Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] Dark Road will be coming to a close on May 30th. The app will switch over to offline mode at May 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (PDT) / May 31, 2021 1:00 (UTC). After this date, the Union χ[Cross] side will only be available in theater mode while Dark Road won't be available until Version 5.0.0 rolls out in late September.
In addition, The story of Union χ[Cross] will conclude in April. You can read more information by clicking here.
Kingdom Hearts Director Tetsuya Nomura has provided a statement regarding the ending of χ[Cross] Dark Road. You can read it below.
The Japanese Twitter account for Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] has announced that a brand new scenario update for the title will be going live at 15:00 JST (1:00 AM EST/10:00 PM PT) tomorrow!
The tweet states that the Sugar Rush scenario will finally be completed!
Does this mean that we will be exclusively given Daybreak Town scenario updates from now on, considering how Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] has been stated to be in its final chapter? Or will another Disney world enter the fray? Let us know what you think will happen next in the comments below!
Chapter 15 for the Kingdom Hearts III manga is now available in English from Yen Press.The Light That Stayed Behind can be bought as a digital download from Amazon, 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 15 was released in Japanese on Gangan Online back on February 10th. Chapter 16 is planned to release on Gangan Online 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 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 The Light That Stayed Behind Japanese
In addition, the final volume of the Kingdom Hearts III light novel series. Vol. 3: Remind Me Again is available in Japan and English.
The Nendoroid of Kingdom Hearts III Ver. Roxas is now available to pre-order from Good Smile Company!
He is available to pre-order from February 17th to March 31st and will release in October 2021 and is priced at ¥5,545 ($58.99) His product page says there's an estimated shipping period of November 2021. You can pre-order him here.
He comes with his Oblivion and Oathkeeper Keyblades, and an extra head with his hood up.
You can view the Kingdom Hearts III Ver. Roxas Nendoroid through our gallery below:
Good Smile Company recently announced other Kingdom Hearts III Nendoroids, you can see them in our article here!
Disney Games Japan has recently unveiled new pieces of Kingdom Hearts III themed merchandise, including two new Clear Files and Sora and Riku Acrylic Keychains. All items are available for pre-order on Aitai Kuji, AmiAmi, and Crux Online Store.
You can view these items and their pre-order links below
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Keychain Sora - Aitai Kuji - (¥610 approx $5.83 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Keychain Sora - AmiAmi - (¥610 approx $5.83 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Keychain Sora - Crux Online Store - (¥770 approx $7.70 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Keychain Riku - Aitai Kuji - (¥610 approx $5.83 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Keychain Riku - AmiAmi - (¥610 approx $5.83 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Acrylic Keychain Riku - Crux Online Store - (¥770 approx $7.70 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File Group - Aitai Kuji - (¥350, approx. $3.34 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File Group - AmiAmi - (¥350 approx. $3.34 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File Group - Crux Online Store - (¥440 approx $4.17 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File Sora - Aitai Kuji - (¥350, approx. $3.34 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File Sora - AmiAmi- (¥350 approx. $3.34 USD)
Kingdom Hearts III Clear File Sora- Crux Online Store - (¥440 approx $4.17 USD)
All items are set to release in March 2021. Will you be adding any of these items to your collection? Let us know in the comments below!
Aitai Kuji has listed 3 new Kingdom Hearts themed products from Zozotown; them being 2 book covers, a crown key watch, and a pass case pouch. All of these products are releasing sometime this month. No specific release dates have been provided yet for any of these items.
You can view the Kingdom Hearts x Zozotown Book Cover Sunset Design priced at ¥1,900 ($18.15) via our gallery below:
You can view the Kingdom Hearts x Zozotown Book Cover Gathering Design priced at ¥1,900 ($18.15) via our gallery below:
You can view the Kingdom Hearts x Zozotown Pass Case Pouch priced at ¥2,900 ($27.70) via our gallery below:
You can view the Kingdom Hearts x Zozotown Crown Key Icon Watch priced at ¥24,900 ($237.85) via our gallery below. This watch was formerly available in very limited quantity back in 2018.
Are you interested in purchasing any of these enticing, soon to be released products from Zozotown Goods? Let us know in the comments below!
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!
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