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More footage from Kingdom Hearts III Tokyo Skytree event reveals new scenes and orchestra version of Chikai

More footage of the Kingdom Hearts III Round Theatre showcase at the "Tower of Radiance and Shadow" has surfaced, showing new footage from the game, including brief scenes from the opening cinematics, Kingdom of Corona, selfie scenes in San Fransokyo and Monstropolis, and Sora walking and running across the screen. During the screening, an orchestra version of Chikai was also heard.
You can see the new footage below.
 
Updated[January 08, 2019]: More footage has surfaced revealing the full preview of the orchestral version of Chikai! 
 
 
Updated [January 10, 2019]: Twitter user aitaikimochii has released a video of the Kingdom Key sequence in action at the Toyko Skytree! 
Update [January 12th, 2019]: Even more footage has been released from Twitter user clow_shirow showing off the 360°special video and even the elevator from the event. 
 
 
 
Keep an eye on this space and our Twitter feed for more updates from the event!
Aquaberry

Miyu Irino and Kanata Hongo present the Kingdom Hearts III "Tower of Radiance and Shadow" special screening premiere; Tetsuya Nomura attends in secret

The premiere of the screening was introduced at a commencement press event with Miyu Irino (Sora's voice actor) and actor Kanata Hongo, known for his roles in Prince of Tennis, Nana 2, and Attack on Titan (live action). They both expressed their excitement for Kingdom Hearts III; while Irino reminisced his role throughout the years, while Hongo expressed his happiness at seeing the series develop since he played the first installment.
UPDATE [Jan 9, 2019]: Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura was also at the event, albeit in secret! He wished fans a belated happy new year on Twitter. You can read his full message thanks to the translation by Goldpanner.
In regards to Kingdom Hearts III, Irino said:
In regards to a scene or favorite lines that left an impression on him while recording, he commented:
UPDATE [Jan 9, 2019]: Famitsu have published more Q&A with Miyu Irino; you can read the translations below, thanks to KH13 Staff @Mio-chan.
 

A replica of the "Tower of Radiance and Shadow" Keyblade, designed after Tokyo Skytree, was also showcased at the event!

Some of the Premium Theater footage has been recorded thanks to Game Watch! You can watch it below.
  UPDATE: It seems that the video has unfortunately been removed due to copyright breach. You can still watch other Premium Theater footage in our previous article.
We have included more fan photos from the event in our gallery. You can check them out below.
Update [Jan 15, 2019]: KH13 Staff @Mio-chan has translated more quotes by Miyu Irino at the event! You can read them below.
 
Aquaberry

New official wave of Kingdom Hearts III Funko Vynl, 5 Star, and Pop! figures

Funko has unveiled a new wave of Kingdom Hearts III products through their official blog and Twitter account.
First shown was the Vynl Kingdom Hearts III Sora and Shadow Heartless.
Secondly, was the 5 Star figures that are posable and come with window packaging and character accessories. This wave includes KH3 Sora, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Soldier Heartless. Monsters Inc. Sora is included in this wave as a Gamestop Exclusive.
Lastly shown was the previously reported Flocked Monsters Inc. Sora exclusive to BoxLunch and the Alternative Orange Monsters Inc. Sora exclusive to Target.
Flocked figures have a fur-like texture that makes them soft to touch.
Are you interested in the new wave of Kingdom Hearts III Funko products? Let us know!
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Kingdom Hearts III "Tower of Radiance and Shadow" event starting tomorrow: special screenings, exclusive merchandise, confectionery, and more

The Kingdom Hearts III Tower of Radiance and Shadow event will commence tomorrow at 7:30 PM JST at Tokyo Skytree! This event will celebrate the upcoming release of Kingdom Hearts III.
It will take place from Tuesday January 8, 2019 through Sunday March 3, 2019 at the Tembō Galleria in the Tokyo Skytree tower, 450 meters above ground. The event will take up the upper half of the tower, showing off worlds and characters throughout the series. There will also be a stamp rally, and screenings at the Skytree Round Theater inside the tower, using 255° out of 360° of the huge screen. The screenings will be 7 minutes long and follow the following timetable:

On January 8, certain areas within the Tembo Deck (where the event will be taking place) will be restricted from around 3:00 PM JST in order to prepare and organize an interview for the press. The placement of this press event right before the start of the Kingdom Hearts III event suggests that they may be related.

A unique lineup of merchandise will also be sold at the event, including some event exclusive items! You can see them below.
Kingdom Hearts III mug
Water repellent print with the King (Mickey Mouse), Donald, and Goofy
Size: Φ 73 × H 104 mm (300 ml)
1,080 yen (tax included)
Arita ware pottery magnets
Size: Approximately 43 mmΦ
Each 626 yen (tax included)
Kingdom Hearts III drawstring pouch
Dyed drawstring and pouch have unique, enjoyable texture
Size: about 210 × 285 mm
1,458 yen (tax included)
Kingdom Hearts III bic ballpoint pens
Each 378 yen (tax included)
Kingdom Hearts III Ramune candy
Set of 8
486 yen (tax included)
Kingdom Hearts III cookies and tin
15 random prints of 8 cookie prints inside a tin, whose design is inspired by the event
1,382 yen (tax included)
Metal Tower of Radiance and Shadow Keyblade keychain
Releasing January 25, 2019
Size: approximately 83 × 25 × 2 mm
1,620 yen (tax included)
Kingdom Hearts III clear file <Tower of Radiance and Shadow at Tokyo Sky Tree ® >
432 yen (tax included)
You can find pictures of other merchandise at the event below.
To learn more about the event, read our translations of the press release here and visit the official website.
Translations used in this article were provided by KH13 Staff @Mio-chan .
Update [January 8th] The Premium Theater footage has been recorded thanks to Game Watch! You can watch it below.
 
 
Aquaberry

Personalities from the Kingdom Hearts team share 2019 resolutions: Nomura to announce various plans, his keyword for the year being "7"

Towards the end of every year, Japanese video game websites 4Gamer and Famitsu publish comments by personalities from the video game industry in regards to the new year and what they are looking forward to. This year, Kingdom Hearts III director Tetsuya Nomura, brand manager Shinji Hashimoto, and composer Yoko Shimomura, along with Kingdom Hearts battle system planner Yosuke Shiokawa, participated in the end-of-year questionnaires.
You can read their comments below; translations are courtesy of KH13 Staff @Mio-chan and xionskeyblade.
 
Ichiro Hazama, the producer of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (who has previously expressed interest in adopting Kingdom Hearts into Theatrhythm), also answered the questions on Famitsu and stated that he is looking forward to Kingdom Hearts III.
Aquaberry

Kingdom Hearts III walkman and headphones collaboration revealed by Sony Japan

Sony Japan has revealed a special Kingdom Hearts III collaboration with Walkman and headphones. The device will have Hikaru Utada’s Japanese version of “Face my fears” and “Chikai” pre- installed. No other details or pricing has been revealed yet but will be revealed soon.

Will you be purchasing this special Walkman and headphones? Let us know in the comments below!
Thank you @aibo_ac7 and @Churroz for the tip!
Skyz

KH13 adds Twitch stream integration for anyone streaming a Kingdom Hearts game

We are pleased to reveal that a new feature has been added to KH13! Now, if a streamer links their Twitch account with their KH13 account and they are livestreaming any game in the Kingdom Hearts series, a link to their stream will appear in the sidebar of the site. This sidebar addition is located on the right-hand side, between the daily poll and the recently updated topics. It can be seen on the homepage, forum, and video archive.
For anyone interested in this feature, you will need to press the “Add Your Stream” button at the bottom of the stream list, and sign in with Twitch on the following page to link your accounts. Whenever you are streaming a Kingdom Hearts game, make sure to set the "Playing [X]" field of your Twitch stream to anything containing “Kingdom Hearts” (e.g. Kingdom Hearts HD II.8: Final Chapter Prologue) in order for your stream to appear. Otherwise, your stream will not show up in the list. Once your stream is in the list, your username, the viewer count, the game's title, and a snapshot of your stream will be shown.
You can view an example of this feature below, as KH13 staff member Toominator has linked his account and is live at the time of this article’s publication.

Whether you are attempting to beat a speedrun record or are enjoying a series recap, we hope to see plenty of fans streaming the series in the days leading up to Kingdom Hearts III’s release! Let us know your thoughts on this feature in the comments below!
 
Raxaimus

Target Exclusive Orange Monsters Inc. Sora Revealed

FunkoFinderz has revealed a Target exclusive orange Monster's Inc. Sora slated to be released January 29th in the US, but some have already appeared on store shelves.
This Funko is the same as the flocked version that was revealed back in December but with the normal Funko Pop texture.
Are you interested in this Funko Pop and any other KH Pops? Let us know!
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Edge magazine interviews Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue on Pixar in Kingdom Hearts III, the switch to Unreal Engine 4, and more

The latest issue of GameRadar's Edge magazine has featured an article about the development of Kingdom Hearts III as a whole through the eyes of Kingdom Hearts director Tetsuya Nomura and co-director Tai Yasue!
Edge deputy editor Jen Simpkins had the opportunity to talk to both Nomura and Yasue about the beginning of Kingdom Hearts III's development and how switching from Square Enix's in-house Luminous Engine to Epic's Unreal Engine 4 was a difficult task, the importance of Pixar in Kingdom Hearts III's existence, and much more. You can read their comments below.
 
Edge Issue 328 is available now at newsstands and digitally on the Google Play Store. 
Leamax

Micromania (France) to start pre-orders for the Kingdom Hearts III Limited Edition PlayStation 4 Pro with the Deluxe Edition of the game

Micromania, a French retailer part of the GameStop brand, have announced that they are starting pre-orders for the Kingdom Hearts III Limited Edition PlayStation 4 Pro! In-store pre-orders will be available from tomorrow.
The console will come with the Deluxe Edition of the game according to the tweet below. Furthermore, there are many options to buy the bundle, including trading in a pre-owned console; the price for the PS4 Pro bundle starts at €219.99 and varies according to how it is purchased.
 
Mio-chan

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