Two new Kingdom Hearts plushes have been revealed to be obtainable via Sega GiGO-branded crane games throughout Japan starting on December 16th, 2022. These items depict Sora's appearance from the first game and the Shadow Heartless.
The Sora plush has been confirmed to arrive at the following storefronts:
Raku-ichi Raku-za (Kurosaki Store)
Raku-ichi Raku-za (Ion Mall Imabari)
Further, Aitai Kuji has pre-orders for the Sora plush and Shadow cushion plush available for ¥3,500 and ¥4,000, respectively, with shipments occurring sometime this month.
You can view both plushes via our galleries below:
Square Enix Japan has listed new Kingdom Hearts products, this time comprising motel keychains in singular purchases for ¥1,650 and packages of ten for ¥16,500. Shipments are expected to occur on April 29, 2023.
Images of these keychains are viewable via our gallery below. The three trios and King Mickey are represented.
UPDATE: A blind box set of 10 package of these motel keychains is available for pre-order via the Square Enix North America storefront for $170.00. Shipments are expected to occur in August 2023 .
Square Enix has listed several Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary mouse pads available for pre-order via their digital storefronts.
There are two mouse pads labeled gaming and three general all-purpose mouse pads. It's worth noting that for the latter, only volumes 2, 3, and 4 are new, with volume 1 being this product from earlier this year.
Moreover, all of the newly revealed mouse pads are scheduled to ship on March 25, 2023, though the gaming versions cost ¥3,300, while the standard ones are ¥1,650.
Each new mouse pad is viewable via our gallery below, alongside hyperlinks leading to their direct Japanese store pages. North American Square Enix store pages are listed in this article's conclusion.
20th Anniversary Gaming Mouse Pad Vol. 1
20th Anniversary Gaming Mouse Pad Vol. 2
20th Anniversary Mouse Pad Vol. 2
20th Anniversary Mouse Pad Vol. 3
20th Anniversary Mouse Pad Vol. 4
Regarding Square Enix North America, each newly listed mouse pad is estimated to ship in July 2023. The standard editions cost $18.99 and the gaming-specific ones are $34.99.
20th Anniversary Gaming Mouse Pad Vol. 1
20th Anniversary Gaming Mouse Pad Vol. 2
20th Anniversary Mouse Pad Vol. 2
20th Anniversary Mouse Pad Vol. 3
20th Anniversary Mouse Pad Vol. 4
Japanese retailer Jam Home Made has listed a plethora of new Kingdom Hearts merchandise comprising necklaces, bracelets, shirts, and parkas.
All purchases require an account to be made, and overseas shipping appears possible based on the Tenso service viewable at the bottom of the website.
Each item's store page is hyperlinked below, alongside pricing and galleries housing officially shared images:
Silver King Mickey Necklace - ¥25,300
Black King Mickey Necklace - ¥25,300
Kingdom Key Bracelet - ¥25,300
Way to the Dawn Bracelet - ¥25,300
Kingdom Key D Bracelet - ¥25,300
Bounty Hunter - White Shirt - Black Silhouette King Mickey - ¥7,480
Bounty Hunter - Black Shirt - Black Silhouette King Mickey - ¥7,480
Bounty Hunter - Black Shirt - White Silhouette King Mickey - ¥7,480
Bounty Hunter King Mickey Black Silhouette Parka - ¥16,280
Bounty Hunter King Mickey White Silhouette Parka - ¥16,280
Sony has revealed its lineup of November 2022 PlayStation Plus games, and the Kingdom Hearts franchise is included, specifically:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Kingdom Hearts III
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Users of the service who don't digitally own the games will need to at least be subscribed to the Extra tier for them to be playable. Additionally, once November ends, players will still have access to the titles as long as they are still subscribed to PlayStation Plus.
Access will begin on November 15, 2022.
UPDATE 11/15/2022: Each of the aforementioned games are now available via the PlayStation Plus service's Extra tier.
Prominent Kingdom Hearts content creator Everglow has resumed work on his Kingdom Hearts Timeline video series, which chronologically places cutscenes seen throughout the franchise.
For those unaware, this was a project Everglow started back in 2018 to catch up and reinform fans of the story before Kingdom Hearts III first launched via valuable recontextualization. The series concluded with the ending of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.
However, since that latest video, the franchise has seen considerable developments, such as the completion of Kingdom Hearts Union χ [Cross], Kindom Hearts III + Re Mind, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, and the entirety of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road.
So, Everglow has now returned to wholly conclude the Chi saga, aiming to amend the beginning videos of the Timeline. These new uploads will replace the soon-to-be-redundant episodes of the Timeline series that are outdated, as they lack certain scenes that were only revealed following the Timeline's originally finalized state.
As a result, Union χ [Cross] will comprise 11 episodes, leading to Dark Road starting on episode 12. Everglow has also teased potential plans to include Kingdom Hearts III in the Timeline, viewable via the new first episode's video description.
For now, you can check out the modified first episode of the Kingdom Hearts Timeline below. A playlist of all currently completed episodes is accessible, too, though keep in mind that the earlier ones are in the midst of being modified.
Lastly, I should note something that Everglow himself states in the video description; this project is not the ideal way for newcomers to first experience the story. Going through the games by release date is arguably the best way to view them initially.
This Timeline series is best used by fans familiar with the source material, so they can grasp new details and appreciate differing perspectives for certain events.
We are thrilled to announce that March Caprice will return in 2023 from March 24th through March 26th! Following March Caprice 2.0, this third iteration of the event will feature improvements and adjustments to foster a smoother and more enjoyable experience for all parties involved.
For those unaware, March Caprice is a virtual gathering of Kingdom Hearts fans with the aim of showcasing projects and talents from the community. Prospective entrants can apply via various fields, such as illustrations, cosplay, and merchandise, under the Artists' Alley banner. Then, said work will be highlighted on the official March Caprice website as well as the Twitch and YouTube channels.
Further, music entries can be entered into the returning Concert Soireé. Several musicians can unite under this special event. Although, those not yearning to be a part of the concert can premiere their musical projects on their individual channels, with cross-promotion via the March Caprice Twitter account.
Moreover, content creators can submit pre-recorded videos or livestream entries that will then premiere on their channels. Every showcase will be divided into time blocks so each entrant can shine. Writers can also submit entries consisting of fanfictions or informative essays. However, written content can't exceed 3,000 words.
The Tutorials page on the March Caprice website houses directions for each avenue of submission.
It is also worth noting that all entries have to be SFW (Safe for Work) and must not depict shipping. View the FAQ page for more intricate details regarding what is allowed, alongside the timeline for submissions and related material.
The organizers for March Caprice III comprise the following individuals:
Chaineh
Aeba
Kinode
Limen
KHGuides
RegularPat
Orpheus Joshua
KeybladeSpyMaster
Danielle (Level Story)
Violet Unversed
If you're yearning to submit an entry for any of the fields discussed above, feel free to do so via the home page of the March Caprice website. Final submissions are due on March 4th, 2023.
For anyone who wants to relive the previous March Caprice or experience it for the first time, you can view the March Caprice 2022 YouTube playlist housing each video.
UPDATE 3/20/2023: The full event schedule has been revealed. Additionally, the contents of the new Concert Soirée has been detailed, viewable bellow:
The March Caprice III announcement trailer is viewable below:
Square Enix have released their annual report for 2022, detailing the current status of the company and its projects. In this report, the number of units for the Kingdom Hearts series was revealed to be over 36 million Worldwide, both physical and digital.
Kingdom Hearts has been celebrating their 20th anniversary all year long from new merchandise to celebration events as well as the announcement of Kingdom Hearts IV and Kingdom Hearts Missing - Link. Check out our extensive 20th anniversary recap here.
What's your fondest Kingdom Hearts memory?
In collaboration with former KH13 staff member and author @Ajexmi_Arts (@Ajexmi)we're running a giveaway for a free copy of Simple & Clean: Unlocking Kingdom Hearts. Entering the giveaway is simple - all you have to do is reply to this article with your fondest Kingdom Hearts memory. After a week at 9 PM EST all entries will go into a lucky draw and one person will be randomly selected as the winner.
Prize Details
If you're the winner you will be contacted by one of our staff members to sort out redeeming your prize, a paperback copy of Simple and Clean: Unlocking Kingdom Hearts.
And that's everything! If you have any questions please ask below. Good luck!
Kingdom Hearts content creator, RegularPat, has announced that in collaboration with fellow community members WaterKH, and Kimpchuu, the Wayfinder Project 2.0 has been released.
Last year, Pat introduced the original Wayfinder Project, essentially a directory of searchable cutscenes throughout the Kingdom Hearts franchise via a public Google Sheets file. Pat initially made this resource so he could more easily find specific clips from the games to use for his videos.
Several factors were taken into consideration, such as the official Theater Mode names for each cutscene, associated characters, and more. Users could search those traits, eventually helping them find the exact scene they were looking for. However, one would also need prior knowledge of which game the scene took place in and have to perform some occasionally lengthy scrolling.
To improve upon this aspect, the new Wayfinder Project 2.0 lets users search up any loose terminology of a cutscene they can remember, including characters, areas, worlds, and music. Further, a transcript of all spoken dialogue in the cutscene is also implemented for even swifter findings. Currently, scripts from every game except for Kingdom Hearts Union χ [Cross] are utilized. To clarify, the cutscene scripts for Kingdom Hearts χ and Kingdom Hearts Dark Road are present.
The Wayfinder Project 2.0 comprises its own website, with a brand new design and more user-friendly UI, courtesy of our team's Kimpchuu. Moreover, just in case Pat or Water missed anything while adding cutscenes and such, an issue reporter on the site's upper right side is available.
The original Wayfinder Project will remain up and running alongside the 2.0 version, with Pat intending to update both resources as new Kingdom Hearts games release.
Immense thanks to Pat, WaterKH, and Kimpchuu for creating this fantastic resource that will assuredly aid countless waves of fans. Lastly of note is that Twitter user @cabletownart designed the logo.
You can view RegularPat's newest video detailing the Wayfinder Project 2.0 below.
Following the director and producer of the scrapped 2003 Kingdom Hearts animated series, Seth Kearsley, sharing details regarding the canceled show, he has now uploaded its lost pilot animatic.
We have summarized the contents of this episode, viewable within the spoiler brackets below:
UPDATE 10/14/2022: Seth Kearsley announced that he has taken down the animatic following a request by Disney.
You can view the full scrapped pilot via Seth Kearsley's YouTube channel below:
Square Enix Japan has listed new Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary merchandise available for pre-order; a set of three large postcards depicting various Stations of Awakening, Tetsuya Nomura's 20th Anniversary illustration of the series, and the 20th Anniversary logo.
The set costs ¥1,980, and shipments are expected to occur on October 22, 2022.
You can view officially shared images of this upcoming package via our gallery below:
Marimocraft has announced that they will be hosting a new Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop on the first floor of First Avenue Tokyo Station. Fans can attend the cafe from October 7 through November 7, 2022, between 10:00 JST to 20:30 JST. However, the shop's final day will conclude its service at 18:00 JST.
The list of items stated to be available is below:
Outdoor Products Medium Bag*
Blanket
Large Stainless Cup
Double-Sided Sticker Sheet
Square Paperweight
Drink Coaster
Neck Strap
Ice Cream Triple Spoon Set**
Acrylic Block
Small Clear Multicase (5 designs)
Handkerchief Towel
Pocketed Tapestry
*That's the name of the company that manufactures it, not necessarily a "bag for outdoors."
**Every set comes with three spoons.
Our gallery of the images teasing the products set to be available at the event is viewable below:
Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts Dark Road has been updated to Version 5.01, which provides the following changes:
Some story dialogue and cutscenes have been adjusted
Implemented various bug fixes
This update was initially confirmed via the official Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Q&A conducted with Tetsuya Nomura.
If you'd like to see each of the changes, check out the following video by Kingdom Hearts content creator Damo:
Seth Kearsley, the director and producer of the scrapped 2003 Kingdom Hearts animated series, has revealed more tidbits about the series on his Twitter including the cast list and part of the script for the pilot episode. You can check them out in the gallery below.
The cast list has many of the voice actors from the 2002 video game including David Gallagher and Hayden Panettiere as Riku and Kairi, respectivly as well as Susan Blakeslee as Maleficent, Tony Anselmo and Donald, Bill Farmer as Goofy, and Johnathan Freeman as Jafar. The legendary actor Frank Welker was going to lend his voice as the Tiger Head for the Cave of Wonders.
The only main difference was going to be the voice of Sora. Haley Joel Osment, the current voice of Sora, was unavailable at the time due to schedule conflict. Instead, Sora was going to be voiced by Bobby Edner, who had done some voice work for Disney in Monsters, Inc., Agent Cody Banks, and The Jungle Book 2. Fans of Final Fantasy might have remember him as the English dub of Vaan in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy and Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
The script that Seth revealed was from the pilot episode titled "Agrabah". This episode would have included a dream sequence from Destiny Island when Sora and Riku were dueling with wooden swords with Kairi watching. An interesting aspect of the script is the order of takes. Hayden recorded her lines early while Bobby recorded his lines near the middle, and David recorded his lines later.
In addition to the cast list and the script, Seth also revealed that he's trying to get the pilot episode converted over to digital and pending approval from Disney, will post it on his Youtube channel in the next upcoming weeks.
For more about the scrapped animated series, you can check out the storyboard for the pilot on his DeviantArt page. We also did an interview with Seth back in 2017 so if you would like to read about that, then click here.
What do you think about these new pieces of information? Let us know in the comments!
UPDATE 10/6/2022: Seth Kearsley has shared a new video on his YouTube channel discussing the pilot's production and how it came to be.
He discusses how he came to rewrite the script of the pilot following his disappointment of how the original script was like. In his words, it read like an episode of Aladdin co-starring Kingdom Hearts characters rather than vice versa.
Further, the test screening for the episode performed well, but it was ultimately shelved.
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