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Two new handheld Kingdom Hearts Light Up Keyblades are available for pre-order from the Square Enix Japan e-Store AmiAmi, and Aitai Kuji, the Kingdom Key Version 2, which boasts a clearer and increased amount of light from its original version released back in September of 2022, and the Kingdom Key D. Both products are set to release February 24th, 2024. You can view each of the light up Keyblades in our gallery along with links to each online retailer below. Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key D Keyblade - Square Enix e-Store -¥6380 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key D Keyblade - AmiAmi -¥6060 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key D Keyblade Aitai Kuji - ¥6000 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key Ver.2 Keyblade - Square Enix e-Store -¥6380 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key Ver.2 Keyblade - AmiAmi - ¥6060 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key Ver.2 - Aitai Kuji ¥6000 Will you be picking up either of these items? Let us know in the comments below! View full article
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The Square Enix Japan e-Store has announced a new line of Kingdom Hearts themed Jacquard handbags, wallets, and backpacks. There are six different items within the line including a Shoulder Bag, Backpack, Key Case, Long Wallet, Tote Bag, and Bum Bag. Each item features a monogram pattern throughout with iconic symbols prominent in the Kingdom Hearts series. All products are set to release January 13th, 2024. You can take a closer look at the items in our gallery below along with their respective store links and price points. Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Shoulder Bag - ¥14,300 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Backpack - ¥19,800 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Key Case - ¥6,600 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Long Wallet - ¥13,200 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Tote Bag - ¥15,400 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Bum Bag - ¥13,200 Will you be purchasing any of these new items? Let us know in the comments below.
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The Square Enix Japan e-Store has announced a new line of Kingdom Hearts themed Jacquard handbags, wallets, and backpacks. There are six different items within the line including a Shoulder Bag, Backpack, Key Case, Long Wallet, Tote Bag, and Bum Bag. Each item features a monogram pattern throughout with iconic symbols prominent in the Kingdom Hearts series. All products are set to release January 13th, 2024. You can take a closer look at the items in our gallery below along with their respective store links and price points. Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Shoulder Bag - ¥14,300 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Backpack - ¥19,800 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Key Case - ¥6,600 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Long Wallet - ¥13,200 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Tote Bag - ¥15,400 Kingdom Hearts Jacquard Bum Bag - ¥13,200 Will you be purchasing any of these new items? Let us know in the comments below. View full article
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Sega Plaza have announce a new Kingdom Hearts prize plush set to appear throughout Japan via Sega Plaza crane games. This plush will be Roxas wearing his Organization XIII cloak. The plush will be available starting on June 9th. Aitai Kuji are accepting pre-orders for the plush for ¥4,500 (about $35.00) and will start shipping in June! You can view a screenshot of the plush in the gallery below. Currently there are a couple of plushies for Kingdom Hearts that have made an appearance at Sega Plaza: Sora, Shadow Heartless, Riku, Kairi, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. You can pre-order these plushies on Aitai Kuji! Who do you think will be shown next? View full article
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Square Enix has listed new Kingdom Hearts-themed room fragrance mists available for pre-order via their Japanese digital storefront. Based on Roxas, Xion, and Axel, each of these scents is distinct while also altering depending on how much time has passed. You'll notice that each mist has three notes attached to them. Their meanings are as follows: Top Note: These are the scents you'll smell during the first 15 to 20 minutes after the fragrance is applied. Middle Note: These are the scents you'll smell from 20 minutes to 2 hours after the fragrance is applied. Last Note: These are the scents you'll smell after more than 2 hours have passed since the initial application. Depending on the provided quality, these last note scents can potentially last as long as half a day. Descriptions for the Roxas, Xion and Axel room fragrance mists are provided below alongside images viewable via our galleries: Roxas Top Note: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain Middle Note: Clover, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Sea Salt Last Note: Musk, Amber, Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli Axel Top Note: Lemon, Apple, Bamboo Middle Note: Jasmine, Peach, White Rose, Sea Salt Last Note: Musk, Amber, Cedarwood Xion Top Note: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon Middle Note: Tea Fragrance, Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root Last Note: Sea Salt, Labdanum, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood Thanks to our team's Ryuji for translating certain terms. Each fragrance mist of the Days trio is ¥5,940, and shipments are expected to occur on October 8th, 2022. Lastly, store links for the Roxas, Xion and Axel fragrance mists are accessible below: Roxas Xion Axel NOTE: These items cannot be shipped overseas due to them being marked as flammable. Room fragrance mists themed around Sora, Kairi, and Riku were revealed earlier this year. View full article
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Two new handheld Kingdom Hearts Light Up Keyblades are available for pre-order from the Square Enix Japan e-Store AmiAmi, and Aitai Kuji, the Kingdom Key Version 2, which boasts a clearer and increased amount of light from its original version released back in September of 2022, and the Kingdom Key D. Both products are set to release February 24th, 2024. You can view each of the light up Keyblades in our gallery along with links to each online retailer below. Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key D Keyblade - Square Enix e-Store -¥6380 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key D Keyblade - AmiAmi -¥6060 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key D Keyblade Aitai Kuji - ¥6000 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key Ver.2 Keyblade - Square Enix e-Store -¥6380 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key Ver.2 Keyblade - AmiAmi - ¥6060 Kingdom Hearts Light Up Kingdom Key Ver.2 - Aitai Kuji ¥6000 Will you be picking up either of these items? Let us know in the comments below!
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Square Enix has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise, this time plushes of Donald Duck and Goofy in their Halloween Town attire. They are currently available for preorder on Yodobashi with an estimated shipping window of November 2023. The Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. plush is priced at ¥4,950 (approx $34.91) and the Goofy Halloween Town Ver. plush is priced at ¥7,480 (approx $52.76). At the bottom of this article, additional store links will be provided if they become available. You can also view images of the new plushes via our albums below. Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. Goofy Halloween Town Ver. Update 7/20/23: These plushes are now available for pre-order on the Square Enix Japan e-store. Update 7/21/23: These plushes are now available for pre-order on AmiAmi and AitaiKuji. Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. Square Enix e-Store Japan - November 2023 - ¥4,950 (approx $34.91) Goofy Halloween Town Ver. Square Enix e-Store Japan - November 2023 - ¥7,480 (approx $52.76) Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. Aitai Kuji - November 2023 - ¥3,960 ($29.55) Goofy Halloween Town Ver. Aitai Kuji - November 2023 - ¥5,980 ($44.63) Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. AmiAmi - November 2023 - ¥3,960 ($27.92) Goofy Halloween Town Ver. AmiAmi - November 2023 - ¥5,980 ($42.17)
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Square Enix revealed a new smartphone shoulder strap featuring Kingdom Hearts icons. It's black, and has the crown, heart, and King sigil on it. It's currently priced at ¥3,520 ($25 USD) and has an estimated shipping date of October 2023 at this time. Additional store links will be listed at the bottom of this article when more are provided. You can currently pre-order this product on Yodobashi and you can view pictures of the product via our album below. View full article
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Square Enix revealed a new smartphone shoulder strap featuring Kingdom Hearts icons. It's black, and has the crown, heart, and King sigil on it. It's currently priced at ¥3,520 ($25 USD) and has an estimated shipping date of October 2023 at this time. Additional store links will be listed at the bottom of this article when more are provided. You can currently pre-order this product on Yodobashi and you can view pictures of the product via our album below.
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Square Enix has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise, this time plushes of Donald Duck and Goofy in their Halloween Town attire. They are currently available for preorder on Yodobashi with an estimated shipping window of November 2023. The Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. plush is priced at ¥4,950 (approx $34.91) and the Goofy Halloween Town Ver. plush is priced at ¥7,480 (approx $52.76). At the bottom of this article, additional store links will be provided if they become available. You can also view images of the new plushes via our albums below. Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. Goofy Halloween Town Ver. Update 7/20/23: These plushes are now available for pre-order on the Square Enix Japan e-store. Update 7/21/23: These plushes are now available for pre-order on AmiAmi and AitaiKuji. Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. Square Enix e-Store Japan - November 2023 - ¥4,950 (approx $34.91) Goofy Halloween Town Ver. Square Enix e-Store Japan - November 2023 - ¥7,480 (approx $52.76) Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. Aitai Kuji - November 2023 - ¥3,960 ($29.55) Goofy Halloween Town Ver. Aitai Kuji - November 2023 - ¥5,980 ($44.63) Donald Duck Halloween Town Ver. AmiAmi - November 2023 - ¥3,960 ($27.92) Goofy Halloween Town Ver. AmiAmi - November 2023 - ¥5,980 ($42.17) View full article
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The Square Enix Japan e-Store have begun accepting pre-orders for the Kingdom Hearts Chesterfield Sofa originally displayed at Tokyo Game Show 2022 back in September. The front arms of the sofa are embossed with iconic symbols from the Kingdom Hearts series while embroidered symbols are featured along the chair's backrest. The sofa will cost ¥297,000 (approximately $2,131.00 USD) and is expected to be available October 14th, 2023. Currently pre-orders are limited to Japan only and the pre-order period is open until July 2nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM JST. You can take a closer look at the Kingdom Hearts Chesterfield Sofa in our gallery below
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The Square Enix Japan e-Store have begun accepting pre-orders for the Kingdom Hearts Chesterfield Sofa originally displayed at Tokyo Game Show 2022 back in September. The front arms of the sofa are embossed with iconic symbols from the Kingdom Hearts series while embroidered symbols are featured along the chair's backrest. The sofa will cost ¥297,000 (approximately $2,131.00 USD) and is expected to be available October 14th, 2023. Currently pre-orders are limited to Japan only and the pre-order period is open until July 2nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM JST. You can take a closer look at the Kingdom Hearts Chesterfield Sofa in our gallery below View full article
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AmiAmi Japan have revealed and put up a new Kingdom Hearts round rug and a cushion covered in the franchise's symbols in a stained glass design. The cushion has the series logo on the back, with the quote "May your heart be your guiding key." on the front with a portion of the stained glass design while the rug just is the same design, but a full circle. Both of these products are viewable through our galleries below, with their pricing and original estimated release shipping times. We will update this article if these two items become available on more storefronts. Kingdom Hearts Round Rug - ¥10,450 - October 23rd, 2023 Kingdom Hearts Cusion - ¥10,450 - October 23rd, 2023 UPDATE: Both the Roung Rug and Cushion are now available to pre-order through AmiAmi English.
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AmiAmi Japan have revealed and put up a new Kingdom Hearts round rug and a cushion covered in the franchise's symbols in a stained glass design. The cushion has the series logo on the back, with the quote "May your heart be your guiding key." on the front with a portion of the stained glass design while the rug just is the same design, but a full circle. Both of these products are viewable through our galleries below, with their pricing and original estimated release shipping times. We will update this article if these two items become available on more storefronts. Kingdom Hearts Round Rug - ¥10,450 - October 23rd, 2023 Kingdom Hearts Cusion - ¥10,450 - October 23rd, 2023 UPDATE: Both the Roung Rug and Cushion are now available to pre-order through AmiAmi English. View full article
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Hot Topic is selling some new merchandise that could potentially be excellent presents for the upcoming holidays. Looking to show off your love for the Destiny Trio? This black and white trio hoodie should do the trick while keeping you warm. The hoodie displays the names Sora, Riku, and Kairi alongside their silhouettes. The hoodie comes in XS to 3X and has a price ranging from $42.90 (XS) to $46.90 (3X). The hoodie isn't right for you? No problem because Hot Topic also has a long-sleeved t-shirt. The shirt displays Axel, Roxas, and Xion eating Sea-Salt Ice Cream from the Twilight Town clock tower. The picture is shown at the end screen in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. The shirt is available in XS to 3X and has a price ranging from $32.90 (XS) to $36.90 (3X). Need something for your Christmas tree? Look no further than this Kingdom Hearts Sora Ornament. The ornament has Sora in his Kingdom Hearts II attire ready to protect your presents from the Heartless. The ornament has a price of $12.90. Thanks to @churroz for the tips. Will you be buying these for your holidays? Let us know in the comments below! View full article
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Square Enix Japan has revealed even more Kingdom Hearts themed jewelry for pre-order; a silver necklace showcasing the emblem of the franchise, with art of Sora and Kairi on the back in silver and gold plating, a necklace with the King's emblem and Kingdom Chain Keyblade, and silver rings inspired by Roxas in silver and black coating with art of Roxas, Axel, and Xion engraved in the inside. All these products are viewable through our galleries below, with their pricing and original estimated release shipping times. Kingdom Hearts / Silver Necklace <Emblem> - ¥27,280 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts / Silver Necklace <Emblem> Yellow Gold Coating - ¥27,280 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts / Silver Necklace <King & Kingdom Chain> ¥29,700 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts : Silver Ring <Roxas> - ¥24,200 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts : Silver Ring <Roxas> Black Coating - ¥24,200 - November 11th, 2023
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Square Enix Japan has revealed even more Kingdom Hearts themed jewelry for pre-order; a silver necklace showcasing the emblem of the franchise, with art of Sora and Kairi on the back in silver and gold plating, a necklace with the King's emblem and Kingdom Chain Keyblade, and silver rings inspired by Roxas in silver and black coating with art of Roxas, Axel, and Xion engraved in the inside. All these products are viewable through our galleries below, with their pricing and original estimated release shipping times. Kingdom Hearts / Silver Necklace <Emblem> - ¥27,280 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts / Silver Necklace <Emblem> Yellow Gold Coating - ¥27,280 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts / Silver Necklace <King & Kingdom Chain> ¥29,700 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts : Silver Ring <Roxas> - ¥24,200 - November 11th, 2023 Kingdom Hearts : Silver Ring <Roxas> Black Coating - ¥24,200 - November 11th, 2023 View full article
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Hi everyone, I am going to Japan at the end of the year and I was just wondering where I could find Kingdom Hearts Merch. I remember a decade ago, the Square Enix cafe was the go to for Kingdom Hearts stuff but googling it has given me vague results. Is it still active? Is there a physical Square Enix store where I can see the actual products? The things that I want are basically the stuff on the online store, like licensed jewellery etc. I don't mind having plushies and figures as well. Is my best bet ordering things online from Aitai Kuji, or the Square Enix online store? Have people found physical stores in Japan where they sell KH stuff, is it just basically Akihabara where all the games and anime are cause I'd much have a physical store to walk into. I know there are pop up stores that sell exclusive stuff but I don't want to rely on seasonality and luck to attain them. Help would be very much appreciated. thx (❁´◡`❁)
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Square Enix has listed three new Kingdom Hearts keychains for pre-order on their Japanese storefront; Two Become One, Bond of Flame, and the χ-blade. Each costs ¥2,090 (tax included), with September 9th, 2023, shipments. We'll update this article if the products become available via other Square Enix store branches and/or Aitai Kuji. You can view the new keychains via our galleries below:
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Square Enix has listed three new Kingdom Hearts keychains for pre-order on their Japanese storefront; Two Become One, Bond of Flame, and the χ-blade. Each costs ¥2,090 (tax included), with September 9th, 2023, shipments. We'll update this article if the products become available via other Square Enix store branches and/or Aitai Kuji. You can view the new keychains via our galleries below: View full article
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Sega Plaza have announce a new Kingdom Hearts prize plush set to appear throughout Japan via Sega Plaza crane games. This plush will be Roxas wearing his Organization XIII cloak. The plush will be available starting on June 9th. Aitai Kuji are accepting pre-orders for the plush for ¥4,500 (about $35.00) and will start shipping in June! You can view a screenshot of the plush in the gallery below. Currently there are a couple of plushies for Kingdom Hearts that have made an appearance at Sega Plaza: Sora, Shadow Heartless, Riku, Kairi, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy. You can pre-order these plushies on Aitai Kuji! Who do you think will be shown next?
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Square Enix has revealed new Kingdom Hearts plushes set to appear throughout Japan via Sega Plaza crane games. The new characters depicted as plushes are the Kingdom Hearts I appearances of Kairi and Riku, as well as King Mickey in his coat attire. Additionally, the second volume of muffler towels was revealed, showcasing Terra, Aqua, Ventus, Roxas, Xion, and Axel. Aitai Kuji has the Kairi, Riku, and King Mickey plushes available for pre-order for ¥3,500 each, with estimated March 2023 shipping times. You can view each of these items via our galleries below: View full article
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Disney Japan and Japanese company UUL have announced and revealed a slew of new Kingdom Hearts household items purchasable via the latter's storefront. These products comprise tableware sets representing Destiny Islands and Twilight Town, alongside character-themed cushion covers and rugs. You can view each piece of household merchandise via our galleries below: Reliable retailer Aitai Kuji conveniently has these items available for pre-order for global fans. Firstly, the Destiny Islands and Twilight Town tableware sets cost ¥12,100 each. Next, each character-themed rug, costing ¥8,000, is listed below: Sora Riku Kairi Roxas Axel Lastly, each character-themed cushion cover, costing ¥5,700, is listed below: Sora Riku Kairi Roxas Axel
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Disney Japan and Japanese company UUL have announced and revealed a slew of new Kingdom Hearts household items purchasable via the latter's storefront. These products comprise tableware sets representing Destiny Islands and Twilight Town, alongside character-themed cushion covers and rugs. You can view each piece of household merchandise via our galleries below: Reliable retailer Aitai Kuji conveniently has these items available for pre-order for global fans. Firstly, the Destiny Islands and Twilight Town tableware sets cost ¥12,100 each. Next, each character-themed rug, costing ¥8,000, is listed below: Sora Riku Kairi Roxas Axel Lastly, each character-themed cushion cover, costing ¥5,700, is listed below: Sora Riku Kairi Roxas Axel View full article
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[UPDATE] Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Recap & Breakdown
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This past week has easily been among the busiest periods of the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Between the 20th Anniversary Event releasing a lengthy 7-minute trailer, to the waves of information that came out afterward, fans have had an immense amount of news to parse; perhaps overwhelmingly so. This article aims to compile all of the news we have received and will receive, with various hyperlinks to merchandise and more detailed avenues of coverage. Essentially, this article can be seen as a convenient hub for all of the 20th Anniversary information. I'll also be providing light speculations and breakdowns (though not quite Bio-Roxas level.) Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Kingdom Hearts Dark Road has been delayed yet again, this time to August 2022. This is the most detailed release window we've received since the previous September 2022 window, so hopefully that's indicative of the title being finalized at that time. The new trailer showcased a slew of new story scenes, primarily highlighting Xehanort's upperclassmen. We do not know any of their names, but there is one character who looks strikingly similar to Baldr, likely implying that she's the sister he has been searching for. Additionally, Odin's actions and words are somewhat suspicous. He tells one of the new characters to prioritize studying the darkness, and perhaps more damning, is him approaching Young Xehanort and Young Eraqus with what appears to be a cognizant Darkness entity behind him. These beings made themselves known near the end of Kingdom Hearts Union χ's finale and are pivotal to the overarching narrative going forward, so seeing at least 1 present here is already cause for concern. A common theory going around is that Odin is potentially Luxu, which is definitley probable. Master Xehanort is shown at the trailer's start in the Dwarf Woodlands, specifically in the Queen's chamber where the Magic Mirror resides. One has to wonder how long this experience will be if we'll be viewing the life of Xehanort in both his youthful and elderly days. Those aforementioned points are the entirety of the Dark Road updates we received. The title's full offline release state will have no microtransactions, though its state of playability is still up in the air. Regardless, we'll assuredly learn more as we approach August. Check out the Anniversary trailer's portion on Kingdom Hearts Dark Road. Moreover, new screenshots of this upcoming final Dark Road update were provided, viewable via our gallery below: UPDATE 8/26/2022: The remainder of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road has launched worldwide. Additionally, a Q&A was conducted with Tetsuya Nomura. You can view our translations below, courtesy of our team's Ryuji. However, note that this interview contains spoilers for pivotal Dark Road plot points. Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link is the new upcoming mobile entry, taking place between the finale of Kingdom Hearts Union χ and the start of Dark Road. It utilizes Pokémon Go-esque systems with AR technology, but the specifics of how combat will work have not been specified yet. At the very least, it can be highly assumed that gacha elements will be returning in the form of amiibo-looking statues that will replace the medals seen in Union χ. General information about this game's systems were provided by Nomura at the 20th Anniversary event Q&A, and those points are viewable below (via our team's Ryuji) : 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 χ's 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. As a minor note, the custom player character seems to be receiving orders from an earpiece in the trailer, possibly implying that they are part of the same organization that Sigurd reveals himself to be a part of in the Union χ finale. He also contacts other individuals via an earpiece when first meeting Brain. The following statement was provided via a press release: Those aforementioned points are all we currently know about Missing - Link, but considering how there's a planned Closed Beta Test this Fall, more news will undoubtedly arise soon. The game's Japanese website recently launched. Check out Missing - Link's specific 20th Anniversary trailer portion. Additionally, official screenshots and the logo were provided, viewable via our gallery below: Kingdom Hearts IV Kingdom Hearts IV was officially announced in the Anniversary trailer's final portion. After brief panning shots of a city-like landscape and a forest, the camera revealed Sora sleeping in an apartment. He looks dramatically different due to his presence in this new reality. Then, after being awoken by a doorbell and seeing the visitor to be Strelitzia from Kingdom Hearts Union χ, she reveals that Sora has been asleep since he arrived in this city 1 week ago; here in Quadratum. This world, as stated by Strelitzia, can be perceived as an "afterworld" for both her and Sora, following their passings in their previous lives. Still, Sora committed a nature taboo, while Strelitzia's circumstances are more questionable when the final scenes of Union χ are taken into account. So, the ways in which denizens of the Kingdom Hearts reality enter Quadratum may differ rather than solely committing nature taboos. A gargantuan monster appears in the city's center, awfully akin to a Darkside except far more terrifying in visage. After some scripted combat sequences where Sora's keychain is highlighted to have a grappling hook, two black-robed figures are shown observing the batttle on top of a nearby building. The general consensus is that the right figure is the Master of Masters, though the one on the left is more up in the air. The most frequent predictions identify the left figure as Luxu/Xigbar, or perhaps Luxord. There are also theories going around about Star Wars being potentially incldued, which we discussed in a separate article, but aside from that, we'll have to look forward to more information. The game's Japanese website recently launched. Check out the Anniversary trailer's specific portion announcing Kingdom Hearts IV, and official screenshots and the logo are viewable via our gallery below: Tetsuya Nomura's 20-Head Anniversary Message Cipher At the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event venue, there was a displayed message by Tetsuya Nomura, which we translated. However, there was a secret hidden within the message that several fans figured out. Essentially, the cipher read that "The voice's identity is Sigurd. Pay close attention." Sigurd, a character introduced in the finale of Kingdom Hearts Union χ, is the narrator of the Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link and Kingdom Hearts IV trailers. The methodology of how this secret was uncovered can be viewed via our Twitter thread below: Tetsuya Nomura Interview with Famitsu Famitsu conducted an interview with series director Tetsuya Nomura about Kingdom Hearts IV, Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link, and Kingdom Hearts Dark Road. The entire interview has been translated by our team's Ryuji and is viewable below. Further, a franchise canon timeline was included in this Weekly Famitsu issue and has been translated by our team's Corfidbizna, also below: Tetsuya Nomura Interview with Game Informer Game Informer recently interviewed Tetsuya Nomura regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, the series' future, and other related aspects. Firstly, Nomura states how some of his favorite fan reactions are to the original Kingdom Hearts' ending, primarily due to how players at the time weren't sure if the story would continue beyond the first entry. The Luxu reveal reactions in Kingdom Hearts III are another of his collective favorites simply because of its severe implications. Regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, Nomura states that the story is focused more on Sora's disappearance and that there's uncertainty about whether the team will be able to include more of the original cast, notably the Birth by Sleep and Days crews. Still, he desires to explore them more at later points. Interestingly, Nomura states how he was the one being picky about Sora's recent inclusion into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, not Disney. The latter party was actually quite eager, while Nomura thought it would clash with the "established lore in Kingdom Hearts and the Disney worlds." The end result ended up being qualitative, though. Moving on to antagonists, Nomura says he's quite happy with their handling of Xehanort's character, citing it as a slow burn that tackled each facet of his character with genuine depth. So now, the Foretellers will be the following antagonists, and Back Cover has already shown the types of characters they are. Moreover, "there will be more new characters as well," though specifics have not been mentioned yet. Sora is reiterated as the only possible main character for the franchise, to the extent that the numbered entries would conclude if he were to stop being the protagonist. Moreover, there will be a "few Disney worlds," so fans won't have to worry about them potentially being absent, even if their inclusion has "slightly" differed from previous entries. Reaction Commands' return was reiterated due to fan demand after their removal in Kingdom Hearts III. They were initially taken out because Nomura didn't find the mechanic's debut reception in Kingdom Hearts II particularly positive. Quadratum is reiterated as the game's initial base, with players returning there as the narrative progresses. Sora's daily life will be approached more, such as seeing him go in and out of his room. Realism is a challenging factor the team has been pursuing to see just how far they can take it. Final Fantasy characters' lacking presence was discussed next, with Nomura stating that their inclusion is not at the core of Kingdom Hearts' identity. Their presence in the first game was a collective device for players to get to know the at-the-time limited original cast. Now, it's difficult to continually include Final Fantasy characters because of how vast the original cast is. There is no word on how Final Fantasy balance incorporation will work in Kingdom Hearts IV. Finally, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link is brought up as an entry fans should look forward to, as it sheds light on several mysteries throughout the series. It will even have hints and new information pertaining to Kingdom Hearts IV. UPDATE: Notable quotes from Nomura; "As far as the graphic qualities ... since with each new title, the specs have been really increasing and there's so much more we can do in terms of graphics, it kind of limits the number of worlds that we can create in a sense." "Also, some figures that appear in Missing-Link are tied to Kingdom Hearts IV." You can read the full interview via Game Informer's website. Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event Proper Square Enix has stated that they intend on releasing a recording of the stage event, but if you want peeks at how the venue itself looked like, check out our dedicated event coverage where several attendees shared photos of the location. Moreover, various photos of the venue and stage event have been provided by 4Gamer and Game Watch, also viewable via our gallery below: Dengeki shared exclusive photos from their event coverage, viewable via our gallery below: During the stage event, a mini-concert was held, where five songs were selected from the series' many masterpieces, and were performed live in an arrangement for the 20th anniversary event (via Famitsu) : Dearly Beloved Sora's Theme Vector to the Heavens Nachtflügel Link to All After the performance, Risa Uchida, the Japanese voice actress of Kairi and Xion started hosting the event as the MC, and Yoko Shimomura, composer of the Kingdom Hearts series, took the stage. Regarding the live performance, Shimomura said that since this was a commemorative event for the 20th anniversary of the series, she personally took on the challenge of arranging chamber music (jargon for a small ensemble of musicians) for the first time. "For the songs chosen, I made sure that they were not only popular songs, but also that there was no bias toward any particular work." she stated. One of the main reasons "Nachtflügel" was chosen was that because it was a newer song that had never been performed live. Looking back on 20 years of Kingdom Hearts, Yoko said she had many memories of her times with songwriting and concerts. "There are many ideas that I still have in my mind, and I hope to have another concert sometime in the future." she stated. Further, Yoko Shimomura provided a new comment regarding these recent announcements, viewable below with a translation: Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Merchandise A vast variety of celebratory anniversary merchandise was announced, which we intricately covered. Links to our coverage of all of the merchandise announced following the event's conclusion are listed below. Store pages and officially provided images can be accessed via these avenues. SuperGroups announced 45 incoming Kingdom Hearts-themed accessories Sora, Kairi, and Riku Play Arts Kai figures Kingdom Hearts II Naminé & Roxas Plushes Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary T-shirts & Hoodie Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Plate Collection Blind Boxes Kingdom Hearts Light-up Keyblade Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary glass sets, tea cups & bowl Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary jewelry and watches Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary bath towel & face towel Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Die-Cut Memo Pad Set Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Metal Keychain & Pin Badge Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Postcard Set Kingdom Hearts Art Can Badges Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Pin Badge Set Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Amnibus Hoodies Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tetsuya Nomura Postcard Sets Kingdom Hearts Mini Glass Set Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Soba Set Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Chopsticks & Chopstick Rest Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Bean Plate Set Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Pin Boxes Vol. 1 & 2 Kingdom Hearts II King Mickey 20th Anniversary Plush Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Animate Fair Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Walkman & Earbuds Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Samantha Thavasa Luxury Fashion Merchandise Japan 7-Elevens Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Postcards Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Folding Umbrella Ichiban Kuji lottery prize images revealed Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary U-Treasure Watches Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary 7-Eleven Merch Collab Roxas, Xion & Axel Room Fragrance Mists (not shippable outside of Japan) Super Groupies x Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Apparel Lineup; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Sony Japan Wearable Headphone Speakers Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Mickey, Donald & Goofy nuiMO Plushes Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Caribbean, Timeless River & Halloween Town Tsum Tsum Plush Sets Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary 1000-Piece Puzzles The following merchandise was announced prior to the event, but they still celebrate 20th Anniversary: Sony Japan announces Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary walkman Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tamagotchi Kingdom Hearts Organization XIII Necklaces Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary glasses, cases & cloths Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event Q&A A Q&A session was held during the Anniversary event, with our translations of specific questions and responses being viewable below: 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. Audrey of Aitai Kuji has provided translations for information we did not personally cover, viewable below. This information is sourced from the coverage of Japanese publication, Gamer. Other Notable Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary News A Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary cafe was held in select locations throughout Japan. We provided translations for the menus. Merchandise was also on sale in the cafes', though they have also been made available for pre-order via digital storefronts which we listed 2 sections prior. Additionally, official images of the cafes' dishes can be viewed via our gallery below: The official Final Fantasy VII Remake Twitter account shared celebratory artwork for Kingdom Hearts' 20th Anniversary, viewable via our gallery below: While not specifically tied to the Anniversary event, Sora's English voice actor, Haley Joel Osment, was interviewed by Deadline in which he reflected on his time voicing the iconic protagonist. Utada Hikaru also sang "Simple and Clean" and "Face My Fears" at Coachella 2022. Further, these three following points are not tied to the Anniversary event, but they're remarkably coincidental. One of Mickey's Keyblades, Kingdom Key D, received a cameo in a recent Mickey Mouse short on Disney+. Sora's Dive to the Heart and Destiny Islands received highly detailed cameos in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder The Kingdom Key appeared in the official trailer for Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers. Sora's hair appeared in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Sora was mentioned in a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Rap Advertisement (Our Interview with the Rapper) The D23 Gold Member Poster depicts the Kingdom Key Tetsuya Nomura shared a gorgeous Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary illustration. Further, the official Kingdom Hearts media accounts have shared this new artwork in clean, high-quality, viewable via our gallery below: The opening theme for Kingdom Hearts III, "Face My Fears," has been added to Netflix via "Hikaru Utada Live Sessions from Air Studios." Additionally, the Japanese version of the song has been added to several audio services! Former Kingdom Hearts series Producer, Shinji Hashimoto, has retired from Square Enix, and has now become a Senior Advisor at Sony Music Entertainment & Board Member at Forward Works. Kingdom Hearts series Brand Manager, Ichiro Hazama provided the following statement regarding the announcements of Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link and Kingdom Hearts IV, viewable below: Walt Disney Games Director, Nana Gadd, provided the following statement regarding the collective anniversary event, viewable below: Lastly, the Kingdom Hearts Memory Locker website launched, containing 15 quotes from several crucial members of the series staff. Unfortunately, the website's messages went offline following the Anniversary event's conclusion. They will be made viewable again at an unspecified date. However, we have provided translations for each Memory Locker message, accessible via our dedicated coverage. UPDATE 8/8/2022: The English version of the Memory Locker website has launched, with officially translated messages from the series' staff. These translated messages have been transcribed by us and are viewable below: Did we miss anything from the Kingdom Hearts Anniversary event? Inform us! What were your favorite parts of the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary celebration, be it merchandise, game announcements, or more? Let us know in the comments below! Personally, I can't wait to see what the future of Kingdom Hearts has in store, and I'm sure the rest of the KH13 staff agrees. We have some incredible content to look forward to, so let's wait for the future and hype responsibly!- 5 comments
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