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Kingdom Hearts -Linking Hearts- Ichiban Kuji prize images revealed, releasing May 31, 2024

The Kingdom Hearts -Linking Hearts- Ichiban Kuji official website  has revealed images of each of the prizes available for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts themed prize lottery, which include Kingdom Hearts themed character statues, plates, towels, cushions, and a Keyblade charm collection, releasing May 31st, 2024. MSRP for the prizes is expected to be ¥790, and stores handling the products include 7-Eleven Ito-Yokado, and Yume Town stores in Japan. 
View our prior coverage of the Kingdom Hearts -Linking Hearts- Ichiban Kuji here.
You can take a closer look at each of the prizes in our gallery below
Which one of these new items would you like to add to your merchandise collection? Let us know in the comments below!
WakelessDream

[UPDATE] Kingdom Hearts Missing Link Android Closed Beta Test pushed back to May 2nd; second iOS test announced for Australia and United Kingdom

Sqaure Enix have announced on the Japanese Twitter/X account that the Android Closed Beta Test for Kingdom Hearts Missing Link will be pushed back a week. The CBT will now been conducted between May 2nd and May 10th. Players will be notified on or around April 26th.
In addition, a second iOS CBT will be happening during the same time as the Android CBT. This means the next CBT will be running on both Android and iOS systems, so this might mean that Kingdom Hearts Missing Link is within the last part of testing.
UPDATE (April 22, 2024): Sign up for the second iOS closed beta test has begun for Australia and United Kingdom. The sign up period will be from Apr 22nd to Apr 26th. You can apply by clicking here.
Leamax

Hikari (Re-Recording) out now on Utada Hikaru's newly released album Science Fiction

A newly re-recorded version of Hikari has released on Utada Hikaru's latest album, Science Fiction. The album, which released today features 26 tracks including newly mixed and re-recorded songs from across the singer's discography. Hikari, and its English language counterpart, Simple and Clean, have of course featured prominently as opening and ending themes throughout various games in the Kingdom Hearts series.
Back in January the tracklist for Science Fiction revealed  Hikari, as one of the many songs on the album receiving a re-recording.
You can check out Hikari (Re-Recording) on the singer's official YouTube channel below
In the lead up to Science Fiction's release Utada Hikaru's official YouTube channel was also uploading 4K versions of previous music videos, including those for Hikari and Passion.
 You can also listen to the full Science Fiction album on various music streaming platforms now.
What do you think of the newly re-recorded version of Hikari? Let us know in the comments below!
WakelessDream

Square Enix launches new brand SQEX PETS featuring pet goods based on Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, & Dragon Quest

Square Enix has announced the launch of their new pet goods brand SQEX PETS, which will feature various merchandise for pets such as leashes, bandanas, clothing, beds and toys based on the Kingdom Hearts series as well as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. 
With the exception of the Dragon Quest items, the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts items were supervised by Tetsuya Nomura, who also serves as character designer, game designer, and director for Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. He also designed and drew the logo for FINAL FANTASY & PETs.
The Kingdom Hearts & Pets merchandise line contains six items
Cafe Monogram Mat Sora dog wear  Monogram Pet Bandana Monogram Pet Bed Monogram Pet Leash Paopu Fruit Rope Toy  You can take a closer look at the items in our gallery below 
It should be noted that the products are currently listed as coming soon, and there is currently no release date or pricing information available for them as they are still under development and may not be sold depending on their development status.
Would you purchase Kingdom Hearts merchandise for your pets? Let us know in the comments below!
Thanks to our team's Ryuji for the translations.
WakelessDream

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Android Closed Beta Test schedule announced; closed beta test to start April 25, 2024

Both the Japanese and Global accounts on X for Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link have announced that closed beta testing for Android devices will take place from April 25th through May 2nd. Players selected for the Android closed beta test will be notified through email around April 19th. 
You can view the full announcement below
Previously Square Enix had announced that the Android closed beta test, originally scheduled to take place in January 2024, would instead  be delayed into Spring 2024, due to the need for further adjustments to be made to ensure the game ran comfortably on a wide range of devices. 
The iOS closed beta test for Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was previously held in November of 2023. KH13's very own Kimpchuu shared his impressions of the closed beta test which you can view here. 
WakelessDream

Utada Hikaru Uploads 4K Version of "Hikari" Music Video

The official YouTube channel of Utada Hikaru has been uploading several 4K versions of previous music videos, with one of the most recent being "Hikari."
For those unaware, "Hikari" is the Japanese theme song of the first Kingdom Hearts, with the English version being "Simple and Clean."
“Hikari” was first released in Utada’s 2002 album "Deep River" before being used for several Kingdom Hearts entries. This iconic song has also been remixed multiple times, namely PLANiTb and -Ray of Hope MIX-. 
A 4K version of the “Passion” music video is scheduled to be uploaded on March 30, 2024, at 8 AM ET/ 5 AM PT.
You can view the 4K music video of "Hikari" below:
 
OrpheusJoshua

Kingdom Hearts II Ultra Detail Figures available for pre-order from AmiAmi; releasing November 2024

Five new Kingdom Hearts II Ultra Detail Figures are now available for pre-order on AmiAmi. The figures feature Sora, Riku, Mickey, Pete, and Chip n Dale as they appear in Kingdom Hearts II. Currently, the Sora, Riku, Mickey, and Chip n Dale figures are available for ¥1,570 (approx. $10.37 USD) and the Pete figure is available for ¥1,870 (approx. $12.35 USD). Each figure is set to release November 2024.
Previously, figures of Sora, Riku, Donald, Goofy, and Mickey have been revealed as part of the Ultra Detail Figure lineup. 
You can take a closer look at each figure in our gallery below, alongside their pre-order links
Ultra Detail Figure Kingdom Hearts II Sora
Ultra Detail Figure Kingdom Hearts II Riku
Ultra Detail Figure Kingdom Hearts II Mickey Mouse
Ultra Detail Figure Kingdom Hearts II Pete
Ultra Detail Figure Kingdom Hearts II Chip n Dale
Will you be picking up any of these figures? Let us know in the comments below!
WakelessDream

UPDATE: Kingdom Hearts IGN interview with composer Yoko Shimomora on accepting the 2024 Lifetime Achievement award; looking back at her work in Kingdom Hearts and other games; progress on the soundtrack for Kingdom Hearts 4

In a recent interview with IGN, Kingdom Hearts composer Yoko Shimomura discusses about her previous work not only in the Kingdom Hearts series, but with many other series including Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Live A Live, and more as she is the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards. 

In addition, Shimomura has begun work on the soundtrack for Kingdom Hearts IV. You can read the entirity of the interview here.
UPDATE: IGN's story was updated to say the following:
Correction: A previous version of this story said Shimomura was working on several songs for Kingdom Hearts 4. That was a misunderstanding, and this article has been updated to reflect that Shimomura instead meant she's working on various tracks for several different games.
Leamax

New Kingdom Hearts Pin Featuring Mickey Joins Disney Theme Parks

The official Disney Pins Blog has announced that a new Kingdom Hearts pin is now available at Disney Theme Parks via Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the Disney Store.
Fans can purchase this item and several other recently launched premium pins for $21.99. However, only 3,000 of these pins were produced. 
You can view the new Kingdom Hearts pin below. It features Mickey with the Kingdom Key D, which has one of his end quotes from the original game stating, "There will always be a door to the light."
You can view the other newly made available pins via the official Disney Pins Blog. 
OrpheusJoshua

New Kingdom Hearts artwork celebrates the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

The Japanese Kingdom Hearts Twitter account tweeted a new piece of artwork commemorating the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This artwork depicts Sora in Quadratum watching Sephiroth, who is wearing his Kingdom Hearts attire, on multiple screens, similar to the advertising Square Enix did in Shibuya over the past couple of days. You can view the artwork in the gallery below.
Congratuations on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on their release launch!
Leamax

Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Stands available for pre-order from Square Enix North America Store; releasing August 2024

The Square Enix North America Store has revealed nine new Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Stands now available for pre-order, releasing in August 2024. Three of the stands featuring the key art for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts will cost $34.99 each, while the other six stands featuring Sora, Kairi, and Roxas will cost $14.99 each. 
You can take a closer look at each of the Acrylic Stands in our gallery below, alongside their product links: 
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Acrylic Stand - Boundary - $34.99
 
Kingdom Hearts II Acrylic Stand - Heart - $34.99
 
 
Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Stand - Premonition - $34.99
 
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Stand - Kairi - Promise - $14.99
 
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Stand - Sora - Promise - $14.99
Kingdom Hearts II Acrylic Stand - Late Summer - $14.99
 
Kingdom Hearts II Acrylic Stand - Ocean - $14.99
 
Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Stand - Wind - $14.99
 
Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Stand - Beach - $14.99
 
Will you be picking up any of these acrylic stands? Let us know in the comments below!
WakelessDream

[UPDATE] Kingdom Hearts Series Sora, Riku, and Kairi Plushes available for pre-order from the Square Enix Japan e-Store and Aitai Kuji; releasing June 8th, 2024

The Square Enix Japan e-Store has revealed three new Kingdom Hearts themed plushes of Sora, Riku, and Kairi based on their appearances in the original Kingdom Hearts game. The plushes are set to release June 8th, 2024 for ¥4,180 (approx. $28.00 USD).
UPDATE (Feb 9, 2024): Pre-orders are available on Aitai Kuji. Each plush will cost ¥3,340 (approx. $23.00) and will be available in June.
You can view each of the plushes alongside their store links in our gallery below. 
Kingdom Hearts Series Plush KH Sora
Kingdom Hearts Series Plush KH Riku
Kingdom Hearts Series Plush KH Kairi
Will you be picking up any of these plushes to add to your collection? Let us know in the comments below!
UPDATE 2/13/2024: Square Enix North American store links are listed below. Each plush is $39.99 and expected to ship in October 2024:
Kairi Sora Riku Additionally, the plushes are available for pre-order via AmiAmi, with each costing ¥3,550 ahead of planned June 2024 releases:
Kairi Sora Riku
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