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The premiere of the screening was introduced at a commencement press event with Miyu Irino (Sora's voice actor) and actor Kanata Hongo, known for his roles in Prince of Tennis, Nana 2, and Attack on Titan (live action). They both expressed their excitement for Kingdom Hearts III; while Irino reminisced his role throughout the years, while Hongo expressed his happiness at seeing the series develop since he played the first installment. UPDATE [Jan 9, 2019]: Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura was also at the event, albeit in secret! He wished fans a belated happy new year on Twitter. You can read his full message thanks to the translation by Goldpanner. In regards to Kingdom Hearts III, Irino said: In regards to a scene or favorite lines that left an impression on him while recording, he commented: UPDATE [Jan 9, 2019]: Famitsu have published more Q&A with Miyu Irino; you can read the translations below, thanks to KH13 Staff @Mio-chan. A replica of the "Tower of Radiance and Shadow" Keyblade, designed after Tokyo Skytree, was also showcased at the event! Some of the Premium Theater footage has been recorded thanks to Game Watch! You can watch it below. UPDATE: It seems that the video has unfortunately been removed due to copyright breach. You can still watch other Premium Theater footage in our previous article. We have included more fan photos from the event in our gallery. You can check them out below. Update [Jan 15, 2019]: KH13 Staff @Mio-chan has translated more quotes by Miyu Irino at the event! You can read them below. View full article

<p style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"><span>The Kingdom Hearts III </span></span><em style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">Tower of Radiance and Shadow</em><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"><span> </span>event will commence tomorrow at 7:30 PM JST at Tokyo Skytree! This event</span><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> will celebrate the upcoming release of<span> </span></span><em style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">Kingdom Hearts III.</em> </p> <p style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">It will take place from Tuesday</span><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> </span><strong style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">January 8, 2019</strong><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> </span><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">through Sunday</span><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> </span><strong style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">March 3, 2019<span> </span></strong><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;">at the Tembō Galleria in the Tokyo Skytree tower, 450 meters above ground.</span> The event will take up the upper half of the tower, showing off worlds and characters throughout the series. <span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="background-color:transparent;">There will also be a stamp rally, </span></span></span>and screenings at the Skytree Round Theater inside the tower, using<span> </span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="background-color:transparent;">255° out of 360° of the huge screen. </span></span></span>The screenings will be 7 minutes long and follow the following timetable: </p> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(53,60,65);font-size:14px;text-align:center;"> <img alt="theater_schedule.png" class="ipsImage" height="314" src="http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/kingdomhearts2019/images/promotion/theater_schedule.png" width="594" /></p> <blockquote class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote=""> <div class="ipsQuote_citation"> Quote </div> <div class="ipsQuote_contents"> <p> -<em> On January 8th (Tue):</em> 19: 30/20: 15/21: 00 - <em>From January 9th (Wed) to January 31st (Thu):</em> 18: 00/18: 45/19: 30/20: 15/21: 00 - <em>From February 1st (Fri) to February 28th (Thu): </em>18: 30/19: 15/20: 00/20: 45 - <em>From March 1st (Fri) to March 5th (Tue):</em> 18: 45/19: 30/20: 15/21: 00 Screening date and time may change without notice. </p> </div> <div> <div> <div title="Protected by Grammarly"> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote> <p style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> On January 8, certain areas within the Tembo Deck (where the event will be taking place) will be restricted from around 3:00 PM JST in order to prepare and organize <strong>an interview for the press</strong>. The placement of this press event right before the start of the <em>Kingdom Hearts III </em>event suggests that they may be related. </p> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(53,60,65);font-size:14px;text-align:center;"> <img alt="interior_map.png" class="ipsImage" height="750" src="http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/kingdomhearts2019/images/promotion/interior_map.png" width="526" /></p> <p style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#353c41;font-size:14px;"> <span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="background-color:transparent;">A unique lineup of merchandise will also be sold at the event, including some event exclusive items! You can see them below.</span></span></span> </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:732px;"><tbody><tr><td> <p> Kingdom Hearts III mug Water repellent print with the King (Mickey Mouse), Donald, and Goofy Size: Φ 73 × H 104 mm (300 ml) 1,080 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large_13.jpg.3206b086c826112d3af6aa10aee5b06a.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62985-13jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large_13.jpg.3206b086c826112d3af6aa10aee5b06a.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Arita ware pottery magnets Size: Approximately 43 mmΦ Each 626 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large_12.jpg.c0266869a6b2eb6e6f56794f1c9457ef.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62986-12jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large_12.jpg.c0266869a6b2eb6e6f56794f1c9457ef.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Kingdom Hearts III drawstring pouch Dyed drawstring and pouch have unique, enjoyable texture Size: about 210 × 285 mm 1,458 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large_11.jpg.52e70194bfdaa69f40ed37bdf909dd07.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62987-11jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large_11.jpg.52e70194bfdaa69f40ed37bdf909dd07.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Kingdom Hearts III bic ballpoint pens Each 378 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large_10.jpg.3d727aab78057ae185c5488b0b488b40.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62988-10jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large_10.jpg.3d727aab78057ae185c5488b0b488b40.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Kingdom Hearts III Ramune candy Set of 8 486 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large.9.jpg.8612ca0a1259b22fc529a60b03ddb56a.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62989-9jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large.9.jpg.8612ca0a1259b22fc529a60b03ddb56a.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Kingdom Hearts III cookies and tin 15 random prints of 8 cookie prints inside a tin, whose design is inspired by the event 1,382 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large.8.jpg.ca298573d3eeb907b319743ee78db259.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62990-8jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large.8.jpg.ca298573d3eeb907b319743ee78db259.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Metal Tower of Radiance and Shadow Keyblade keychain Releasing January 25, 2019 Size: approximately 83 × 25 × 2 mm 1,620 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large.7.jpg.ef9993479b4d7c873b4f6a1cbd2a8b0d.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62991-7jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large.7.jpg.ef9993479b4d7c873b4f6a1cbd2a8b0d.jpg" /></td> </tr><tr><td> <p> Kingdom Hearts III clear file <Tower of Radiance and Shadow at Tokyo Sky Tree ® > 432 yen (tax included) </p> </td> <td style="width:367px;"> <img alt="large.3.jpg.08ee64abb49a771444f64004b3871094.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" data-extension="gallery_Images" data-fileid="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/image/62995-3jpg/" src="https://www.kh13.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/large.3.jpg.08ee64abb49a771444f64004b3871094.jpg" /></td> </tr></tbody></table><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:14px;"> You can find pictures of other merchandise at the event below. </p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" data-controller="core.front.core.autosizeiframe" data-embedcontent="" data-embedid="embed928820063" scrolling="no" src="https://www.kh13.com/gallery/album/2673-tokyo-skytree-tower-of-radiance-shadow-merchandise/?do=embed" style="height:327px;max-width:500px;"></iframe> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:14px;"> <font color="#000000">To learn more about the event, read our translations of the press release <a href="https://www.kh13.com/news/updated-tokyo-skytree-tower-of-radiance-and-shadow-event-preview-with-new-renders-shown-limited-goods-available-including-an-exclusive-tokyo-skytree-keyblade-keychain-r2781/" rel="">here</a> and visit the <a href="http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/kingdomhearts2019/" rel="external nofollow">official website</a>. </font> </p> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:14px;"> <font color="#000000">Translations used in this article were provided by KH13 Staff <a contenteditable="false" data-ipshover="" data-ipshover-target="https://www.kh13.com/profile/69697-mio-chan/?do=hovercard" data-mentionid="69697" href="https://www.kh13.com/profile/69697-mio-chan/" rel="">@Mio-chan</a> .</font> </p> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:14px;"> <strong><font color="#000000">Update [January 8th] </font></strong><font color="#000000">The Premium Theater footage has been recorded thanks to <a href="https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1163649.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" rel="external nofollow">Game Watch</a>! You can watch it below.</font> </p> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:14px;"> </p> <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"> <div> <iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vc97h8pKhUM?feature=oembed" width="480"></iframe> </div> </div> <p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-size:14px;"> View full article

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