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Japanese publication Game Watch has announced that Kingdom Hearts merchandise will appear at a dedicated Animate Fair event to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. A summation of the provided information has been provided via our team's translator, Ryuji: Of the products currently showcased, there are new stickers depicting each of the games, viewable via our gallery below: View full article

Fans have discovered an over 5-year old Twitter post of user TheDaguar sharing their discovery of the unused Alice Stained Glass platform within the files of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. While this platform artwork was viewable via the Kingdom Hearts Design Document, it being found in the game files themselves is a new, resurged development altogether. Further, it's also far clearer, and several facets of the Station of Awakening platform can be better viewed, including the Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and more. The borders of the platform also house unique icons like the other Station of Awakening platforms, with Alice's containing playing card symbols indicative of Wonderland's motifs. You can view the original Alice Stained Glass platform via our gallery below: Thanks to Twitter user @DaniZayaa for sharing this news. A post from the aforementioned user shared an image of how the platform looks in-game, though it isn't in particularly high-quality yet: View full news article

Following the Kingdom Key cameo in the trailer for Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, another Kingdom Hearts-related cameo has appeared, though this one is quite odd. Sora's hair is viewable in the recently released Disney+ film as a wig. It's certainly unexpected, but still cool, we guess? You can view the Sora's hair wig below. Credit to GlaxonXIII for spotting it: View full article

Livedoor News has announced that the upcoming BBC Proms orchestral concert occurring later this year will have video game music performed, including songs from the Kingdom Hearts series. In addition, Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda are also stated to be making musical appearances, with video game tracks being performed on August 1, 2022, by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Royal Albert Hall. No details on which songs will be performed were provided, but we'll be sure to keep you updated when that information arises. View full article

The official Japanese Kingdom Hearts Twitter account has announced that the Nintendo Switch Cloud apps of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind have been updated to display the server congestion present throughout each title. The Square Enix Japan support website reiterates this collective announcement with no accompanying details on this matter. Additionally, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind will now provide the option to prioritize graphical presentation or performance quality. View full article

Japanese retailer Sega Plaza has announced that their stores will start selling Kingdom Hearts-themed can badges, premium bath towels, and premium clearium on June 10th, 2022. For reference, Clearium is an epoxy resin substance used for decorations in Japan. You can view images of the Kingdom Hearts-themed can badges and premium clearium via our gallery below. The premium bath towels currently lack images. View full article

Speedrunning has been a constant practice in the Kingdom Hearts fandom, with there being an admirably dedicated community intently focused on maximizing their results with the hobby. However, the history of how these speedruns began and eventually grew has only been known by those who partook in or viewed them during the appropriate times. Though recently, Kingdom Hearts speedrun community member Saiyanz constructed a remarkable video intricately detailing the growth of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix's speedrunning scene. Saiyanz provides insight and objectivity regarding the runners responsible for pushing the game's limits, the routes used to make these feats possible, and an excellent timeline. Further, this video's commentary, also done by Egglamation, is beginner-friendly. It explains most concepts and terminology that those unfamiliar with the speedrun scene would not ordinarily be aware of. Above all else, this video can be perceived as a collective celebration of the Kingdom Hearts speedrunning scene, so congratulations to Saiyans for taking the time to make such a stellar breakdown. You can view Saiyanz' video chronicling the history of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix speedruns below: View full article

The official Kingdom Hearts Twitter account has finally shared a high resolution, clean version of the series 20th Anniversary art drawn by Tetsuya Nomura! Numerous characters are gorgeously depicted such as the Guardians of Light, select members of the True Organization XIII, the Master of Masters alongside the Foretellers, and more. You can view this stellar artwork via our gallery below: View full article