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Square Enix has announced that previous Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary cafe exclusive merchandise, a metal keychain and pin badge are available for pre-order via their digital North American storefront. The keychain and metal pin badge are currently sold out on the Square Enix Japan store. You can view both of these products via our galleries below alongside their respective North American store links. Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Keychain - $26.99 - November 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Pin Badge - $12.99 - November 2022 release window Aitai Kuji (Only the Metal Pin Badge is available): Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Pin Badge - ¥1,600 - April/May 2022 release window View full article

Square Enix has announced that previous Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary cafe exclusive merchandise, a die-cut memo pad set, is now available to pre-order via the Square Enix Japan store. Costing ¥2,640 and releasing on April 28th, 2022, these items are essentially note pads that purchasers can place atop various surfaces, like fridges. You can view official images of this product via our gallery below: Eventually, someone will be able to make a Kingdom Hearts-themed household with all of this merchandise... View full article

Square Enix has announced that a Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary bath towel and face towel are available to pre-order from their Japanese digital storefront ahead of their collective August 27th, 2022 release date for ¥11,000. Aitai Kuji and AmiAmi store pages are listed at this article's conclusion. You can view images of this product via our gallery below: Aitai Kuji - ¥10,500 - August 2022 release window AmiAmi - Discounted price of ¥10,450 - Late August 2022 release window View full article

Adding on to the onslaught of Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary merchandise that was announced are several pieces of jewelry and watches. As usual, each product is viewable via our gallery below alongside respective Japanese Square Enix store page links. Alternative store links are available at this article's conclusion. The rings all ship on October 1st, 2022, while the watches ship on November 19th, 2022. Additionally, both Monogram rings have 4 chooseable color options. Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Ring - ¥19,580 Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Ring Wide - ¥21,780 Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring Paopu Fruit - ¥18,480 (Silver) / ¥71,500 (18k Karat Gold) Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring King - ¥18,480 (Silver) / ¥71,500 (18k Karat Gold) Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring Heart - ¥18,480 (Silver) / ¥71,500 (18k Karat Gold) Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Quartz Watch Black - ¥38,500 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Quartz Watch Silver - ¥38,500 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Watch Round Open Heart - ¥107,800 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Watch Open Heart - ¥107,800 Square Enix North America (The Icon Rings and Watches are unavailable. All monogram rings possess November 2023 release windows. Further, the normal sized ones cost $177.99, while the wider variants cost $197.99) Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Ring Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Ring -18k Rose Gold Plated Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Ring -18k Yellow Gold Plated Kingdom Hearts Monogram Black Silver Ring Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Wide Ring Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Wide Ring - 18k Rose Gold Plated Kingdom Hearts Monogram Silver Wide Ring - 18k Yellow Gold Plated Kingdom Hearts Monogram Black Silver Wide Ring Aitai Kuji (Monogram Rings are unavailable. Silver ring variants are all ¥19,800 while Gold ring variants are ¥76,300. Further, each ring possesses an October 2022 release window. Lastly, each watch possesses a November 2022 release window): Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring Paopu Fruit Silver Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring Paopu Fruit Gold Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring King Silver Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring King Gold Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring Heart Silver Kingdom Hearts Icon Fork Ring Heart Gold Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Quartz Watch Black - ¥36,570 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Quartz Watch Silver - ¥36,570 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Watch Round Open Heart - ¥102,400 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Watch Open Heart - ¥102,400 AmiAmi (All rings are unavailable. All watches possess a Mid-November 2022 release window): Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Quartz Watch Black - Discounted price of ¥36,570 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Quartz Watch Silver - Discounted price of ¥36,570 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Watch Round Open Heart - Discounted price of ¥102,400 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Watch Open Heart - Discounted price of ¥102,400 UPDATE: Square Enix has published a video showcasing the construction of the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary watches, viewable below: View full article

Square Enix has revealed even more celebratory Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary merchandise, this time comprising a variety of flashy silverware. You can view each product via our gallery as well as respective Japanese Square Enix store page links below. Additionally, Aitai Kuji and AmiAmi store links are listed at this article's conclusion. Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tea Bowl - ¥2,750 - June 18th, 2022 shipment Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Soup Bowl - ¥2,750 - June 18th, 2022 shipment Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tea Cup Set - ¥3,850 - June 18th, 2022 shipment Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Glass Set - ¥7,700 - August 27th, 2022 shipment Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary x Edo Kiriko Glass Blue - ¥77,000 - December 24th, 2022 shipment Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary x Edo Kiriko Glass Red - ¥77,000 - December 24th, 2022 shipment Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary x Edo Kiriko Glass Black - ¥77,000 - December 24th, 2022 shipment Aitai Kuji: Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tea Bowl - ¥2,300 - June 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Soup Bowl - ¥2,300 - June 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tea Cup Set - ¥3,270 - June 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Glass Set - ¥7,300 - August 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary x Edo Kiriko Glass Blue - ¥80,000 - December 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary x Edo Kiriko Glass Red - ¥80,000 - December 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary x Edo Kiriko Glass Black - ¥80,000 - December 2022 release window AmiAmi (Edo Kiriko Glasses are not available): Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tea Bowl - ¥2,330 - Mid-June 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Soup Bowl - ¥2,330 - Mid-June 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tea Cup Set - ¥3,270 - Mid-June 2022 release window Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Glass Set - ¥7,300 - Late August 2022 release window UPDATE: A video showcasing the construction of the Edo Kiriko glasses was shared via Square Enix's official Youtube channel, viewable below: View full article

During the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary stage event, a lengthy Q&A session was held between fans and crucial staff members of the series. These questions and responses have been shared by event participants, and we have translated them below. Twitter users Aibo and toro_cocoron0te are among the most prominent posters of these questions and answers. The translation work throughout this article has been done by our team's Ryuji. Further, we will update this article accordingly when more translations are provided, and more questions are found: Q1. Does the finale of Dark Road imply that the Player's heart is now inside Xehanort's? A1: Play Dark Road and you will find out. Q2. This is the first time in KH that there is a story branch (the Yozora battle). What is the meaning behind this? A2: Since Yozora is so strong, I thought it would be better to put something in the game "if he loses". Q3. Was Ephemer aware of the player's true intentions in Union Cross' finale? A3: It was a pretty sad farewell, but there's more to Ephemer than meets the eye. A "Missing Link", if you will. All of the questions will be answered once you play Missing Link. Q4: When did Naminé and Ansem first meet? A4: In Castle Oblivion. Q5: Riku's hair was cut in Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance. Who cut it for him? A5: Well, you all wanted his hair to be cut, so I answered your prayers... Q6: Please tell us about the return of Roxas and Xion. A6: There were some doubts on whether to bring them back or not, but everyone had such strong feelings for them, so we decided to bring them back. More Missing - Link information was also revealed during this Q&A: About Kingdom Hearts: Missing - Link Smartphone game, to be released for Android and iOS Promises to have action elements to be as faithful as possible to the main series Max of 6 players can play together. Screen orientation can be switched between portrait or landscape. The story, chronologically speaking, is between Union Cross finale and before Dark Road's start. All of the mysteries we've had so far will be explained. Keywords: Scala Ad Caleum, Founding Father Ephemer, Keyblade Wielders of a Secret Society Closed Beta Test is scheduled for Fall of this year (Details on how to enter are still unknown, however) Two systems: A story mode where you progress through quests, and a mode where you walk around (Comparable to Pokémon Go, but with ways to play it even without having to walk around in real life) In this walking mode, you'll collect pieces and strengthen your Keyblades. Q&A Corner tweeted out by @toro_cocoron0te There are however, these two questions: "Several questions regarding Demyx's true identity sparked among multiple attendants. Answer-wise, they just said: "Well, if I answer them NOW, I won't be able to draw their true potential, now will I? There are two people whose identities are not yet known in the Organization, all of which will be revealed in the future." "Human Nobodies are not marked. They're like pure-blooded Heartless, whereas the others are marked at birth." About Kingdom Hearts IV Not much can be said from it. More information will only come at a very later date, way after E3’s period. (We only revealed this much to avoid it being leaked early.) All of the footage in the trailer is rendered in real-time by the game engine. Trailer’s engine is in Unreal Engine 4, but KH4 will be developed using the new Unreal Engine 5. The logo style has changed because we’re done with the Seekers of Darkness saga. A new world is currently in development. Nomura was uncertain on whether to call it Verum Rex or KH4, but ultimately decided on KH4, due to concern that the name Verum Rex would not connect to Sora. The narration on both trailers (Missing - Link and Kingdom Hearts IV) is done by a character you have known for a long time. (@toro_cocoron0te speculates it might be Young Xehanort) UPDATE( 4/11/2022): Audrey of Aitai Kuji has provided translations for information we did not yet cover, viewable below. This information is sourced from the coverage of Japanese publication, Gamer. View full article

Square Enix has announced that a handheld 14-inch-sized Kingdom Hearts Light-up Keyblade is available to pre-order to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. You can view images of this upcoming product via our gallery below, as well as its Japanese Square Enix store page ahead of its September 17th, 2022 release. Additional store pages are at this article's conclusion. Kingdom Hearts Light-up Keyblade - ¥6,380 Square Enix North America - $59.99 - January 2023 release window Square Enix Europe - €59.99 - January 13th, 2023 shipment Aitai Kuji - ¥6,000 - September 2022 release window AmiAmi - Discounted price of ¥6,060 - Mid-September 2022 release window View full article

Japanese luxury fashion brand, Samantha Thavasa has announced a collaboration with Kingdom Hearts for the franchise's 20-year anniversary. You can view the tweet announcing this collab below. More details will be shared in the future: "Announcing a collaboration with Kingdom Hearts and Samantha Thavasa (Japanese luxury fashion brand) to celebrate the 20th anniversary! More details will be disclosed soon, so keep an eye out on our Instagram and Twitter pages!" View full article

Square Enix has announced more celebratory Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary merchandise; plate collection blind boxes comprising key art from the franchise. Due to these packages being blind box sets, purchasers may recieve duplicates in their order(s). You can view each of these products via our gallery below as well as their respective Japanese Square Enix store pages ahead of their June 24th, 2022 releases. Additional store links are at this article's conclusion. Plate Collection Box Vol. 1 - ¥6,160 Plate Collection Box Vol. 2 - ¥6,160 Square Enix North America (January 2023 release windows): Plate Collection Vol. 1 - $80.00 Plate Collection Vol. 2 - $80.00 Square Enix Europe (September 30th, 2022 release dates): Plate Collection Vol. 1 - €69.99 Plate Collection Vol. 2 - €69.99 Aitai Kuji (June 2022 release windows): Plate Collection Vol. 1 - ¥6,160 Plate Collection Vol. 2 - ¥6,160 View full article

Square Enix has revealed numerous apparel available for pre-order via their digital storefronts. You can view each of these T-shirts via our gallery below as well as respective Japan store page links. Each shirt ships from the Square Enix Japan store on June 24th, 2022. AmiAmi store links are at this article's conclusion. King Mickey Hoodie - ¥9,680 King Mickey T-shirt - ¥5,280 Sora - Dive to the Heart T-shirt - ¥5,280 AmiAmi (All release in late June 2022): King Mickey Hoodie - ¥8,220 King Mickey T-shirt - ¥4,480 Sora - Dive to the Heart T-shirt - ¥4,480 Aitai Kuji (All release in June 2022) : King Mickey Hoodie - ¥8,200 King Mickey T-shirt - ¥4,800 Sora - Dive to the Heart T-shirt - ¥4,800 View full article

The website Deadline has recently shared an interview they conducted with the English voice of Sora, Haley Joel Osment. This roughly 15-minute interview comprises Haley's personal reflection on the series as a whole and its primary protagonist. It's a rather wholesome watch as Haley expresses his adoration for fans' love of the series, and his desire to voice Sora in the future. Further, Haley lightly discusses his past with video games and his recollections will undoubtedly ring clearer with older audiences. It is also worth noting that today is Haley Joel Osment's birthday, so wish him well! Give the interview a watch and let us know your thoughts! View full article