Dengeki PlayStation: Kingdom Hearts Special Feature Interview Summary
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Dengeki Playstation celebrates their 600th issue this week with a special feature on the Kingdom Hearts series! Director Tetsuya Nomura has drawn an exclusive cover for the magazine, and gives an interview about KINGDOM HEARTS III, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained X.
While the issue has not been officially released yet, sok4atg8 has posted a short summary of the interview contents. Zephyr has translated it below.
About the front cover
Tetsuya Nomura publishes a comment.
For the 600th issue, a collage for KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue’s announcement has been drawn to congratulate.
Due to a tight schedule, The King and the gang were drawn previously but the coloring has been touched up.
There are several times where he had bitter memories of wanting to redraw Parasite Eve for the cover. The designs were not redrawn.
KH2.8 has been made as an subsequent opportunity to KH3.
In the 700th and 777th issue, please anticipate what will be explained for FINAL FANTASY VII.
New information for KH3, KH2.8, and KH Unchained Chi will be introduced. Dengeki’s mini interview with Nomura.
KINGDOM HEARTS III
The story of the “Lost Masters” is told in Chi, this is being used for KINGDOM HEARTS III.
The origin of Master Xehanort’s Keyblade is also told in Chi and it connects to KH3.
It will explain what has happened in the series so far.
At D23 on November 3rd, look forward to concept footage in the Theater.
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
The seven lights and 13 darknesses, other than being mentioned in KH3D, will be withheld until the end of KINGDOM HEARTS III.
In order to obtain the title of Keyblade Master, it must be taught with such knowledge.
0.2BBS connects with the story in KH1-2.
Chirithy is the one talking in Chi Back Cover.
KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained Chi
Chirithy is a guide to the players.
The "Master of Master” is the mentor of “6 Disciples” and the traitor will be revealed in Chi Back Cover.
These are the contents and etc.
COMMENTS
The part about the seven lights and thirteen darknesses being witheld is kind of confusing. Does it mean that the identities wont be revealed until the final battle at the keyblade graveyard?
That's exactly it. It won't be of a major focus until the end of the game.
Oh man I can't wait until the full interview is posted. And as if that isn't enough, two issues on FFVII Remake? It must be fucking Christmas! Final Fantasy XV has a release window, too, which means KHIII is getting closer and just... Ajhsbkgjnlkd;hf
I wonder what the concept footage look like oh I can't wait for kingdom hearts event on november 3
Less than a month away for the Kingdom Hearts event! Can't hold the excitement any longer!!
Oh man I can't wait until the full interview is posted. And as if that isn't enough, two issues on FFVII Remake? It must be fucking Christmas! Final Fantasy XV has a release window, too, which means KHIII is getting closer and just... Ajhsbkgjnlkd;hf
Nomura was joking because the 700th issue won't be coming out for like another 5 years haha
Do you think will release the footage to the public?
There's some interesting tidbits outside of KH in this article. [strike]So they've already contracted SE for the covers of the 700 & 777th issues?[/strike] And everytime PE is mentioned, my heart sings~
I instantly recognized the coded portraits in the 'new art'. Getting more anxious for 0.2 seeing the Aqua / Mickey pairing. :]
I thought the 7 lights and 13 darknesses would be put together throughout the game, but it makes sense that we won't know the true final rosters until the end. They have other things to worry about, after all.
So does this imply the D23 trailer will be for KH3, not 2.8? Or if that me being overly optimistic in my reading, haha
That's exactly it. It won't be of a major focus until the end of the game.
That's really disappointing to be honest. Like MegaFlower pointed out, I wanted to know their identities throughout the game.
Also, if we wont deal with Xehanort and his clones till the end, what will we fight during the beginning and middle of KH3
The footage could be both of 3 and 2.8 by having it start with 2.8 then goes into 3 footage
Also, if we wont deal with Xehanort and his clones till the end, what will we fight during the beginning and middle of KH3
Healing the hurt, presumably? And also Disney visits, but I heard he's trying to tie those into the story again, so I dunno.
I thought the 7 lights and 13 darknesses would be put together throughout the game, but it makes sense that we won't know the true final rosters until the end. They have other things to worry about, after all.
So does this imply the D23 trailer will be for KH3, not 2.8? Or if that me being overly optimistic in my reading, haha
KH Premium Theater is a 1.5 hour presentation, so they have plenty of time to show more than one video.
KH Premium Theater is a 1.5 hour presentation, so they have plenty of time to show more than one video.
Ah, thaks for the clarification! I didn't know it was that long. They have much more time for this one than the earlier D23.
Healing the hurt, presumably? And also Disney visits, but I heard he's trying to tie those into the story again, so I dunno.
It's just really hard imagining Xehanort not being proactive and on the offensive until the very end. He and Sora really need some interaction before the final battle
It's just really hard imagining Xehanort not being proactive and on the offensive until the very end. He and Sora really need some interaction before the final battle
While I'm sure he'll dip in n out, I'm assuming it'll be like KH1. Focus on something else akin to Maleficents antics until the ASoD pull towards the end. The gang still has to gather the princesses and the key to hearts all before the final battle. Plus all the Disney distractions :p.
Maybe a tease battle halfway through the game where Xehanort pulls some mad s*** that motivates Sora to go full force at him. Since he's never even spoken to the dude yet... not in his older form at least...
I don't think they're going to be collecting Princesses. They're better off forming the GoL to make sure Xehanort has no reason to target the princesses.
It's just really hard imagining Xehanort not being proactive and on the offensive until the very end. He and Sora really need some interaction before the final battle
It's certainly worth noting that Nomura didn't say that Xehanort would not play a proactive role until the end; he specifically referred to the 7 lights and 13 darknesses. Assuming that Xehanort wouldn't appear until the very end is the most extreme way of interpreting that line when we don't even understand the context of it yet.
Pretty certain Nomura just means that the 7 and 13 won't be coming together until the very end of the game since that entire battle is meant to mark the fall of Light and Darkness's rise. Any sooner would mean the end is near.
Pretty certain Nomura just means that the 7 and 13 won't be coming together until the very end of the game since that entire battle is meant to mark the fall of Light and Darkness's rise. Any sooner would mean the end is near.
If KH3 ends with MX winning, I will take an AVGN-style diarrhea dump on my copy.
Yeah, I'm sure Nomura just means we won't see the final lineup: IE we'll assume some characters will be a light or darkness but the final lineup won't be revealed until it happens allowing room for plot twists that trailers will give away.
If KH3 ends with MX winning, I will take an AVGN-style diarrhea dump on my copy.
Who said Darkness would win? I was just restating the prophecy.
If KH3 ends with MX winning, I will take an AVGN-style diarrhea dump on my copy.
What the hell is wrong with this fandom.
Anyway, since the issue comes out tomorrow does that mean we'll be seeing more tonight? Right? Timezones?
This might sound little silly, but I just got massive chills when I read that the traitor will be revealed in Back Cover. I am really interested to see who it is.
Also, we kinda already knew this, but it is nice to know that BBS0.2 connects to KH1 and KH2. I know I might be little too optimistic here, but I have a little hope that Nomura has not abandoned the older mysteries of the series. Oh well, at least we will most likely see connecting points to the scenes shown in BBS Volume 2 trailer. Or they will be explained more in III.
I am little confused what the line: "it will explain what has happened in the series so far" means? Will the interview recap the story or something?
And that Nomura art.. it is glorious! I like how it represents 2.8 in way. Riku and Sora in their KH3D outfits, and Aqua and Mickey in the same space. Chirithy is cute as heck.
And like others have said, I too am excited for that interview. :) Man, this was a nice cheer up after many hours of intense studying.
This might sound little silly, but I just got massive chills when I read that the traitor will be revealed in Back Cover. I am really interested to see who it is.
Why would that be silly? It's an interesting mysterious, just like the identity of the Master of Masters XD. I myself am interested in the lore behind Xehanort's oh-so old keyblade.
If KH3 ends with MX winning, I will take an AVGN-style diarrhea dump on my copy.
I think they call it the end of the Xehanort Saga for a reason, the outcome of this game might as well be hindsight at this point.
What the hell is wrong with this fandom.
Anyway, since the issue comes out tomorrow does that mean we'll be seeing more tonight? Right? Timezones?
Since Japan is like 13-16 hours ahead, depending where you are in the states (if you are even in the states that is =p), then more than likely. If not atleast LATE tonight.
Since Japan is like 13-16 hours ahead, depending where you are in the states (if you are even in the states that is =p), then more than likely. If not atleast LATE tonight.
Bookwalker doesn't update until 9am PT tomorrow for Dengeki.
Geeez... do I stay up late for the third night in a row, or do I just sleep through this and get hyped in the morning? I can't decide...
Geeez... do I stay up late for the third night in a row, or do I just sleep through this and get hyped in the morning? I can't decide...
Ugh. Waiting for all these tidbits of information is making me sick. Checking for any news everyday is terrible. I hate and love hype.
Why can't I have my kingdom hearts nooooow! Xehanort! Give me time travel powers!
Bookwalker doesn't update until 9am PT tomorrow for Dengeki.
Damn. Well something to look forward to waking up tomorrow! Now I'll just have trouble sleepin...
Man, the closer we get to D23 the more it's looking like we're going to get some really great stuff.
That art is wonderful, the news has me even more excited, can it please be November already?
I wonder if the reason we won't know the identities of the Lights and Darknesses is because there's a possibility Nomura might change who they are during the course of KH3? That could be interesting. Probably not the actual reason, though.
Nomura new art for Riku and Aqua. ;__; More please!
Ugh. Waiting for all these tidbits of information is making me sick. Checking for any news everyday is terrible. I hate and love hype.
Why can't I have my kingdom hearts nooooow! Xehanort! Give me time travel powers!
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Has anyone else noticed, that Mickey being drawn with Aqua probably confirms or at least hints his presence in 0.2 BBS, thus confirming that they met in the Realm of Darkness, etc ? Since the other parts of the artwork represent 3D and Back Cover. Although I don't quite see why Donald and Goofy are here, since they're not really part of any of these games (not that we know of, at least.), it's probably just for the symbol of the KH series.
So yeah, I know that in 0.2 Mickey is supposed to tell the story of what happened, so it would be logical that he was there himself but... it wasn't official. This artwork hints that they really met. I don't know, maybe this is just stupid to point out haha, it's late, I'm tired...
Has anyone else noticed, that Mickey being drawn with Aqua probably confirms or at least hints his presence in 0.2 BBS, thus confirming that they met in the Realm of Darkness, etc ? Since the other parts of the artwork represent 3D and Back Cover. Although I don't quite see why Donald and Goofy are here, since they're not really part of any of these games (not that we know of, at least.), it's probably just for the symbol of the KH series.
So yeah, I know that in 0.2 Mickey is supposed to tell the story of what happened, so it would be logical that he was there himself but... it wasn't official. This artwork hints that they really met. I don't know, maybe this is just stupid to point out haha, it's late, I'm tired...
The art is supposed to be a celebration of the KH series and the 600th issue as well as promo for 2.8. I wouldn't reach too hard.
(though Mickey is definitely a central part of 0.2 since his story is the framing device, he was probably down there)
Has anyone else noticed, that Mickey being drawn with Aqua probably confirms or at least hints his presence in 0.2 BBS, thus confirming that they met in the Realm of Darkness, etc ? Since the other parts of the artwork represent 3D and Back Cover. Although I don't quite see why Donald and Goofy are here, since they're not really part of any of these games (not that we know of, at least.), it's probably just for the symbol of the KH series.
So yeah, I know that in 0.2 Mickey is supposed to tell the story of what happened, so it would be logical that he was there himself but... it wasn't official. This artwork hints that they really met. I don't know, maybe this is just stupid to point out haha, it's late, I'm tired...
I mean, Mickey couldn't tell a story if he wasn't there to begin with. I doubt he'd narrate Aqua's time in the RoD and then be like "so yeah I wasn't there so idk if any of it is true haha!"
xD
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Shanks for that brah but my issue is more the fact that I'm visiting family in Texas and I have nothing to do but search the web. I've been spending all this time reading kh theories and speculation so all the unanswered questions are devastating me. The game can't come fast enough.
Popsy, I feel for you too. After my KH collection marathon, all the theories and speculation (I was wondering about Sora from my recent play of DDD, after all) I can't WAIT to play both and see how this ends.
Has anyone else noticed, that Mickey being drawn with Aqua probably confirms or at least hints his presence in 0.2 BBS, thus confirming that they met in the Realm of Darkness, etc ? Since the other parts of the artwork represent 3D and Back Cover. Although I don't quite see why Donald and Goofy are here, since they're not really part of any of these games (not that we know of, at least.), it's probably just for the symbol of the KH series.
So yeah, I know that in 0.2 Mickey is supposed to tell the story of what happened, so it would be logical that he was there himself but... it wasn't official. This artwork hints that they really met. I don't know, maybe this is just stupid to point out haha, it's late, I'm tired...
I wouldn't be that surprised if the picture does at least hint of that. There's been a theory lately of Mickey leaving Aqua behind due to what he and she found out about the Foretellers if they're in the Realm of Darkness which if that's the case,it would have been Aqua's decision to stay behind for now at least with Mickey reluctantly doing so. There's also some theories of Aqua being dead there or consumed by the Darkness but I doubt those latter theories since she's still needed to help free Ventus not to mention she's suffering enough as it is.
Has anyone else noticed, that Mickey being drawn with Aqua probably confirms or at least hints his presence in 0.2 BBS, thus confirming that they met in the Realm of Darkness, etc ? Since the other parts of the artwork represent 3D and Back Cover. Although I don't quite see why Donald and Goofy are here, since they're not really part of any of these games (not that we know of, at least.), it's probably just for the symbol of the KH series.
So yeah, I know that in 0.2 Mickey is supposed to tell the story of what happened, so it would be logical that he was there himself but... it wasn't official. This artwork hints that they really met. I don't know, maybe this is just stupid to point out haha, it's late, I'm tired...
Watch " A Fragmentary Passage" again, part of the secret episode of birth by sleep. When they show the whole barrage of cutscenes right before the -Birth by Sleep Volume II-, you can see a scene where Mickey is wielding the Star Seeker in the realm of darkness in his Birth by Sleep outfit, hinting that he will, indeed, be in this story. As far as we know, A Fragmentary Passage was originally supposed to be part of Birth by Sleep Volume II, so it's highly likely that this will be a plot point in Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage-.
Watch " A Fragmentary Passage" again, part of the secret episode of birth by sleep. When they show the whole barrage of cutscenes right before the -Birth by Sleep Volume II-, you can see a scene where Mickey is wielding the Star Seeker in the realm of darkness in his Birth by Sleep outfit, hinting that he will, indeed, be in this story. As far as we know, A Fragmentary Passage was originally supposed to be part of Birth by Sleep Volume II, so it's highly likely that this will be a plot point in Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage-.
He's not in his Birth by Sleep outfit, he's in his CoM outfit. That scene takes place during KH1 when Mickey dives into the realm of Darkness to get the Kingdom Key D. But you're right, that's probably what'll happen.
You know, I'm actually behind. I don't know anything about Chirithy or anything revealed in X. ...I should probably go inform myself so I'm not lost.
Mickey seems to be more of a staple on the covers of the games than anything. He's been on every cover since KH2.
I don't even know how Mickey "forgot" about this story or felt the need to withhold it for so long
The point about the 13 and 7 is sort of disappointing, though until we get the actual scans we don't know the context I guess?
It would be really stupid to have such a cast of villains and not have them pop up or appear here and there throughout the worlds...
If they keep their identities hidden and just splurge them all out at the end of the game, it won't sit well with me.
It was my biggest gripe in KH3D when only Xemnas, Ansem SoD and YX would appear for very brief moments in the game, do absolutely nothing, and then only at the very end did anything really happen.
Though the way it's worded could also mean that out of the 13 and 7 that have already been introduced in KH3D (like Saix, Xigbar, YX, etc.) they will appear before the end game, but the ones that have yet to be introduced wont?
That still would be pretty stupid :D
That image...it's so beautiful. ;A;
Huh... that's a shame. About the 13 Darknesses, I mean. Revealing all the ones that we don't know only at the very end seems like a bad idea, because that either means new original characters that will hardly get any characterization or screentime, a couple literal Xehanort clones (as in they ALL LOOK AND ACT EXACTLY THE SAME), or maybe they'll just keep the hoods up the entire time.
Wouldn't it be a better idea to gradually reveal each one rather than doing it all at once at the very end? It's already giving off rushed vibes...
It will explain what has happened in the series so far.
PRAISE JESUS
The seven lights and 13 darknesses, other than being mentioned in KH3D, will be withheld until the end of KINGDOM HEARTS III.
I dunno. Assuming Larxene is one of the 13, I was hoping to see more of her than just a brief appearance at the very end. Guess that wasn't very likely though.
^^^^^
Why do you think that Larxene's one of the Darknesses, if I may ask?
I mean, Mickey couldn't tell a story if he wasn't there to begin with. I doubt he'd narrate Aqua's time in the RoD and then be like "so yeah I wasn't there so idk if any of it is true haha!"
xD
LOL! I think that'd be hilarious for Mickey to do that. But, yeah...
So has this been translated yet or are the stories of Mickey "forgetting" Aqua/Ven/Terra a lie?
So has this been translated yet or are the stories of Mickey "forgetting" Aqua/Ven/Terra a lie?
As far as I know Mickey never "forgot" them, he just didn't talk about them to anyone but Yen Sid.
The secret ending of Re: Coded hints that Mickey and Yen Sid were looking for all three of them behind the scenes ever since BBS itself.
He's not in his Birth by Sleep outfit, he's in his CoM outfit. That scene takes place during KH1 when Mickey dives into the realm of Darkness to get the Kingdom Key D. But you're right, that's probably what'll happen.
So basically its possible that Aqua was there when Mickey escaped the Realm of Darkness to go and help Riku at Castle Oblivion then...
I wonder what the cutscene to gameplay ratio is going to like in 0.2. As much as I am looking forward to the gameplay, I feel this is a great opportunity for the story to get some attending to and some lengthy cutscenes would be actually welcoming at this stage.
I expect Back Cover to be heavy on cutscenes, filling out 40+ minutes of information (pleaseeeeee).
0.2 I hope would have Mickey speak during actual gameplay so you can be walking around while Mickey gives off some dialogue. But it would start and end with a cutscenes, and some more sprinkled throughout
I expect Back Cover to be heavy on cutscenes, filling out 40+ minutes of information (pleaseeeeee).
0.2 I hope would have Mickey speak during actual gameplay so you can be walking around while Mickey gives off some dialogue. But it would start and end with a cutscenes, and some more sprinkled throughout
Back Cover will hopefully be different enough to not be compared to the Days and Coded movies which in my opinion were slightly lacking. I wonder whether visual works are going to be involved in any of the cutscenes for 0.2....maybe if there is a secret movie. In fact, since DDD was meant to be the lead into KH3 and now we have 0.2 which also is meant to lead into KH3, is Nomura intending for the ending of 0.2 to be the closest point we will get to KH3 or is the current secret ending of DDD still going to be the official tie in? I'm confuzled.
Back Cover will hopefully be different enough to not be compared to the Days and Coded movies which in my opinion were slightly lacking. I wonder whether visual works are going to be involved in any of the cutscenes for 0.2....maybe if there is a secret movie. In fact, since DDD was meant to be the lead into KH3 and now we have 0.2 which also is meant to lead into KH3, is Nomura intending for the ending of 0.2 to be the closest point we will get to KH3 or is the current secret ending of DDD still going to be the official tie in? I'm confuzled.
I'm thinking 0.2 should lead well into KH3.
But I also think (hope) they'll have an additional secret movie added for completing all 3 games, like KH2.5 had those 2 additional scenes, which might add a bit more hype.
Maybe for beating Critical mode?
Oh and that reminds me, they better let us start in Critical Mode and not have to play through once in Proud >8(
The point about the 13 and 7 is sort of disappointing, though until we get the actual scans we don't know the context I guess?
It would be really stupid to have such a cast of villains and not have them pop up or appear here and there throughout the worlds...
If they keep their identities hidden and just splurge them all out at the end of the game, it won't sit well with me.
Though the way it's worded could also mean that out of the 13 and 7 that have already been introduced in KH3D (like Saix, Xigbar, YX, etc.) they will appear before the end game, but the ones that have yet to be introduced wont?
That still would be pretty stupid :D
Huh... that's a shame. About the 13 Darknesses, I mean. Revealing all the ones that we don't know only at the very end seems like a bad idea, because that either means new original characters that will hardly get any characterization or screentime, a couple literal Xehanort clones (as in they ALL LOOK AND ACT EXACTLY THE SAME), or maybe they'll just keep the hoods up the entire time.
Wouldn't it be a better idea to gradually reveal each one rather than doing it all at once at the very end? It's already giving off rushed vibes...
LOL! I think that'd be hilarious for Mickey to do that. But, yeah...
So has this been translated yet or are the stories of Mickey "forgetting" Aqua/Ven/Terra a lie?
We have Dengeki, but it's still in that "unless you have a morning class or a normal 8 hour work shift then you probably would not be awake yet" time of day, haha.
Once we have enough translated, we'll probably make a new article and then continue to edit it until it's done, but for now, please wait a little bit longer :)
Edit: I will say that if you've been following the news even a little bit, most of this information will not be new.
We have Dengeki, but it's still in that "unless you have a morning class or a normal 8 hour work shift then you probably would not be awake yet" time of day, haha.
Once we have enough translated, we'll probably make a new article and then continue to edit it until it's done, but for now, please wait a little bit longer :)
Edit: I will say that if you've been following the news even a little bit, most of this information will not be new.
LOL. The bolded is typical Square Enix :P
I have been reading current translations of the full article and oh boy there is so much going on in it. Typically a lot of it is Nomura hinting at stuff and not confirming anything but damn I am hyped as hell for 0.2 now that he confirms that it will have links to KH1 + 2 and MX will probably be in it too.
D23 is going to be so special if they give us some story info to chew on.
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