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Square Enix Japan has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise, this time comprising an action doll of King Mickey and a curtain tassel of the Shadow plush. Both products are viewable via our galleries below, with pricing, expected shipment times, and store hyperlinks also provided: Kingdom Hearts King Mickey - Action Doll - ¥9,900 - May 27th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts Shadow Plush - Curtain Tassel - ¥6,380 - May 27th, 2023 We will update this article if these items are made available via the other Square Enix regional storefronts. UPDATE 1/17/2023: The two items are now available for pre-order via Square Enix North America: King Mickey Action Doll - August 2023 - $94.99 Shadow Plush Curtain Tieback (Tassel) - September 2023 - $61.99 View full article

Square Enix Japan has revealed new Kingdom Hearts-themed jewelry for pre-order; a silver ring depicting the Shadow Heartless and a silver pendant comprising the motif of Kairi's Keyblade, Destiny's Embrace. Both products are viewable via our galleries below, with pricing, expected shipment times, and store hyperlinks also provided. The North American store links are listed in this article's conclusion. Kingdom Hearts Silver Ring - Shadow - ¥27,500 - June 24th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts Silver Pendant - Destiny's Embrace - ¥27,500 - May 27, 2023 Square Enix North America: Kingdom Hearts Silver Ring - Shadow - $249.99 - October 2023 Kingdom Hearts Silver Pendant - Destiny's Embrace - $249.99 - October 2023 View full article

Square Enix has shared new gameplay information for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, with the game's Japanese-exclusive closed prototype test for iPhones having begun. Our team's Ryuji has translated this article's information from the official Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Japanese Twitter account that's acting as a temporary news avenue for the upcoming mobile title. Firstly, the following passage discusses the GPS and Pad control styles: Secondly, the content scheduled for the closed beta so far has been listed below: New Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link screenshots are viewable via our gallery below: Our team's Ryuji has translated these images as well: Lastly, it's worth emphasizing that this beta period will last until January 18th, 2023, and information for the foreseeable future will be announced via the Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Japanese Twitter account. In case you missed it, check out the latest artwork for the title and the mysterious symbol shared in a tweet. UPDATE 1/13/2023: Square Enix has shared four new screenshots and gameplay information: Our team's Ryuji has translated the images, viewable below: UPDATE 1/14/2023: New gameplay information has been released revealing the two Keyblade types; Close-Combat, and Ranged. Our team's Ryuji has translated the following the information: You can view the new screenshot released alongside this information via our gallery below, as well as an edited version with English text: UPDATE 1/15/2023: Character customization was highlighted in a new tweet and screenshot, translated below via our team's Ryuji: UPDATE 1/16/2023: Raid Battles and the Matching Feature were highlighted in a new tweet, translated below: You can view new screenshots via our gallery below, as well as translated versions below that: UPDATE 1/18/2023: The prototype test has ended, and the official Twitter account shared the following message from Nomura: View full article

Retailer AMNIBUS has listed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise on their digital storefront, comprising bags, jewelry, and a smartphone card holder. Each product is available for pre-order until January 30th, 2023, with shipping expected to occur in late June 2023. Every item is viewable in our galleries below, with store links and pricing (tax included) also provided: AMNIBUS Smartphone Card Holder - ¥1,980 AMNIBUS Tote Bag - ¥4,950 AMNIBUS Aurora Bag - ¥6,600 AMNIBUS Frame Earrings - ¥6,600 AMNIBUS Frame Necklace - ¥8,778 View full article

The ARTNIA cafe, a locale often used for video game-themed collaborations, has teased new artwork for their tenth anniversary. One such illustration by Tetsuya Nomura depicts Brain from Kingdom Hearts, Jack Garland from Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, and Zack Fair from the Final Fantasy VII series. If clearer photos of this illustration are shared, we'll update this article. As of now, it is planned to be displayed at the cafe. Twitter user @wandanyan1ban has shared a clean photo of the illustration, viewable below: View full article

Square Enix Japan has listed a new product to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, a vinyl LP box containing three records with a total of 36 songs. Alongside recognizable tracks such as "Dearly Beloved," "Dive into the Heart -Destati-," "Traverse Town," and the KINGDOM Orchestra instrumental version of "Chikai," a new song from the 20th Anniversary trailer, "Reality in the Dark" will be included. This is likely what plays during the Kingdom Hearts IV segment, specifically. Moreover, an illustration card of Nomura's 20th Anniversary art will be included. Fans can pre-order this package for ¥16,500, ahead of its planned March 22, 2023, shipment. Each vinyl also has its own cover depicting Kingdom Hearts I, II, and III. It is worth noting that the vinyl records' official website implies that the product will become available for the North American and European Square Enix stores. Additionally, Aitai Kuji has the package available for pre-order. You can view official images of the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary LP Box via our gallery below: UPDATE 12/21/2022: The package is available for pre-order from Square Enix North America and Square Enix Europe for $159.99/€149.99 with planned shipments of April 2023 and May 2023, respectively. Further, the track list was provided, viewable below: Disc 1: Side A: 1. Dearly Beloved 2. Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- 3. Dive into the Heart -Destati- 4. Destiny Islands 5. Treasured Memories 6. Kairi I 7. Destiny's Force 8. Traverse Town Side B: 1. Blast Away! -Gummi Ship I- 2. Hand in Hand 3. Hollow Bastion 4. End of the World 5. Always on My Mind 6. Vector to the Heavens Disc 2: Side A: 1. Dearly Beloved 2. Passion -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- 3. Lazy Afternoons 4. Tension Rising 5. Roxas 6. Sora 7. Working Together 8. Organization XIII Side B: 1. The 13th Reflection 2. The Other Promise 3. Riku 4. Darkness of the Unknown 5. Rage Awakened Disc 3: Side A: 1. Don't Think Twice -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- 2. Face My Fears -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- 3. Dearly Beloved -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- 4. Forza Finale Side B: 1. Dark Domination 2. Vector to the Heavens -Xion- 3. Nachtflugel 4. KINGDOM HEARTS IV Trailer (tentative name) UPDATE 3/21/2023: A promotional trailer for this package was shared: View full article

Square Enix has announced a new Kingdom Hearts concert titled "Kingdom Hearts Concert - Second Breath -." Planned to occur in Osaka on February 19th, 2023, and in Tokyo on March 18th and 19th, 2023, ticket lottery applications are currently available via the Japanese Square Enix store until December 25th, 2022. There are two options, one costing ¥10,000 and the other being ¥7,700. While the latter is a standard ticket, the former will also give purchasers a music box that plays "Dearly Beloved." Winners of the ticket-based lottery will be contacted on January 5th, 2023, and then charged. Further, if any errors occur with contact or payment, attempts will recur until January 9th, 2023. The concert's conductor, Kaoru Wada, has stated that the performances will comprise almost entirely new arrangements, with him being a part of the process. Additionally, Yoko Shimomura will appear as a guest, and she has provided the following comment: An image of the "Dearly Beloved" music box is viewable below: Thanks to our team's Ryuji for translating key information. View full article

Square Enix Japan has listed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise for pre-order, comprising metallic files depicting Sora and Roxas. The products' sizes are A4-sized, so roughly 8.25 x 11.75 inches. Further, the items cost ¥660 each, with planned shipment dates of January 28, 2023. We'll update this article if the metallic files become available via Western storefronts. But, for now, you can view them via our galleries below: View full article