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AmiAmi is accepting pre-orders on two new Kingdom Hearts 150-piece puzzles based on Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories. Each puzzle will cost ¥1,400 (about $13.00) and will be available in late October. You can view each puzzle in our galleries below. Thanks to @aibo_ac7 for the tip! View full article

Which Kingdom Hearts game had the best visit to the Hundred Acre Wood?

U-Treasure has revealed a new line of monogram Kingdom Hearts watches. There are two different variations: one in black and one in white. Both watches will cost ¥27,500 (about $255.00) each. Pre-orders period will begin on July 14th and run through August 11th. The watches will be available late November. You can pre-order here (black) and here (white). You can check them out in the galleries below. Will you be buying one of these watches? Let us know in the comments below! View full article

What is your favorite Fantasia segment featured in The Symphony of Sorcery?

The Japanese retailer Marimo Craft has revealed two new Kingdom Hearts themed moisturizing creams available for pre-order starting June 1st, set to release in August 2020. The cream is available in two Kingdom Hearts themed tins, one based on the stained glass Station of Awakening, and another containing notable symbols seen throughout the Kingdom Hearts series. Each tin contains 75g of cream and can be purchased for ¥2,000(plus tax) (approx. $18.55 USD). You can take a closer look at the product in the gallery below. What do you think of this new line of Kingdom Hearts themed cream? Let us know in the comments below! [UPDATE June 3, 2020] The Kingdom Hearts moisturizing creams are now available for pre-order from Aitai Kuji for ¥2,500 (approx. $22.75 USD) and Ami Ami Japan for ¥2,200 (approx. $20.18 USD). You can check out the pre-order links below! Kingdom Hearts Moisturizing Cream Sora Stained Glass Design - Aitai Kuji Kingdom Hearts Moisturizing Cream Symbols Design - Aitai Kuji Kingdom Hearts Moisturizing Cream Sora Stained Glass Design - Ami Ami Japan Kingdom Hearts Moisturizing Cream Symbols Design - Ami Ami Japan View full article

Which Disney character do you think has the most zippers in their Kingdom Hearts redesign?

Which hero do you think could become a good villain in a future Kingdom Hearts title?

Marluxia: I'll scatter you to the wind!

I'm cross posting this from another forum since I'd love to start a big discussion if I might be onto something. I've posted this on a facebook community page before. Buuuuut posting on it requires approval from mods, and they seem really slow... and, well, I am the curious type of person you see.. anyways.In that very personaly touching moment, where Ephemer and the Union X crew decided to come for Sora's aid, Sora recieves the power of Union X.Okay now.. listen. I am trying my best to follow this story the best I can. I may or may not have forgotten details. I am happy if it gets debunked as much as I would be if I may be on to something... I am just curious.Is it by any chance possible that this power, Union X, is the power of all our collected "Lux" before the great keyblade war?If this is the case, what does it mean? The light of the past?If that fight was the reason why we had to gather Lux..If that's the reason we had to give all our lifes for the greater good.. what does it mean in the grand scheme? What's the plan here?Who would've wanted and knew, that the fight against that Heartless Tornado might probably been just a teensy weensy too hard to handle?Who could've had the knowledge to plan something this brutal and heartless in advance, yet somehow change the future for a greater good? This guy must know something that I don't and it drives me nuts.We are to believe that not hundrets but thousands of thousands of Keyblade Wielders, children nonetheless, fought a war between themselves, slain and freed the hearts of their beloved bretheren, so they could take all the Lux they've gathered into a different age to assist in an event that would've perhaps CHANGED everything. And that's what I just don't like about it. The part about change. I've seen this before. I've seen this with Maleficent.And someone just keeps appearing on my radar who just doesn't seem to like it when things might start to change or go differently then nature intended.Maleficent tried it. Went back to the past to finally win against Prince Phillip. And it failed. Even with her knowledge of events going to happen. It stopped her.I don't even know who it is or even what. "Darkness" that Maleficent was having a chat with. The same one who I think told Maleficent about the Black Box in the first place.I really have no clue. Maleficent is a whole 'nother story anyways.But that's probably not the only reason for the keyblade war. As if.For what we know and they've told us, the keyblade war may just be the central point of where people started their journeys into the dream world. Went and hid themselves on the other side until it is safe again to come out.Like everyone even had their own little jobs they had to do.Not only the foretellers but also every single one who joined the Dandelions.There were five more who were chosen to lead the Unions after the war.We know that.Also there was that accident with Strelitzia, who we later found out was the sister of Marlu- Lauriam.But that doesn't matter either.What matters is that Ventus somehow stole Strelitzias place of being one of the chosen leaders after the war. Involuntary might I add. He just.. leaked through. Literally nobody invited him. That's for sure.There was a mention of betrayal once in the book of prophecy and some talk about a.. virus was it?Well what the heck does that mean now? Maybe Ventus knows more than he lets on.Maybe he is just another vessel inside many, many vessels.He might just be the very virus they were talking about.Or just the vessel who's delivering it.And no overreaction but why has noone ever told me how handsome Xig... Luxu is?!No homo handsome but def I'd vibe with that guy all day handsome.Like, he has a face that I would tell my deepest fears to.Eyes which tell stories of ages long forgotten.And a smile that just melts my oh so jolly heart.There is so much this could branch out into and yet so less there is available.Who knows but not the genius who started this all? And no. I was not talking about the Master of Masters.I was talking about Tetsuya Nomura. What ever the case. My curiosity will soon be rewarded. Either way.

Classic FM have begun revealing their annual Hall of Fame list this weekend. After not being included in 2019's list, Kingdom Hearts Composer Yoko Shimomura has reappeared on the list. Kingdom Hearts (including the Other Promise) finished at #245. A description of Yoko from the Hall of Fame list can be read below. This marks the 5th year that Yoko has made an appearance on the Classic FM Hall of Fame. In 2015, she placed 30th while in 2016 she placed 31st. In 2017, she finished 119th and in 2018 she finished 188th. Other musical compositions that have been showcased in the Kingdom Hearts series have also made it into the top 300 list for Hall of Fame 2020, including the following: "A Night on the Bare Mountain" ranked at no. 277 "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" ranked at no. 190 "Final Fantasy Series (including One-Winged Angel)" ranked at no. 171 "Nutcracker" ranked at no. 10 "Symphony no. 6 in F Major Op.68 (Pastoral)" ranked at no. 17 Congratulations to Yoko Shimomura and her success in making Classic FM's Hall of Fame list for the 5th time! View full article

Who is your favorite Foreteller?

The Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files translation for the character file of King Mickey is now available. The Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files features over 200 characters from the entirety of the series thus far, with several short stories from Tomoco Kanemaki (the writer of the Kingdom Hearts light novels). You can purchase the book for ¥3,080 (approx. $28.03) from the Square Enix e-Store directly or from AitaiKuji, who deliver official and exclusive Japanese pop culture items! You can check out more exclusive character and worlds stories from Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files below: Xion's Story Saix's Story Naminé's Story Riku Story Riku-Replica's Story Roxas' Story' Larxene's Story Marluxia's Story The story of Daybreak Town Sora's Story Kairi's Story Xigbar's Story Luxord's Story Demyx's Story Axel's Story Aeleus' Story Dilan's Story Ansem the Wise's Story Ienzo's Story Vexen's Story Aqua's Story Terra's Story Ventus' Story Terra-Xehanort's Story Vanitas' Story Ansem's Story Xemnas' Story Young Xehanort's Story The story of Twilight Town The story of Traverse Town Master Xehanort's Story Master Eraqus' Story The Story of Enchanted Dominion The Story of Castle of Dreams The Story of Dwarf Woodlands The Story of Atlantica The Story of Wonderland The Story of Beast's Castle The Story of Agrabah The Story of Kingdom of Corona The Story of Arendelle The translation for Mickey's Story "The Long, Long Journey" can be viewed below! This translation is courtesy of Cherrim. View full article

What is your favorite final world?

Hey so since Ive been reading some Kingdom Hearts OC fanfiction lately, I really want to share my thoughts on OC's. Anything I say is strictly my opinion and is not meant to offend anyone. (Also Im thinking of starting a RP Topic) So basically, Im getting the idea that Kingdom Hearts is known by everyone (fan or not) to have the most Mary Sue / Gary Stu OC's. People hear "Kingdom Hearts OC" and they think "Oh boy, here we go." Here's my input centered on Kingdom Hearts OC's and some can be applied to Kingdom Hearts in general. 1. Is your OC an important character to the story? Do they disrupt canon? If your answer is no to both or just one, thats great! Just because your character isnt spotlight, doesnt mean your character isnt interesting. In fact, many readers might like your character better because they're not in their face so much and have an easier time balancing the characters they already love and their characters they will learn to love (Your OC's!) If your answer is yes to one or both, THATS ALSO GREAT! Want to know why? Because Im reading that story for your character, to see what they provide to the original story. Im really tired of people labeling characters as Mary Sues and their male counterpart Gary Stues/ Marty Stues just because they are focused as the main character or if they change things in canon. I want differences! I want some change! Literally the act of adding a character into the story is breaking canon, so it is impossible to do that without disrupting canon. Now the only thing I want to point out is when you change canon Do: - Create reasons / plot devices for your character that either simulate within the story or add in original events -Allow your character important roles that make your character interesting (yes that includes what people consider "cliche prophecies") Don't or Try To Avoid: - Removing main characters from the story -Altering the characters personalities -Creating Unreasonable love interests (mostly with main characters) -Do things that go against established rules of the stories universe without plausible reason ^ Ive read a Fruits Basket OC story where the main character had the two boys fall in love with her and she was trying to choose between them. (Ill talk about love interests later). But the thing is, she just removed Tohru from the story. Tohru, the MAIN character. She wasnt mentioned or anything. The story ended up being to depressing and nothing at all like the fruits basket feeling the anime gave off without Tohru there to show them the bright side, so I exited out and stopped reading. Ive read MANY stories where Kairi is shallow and mean and a bully. Kairi can be slightly bossy and very stubborn, but she is NOT mean. Kairi is a Princess of Heart. Kairi has a heart of pure light. Do you think someone with a heart of pure light is going to bully someone? Me neither. Please dont butcher the characters personality! I like the characters that are established, otherwise i wouldnt be reading a sotry that has them in it. Its okay for characters to slowly change with your characters help, but that takes time and even then, a lot of their original personality is going to stick. Ive read a story where the girl was a Princess of Heart, but she turned into a heartless. That's not possible unless there was a certain reason for that which can work with the details of the universe. 2. Is your character paired with a character from the series? Love interests are okay. Love interests are not bad. Love interests and stories with pairing are some of the best! Do: Either establish a background (childhood friend?) or slowly make the character comfortable with your character that would allow them to have a relationship Don't: Make the main character someone who they are not! Make the main character fall in love with your character instantly! Example: Vanitas tells your OC after spending two days with her "You make me want to be a good guy" NO VANITAS IS NOT GOING TO DO THAT! Maybe if he is tricking her.... Vanitas might however, have a few quarrels with your character and develop an unhealthy obsession with them... Setting up romance takes time. Sometimes people click together quickly, but if your character is going to influence the other characters romantic or otherwise, please make sure it makes sense. Be careful with more than one love interest when using main characters. Lots of people like to have two characters to spice up the story and make the character jealous, or give the readers another person to cheer for. This is used in a lot of girls books, "two boys one girl" But having two who are in love with your character because he/she is so charming, attractive, and perfect isnt plausible. Characters can be popular, but that doesnt mean everyone is going to be in love with them instantly. Anything over two main character love interests is something I would avoid. 3. Does your character wield a Keyblade (or weapon that is special to only the main characters)? If no, cool. Your character can represent a weapon that is unique or at least less comon that fits better with that character! If yes, also cool! Im so tired of people getting mad because an OC wields a Keyblade. The game is Kingdom Hearts! What did you want them to wield, a freaking banana peel? (lol reference) Your character can weild a keyblade, in fact, most of the time I expect it. 4. Is your character a Princess of Heart (or have a heart of pure light)? Your character can be a Princess of Heart. I accept that. I am willing to beleive that there can be an extra PoH just as I am going to accept that there is an extra character in this series. But if they have a heart of pure light, I need to see that. All the PoH's have a good personality. They are caring and kind individuals and I need to see that in your character. Also, just because your character is kind and caring doesnt automatically make them a PoH. A character that is rude and profane is not going to have a heart of pure light. Side note: Its my pet peeve when an OC swears in Kingdom Hearts fanfiction. Captain Jack Sparrow himself said "You cant swear in Disney". Its weird for them to be with the kids and in Disney worlds, and then they drop an f bomb or call someone a B and then its like what? Your character isnt fitting in. Ive never heard that language from Sora, Riku, or Kairi's mouths in the game. It may be normal in our universe, but not theirs. Be careful if making your character a PoH or light heart person AND a Keyblade wielder. We know Kairi can do this, but even she had to get her keyblade from Riku. She didnt get it herself. Also, Kairi and Bell or more likely to engage in a fight than Snow White and Cinderella. It has to do with personality. It can be said that because they are a PoH that they can wield a Keyblade more easily, but though the strength of heart of a PoH might seem like good reasoning to become a Keyblade wielder, thats not usually the case. Kairi is more the exception than the rule. I dont know how to explain it, but be careful with combining these two. Like, I was reading one of these stories where I really liked the character, she was a keyblade wielder (obviously) and at the end - bam! Its revealed she is a PoH. And I just thought it was kind of unneeded. If it matches your character then sure, let her or him have a heart of pure light, but if its not needed or affects the story in any good way, whats the point? Seems like overkill. If your character has a heart of pure light, please dont make the character be allies with the dark side or something or shes using dark powers. Thats destroying canon (and not in the good way I stated). Their heart of light isnt going to be comfortable with beings of darkness. There will be distrust.Maybe they might want to help said evil character? but not likely. No. Even Sora wants to help Malificent when shes in danger of being killed, but other than those moral obligations, light side and dark side remain enemies. And NO YOUR PURE HEART OF LIGHT CHARACTER CANNOT USE DARK POWERS OR THRIVE IN WITH THE REALM OF DARKNESS OR ANYTHING DARK RELATED. THATS FINAL. Mary Sue Traits that I dont count as Mary Sue traits and my OC Pet Peeves 1. Dislikes: People who hurt my friends. ^ That line is used by many OCs and is a joke that every Mary Sue/ Gary Stu will have it. But I disagree. Thats a perfectly reasonable line. Every good friend is going to care about their friends. That is literally a quote that would most likely be used by many main characters. I dont get the people who criticize it. Is the character supposed to NOT care about their friends? Are they supposed to make friends with the people who hurt their friends? What do you people want that dont agree with that line? 2. Characters who are friends with the cast Whats wrong with that? The OC is likely to be friends with the main group considering they are likely to also be their ally. If the character is going to be annoying or something they WILL teel them so, and the character isnt going to get along with everybody, but that doesnt mean they cant be BFF's with Sora and travel the worlds with him. After all, I want the character included in the story! 3. Characters who say the exact same lines as other characters! Or draw important moments from main characters! THAT IS MY PET PEEVE. PRETTY MUCH MY ONLY ONES. Your OC is an Original Character. I want Original content. I dont want a carbon copy of Sora or a replacement of Kairi or whatever. Its okay if your character agrees with a lot of the things the cast says, but they arent going to say the same thing! Its fine if its a reaction word or line like "What?" Or "Well lets go!" But so many OC stories are just the original script with them rotating lines. Bad Example: My random made up character for this instance is say, Marceline. Marceline is in the first KH1 scene with Sora, Kairi, and Riku. Marceline is with Kairi who is leaning over Sora. Sora wakes up and is startled by Kairi and Marceline laughs. "Gimme a break, Kairi" Sora complained. "Sora, you lazy bum . I knew Id find you snoozing down here." Kairi said. "No this huge black thing swallowed me up. I couldnt breathe I couldnt -" Sora tried to explain, but was cut off by Kairi hitting him. "Ow!" Sora whined. "Are you still dreaming?" Marceline asked in between laughs. (Kairi's line) "It wasnt a dream! Or was it? What was that place? So bizarre..." Sora "Yeah, sure" Kairi and Marceline dismissed. (Same time) (Kairi's line) "Say Kairi, what was your hometown like? You know where you grew up?" Sora asked. "Ive told you before, I dont remember." Kairi answered. "Nothing at all?' Marceline questions. (Sora's line) "Nothing." Kairi answers her. "Do you ever want to go back?" Sora asked, "Well Im happy here" Kairi answered after thinking "But you know, I wouldnt mind going to see it." "Id like to see it too, along with any other worlds out there. I want to see them all. " Sora dreamed. "So what are we waiting for?" Marceline asks excitedly to her friends. (Kairi's line) "Hey, arent you guys forgetting about me?" Riku asks them, appearing suddenly. "I guess Im the only one working on the raft. And youre just as lazy as he is!" he said to Kairi. "So you noticed." Kairi joked. "Okay we'll finish it together!" Marceline suggested. (Kairi's line) ^That scene added nothing. Marceline just took lines that were already there. And even worse writing, some people just have their OC say the line at the same time or they take most of the lines from a certain character, which to me is a big no no! BAD! Those are the main characters lines! Unless one or two lines are better suited for your character and are small lines, only then can that be done! Better Example: "Gimme a break, Kairi" Sora complained. "Sora, you lazy bum . I knew Id find you snoozing down here." Kairi said. "Kairi, he was probably having a good dream!" Marceline protested. "Sorry Sora.." she apoligized. "Thanks, Mar. But it wasnt good. It was bad!" Sora whined. "Tell us about it." Marceline suggested. "This huge black thing swallowed me up. I couldnt breathe I couldnt -" Sora tried to explain, but was cut off by Kairi hitting him. "Ow!" Sora whined. "Are you still dreaming?" Kairi asked, trying to move away from talks about nightmares that could lead to more. "It wasnt a dream! Or was it? What was that place? So bizarre..." Sora asked. "Yeah, sure" Kairi dismissed. "Say Kairi, what was your hometown like? You know where you grew up?" Sora asked. "Yeah, I'd like to know more about that myself." Marceline agreed. "Ive told you before, I dont remember." Kairi answered. "Nothing at all?' Sora asks. "There's bound to be something there." Marceline suggested. "Nothing." Kairi answers her. "Do you ever want to go back?" Sora asked. "Well Im happy here" Kairi answered after thinking "But you know, I wouldnt mind going to see it." "Id like to see it too, along with any other worlds out there. I want to see them all. " Sora dreamed. "So what are we waiting for?" Kairi asks excitedly to her friends. "Hey, arent you guys forgetting about me?" Riku asks them, appearing suddenly. "I guess Im the only one working on the raft. And youre just as lazy as he is!" he said to Kairi. "He's right, Kairi. You are pretty lazy." Marceline teased. "So you noticed." Kairi joked back to Riku and Marceline. "Okay we'll finish it together!" Kairi suggested. Here is a better example because Marceline isnt stealing lines from characters. She has her own lines. Also, for the love of decent writing, out of all the lines you steal, dont steal the main characters important ones! Marceline cant steal Sora's thunder at the end of the game and say "There's no way your taking Kairi's heart!" Marceline can't take Riku's lines of "We can't let fear stop us! I'm not afraid of the darkness!" Marceline can't take Kairis lines of "Don't ever forget: wherever you go, I'm always with you." Those are their lines. Marceline needs to find her own lines. I've read a story where in CoM, the OC just exchanged the entire "Forgotten but not lost" conversation and promise with Namine. That was an important interaction between Sora and Namine and it was just given to the OC. And the OC didnt even care about Namine the way Sora did with his fake memories. She never searched for her the way Sora did, but the author for some reason though it was fitting for her OC to take that scene from Sora and give it to her OC. Not trying to hate but no. Those are important lines to those characters, dont take them from them. And if you absolutely have to and must, lets at least hope it matches the OC's situation more than it would said main character... Well there we go! My input and suggestions and all that. Its long. And i dont think I even said everything I wanted to say.

The Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files translations for the character files of Chip & Dale and Jiminy now available! The Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files features over 200 characters from the entirety of the series thus far, with several short stories from Tomoco Kanemaki (the writer of the Kingdom Hearts light novels). You can purchase the book for ¥3,080 (approx. $28.03) from the Square Enix e-Store directly or from AitaiKuji, who deliver official and exclusive Japanese pop culture items! You can check out more exclusive character and worlds stories from Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files below: Xion's Story Saix's Story Naminé's Story Riku Story Riku-Replica's Story Roxas' Story' Larxene's Story Marluxia's Story The story of Daybreak Town Sora's Story Kairi's Story Xigbar's Story Luxord's Story Demyx's Story Axel's Story Aeleus' Story Dilan's Story Ansem the Wise's Story Ienzo's Story Vexen's Story Aqua's Story Terra's Story Ventus' Story Terra-Xehanort's Story Vanitas' Story Xemnas' Story Young Xehanort's Story Master Eraqus' Story Master Xehanort's Story The Story of Enchanted Dominion The Story of Castle of Dreams The Story of Dwarf Woodlands The Story of Atlantica The Story of Wonderland The Story of Beast's Castle The Story of Agrabah The Story of Kingdom of Corona The Story of Arendelle Mickey's Story The translations for Chip & Dale's story "Chipmunk Engineer" and Jiminy's story "Your Conscience" can be viewed below! Translations are courtesy of LilyGinnyBlack. (Both stories appear to be written by Sora.) View full article

The Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files translations for the world stories of Beast's Castle and Agrabah are now available! The Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files features over 200 characters from the entirety of the series thus far, with several short stories from Tomoco Kanemaki (the writer of the Kingdom Hearts light novels). You can purchase the book for ¥3,080 (approx. $28.03) from the Square Enix e-Store directly or from AitaiKuji, who deliver official and exclusive Japanese pop culture items! You can check out more exclusive character and worlds stories from Kingdom Hearts Series Character Files below: We have covered translations for: Xion's Story Saix's Story Naminé's Story Riku Story Riku-Replica's Story Roxas' Story' Larxene's Story Marluxia's Story The story of Daybreak Town Sora's Story Kairi's Story Xigbar's Story Luxord's Story Demyx's Story Axel's Story Aeleus' Story Dilan's Story Ansem the Wise's Story Ienzo's Story Vexen's Story Aqua's Story Terra's Story Ventus' Story Terra-Xehanort's Story Vanitas' Story Ansem's Story Xemnas' Story Young Xehanort's Story The story of Twilight Town The story of Traverse Town Master Xehanort's Story Master Eraqus' Story The Story of Enchanted Dominion The Story of Castle of Dreams The Story of Dwarf Woodlands The Story of Atlantica The Story of Wonderland The translations for Beast’s Castle's story “Something There” and Agrabah's Story “Try To Forget” can be viewed below! These translations are courtesy of LilyGinnyBlack and Keiji. View full article