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Kingdom Hearts III manga Chapter 21 "Toy Box Part 2" now available in English from Yen Press

Chapter 21 for the Kingdom Hearts III manga is now available in English from Yen Press. Toy Box Part 2 can be bought as a digital download from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Walker, ComiXology, Google Play, iBooks, and Kobo. The issue's price varies from $1.99 for the United States to $2.99 in Canada.

Chapter 21 was released in Japanese on Gangan Online back on July 8th. Chapter 22 is planned to release on Gangan Online on January 13th.
You can also 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 1      Japanese   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 Part 1   Japanese   English Chapter 19 Twilight Town Part 2   Japanese   English Chapter 20 Tox Box Part 1   Japanese   English Chapter 21 Toy Box Part 2   Japanese In addition, Volume 2 of the manga is now available for Japan. The English version is scheduled to release on March 22nd.
Leamax

Keiko Nobumoto, the scenario supervisor for the orginial Kingdom Hearts game, has passed away at the age of 57 from esophageal cancer

Keiko Nobumoto, the scenario supervisor for the orginial Kingdom Hearts game, has passed away on December 1st at the age of 57 after batting with esophageal cancer. She was 57 years old at the time of her passing.
Her other pieces of work include screenwriting for the anime series Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy, and the creator of Wolf Rain. 
Thank you for your contribution to the start of the franchaise known as Kingdom Hearts Keiko and rest in peace.
Leamax

Kingdom Hearts III manga Chapter 21 "Toy Box [2]" now available from Gangan Online

Gangan Online have posted Chapter 21 for the Kingdom Hearts III manga. You can check out the previews for the chapter in our gallery below. You can read the full chapter on their site by clicking here or on their online app.
Chapter 22 will be available on January 13th.
You can also check out the articles for the previous chapters by clicking on the links below!
Chapter 0 Prologue     Japanese   English Chapter 1 A New Journey     Japanese   English Chapter 2 Olympus Coliseum[1]      Japanese   English Chapter 3 Olympus Coliseum[2]      Japanese   English Chapter 4 Olympus Coliseum[3]      Japanese   English Chapter 5 Olympus Coliseum[4]      Japanese   English Chapter 6 Olympus Coliseum[5]      Japanese   English Chapter 7 Olympus Coliseum[6]      Japanese   English Chapter 8 Olympus Coliseum[7]      Japanese  English Chapter 9 World of Darkness    Japanese   English Chapter 10 Connected     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 Tox Box [1]   Japanese   English In addition, Volume 2 of the manga is now available for Japan. The English version is scheduled to release on March 22nd.
Leamax

Officially Announcing March Caprice 2.0 - A Celebration of Kingdom Hearts

Following the success of March Caprice 2021, we are thrilled to officially announce March Caprice 2.0! For those unaware, this event is a digital gathering of Kingdom Hearts fans worldwide to show support for each other's projects, talents, and passions for the series!
Further, alongside building upon the foundations of what made the first March Caprice event so successful, March Caprice 2.0 will also be serving as a celebration of the Kingdom Hearts' franchise's 20th anniversary! 
Additionally, just like the first event, participants can showcase various content, including video streams, speedruns, video essays, podcasts, artwork, and music. Those who rely on in-person gatherings such as conventions can take advantage of this ambitious digital event's opportunities. Ultimately, we want to provide this virtual gathering as an opportunity to have the community come together to celebrate each other and our work, to enjoy each others' company, and to celebrate the anniversary of the beloved Kingdom Hearts series.
March Carpice 2.0 is being organized by the following community members:
KeybladeSpyMaster (Kingdom Hearts Database) Kinode (Sound Ideas) Danielle Carpenter (Level Story)  Orpheus Joshua (KH13) Chaineh Aeba Regular Pat Intrigued, prospective participants can now sign up for March Caprice via its official website. Lastly, the event will be taking place on March 26th, 2022! More details on this upcoming gathering will be shared the closer it arrives from the official March Caprice Twitter account. The event will be livestreamed and will include merchandise and an Artist's Alley. 
Regardless of whether you consider yourself a content creator, mark the date and spread the word! Bring your friends and join in this incredible collaboration of the community to celebrate the Kingdom Hearts series! 
You can view the announcement trailer for March Caprice 2.0 below:
If you want an idea of how the last event went, you can read our reflection piece. 
OrpheusJoshua

Kingdom Hearts pop-up shop appearing in Ikebukuro Loft from November 22nd to December 10th

A Kingdom Hearts-themed pop-up shop has been announced to appear on the 11th floor of Ikebukuro Loft from Monday, November 22nd to Friday, December 10th!
Thanks to our team's translator, Ryuji, you can view translations of the revealed selection of the pop-up shop's contents below. It is also worth noting that the pop-up shop will close at 6 PM Japan Time on the final day. 


The Ikebukuro Loft website has further info regarding this pop-up shop. 
OrpheusJoshua

[UPDATE] Kingdom Hearts Royal Silver & Black Bedding Cover Sets available for limited-time pre-order from Animate Japan; ¥18,150 each, March 2022 release

The Japan Animate Online shop has revealed two Kingdom Hearts-themed bedding cover sets available for pre-order for a limited time! Priced at ¥18,150 (approximately $158.77) each, these royal black and royal silver sets are made up of 95% polyester and 5% polyurethane.
Further, the pre-order availability for both bedding cover sets concludes on November 26th, 2021, and their estimated time window of shipment is March 2022.
You can view the royal black and royal silver bedding cover sets via our gallery below:
The store links for these products are listed below:
Kingdom Hearts Bedding Cover Set - Royal Silver Kingdom Hearts Bedding Cover Set - Royal Black Do you see yourself purchasing either or both of these bedding cover sets for yourself to showcase your Kingdom Hearts fan pride? I know I won't. Let us know in the comments below!
UPDATE: The Royal Black & Royal Silver bedding cover sets are available for pre-order from the Square Enix Japan store for the same prices. Additionally, a specific release date has been provided; March 26th, 2022.
OrpheusJoshua

Kingdom Hearts Aqua, Terra, and Ventus Wayfinder pendants available for pre-order from Square Enix NA store; $29.99 each, April 2022 releases

The North American Square Enix store has listed Kingdom Hearts Wayfinder pendants based on the ones owned by Aqua, Terra, and Ventus. These products were available on the Square Enix Japan store back in 2019, but they have finally arrived here on the western storefront. 
Each Wayfinder pendant costs $29.99, and they each release during April 2022.
You can view images of the Wayfinder pendants via our gallery below:
You can utilize the store links to each Wayfinder's respective pendant below:
Aqua Terra Ventus Do you see yourself purchasing any of these charming pieces of jewelry for yourself or a special somebody? Let us know in the comments below!
OrpheusJoshua

Kingdom Hearts Laundry Net Set available for pre-order from Square Enix stores; November 13th release for JP, February 2022 release for NA

Square Enix has listed Kingdom Hearts laundry net sets on their Japan and North American stores. This product consists of 3 laundry nets based on the appearances of the Shadow heartless, Meow Wow dream eater, and Chirithy. 
This product can be pre-ordered ¥6,930 on the Square Enix Japan store ahead of its November 13, 2021 release. As for the Square Enix North American store, the laundry net set can be pre-ordered for $62.99 ahead of its February 2022 release window. 
You can view images of the Kingdom Hearts laundry net set via our gallery below:
Do you see yourself purchasing this product to brighten up your cleaning? Let us know in the comments below!
OrpheusJoshua

Gamespot's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate overview provides new comments from Disney and Nomura regarding Sora's inclusion

Gamespot recently published an extensively detailed overview of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's new character inclusions since the game's initial announcement. In addition, several representatives from various partnered companies also provided comments, including Disney and Pixar Games' Vice President Luigi Priore and Kingdom Hearts series director, Tetsuya Nomura.
Priore stated that the company was delighted by the positive fan reaction to Sora's inclusion, with various online videos being continually spectacular experiences to watch. 
Further, Priore provided the following statement on what brought about the decision to include Sora in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:
Priore goes on to state how Sora is an "incredibly important character" to Disney, while also providing a heart-warming comment that replicates the reason why so many are endeared by Sora joining the title:
Moving on to Nomura, he admitted that they purposefully refrained from announcing any of the 20th-anniversary news prior to the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation since that would have initiated suspicion from fans.
Alongside stating how the fan reception has exceeded his expectations, Nomura said Sora's handshake with Mario "was an element [they] were insistent about including, so [he hopes] fans noticed and enjoyed it."
To close out the article, Nomura emphasized his gratefulness to having 3 of his characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:
You can read the entirety of the Gamespot article covering Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's many character inclusions here.
OrpheusJoshua

Kingdom Hearts Disney ambassador hotel room details revealed; menu items, merchandise, gifts, and more

The official Tokyo Disney Resort website has shared details on the Kingdom Hearts Disney ambassador hotel rooms announced last month.
The starting reservation price for staying in a room is ¥77,500 (approximately $686.74). Reservation opportunities initiate on December 6th, 2021. These rooms commemorate the Kingdom Hearts franchise's 20th anniversary and will be present from January 6th, 2022, to April 27th, 2022. In addition, unique purchasable products, decor, and Kingdom Hearts-themed menu items will be available. 
Let's provide a brief rundown of the aforementioned inclusions:
2 postcards with various Station of Awakening imagery will be granted, alongside a paper bag with its exterior decorated with Kingdom Hearts symbols. A Kingdom Hearts-themed handbag will also be available for ¥5,500 ($48.75).
Further, a special cake set (¥2,500) and drink with paopu fruits atop (¥1,300) will be purchasable. The former has decorative mini cardboard stands of Sora, Roxas, and the Oathkeeper and Oblivion Keyblades. 
Speaking of Keyblades, the room key is a miniature replica of the Oblivion Keyblade. Lastly, the rooms have a treasure chest designed by their appearances from the games and contain a "secret" item that is unspecified.
The photo of the room reveals bedsheets of Sora and Kairi's throne artworks with several framed pictures on the walls that seem to be from the Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory boxart. 
You can view each of these revealed items via our gallery below:
You can read more detailed information on these hotel rooms via the Tokyo Disney Resort blog and the dedicated Kingdom Hearts page.
OrpheusJoshua

Kingdom Hearts King Mickey Ornament available for purchase from Hallmark for $17.99

In case you missed it, Hallmark has announced that a Kingdom Hearts King Mickey ornament is available to purchase from their store for $17.99 and on Amazon.com for $35 to international customers! It is a plastic ornament with the following dimensions; 3.3" W x 3" H x 1.6" D, and can be delivered or picked up in-store.
You can view the Kingdom Hearts King Mickey ornament via our gallery below:
Do you intend on purchasing this ornament to decorate your Christmas tree this year? Let us know in the comments below!
OrpheusJoshua

Sora in Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Gameplay impressions!

So, Sora's out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. But how does he play, exactly? Over the past day, I've played around with him a bit in Classic Mode, online, and World of Light, and I have pretty positive thoughts!
 
Honestly, when it comes to his overall feel, there's not much to say here; he's pretty fun and shockingly faithful to the games. However, it isn't just his moves; even his movement feels very Sora in a somewhat tricky way to pin down. He's light, agile, and pretty much everything he does is taken directly from the Kingdom Hearts games. He even dual-wields in the style of Valor Form if you pick up an item, which I thought was a pretty nice touch!

 
His basic attacks reference various moves and abilities throughout the series, such as his dash attack being reminiscent of Sliding Dash. Additionally, he retains his basic 3 hit combos for both air and ground. And, although most of his kit is taken from KH1, several of his moves originated elsewhere in the series, including his up smash being taken from KH3's Magic Flash ability.
 
The stage is also beautiful; it's an exceptional recreation of Hollow Bastion. Unlike many other stages, it has no area-specific hazards to deal with, letting you face off against your opponent(s) without worrying about the location itself being an enemy. I also like the touch with the Station of Awakening, which lets a few of the KH characters that we got as Spirits cameo in the background with their stained glass designs, making for a dramatic finale

 
His Classic Mode seems decently well crafted and primarily utilizes Stamina Mode, which makes sense to me given how Kingdom Hearts’ combat works. It pits you against a series of opponents mimicking his enemies. Mr. Game & Watch as Heartless, the white-haired Robins as Xehanort, and a fun little reference to KH1 with him facing off against Cloud in a coliseum map; not to mention a mirror match against Sora himself. His ending image seems to reference KH3, being extremely reminiscent of the Final World, with Sora staring off into the distance…
 
Compared to other characters, Sora seems reasonably well balanced, in my opinion. He is both light and agile, letting him pull off insane recoveries, but also having the weakness of being relatively easy to catapult off the stage entirely even at moderate levels of % damage. There were some fears of having a repeat of SSB4 (Wii U and 3DS) Bayonetta, but while he has some decent combos, they aren't quite as horrifying as hers was, so far as I can tell. Although, ultimately, we'll see how other, more experienced players hash out the details of his kit.
 
Overall I am delighted with how he's turned out in the game. The only real complaint I have is the sheer amount of mirror matches online. But… then again, what could be more appropriate to Kingdom Hearts than Sora facing off against himself?
 
 
Aqua_Wren

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