Update 7:Pavlovic Sarah from KH13 has even more of the article (we're certainly getting a lot of updates about this), mainly focusing on the Organization XIII and Radiant Garden parts! You can read this below.
A black coated person is attacking Sora!?
Yen Sid: From now on, you will probably face even more danger.
Yen Sid (picture with Riku and Sora): Also, you will have to obtain a new power and open the 7 Keyholes of Sleep.
Currently, some worlds have fallen asleep and they are trapped in an abnormal situation. It is Sora and Riku's mission to release the Keyholes of Sleep.
Yen Sid: This long journey will transform your appearance.
Radiant Garden
The members of the Org. XIII changed!
Are there more members of the Org. XIII than shown here?
Lea: Have the two recovered consciousness?
They are called by their former names and their appearance is not of the Nobodies, they are back to their human form.
Lea - Axel's human form
The black-coated Lea
Lea: It's always me who has to do the unpleasant business.
Ienzo - Zexion's human form
The white-coated Ienzo
Ienzo: The world called Traverse Town is formed. There, it will be recovered.
The former form of the Org. member No. 6 Zexion is researching something in the laboratory.
Aeleus - Lexaeus' human form
The uniformed Aeleus
Aeleus: Dilan and Even recovered consciousness but...
The former form of the Org. member Nr. 5 Lexaeus appeared!! With a serious face, he is concerned about the condition of his friends, but...
Kanmi Fukurou – researching the enemy's weak point
Opake Piero - prize-snatching
Hasami Kuugata – long distance attack
Goumori Batto – confusion and drain attack
Idaten Kirin – thunder attribute x high-speed movement
Play Riku’s Side > Character Switch > Sora’s Side Starts
On the bottom right part of the screen with Riku’s face icon is the drop gauge. When the drop reaches 0 you automatically drop!!
During the time that Riku is sleeping, in a separate place Sora’s adventure unfolds!!
**There is still more to this section but because of glare/page cuts off, I can't translate anymore
Dream Eater Selection!
When you link with your Kuma Panda, you can gain HP up ability. Immediately you will see the link to Riku!!
Acquire Abilities!!
Use the “link points” you have saved during your adventure and redeem them for abilities and commands. The abilities you gain will be shared with both Sora and Riku!!
With the commands you gain, set the command to Sora or Riku’s command deck, and strengthen them both!!
Update 5:Pavlovic Sarah from KH13 has translated bits and pieces from the article, including the text from a lot of screenshots. You can read this below.
Riku
Sora's buddy. In Riku's event, you will see the independently acting Riku seperated from Sora.
As a first time production and limited special favor, an AR-Card
You will obtain a rare Dream Eater.
One of the Disney-related worlds that Sora and Riku are returning to is introduced!
While exploring the Realm of Sleep, different incidents will occur and have to be solved while you explore them.
The world inside the computer
Sora: This is the world Tron was inside, isn't it?
Clu: You own the thing that is called the Keyblade, able to open every door.
"The kid owns a strange weapon"
Clu and the other people from Tron: Legacy seems to be interested in the Keyblade.
Shining Keyblade
A Keyblade is not just a weapon!!
Sora: It is a tool to make everyone smile.
Do they want the Keyblade?
Kevin: Maker of the computer program "The Grid"
Quorra: A mysterious woman who helps Sam in the grid
Sam: A boy who is searching for his father Kevin
Is the keyblade inducing something?
Black Coated Boy: "You do not even understand where you are"
Does the Black coated boy know something?
Yen Sid's order!
Sora and Riku have to visit the magician Yen Sid to take a exam.
What is the order they are told with importance?
What is the "Keyhole of Sleep"?
Update 4:ArikaMiz from Twitter has uploaded her own scans of the V Jump article. These are in much clearer detail, and show some pages which we hadn't seen before. You can see these below.
Update 3:SQEX.INFO have translated part of the article, revealing information about the special Kingdom Hearts 3D-themed issue of V Jump, earlier announced to release on March 29. However, a March 21 release is now expected. You can read their translation below.
V-JUMP Books will be publishing an unofficial guide book with the release of Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance titled “Dream World Navigation”. It will have a simultaneous release with the title on March 21, 2012 and retail for ￥1150 (approximately US$14.83). The book will likely be an incomplete guide as the previous guides for Re:Coded etc. were, however it will also contain a special AR card, though what it features is still unknown.
Update 2:Oishii from KH13 has translated the names of the new Dream Eaters, and these can be read below.
- Kanmi Fukurou (translates to "Sweet Owl")
- Denden Karugo (translates to "Denden Snail")
- Idaten Kirin (translates to "Swift Giraffe")
Update 1: We now have some larger images of the article, focusing on various bits in detail, thanks to bKvEBVAvUq. We can see the returning Organization XIII members, as well as the new Dream Eaters, and a paragraph explaining the mechanics of Dream Eater creation. You can see this below.
As expected, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance has appeared with an article in the latest issue of V Jump magazine, the March 2012 issue releasing on February 21, 2012. This article shows screenshots of Lea, Aeleus and Ienzo, more screens of The Grid, the Tron: Legacy world, and another double page dedicated to new Dream Eaters. You can see scans of this article below, thanks to maggosh from KHInsider for the find, and exodaze from KH13 for the tip. Stay tuned for the next couple of days, because we're still waiting on the Famitsu Weekly article!
Update 7: Pavlovic Sarah from KH13 has even more of the article (we're certainly getting a lot of updates about this), mainly focusing on the Organization XIII and Radiant Garden parts! You can read this below.
Yen Sid: From now on, you will probably face even more danger.
Yen Sid (picture with Riku and Sora): Also, you will have to obtain a new power and open the 7 Keyholes of Sleep.
Currently, some worlds have fallen asleep and they are trapped in an abnormal situation. It is Sora and Riku's mission to release the Keyholes of Sleep.
Yen Sid: This long journey will transform your appearance.
Radiant Garden
The members of the Org. XIII changed!
Are there more members of the Org. XIII than shown here?
Lea: Have the two recovered consciousness?
They are called by their former names and their appearance is not of the Nobodies, they are back to their human form.
Lea - Axel's human form
The black-coated Lea
Lea: It's always me who has to do the unpleasant business.
Ienzo - Zexion's human form
The white-coated Ienzo
Ienzo: The world called Traverse Town is formed. There, it will be recovered.
The former form of the Org. member No. 6 Zexion is researching something in the laboratory.
Aeleus - Lexaeus' human form
The uniformed Aeleus
Aeleus: Dilan and Even recovered consciousness but...
The former form of the Org. member Nr. 5 Lexaeus appeared!! With a serious face, he is concerned about the condition of his friends, but...
Kanmi Fukurou – researching the enemy's weak point
Opake Piero - prize-snatching
Hasami Kuugata – long distance attack
Goumori Batto – confusion and drain attack
Idaten Kirin – thunder attribute x high-speed movement
Denden Karugo – the shell as a perfect defense
Update 6: Oishii from KH13 has translated two sections:
Drop System
Play Riku’s Side > Character Switch > Sora’s Side Starts
On the bottom right part of the screen with Riku’s face icon is the drop gauge. When the drop reaches 0 you automatically drop!!
During the time that Riku is sleeping, in a separate place Sora’s adventure unfolds!!
**There is still more to this section but because of glare/page cuts off, I can't translate anymore
Dream Eater Selection!
When you link with your Kuma Panda, you can gain HP up ability. Immediately you will see the link to Riku!!
Acquire Abilities!!
Use the “link points” you have saved during your adventure and redeem them for abilities and commands. The abilities you gain will be shared with both Sora and Riku!!
With the commands you gain, set the command to Sora or Riku’s command deck, and strengthen them both!!
Update 5: Pavlovic Sarah from KH13 has translated bits and pieces from the article, including the text from a lot of screenshots. You can read this below.
Sora's buddy. In Riku's event, you will see the independently acting Riku seperated from Sora.
As a first time production and limited special favor, an AR-Card
You will obtain a rare Dream Eater.
One of the Disney-related worlds that Sora and Riku are returning to is introduced!
While exploring the Realm of Sleep, different incidents will occur and have to be solved while you explore them.
The world inside the computer
Sora: This is the world Tron was inside, isn't it?
Clu: You own the thing that is called the Keyblade, able to open every door.
"The kid owns a strange weapon"
Clu and the other people from Tron: Legacy seems to be interested in the Keyblade.
Shining Keyblade
A Keyblade is not just a weapon!!
Sora: It is a tool to make everyone smile.
Do they want the Keyblade?
Kevin: Maker of the computer program "The Grid"
Quorra: A mysterious woman who helps Sam in the grid
Sam: A boy who is searching for his father Kevin
Is the keyblade inducing something?
Black Coated Boy: "You do not even understand where you are"
Does the Black coated boy know something?
Yen Sid's order!
Sora and Riku have to visit the magician Yen Sid to take a exam.
What is the order they are told with importance?
What is the "Keyhole of Sleep"?
Update 4: ArikaMiz from Twitter has uploaded her own scans of the V Jump article. These are in much clearer detail, and show some pages which we hadn't seen before. You can see these below.
Update 3: SQEX.INFO have translated part of the article, revealing information about the special Kingdom Hearts 3D-themed issue of V Jump, earlier announced to release on March 29. However, a March 21 release is now expected. You can read their translation below.
Update 2: Oishii from KH13 has translated the names of the new Dream Eaters, and these can be read below.
- Kanmi Fukurou (translates to "Sweet Owl")
- Denden Karugo (translates to "Denden Snail")
- Idaten Kirin (translates to "Swift Giraffe")
Update 1: We now have some larger images of the article, focusing on various bits in detail, thanks to bKvEBVAvUq. We can see the returning Organization XIII members, as well as the new Dream Eaters, and a paragraph explaining the mechanics of Dream Eater creation. You can see this below.
As expected, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance has appeared with an article in the latest issue of V Jump magazine, the March 2012 issue releasing on February 21, 2012. This article shows screenshots of Lea, Aeleus and Ienzo, more screens of The Grid, the Tron: Legacy world, and another double page dedicated to new Dream Eaters. You can see scans of this article below, thanks to maggosh from KHInsider for the find, and exodaze from KH13 for the tip. Stay tuned for the next couple of days, because we're still waiting on the Famitsu Weekly article!