kingdom Hearts" series, we are compiling a collection of the first works "Kingdom Hearts" and "KH Re:Chain of Memories" in HD. Furthermore, 2009’s Nintendo DS game "KH 358/2 Days", which received much credit for its enjoyable story, will be compiled as well. “Kingdom Hearts” (first work) game’s later release with various additional content “KH Final Mix” (Japanese language release) will receive an entire HD rendition.
With the two HD remakes, we will add fully remade HD event scenes from Nintendo’s DS game “KH 358/2 Days”. This remake will give a new feeling to the series, and the 3 editions to the series will be a collection you should look forward to.
Furthermore, KH and KH Re:CoM will also support PlayStation 3's trophy system.

Trade Name / Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-
Supporting model / Platstation 3
Genre / Role-Playing Game
Distribution / 2013 release
Suggested Retail Price / Pending
Rating (CERO) / Rating Pending
※Official site will be open 9/20 (Thursday)
Update 2: Footage from Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 Remix- is being shown in the Square Enix Mega Theatre at Tokyo Game Show 2012. This means we might see recordings soon!
Update 3: Square Enix have updated their TGS 2012 website with a page for the Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-.
Update 4: 4Gamer.net have published an article revealing some more small details about the announcements. While Kingdom Hearts Final Mix originally had English voice acting, the version of the game appearing in the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- will have Japanese voice acting-- including all extra scenes.
Update 5: Footage from Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX continues to be shown at Tokyo Game Show 2012. Both ArikaMiz and aibo_ac7 have Tweeted some small details about the video, revealing that some text scenes from 358/2 Days will be made into HD cutscenes. The video shown contains clips from all the opening video of all 3 games, as well as a scene with Xion and Axel, where Axel says "let's go to the beach", and Xion responds. (Thanks to goldpanner for the translation.)
Update 6: Thanks to Ryan from KH13 for the find, we now have the first recorded footage of Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- from Square Enix's booth at Tokyo Game Show 2012. You can watch this short clip below.

Update 7: Thanks to goldpanner, we now have a translation of ReBirth Wings' trailer impressions. You can read these below.
It was basically a long succession of famous scenes and elements. ♪Hikari (orchestral version)
- Images only
Destiny Islands, Kairi and Sora looking at the ocean. From the first game.
It starts off a small screen, but right after it becomes a big screen. No need for the usual frame!
- Text
『Kingdom Hearts Final Mix』『Japanese Voice Version』
- Speech only
Ansem: “This world has been connected. Tied to the darkness.” From the first game
- Images only
Destiny Island swallowed by the darkness, Kairi disappearing.
Both from the first game
- Image and dialogue
Destiny Islands, Riku who can’t hide how happy he is to be able to leave. From the first game.
Riku: “There’s no use being afraid... I’m not afraid of the darkness!”
- Text
『Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories』
- Dialogue only
Marluxia: “You still haven’t realised? To find is to lose and to lose is to find. That is the way of things in Castle Oblivion.”
From CoM
- Images only
Sora standing in front of Castle Oblivion.
From CoM
- Text
『A new edition of the early second title of the series』
- Images and dialogue
Traverse Town, Sora, Donald and Goofy putting their hands together. From the first game.
Donald: Donald Duck.
Goofy: Name’s Goofy!
Sora: I’m Sora.
Goofy: All for one, one for all!
- Text
『Remastered in HD』
- Images and Dialogue
The lobby of Castle Oblivion, Axel talking to Sora. From CoM.
Axel: “The light within the darkness. You've lost sight of it, Sora. You've forgotten forgetting.”
- Dialogue
Sora: “It’s found a home with all the friends I’ve made. I’ve become a part of their heart just as they’ve become a part of mine.” From the first game
- Images
Ariel, Peter Pan, Pooh, Beast, Jack, Riku, Kairi appear in succession. All from the first game
・Images and dialogue
Riku Replica, having appeared in front of Riku. From CoM.
Replica: “This should come as a relief, then: I'm a replica of you that Vexen made.”
・Images and dialogue
Ansem standing on Destiny Islands, which has been swallowed into the End of the World. From the first game.
Ansem: “So, you have come this far and still you understand nothing.”
・Text
『Play Station 3 Trophy Support』
・Dialogue
Ansem: “ Every light must fade, every heart return to darkness!” From the first game
・Images
Screens of battle. All from the first game, interface is exactly the same as the first game.
I can’t confirm the shortcuts but I think there were probably three.
The battle locations are Monstro, Agrabah, Neverland and Halloween Town
・Images
After showing Sora and Namine on Destiny Islands, Lexaeus, Larxene, Vexen, Marluxia appear in succession.
All from COM.
Right after, it goes straight into the Sora described ↓
・Image and dialogue
Castle Oblivion, Sora protecting Namine. From CoM.
Sora: “These memories that you gave me... In my head I know they're lies, but they still... feel right. Like my promise. I said I'd protect you...”
・Images and dialogue
Hollow Bastion, Riku holding Ansem back. From the first game.
Riku: “You’ve got to run! The Heartless are coming!”
・Images and dialogue
Sora, blocking the possessed Riku’s Keyblade. From the first game.
Sora: “Forget it! There’s no way you’re taking Kairi’s heart!”
・Images and dialogue
Sora fading away, and everyone trying to stop it. From the first game.
Donald: No, wait!
Kairi: Sora!
Donald: Sora! Come back, Sora!
♪Xion (the formal name is so hard to type so bear with this for now orz)
・Text
『And so...』
『Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days HD Remake Theatre Edition』
・Twilight Town, on top of the clock tower.
Axel proposing to Roxas and Xion that they go to the beach. In the original game this was a text conversation, and this is the first time this scene has been voiced.
By the way, I think all of them were sitting in the original cutscene but in this they are all standing.
Axel: I've got it!
Roxas: Huh? Got what?
Axel: Let's go to the beach next time we get a day off.
Xion: The beach? Where did that come from?
Axel: What, don't you want to go somewhere different for a change?
Xion: ...I'll join you...if I can.
Roxas: Of course you can, Xion.
Axel: You'll have a blast, trust me.
Xion: Well...all right, sure. Let's do it.
・Logo, showing release date: 2013
Update 8: 20 seconds of the Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2012 has been found, visible in the corner/background of a Famitsu livestream from the event. You can watch this here, on our YouTube channel.
Sora96

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