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Square Enix has unveiled a new illustration celebrating the 24th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts series. Drawn by Tetsuya Nomura, this artwork depicts Young Xehanort holding an umbrella, reminiscent of the artwork the character received in 2022 during the Dark Road Q&A. A brief message accompanied this visual as well, thanking fans for their continued support and noting that the development team is working hard for the upcoming 25th anniversary. You can view Nomura's latest artwork below: View full news article

Disney Japan has now officially begun selling Kingdom Hearts merchandise on its online store. A vast quantity of familiar items is available here, ranging from sticker sets and keychains to music boxes and plushes. Interestingly, this lineup features a selection previously available on Square Enix Japan's online store. However, it's worth noting that, despite opening just a few days ago, several of these items are already sold out. It remains to be seen if the stock was simply low and whether restocks are in question. For those unaware, Kingdom Hearts merchandise has been disappearing from Square Enix's online catalog, at least in the West. This is not yet the case for Square Enix Japan's online store, though. View full news article

SuperGroupies has announced a new Kingdom Hearts collaboration with Disney and Square Enix, comprising two sets of items themed after Sora and Roxas. This latest collaboration features outerwear, tote bags, and bag charms of both characters. Pre-orders are now live from the retailer's Japanese website, with the window closing on January 5, 2026. Additionally, shipments are planned for early June 2026. Pricing-wise, the outerwear costs ¥33,000 each, the tote bags cost ¥20,900 each, and the bag charms cost ¥4,950 each. Further, the outerwear line is being sold in small, medium, large, XL, and XXL sizes. You can view each item via our galleries below, alongside hyperlinks to each product's associated store page: Sora OuterwearSora Tote BagSora Bag Charm Roxas OuterwearRoxas Tote BagRoxas Bag Charm View full news article

Square Enix and AWR Productions have officially announced The Music of Square Enix – Magic, Memories, and Melodies symphonic concert series for 2026. While exact details regarding the track listing and runtimes haven't been unveiled, it has been confirmed that songs from multiple Square Enix IPs will be featured, including those from the Kingdom Hearts series. Other series set to be represented are Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Legend of Mana, NieR, and Octopath Traveler. Fans can anticipate several shows worldwide, with the currently confirmed locations being Tokyo, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Singapore, Portland, London, Kaohsiung, Paris, Lyon, and Fort Worth. The world tour will debut in Tokyo on April 25 and April 26, 2025, and will continue in other venues through July 2025. The Music of Square Enix – Magic, Memories, and Melodies will be helmed by the creators of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY and NieR:Orchestra Concert, via conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth. Further, the performances themselves will feature visuals from the associated games projected above the stage. Ticket sales will become available for various locations starting this week, with exact times available on the official website. View full news article

To celebrate Halloween this year, Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura has surprisingly shared a new illustration on social media. This latest artwork depicts Sora, Donald, and Goofy in their Halloween Town attire within that world, with Sora wielding what appears to be a new Keyblade. Keen-eyed viewers may spot an easter egg or two, such as a Lucky Emblem being placed on the far right. You can view this latest illustration by Nomura below: View full news article

Square Enix has announced the upcoming arrival of the "Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX" concert performance for October 31, 2025. This concert will be held at the Daiichi Seimei Hall in Tokyo, featuring 12 arrangements by pianist Mischa Cheung. Various Square Enix franchises will be represented here, including Kingdom Hearts. The confirmed Kingdom Hearts tracks are "Dearly Beloved," The Afternoon Streets," and "Edge of Existence." Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, and Secret of Mana are the other IPs set to be featured. It's also worth noting that this piano concert will be released simultaneously on CD and vinyl, with pre-orders now available on Square Enix Japan's online store for ¥3,740 and ¥8,360, respectively. Lastly, a preview video of Cheung's piano-playing capabilities was posted, unveiling a portion of the "Edge of Existence" arrangement. View full article

Square Enix's blog recently interviewed composer Yoko Shimomura after she won a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor an arts organization can grant. Throughout the interview, Shimomura answered questions about the award, how she came to compose video game music, and her involvement with specific titles, including the Kingdom Hearts series. You can view the relevant quoted portion of this Shimomura interview below. It delves into her impressions of Kingdom Hearts as a project and the creativity involved with both Disney Worlds and original world music. You can view the full interview on Square Enix's blog, which also contains comments about Live A Live and Final Fantasy XV. View full article

Square Enix's online Japanese store has listed several new pieces of Kingdom Hearts-themed items, comprised of various types of pouches crafted by Artisan & Artist. All five items are planned to be releaed in Japan on June 14, 2025, though their prices vary. You can view each product via our galleries below, with their store pages hyperlinked above. Kingdom Hearts x Artisan & Artist Multi Mini Pouch - ¥11,000 Kingdom Hearts x Artisan & Artist Pouch - ¥18,700 Kingdom Hearts x Artisan & Artist Key Pouch - ¥14,300 Kingdom Hearts x Artisan & Artist Vanity Pouch - ¥17,380 Kingdom Hearts x Artisan & Artist Wallet Shoulder Pouch - ¥26,400 View full article