U-Treasure has revealed necklaces based on the Way to Dawn and Destiny's Embrace Keyblades from the Kingdom Hearts series! These are Riku's and Kairi's Keyblades respectively.
There are 4 variants of the Destiny's Embrace necklace and 2 variants of the Way to Dawn necklace. All versions of the necklaces will be available for pre-order from now up until March 16th Japan Time.
The 4 variants of the Destiny's Embrace necklace are:
Silver - ¥15,400 ($145.86)
White Gold - ¥104,500 ($989.78)
Yellow Gold - ¥104,500 ($989.78)
Pink Gold - ¥104,500 ($989.78)
You can view the 4 variants of the Destiny's Embrace necklace via our gallery below:
The 2 variants of the Way to Dawn necklace are:
Silver - ¥15,400 ($145.86)
White Gold (Black Coating) - ¥104,500 ($989.78)
You can view the 2 variants of the Way to Dawn necklace via our gallery below:
These necklaces are only available in Japan, but if they were available elsewhere, would you intend on purchasing any of these numerous types of necklaces based on the popular Destiny's Embrace and Way to Dawn Keyblades? Let us know in the comments below!
Together with Square Enix in Germany, a news website called Ntower has announced they will be holding a special giveaway for their readers, and the prizes include...a special Melody of Memory Nintendo Switch!
Yes, you didn't read it wrong. It's a custom designed Nintendo Switch with a custom dock, JoyCons, and even the system itself all branding the Melody of Memory imagery. Have a look at it on our gallery:
The giveaway itself is only available for residents of Germany and Austria, and requires participants to share in the comments section of their original article your best memory of the Kingdom Hearts series by February 24, 11:59 German Time. The winners will win the custom Nintendo Switch and a physical copy of the game. Participants can also win a Bring Arts Kairi figure, or a Meow Wow laying plush.
Epic Games has revealed during their Epic Games Store Spring Showcase that the Kingdom Hearts Series will be available on PC exclusively through the Epic Games Store starting March 30, 2021.
You can view each title and pre-purchase digitally below:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Kingdom Hearts III + Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind DLC
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Additionally, players who purchase Kingdom Hearts III + Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind DLC will receive an exclusive Elemental Encoder keyblade.
You can view the announcement trailer below!
UPDATE [Feb 11,2021]: The Kingdom Hearts Twitter account has released a render of the brand new Elemental Encoder keyblade that will be releasing with the PC version of Kingdom Hearts III.
UPDATE [Feb 12, 2021]: Kingdom Hearts producer Ichiro Hazama has provided a statement about their partnership with Epic Games. You can read the statement below.
What do you think of the Kingdom Hearts series making its way to PC? Let us know in the comments below!
Good Smile Company has revealed a number of upcoming Kingdom Hearts III Nendoroids, those specifically being Kairi, Aqua, Axel and Roxas!
Roxas has a finalized design but is still in production, while Axel, Kairi and Aqua are all confirmed but don't have finalized designs yet.
Roxas is currently slated for an October 2021 release, while Axel, Kairi and Aqua have no set release dates at the moment.
The Kingdom Hearts III Sora and Riku Nendoroids are currently available for pre-order.
You can view the design of the Roxas Nendoroid below:
You can view the conceptual art depicting the other upcoming Nendoroids below:
Are you thrilled for all of these upcoming Nendoroids? Which one of them will you be purchasing first? Let us know in the comments below!
Gangan Online have posted Chapter 15 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 16 will be available on March 11th.
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
Voting has opened for the Classic FM's annual Hall of Fame, a list of the top 300 classic songs. Kingdom Hearts has been featured in recent years by composer Yoko Shimomura. In addition, her work in Final Fantasy XV and the Legend of Mana have also qualified for the list. Other arrangements that have been featured in Kingdom Hearts that have been shown on this list include: "A Night on the Bare Mountain" ,"Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" ,"Final Fantasy Series (including One-Winged Angel)", "Nutcracker", and "Symphony no. 6 in F Major Op.68 (Pastoral)"
In 2020, Yoko Shimomura finished in #245 for the Kingdom Hearts series after being absent from the list in 2019. Previously, Kingdom Hearts finished 188th in 2018 after finishing as high as 30th and 31st in 2015 and 2016, respectively as well as 119th in 2017.
Voting for the 2021 Hall of Fame has already begun! You can help bring Yoko back to the list by voting. You can vote up to 3 different composers/arrangements. Choice 1 has more points given than Choice 2 and Choice 3, so pick wisely. You can vote by clicking here. (You can only vote once, so make it count!) VOTING ENDS ON MARCH 24th AT 11:59 PM GMT!
The Hall of Fame will be announced during Easter weekend. Vote for Yoko and let's show our appreciation of her work for her recent work with the Kingdom Hearts III soundtrack as well as the most recent title Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory!
The Square Enix E-store has listed 3 new Kingdom Hearts themed silverware sets and a placemat! All of these products are currently available for pre-order.
The silverware sets, which include forks and spoons, are all priced at ¥3,300 ($31.58) and are releasing on June 5th, 2021.
You can take a look at each of the silverware sets via our gallery below:
Kingdom Hearts Fork & Spoon Heart (Silver)
Kingdom Hearts Fork & Spoon Heart (Black)
Kingdom Hearts Fork & Spoon (Heartless)
The Placemat is ¥2,200 ($21.05) and also releases on June 5th, 2021.
You can view the Placemat via our gallery below:
Kingdom Hearts Placemat
Are you planning on purchasing any of these products to give your kitchen some Kingdom Hearts flavor? Let us know in the comments below!
UPDATE: 3/3/2021
All of the current utensils and the placemat are now available for pre-order from the North American Square Enix store!
The Icon Fork and Spoon sets are $27.99 each with a listed May 2021 release, while the Character Fork and Spoon sets are $29.99 each with an August 2021 release.
The Placemat is also currently $19.99 and is listed for a July 2021 release.
The official Japanese Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] Twitter account has announced that there is a main scenario update scheduled for tomorrow at 15:00 JST! (1:00 AM EST/10:00 PM PT) It appears to be the start of the final stage of Sugar Rush.
What are your expectations for what will occur in this next update, steadily nearing the finale of Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]? Let us know in the comments below!
It's been a rough year.
Due to a pandemic plaguing the world, countries have closed, travel has been restricted, and conventions and other large gatherings have been canceled. People have been largely isolated, spending much of their time at home, rarely, if at all, leaving for entertainment or recreation and rarely leaving to gather with friends. We want to help to deal with these unforeseen circumstances.
Today, we announce the first-ever March Caprice: A Celebration of Kingdom Hearts event! This is a virtual gathering of fans of the Kingdom Hearts series that will showcase the talents, passions, and projects of the Kingdom Hearts community!
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 our beloved Kingdom Hearts series.
Anyone can participate and show off any kind of content, from video streams and discussions to artwork, from music performances to game mods. This also provides an opportunity to support those who invest so much of their time and effort into so many incredible projects and who sometimes rely on conventions and gatherings to sell those creations to support themselves.
The event is being organized by a group of members of the community, namely:
Aquaberry (KH13.com)
Bio-Roxas
Chaineh (Kingdom Hearts Database)
Churro
Danielle Karthauser (Level Story)
David Russell (Green Requiem)
HaakonHawk (KH13.com)
KeybladeSpyMaster (Kingdom Hearts Database)
Kimpchuu (KH Graphic Art Community)
Kinode (Sound Ideas)
Orpheus Joshua (KH13.com)
Regular Pat
So how do you get involved? If you're a content creator, sign up using this form and tell us what you want to show off. This could be participating in our video live stream of content during the event, either with a video game stream or a discussion video. Regardless of whether you produce your content on YouTube or Twitch, you can join the stream! Or you can participate by showing off your Kingdom Hearts-inspired artwork or merchandise. We'll be hosting a complete gallery of art and merch stores for anyone who wishes to be promoted in this event!
And, regardless of whether you consider yourself a content creator, mark the date and spread the word! March Caprice will be happening on March 27, 2021!
Bring your friends and join in this incredible collaboration of the community to celebrate the Kingdom Hearts series! You can learn more about March Caprice and contact us on our website!
The North American Square Enix store has listed the second volume of the Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Magnet Gallery! (Blind Box Set of 10)
This blind box contains 10 different key art illustrations from the series that fans will find immediately recognizable.
You can take a look at the different illustrations via our gallery below:
UPDATE [Jan 26, 2020]: Square Enix Japan are now accepting pre-orders on the E-Store. A set of 10 blind bag will cost ¥8,800 (about $85.00) and will be available on May 15.
Are you planning on purchasing this blind box to add some varied spice to your Kingdom Hearts collection? Let us know in the comments below!
Nendoroids of both Kingdom Hearts III Sora and Kingdom Hearts III Riku are available to pre-order from Good Smile Company!
Both of these Nendoroids are releasing on July 2021, and are priced at ¥6,200 ($59.88).
The Riku Nendoroid includes the Braveheart Keyblade and a clear plate featuring King Mickey. The Sora Nendorid includes the Kingdom Key, Crystal Snow, Wheel of Fate and Favorite Deputy Keyblades.
You can view the Kingdom Hearts III Sora Nendoroid via our gallery below:
You can view the Kingdom Hearts III Riku Nendoroid via our galley below:
Additionally, Good Smile Company also states that more Kingdom Hearts III Nendoroids are in the works and will be announced soon!
In July of last year, there was footage of Good Smile Company working on what looked like a Kingdom Hearts III Sora Nendoroid, and this final product fits the bill.
Are you intending on purchasing either, or both of these Nendoroids to add to your Kingdom Hearts collection? Let us know in the comments below!
UPDATE: (2/15/2021)
Both the Kingdom Hearts III Sora Nendoroid and Riku Nendoroid are available for pre-order from Amazon for $99.99. Additionally, both are scheduled for an October 27th, 2021 release.
Chapter 14 for the Kingdom Hearts III manga is now available in English from Yen Press. Destiny Island 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 14 was released in Japanese on Gangan Online back on December 23rd. Chapter 15 is planned to release on Gangan Online either late January or early February.
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
In addition, Vol. 1 (which contains Chapter 0 thru Chapter 8 ) is available in Japan and North America. Also arriving is the final volume of the Kingdom Hearts III light novel series. Vol. 3: Remind Me Again is available in Japan and English.
Kingdom Hearts III: The Novel Vol 3: Remind Me Again is now available in English for purchase as a paperback and digital from Yen Press. The novel is 162 pages long and contains events from Kingdom Hearts III from the Caribbean up to the secret episode of Re:Mind. It will cost $15.00 (US)/$19.50 (CAN) for paperback or $8.99 (US)/$10.99 (CAN) digitally.
You can buy the volume as a paperback on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Indigo, Indiebound, and RightStuf or digitally on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Walker, ComiXology, Google Play, Apple iBooks, and Kobo.
The novel has already been released in Japan as "GAME NOVELS Kingdom Hearts III Vol. 3 ReMind Me Again". Vol. 1 Re:Start is also available in Japanese and English as well as Vol. 2 New Seven Hearts for both Japanese and English.
Masanobu Suzui, the co-director of Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, sat down with Square Enix and decided to "dig a little deeper" into one of the tracks that he worked on-- the song "Hand In Hand", a reoccurring battle soundtrack for the game series.
The first step in the process was choosing the track to begin with!
The second step that Suzui talks about is cutting the song down-- some tracks of the game are quite long, and they had to figure out what part of the song they wanted to use for the gameplay.
Suzui then explains how a document is then made, which concerns how they want the stage to look while it's being played. This includes what they want to show from Traverse Town, such as Cid's shop, the hotel, the item shop, and the Lady and the Tramp fountain. Afterwards, the enemies are chosen.
When everything has been picked and chosen, a single team member is asked to create the note sequence. Suzui explains that the team member had to listen to "Hand In Hand" a numerous amount of times to create what Suzui calls an "overarching concept for the stage - normal at the beginning, followed by some difficulty spikes around the middle and end of the track.".
After that, Suzui explains that it's then time to revise and edits to the soundtrack and the stage itself.
It doesn't stop there by just revising and then sending the stage off to production. They must test the stage over and over again to make sure that it's perfect for playability.
Suzui concludes the blog by saying:
You can check out the full article on the Square Enix Blog.
What are your thoughts on these details? Did you find anything fascinating or surprising? Let us know in the comments below!
Young Xehanort and Pirate Sora from Kingdom Hearts III are now available in the global version of LINE Disney Tsum Tsum. Each character is available up until the end of the month. Additionally, from now until January 20th, they can be acquired at an increased drop rate through the game's Lucky Time.
You can view their skills here.
Young Xehanort and Pirate Sora were previously added to the Japanese version of the game back in September of 2020.
Will you LINE Diseny Tsum Tsum players be adding any these two to your in game collection? Let us know in the comments below!
Thanks to KH13 member @DestinysUnion for the tip!
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