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Ichiro Hazama, producer of Theatrhythm, expresses interest in continuing Theatrhytm series


Katie Armstrong

This month's Nintendo Dream magazine featured a New Year's greeting from Ichiro Hazama, producer of the Theatrhythm series at Square Enix. In his message, translated by Nintendo Everything, he stated:

 

[...] Last year at this place, I said ‘we’ll keep continuing Theatrhythm from hereafter too!’. Well then, I wonder how about next year[‘s continuity]. Personally, I still want to continue, and everyday I have been devising various plans. I’m full with a feeling to do something to make it happen, so I’ll be glad if you can wait with anticipation. [...]

 

To date, the Theatrhythm series has three titles in its line-up, the most recent entry being Theatrhythm Dragon Quest. If Square Enix is looking to expand the Theatrhythm universe to encompass more of their original IPs, then Kingdom Hearts would be the next logical step.

 

In addition to producing the Theatrhythm series, Hazama is also the producer of the Dissidia series. Originally conceived as a Kingdom Hearts game, concern about a Disney fighting game steered the project toward the Final Fantasy cast. It seems Hazama has been eager to work more closely on a Kingdom Hearts title since first assisting with project management on Kingdom Hearts II. Could Theatrhythm be his opportunity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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I'd personally rather see the Dragon Quest entry come to the West than see a new game in the series. That's the only one that I really need. The Final Fantasy ones are fun and all, but I like Dragon Quest a lot more than Final Fantasy.

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I'd personally rather see the Dragon Quest entry come to the West than see a new game in the series. That's the only one that I really need. The Final Fantasy ones are fun and all, but I like Dragon Quest a lot more than Final Fantasy.

 

Something to tell Nintendo. Even Curtain Call didn't sell that well from what I read.

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Yep, totally called it. I'm predicting Theatrythm Kingdom Hearts is in order, if Disney accepts it. Since they are just characters working together and not fighting against each other, then it's totally fine, right? Memorable Kingdom Hearts music, why not? :D

 

 

Rock on!

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YASSSS I would buy it and all the DLC Even if they were dumb and did literal clone characters as DLC like Curtain Call did, hello two Aurons, why was that even a thing  TAKE MY MONEY, SQUARE ENIX

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This better not delay Kingdom Hearts 3 if there is a hypothetical Dissidia Kingdom Hearts game.

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This better not delay Kingdom Hearts 3 if there is a hypothetical Dissidia Kingdom Hearts game.

Na it should be after KH3 my guess is for a winter release in 2017.

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OMG YESSS, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HAZAMA, LET YOUR NEXT THEATRHYTHM GAME BE KINGDOM HEARTS!!!  DISNEY, PLEASE APPROVE OF THIS!!! I NEED TO SEE THIS HAPPEN!!! x_X

 

It should be called Fantasia: Kingdom Hearts, cause truth be told, Fantasia was a musical experience to begin with. But the real question is, will it just be Kingdom Hearts tracks, or, will there be Disney musicals to accompany it too?

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It should be called Fantasia: Kingdom Hearts, cause truth be told, Fantasia was a musical experience to begin with. But the real question is, will it just be Kingdom Hearts tracks, or, will there be Disney musicals to accompany it too?

Ah, I see what you're getting at there!  It's also a nice nod to the Symphony Of Sorcery world from Dream Drop Distance!

 

As for your question, it is an interesting thing to think about.  I suppose if Disney allows it, we could see their musical numbers appearing as well!  But hey, frankly, if all we get are Yoko Shimomura's tracks, believe me, I shall be quite satisfied, because Ms. Shimomura's work is godly! :D

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This better not delay Kingdom Hearts 3 if there is a hypothetical Dissidia Kingdom Hearts game.

 

Theatrhythm is developed by IndiesZero so it wouldn't. A Dissidia? Unless developed externally it would.

 

Hazama is the head of BD4 for those interested.

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Theatrhythm is developed by IndiesZero so it wouldn't. A Dissidia? Unless developed externally it would.

 

Hazama is the head of BD4 for those interested.

 

Whoops, I meant Theatrerhythmn. Well, if it doesn't impede on the development of Kingdom Hearts 3 then I'm all for it!

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