Dengeki Playstation: Mini Interview with Tetsuya Nomura
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- Published on October 8, 2015 @ 03:17 pm
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The 600th issue of Dengeki Playstation officially released yesterday, featuring a large spread on Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue! Along with that, they've included a mini-interview with Series Director Tetsuya Nomura covering those titles and what we can expect in the future.
Thanks to goldpanner, we have a translation for you below, along with his special message for the commemorative 600th issue:
Vol. 600 KINGDOM HEARTS DENGEKI Playstation
Congratulations on your 600th issue. Thank you for your long-time support.
I also feel some kind of fate at play in how the timing of your 600th issue celebration has coincided with the announcement of KH2.8.
I drew for this issue with a spirit of celebration and congratulations towards both.Due to my schedule situation the picture of King Mickey and friends is something I drew a while ago, but to give it a sense of unity, I recoloured and reorganised it from scratch to match this one.
Actually, I wanted to have that Chirithy on the far right there holding a pen and do a handwritten congratulatory message in the upper right corner, but I had to leave it out due to the layout.
As for what I was going to write, I hope you can see it with your heart.Come to think of it, I have been asked to draw covers a few times in the past.
I have deep and bitter memories of being asked to redraw one for Parasite Eve.
I didn't redraw it in the end though, which is a good memory, haha.Besides the announcement of KH2.8, there's still KHIII to follow, so if there's another chance to work with you I'll look forward to it.
Plus, when you get to issue 700 or 777 etc, I've got FFVII on the way, so I'll look forward to that too.Kingdom Hearts series director: Tetsuya Nomura
Creator's Voice KINGDOM HEARTS Tetsuya Nomura
---The term 'lost masters' comes up in the conversation at the start of KHIII between Xehanort and Eraqus. Do those people also have some connection to the story of KHχ?
Nomura: That is content to be explored from hereon in KHχ, KHUχ and KHχBC, but the term will be used in KHIII.
---Developments so far have shown us that Master Xehanort's keyblade is a special blade. Will the setup surrounding that be further revealed in KHIII?
Nomura: Things will be told in KHχBC that connect to KHIII.
---In KHIII, which is to be the last installment, will we get a clear definition of what exactly series-keyword 'kingdom hearts' is?
Nomura: This also touches on endgame things so I still can't say how much, but more will be told than has been so far.
--- Please tell us about the content of the Kingdom Hearts Premium Theatre event that will be held at D23 on the 3rd November.
Nomura: Last time we went with the concept of 'Stage'. This time it's 'Theatre', so please look forward to a video.
---In KH3D you touched upon the 'seven lights' and 'thirteen darknesses' that serve as the groundwork of what will be continued in KHIII. Who (or what) do they refer to?
Nomura: Aside from what has already been revealed in KH3D, we will be keeping who they are under wraps until the final stages of KHIII, so I suggest you look forward to finding out.
---What transformations (newly available abilities etc) appear upon becoming a Keyblade Master?
Nomura: It is a title, so rather than big changes or the like, it's more that you possess officially recognised succession. Masters are taught through theory what they ought to accomplish, such as being conferred missions to go follow teachings.
---While Aqua wandered the Realm of Darkness, we believe that in the outside world the events of KH to the very end of KHII took place. Will KH0.2BbS include links to that?
Nomura: It's a story that connects to KHIII, so naturally there are links in that area.
---Who was speaking in the newest trailer for KHχBC?
Nomura: Chirithy.
---Please give us the rundown on new characters Chirithy, the Foretellers, and Ephemera.
Nomura: Chirithy is the player's guide in the χ series. There are as many of them as there are players. There are still many mysteries about the Chirithies, and I am often asked by players of χ and staff alike whether they are enemies or allies. The Foretellers are people who are prototypes of what are now called Keyblade Masters. The world of χ develops upon their prophecies. Ephemera is a boy who, like the player, is a Keyblade Wielder collecting light. However, feeling doubt over the estrangement of the organisations run by each Foreteller known as Unions, he is trying to investigate the mysteries of the world.
---In the newest trailer for KHχBC, words such as 'Master of Masters', 'six disciples' and 'traitor' appeared. Please tell us a little about each of them.
Nomura: The Master of Masters is the teacher of the six disciples, and the person who brought Chirithy into the world. He is rather eccentric, but revered by the six. As I have answered before, five of the six disciples each formed a Union and now have a following of Keyblade Wielders. As for the remaining disciple, nothing has been said about them anywhere yet, so please wait for KHχBC. As for the traitor, that is the keyword which the plot of KHχBC revolves around, so I think this too will be revealed in KHχBC.
COMMENTS
I don't get the theater concept part?
Being that last time it was about discussion on a stage between people. This time "theater" implies it is about watching things.
I'm so stoked that we're finally going to know what "Kingdom Hearts" actually is.
I don't get the theater concept part? |
If I recall correctly the last fan event in 2013 was a stage show. So maybe now they have recorded a show, and you go to watch in a movie theater or something?
| ---In KH3D you touched upon the 'seven lights' and 'thirteen darknesses' that serve as the groundwork of what will be continued in KHIII. Who (or what) do they refer to? Nomura : Aside from what has already been revealed in KH3D, we will be keeping who they are under wraps until the final stages of KHIII, so I suggest you look forward to finding out. |
Hmm, so does Nomura mean that the rest will be revealed more towards the end of the game, or will they keep their identities? Or maybe he means that their identities are hidden until KHIII is more close to completion?
| ---What transformations (newly available abilities etc) appear upon becoming a Keyblade Master? Nomura : It is a title, so rather than big changes or the like, it's more that you possess officially recognised succession. Masters are taught through theory what they ought to accomplish, such as being conferred missions to go follow teachings. |
Interesting. Maybe we will learn more about the theories and teachings of the Keyblade Masters trough Eraqus and Xehanorts time as apprentices? We got a little glimpse of in BBS with Eraqus mark of mastery speech.
Hngg, so wanna know who the traitor is and to learn more about the Foretellers.
Oh, also we will learn more about Kingdom Hearts. Ooh, this is so exciting! I kinda thought that KH or an area relating to it would form the final dungeon of the game. Like in the first game you think Hollow Bastion is the first level, but in reality it is the End of the World. Now with III we might think it`s the Keyblade Graveyard, but it turns out to be KH.
Spock ninja`d.
Nice interview and thanks for the translation! I really hope they give us a story trailer and a little glimpse of gameplay from BBSv2. Still November 23th won't come that fast.. :(
I can't believe how evasive Nomura was being in this interview. Considering everything folks have been saying while we were working on translations, you'd think he'd let slip some amazing secrets but no, it was almost entirely "please look forward to it" or "it connects to KH3" lol
I have deep and bitter memories of being asked to redraw one for Parasite Eve. I didn't redraw it in the end though, which is a good memory, haha. |
Pissed off and rebellious Nomura is a hoot <3
Being that last time it was about discussion on a stage between people. This time "theater" implies it is about watching things.
Okay thank you for clearing that up
If I recall correctly the last fan event in 2013 was a stage show. So maybe now they have recorded a show, and you go to watch in a movie theater or something?
Uhhh, no. The last event was a stage show in that they had a panel of voice actors and Nomura on stage discussing memories about the games, showed off 2.5 and that early KH3 gameplay footage.
This event will still have a panel of guests where they will discuss things about the series, but the focus is on showing off more video content. i.e. trailer of KH3, probably footage of 2.8, footage of KH3, and what have you.
| Hmm, so does Nomura mean that the rest will be revealed more towards the end of the game, or will they keep their identities? Or maybe he means that their identities are hidden until KHIII is more close to completion? |
We will probably see them all in the game at some point, but we won't know if they are a GoL & SoD for certain until the final world when they all come together in the Keyblade Graveyard.
I'm so stoked that we're finally going to know what "Kingdom Hearts" actually is.
Hngg, so wanna know who the traitor is and to learn more about the Foretellers.
| ---In KHIII, which is to be the last installment, will we get a clear definition of what exactly series-keyword 'kingdom hearts' is? Nomura: This also touches on endgame things so I still can't say how much, but more will be told than has been so far. |
Eesh... I have a bad feeling about this. The true Kingdom Hearts has always struck me as something akin to a Noodle Incident- whatever it actually is, it's probably going to be pretty underwhelming compared to whatever craziness our imaginations have created from earlier hints and ambiguity. Feels like on of those things that's best left vague...
| Ephemera is a boy who, like the player, is a Keyblade Wielder collecting light. However, feeling doubt over the estrangement of the organisations run by each Foreteller known as Unions, he is trying to investigate the mysteries of the world. |
I'm hoping that Ephemera isn't a clone of anyone else, but this kinda makes me worry that he might end up being a Xehanort expy. Albeit less obviously evil and not ax-crazy.
I can't believe how evasive Nomura was being in this interview. Considering everything folks have been saying while we were working on translations, you'd think he'd let slip some amazing secrets but no, it was almost entirely "please look forward to it" or "it connects to KH3" lol
Pissed off and rebellious Nomura is a hoot <3
He's probably the Master of Masters. He's been too evasive lol
| Uhhh, no. The last event was a stage show in that they had a panel of voice actors and Nomura on stage discussing memories about the games, showed off 2.5 and that early KH3 gameplay footage. This event will still have a panel of guests where they will discuss things about the series, but the focus is on showing off more video content. i.e. trailer of KH3, probably footage of 2.8, footage of KH3, and what have you. |
Oh sorry my memory played tricks with me. :(
Should have refreshed my memory a bit beforehand and checked stuff up before I started babling.
| We will probably see them all in the game at some point, but we won't know if they are a GoL & SoD for certain until the final world when they all come together in the Keyblade Graveyard. |
Yeah, this could very well b the case.
| Calling it: The traitor is the Master of Masters and he just so happens to look like Sora. |
Whaat!? Nomura revealing a mysterious new character to look exactly like Sora? Strange plot twists in KH? No way. :D
I have never been so confused when I saw Vanitas face the first time. :D
I do not imagine Ephemera being related to Xehanort in any terrible way. He seems more...Namine and Riku mixed together. Mysterious and fleeting, but with a strong will and desire to uncover the truth in order to help the person he cares about most.
Aka he's kind of like Kingdom Hearts' very own Kaworu Nagisa but without his head getting blown off.
I do not imagine Ephemera being related to Xehanort in any terrible way. He seems more...Namine and Riku mixed together. Mysterious and fleeting, but with a strong will and desire to uncover the truth in order to help the person he cares about most.
Aka he's kind of like Kingdom Hearts' very own Kaworu Nagisa but without his head getting blown off.
Just, you know, getting stabbed in the heart with a giant key (so calling it). TBH, it's certainly better than getting your head blown off or chopped off. At least you can still have an open casket funeral if it was a stab to the heart.
This got me the most excited. Though the way Nomura words it sounds to me like we still won't know completely what Kingdom Hearts is, but we are still getting more info about it which is great.
Calling it: The traitor is the Master of Masters [strike]and he just so happens to look like Sora.[/strike]
We all don't know what Kingdom Hearts really is, but we do have a basic idea and a few scattered bits and pieces of information from the games and the literature. What we know of what Kingdom Hearts is that it's:
•Light
•The amalgamation of the heart of all worlds
•Also the amalgamation of the heart of all men
•Basically the amalgamation of the heart of all living beings
•The Heart of THE World
•The unseen land that provided the Light for The World
•Source of all Wisdom
•Counterpart of the X-blade
•A heart-shaped moon
Just, you know, getting stabbed in the heart with a giant key (so calling it). TBH, it's certainly better than getting your head blown off or chopped off. At least you can still have an open casket funeral if it was a stab to the heart.
We all don't know what Kingdom Hearts really is, but we do have a basic idea and a few scattered bits and pieces of information from the games and the literature. What we know of what Kingdom Hearts is that it's:
•Light
•The amalgamation of the heart of all worlds
•Also the amalgamation of the heart of all men
•Basically the amalgamation of the heart of all living beings
•The Heart of THE World
•The unseen land that provided the Light for The World
•Source of all Wisdom
•Counterpart of the X-blade
•A heart-shaped moon
As we currently know it, Kingdom Hearts is some sort of all-powerful "source". It's the source of all hearts, the source of Light, and a source of immense power and wisdom. We just haven't been given the "textbook" definition yet. Like, is it an object? Is it a land? Is it a dimension? Is it Heaven? Is it God (We know it can hear and respond to people, since it responded to Ansem SoD in KH1)? Is there a "shadow" Kingdom Hearts where Darkness comes from? Or is the idea that Light naturally casts shadows, and thus Kingdom Hearts is the source of Light, but also has Darkness inherent within it?
We must know the answers.
@ethy ephemera (ephy?) is wearing some of Xehanort's clothes tho
@ethy ephemera (ephy?) is wearing some of Xehanort's clothes tho
Not really, though. Sure, it is similar in design but this is something the player can wear as well and it is much more Xehanort looking on the player than Ephemera.
He's got a red scarf, which could be something, but the inner lining of his jacket is green...I'm not going to take his outfit as a hint of anything until we can see it in full color and detail by Nomura.
Here is the male Player outfit for reference:
That's fair, it's so hard to tell over 2D. (I bet he likes it that way)
That's fair, it's so hard to tell over 2D. (I bet he likes it that way)
Nomura is always here to make our lives more difficult! =D
(Laughs) please enjoy it! Look forward to the next title! My Cats are amazing
(Laughs) please enjoy it! Look forward to the next title! My Cats are amazing
Nomura's a cat person? Since when?
Nomura's a cat person? Since when?
I think he got one last year, close to when Tabata took the Director spot of FFXV.
The cat he took is Scottish Fold:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Fold
It has some similarity to Chirithy, maybe the cat had something to do with it`s design? :D
Nomura's a cat person? Since when?
What do you mean since when? Nomura bought a cat after leaving FFXV because he needed some "healing" and always wanted a Scottish fold. After getting the first one, he got a second one (not a Scottish fold). He has made the merchandising department put his cat on things like a bag he carries around, and TWEWY shirts with both his cats.
Chirithy is a Scottish fold, designed before he got his cat because he really likes Scottish folds and then he went for it after.
What do you mean since when? Nomura bought a cat after leaving FFXV because he needed some "healing" and always wanted a Scottish fold. After getting the first one, he got a second one (not a Scottish fold). He has made the merchandising department put his cat on things like a bag he carries around, and TWEWY shirts with both his cats.
Chirithy is a Scottish fold, designed before he got his cat because he really likes Scottish folds and then he went for it after.
Ah. I only recently started taking detailed notice of FFXV-related news, so stuff like that flew past my radar. Neat bit of trivia, I suppose.
Ah. I only recently started taking detailed notice of FFXV-related news, so stuff like that flew past my radar. Neat bit of trivia, I suppose.
But this was info that came from the 2.5 Launch Event and KH interviews ;A;
But this was info that came from the 2.5 Launch Event and KH interviews ;A;
Never have been much of an interview buff, sadly. I'm still relatively new around here, and I think 2.5 launched before I joined. XD
Is there any scans of the whole magazine anywhere at all?
Is there any scans of the whole magazine anywhere at all?
We have them, we just haven't posted them up yet.
Not really, though. Sure, it is similar in design but this is something the player can wear as well and it is much more Xehanort looking on the player than Ephemera.[spoiler]
[/spoiler]He's got a red scarf, which could be something, but the inner lining of his jacket is green...I'm not going to take his outfit as a hint of anything until we can see it in full color and detail by Nomura.
Here is the male Player outfit for reference:
Those discolorations on Ephemeras arms make him look like a mannequin or something. that's some weird shading.
We have them, we just haven't posted them up yet.
Ok! I will be patient! :D
Hopefully, one of the videos presented in the teathre event will be footage of KH ReMixes 1.5 and 2.5 in HD ;A;
Hopefully, one of the videos presented in the teathre event will be footage of KH ReMixes 1.5 and 2.5 in HD ;A;
I second that... all of that...
tetsuya nomura: 45 years of hastily dodging questions lmao
Hopefully, one of the videos presented in the teathre event will be footage of KH ReMixes 1.5 and 2.5 in HD ;A;
But they're already in HD...?
Or are you talking about PS4 ports?
But they're already in HD...?
Or are you talking about PS4 ports?
I think what he means is a theatre mode that has all the events of 1.5 and 2.5 in HD movies. Honestly, I think it'd be more practical just to include a Chronicles section (maybe with some new art!) and be done with it.
But they're already in HD...?
Or are you talking about PS4 ports?
I think what he means is a theatre mode that has all the events of 1.5 and 2.5 in HD movies. Honestly, I think it'd be more practical just to include a Chronicles section (maybe with some new art!) and be done with it.
Errr...He means that he wants to see 1.5 and 2.5 for PS4 at the Kingdom Hearts Premiere Theater event for D23 Japan which has the theme of "theater".
Errr...He means that he wants to see 1.5 and 2.5 for PS4 at the Kingdom Hearts Premiere Theater event for D23 Japan which has the theme of "theater".
i though we see 1.5 and 2.5 for ps4 at the event
?
There is no PS4 version for 1.5 and 2.5 confirmed to be in development, though...
Nomura: just fucking buy kh3 when it comes out, that's how I'm gonna find out what's going on. that's right, I'm not even making it, I don't know who is, who makes this shit?
i meant to say i doubt we see 1.5 and 2.5 at the event like you said kh3 is next after 2.8 so yeah i think the trailer we get two trailers one on being kingdom hearts retospective and the other big tailer that has new 2.8 and 3 stuff
Thanks for the translation!
Does Nomura ever say something else apart from "please look forward to it" and "it connects to KHIII" lol. I wonder if he says that to his wife/family too.
edit : oh, and to his cat.
Calling it: The traitor is the Master of Masters [strike]and he just so happens to look like Sora.[/strike]
Calling it: The traitor is the Master of Masters and the 6th apprentice just so happens to look like Sora. (Red and black color scheme and a lion mask. Come on, Nomura, make it happen.)
Calling it: The traitor is the Master of Masters
An idea I've been thinking myself. The entire set up is suspicious when you analyze it.
but why would the teacher betray his students and i like six appectiece having a connection to sora and alaso good greinds with ephemera
but why would the teacher betray his students and i like six appectiece having a connection to sora and alaso good greinds with ephemera
I believe that was sarcasm. Especially because part of it was crossed out.
but why would the teacher betray his students and i like six appectiece having a connection to sora and alaso good greinds with ephemera
It's only betrayal if he was loyal to begin with~ If say he made them students as part of a plan then-
It's only betrayal if he was loyal to begin with~ If say he made them students as part of a plan then-
I don't think you ever have to truly be loyal in order to eventually betray someone. If you only pretend to be someone's ally, the moment when you stab them in the back would still be called "treachery," right? Betrayal only requires the trust of one, and the willingness to abuse that trust from another.
I don't think you ever have to truly be loyal in order to eventually betray someone. If you only pretend to be someone's ally, the moment when you stab them in the back would still be called "treachery," right? Betrayal only requires the trust of one, and the willingness to abuse that trust from another.
More or less. =w=
but why would the teacher betray his students and i like six appectiece having a connection to sora and alaso good greinds with ephemera
Don't take things too seriously; we're all just having some fun with theories, even if they don't make any sense at the moment.
On a side note, these are the only quotes from Chi pertaining to the Master of Masters, spoken by Chirithy:
| The world was darkness. But, the world I was born into was engulfed in light and was very dazzling. My master, he who brought me into this world, looked at me inside the light with a smile. |
| Before my master, He who created me, disappeared, He bestowed His six followers with new names, and gave five of them a tome of prophecy. |
interview summary - nomura: please look forward to looking forward to it.
so chirithy is pmuch scottish? sean bean for english dub, calling it now.
so chirithy is pmuch scottish? sean bean for english dub, calling it now.
No? Where'd you get that idea?
No? Where'd you get that idea?
i thought i read he was based off of a scottish fold, i must've misread it lol sorry.
i thought i read he was based off of a scottish fold, i must've misread it lol sorry.
He is, but that doesn't mean he'll have a Scottish accent?
Also here is a picture of Nomura's cat:
He is, but that doesn't mean he'll have a Scottish accent?
Also here is a picture of Nomura's cat:
the scottish accent thing was a joke because chirithy's voice is apparently very high-pitched and sean bean's is deep so just pretend i didn't say anything haha
Calling it: X-Series actually plays in the future, Sora doesn't age 'cause he IS Kingdom Hearts, plus, he is the master of masters and the sixth apprentice, and not to forget is Xehanort's Stepdad.
8D
If I look at things from a gameplay perspective, I guess there can't be a traitor among the Fortellers. Chi being ongoing, you don't want one union detached from the rest, it would distrupt the balance of the game. Imagine if, Ursus was the traitor, then new players wouldn't chose his union, weakening the players already in there.
Then who remains? The Master and the 6th apprentice. There are 3 things why I think the Master has a higher chance of being the bad guy.
1, The 6th would be too obvious. Also, we know that the Fortellers actions led to the Keyblade war. Why they took action in the first place? Because of the book their Master gave them. That book causes more problem than it solves. And he is nowhere to be seen when he is needed.
2, The Fortellers, in their appearance and color scheme, obviously match Terra (Ursus), Aqua (Anguis), Ven (Leopardus), Riku (Unicornis) and Kairi (Vulpeus). The most obvious characer missing here is Sora. I might just imagine things, but I see a paralell between Sora and the 6th. The Master of Masters gives an apprentice the Book of Prophecies, the apprentice becomes a Forteller. It's like Keyblade Inheritance Ceremony. A Master chooses someone with a strong heart and makes him touch his keyblade (Why can't I type that without giggling?), the strong hearted person becomes a keyblade wielder. Sora is the only keyblade wielder we know so far who didn't go through the Ceremony. No Ceremony for Sora, no book for the 6th. If he really is an allusion to Sora, he probably is not a traitor.
3, Xehanort's keyblade. It fits the animal pattern of the Forteller's keyblades, so it could be the keyblade of the 6th or the Master. But it's supposed to be the most ancient, so it's logical to assume it's the Master's. I wouldn't trust anybody with that keyblade.
I could be wrong though. They might think having a Forteller as a traitor won't disrupt the game, the Master could have been struck down by the traitor, Sora might not even has anything to do with Chi and Xehanort's keyblade could belong to an unrelated antagonistic character, or someone not even evil.
well is it possible chirity is the traitor? i know basically nothing about the chi games so what are the chances of that happening?
well is it possible chirity is the traitor? i know basically nothing about the chi games so what are the chances of that happening?
We thought Chirithy was shady early on, but there are many Chirithy and we've run into a more-"sinister" one...
He is, but that doesn't mean he'll have a Scottish accent?
Also here is a picture of Nomura's cat:
Nomura has to be the most awesome cat person out there. Ha. Adorable~
I find myself funny because I pictured Ephemera being female. I honestly didn't know either way.
Honestly, the suspense is going to drive me mad when it comes to who the 7/13 lights/darknesses are, let alone shedding more light on Kingdom Hearts. It's going to be one hell of an end game.
The amount of information in each game is gonna be big big big. I cannot wait anymore, this Christmas i'll be buying a PS4, lets hope KH 2.8 comes out soon. :tongue: :cool:
I know it has been some time, but did we actually get translations for the stuff besides the Nomura interviews that were featured in the 600th Dengeki volume?
When looking at the scans:
There seems to be some extra information especially in those grey boxes of which some say "pick up" (or is that also all recapping of already known info)?
I cheked KH13 site and there was some recapping, but also some interesting info. In the BBS bit there was a mention that Aqua might find a clue to save Terra and Ventus in BBS0.2. Also in the picture with Aeleus, they speak that could there be change that in III will find more info the of members 9 - 12.
Edit: Parts of them are speculation thou.
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