News ► New KH Novel Coming January 25th: "Kingdom Hearts χ: The Story of You and the Keyblade"

[Dandelion]

In the midst of all the news, Square Enix very quietly announced a new novel in the Kingdom Hearts novel series, "Kingdom Hearts χ: The Story of You and the Keyblade."  

The City of Dawn. The Beginning of the Beginning. A Tale of Bonds Forged.

"This is Daybreak Town --- the city of dawn. 
You belonged to one of five unions united by the Keyblade, and began collecting light to fell the darkness. 
The figures known as Foretellers also reside in this town, each guiding a union as its Master. 
Every day, you fulfill your sworn duty to protect to light. But one day, you befriend a boy..."

The 21st installment of the Kingdom Hearts Novel Series is here! 

While not much else was announced about the novel, we know that it's 800 yen (about $7.15) and will be written by KH series novelist Tomoco Kanemaki and will feature art and illustrations by Shiro Amano. We'll update you with more info when we learn more!

Thanks to aibo for letting us know!

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[Chaser]

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If this is translated then that is just more incentive for me to delete this trashbag of an app.

 

[Dandelion]

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Note, my translations aren't as great as whatever masterpiece goldpanner comes up with when she inevitably translates this book (provided no one hurries up and does it officially)

 

[Sign]

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*looks at Yen Press*

​pls localize this

Note, my translations aren't as great as whatever masterpiece goldpanner comes up with when she inevitably translates this book (provided no one hurries up and does it officially)

I think it's fine and you did a great job! c:

 

[faemarch]

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Very interested as to what Shiro Amano is going to be drawing for this novel, I'm always down for more Ephemer art

My eyes are on this

 

[Sora2016]

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Very interested as to what Shiro Amano is going to be drawing for this novel, I'm always down for more Ephemer art

My eyes are on this

I didn't even think about this. Now I am excited for this as well.

 

[Rydgea]

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Yeah, as soon as I read the article title my mind SHOT towards the possibility of Shiro Amano returning for this. plzplzplz

I don't know what else he's done related post-KHII manga besides the SDG art for the World Tour concert program.

 

[Dandelion]

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Yeah, as soon as I read the article title my mind SHOT towards the possibility of Shiro Amano returning for this. plzplzplz

I don't know what else he's done related post-KHII manga besides the SDG art for the World Tour concert program.

does no one read OPs anymore. Amano is listed as returning

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

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Dear Yen Press, I'll give you my good left kidney for this to be translated and released in time for KH3

Very interested as to what Shiro Amano is going to be drawing for this novel, I'm always down for more Ephemer art

My eyes are on this

Yes ;~: Exactly what I want <3

 

[Rydgea]

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does no one read OPs anymore. Amano is listed as returning

I was quoting my internal dialogue at the time of reading the TITLE of the article. Thanks for being a prickly pear though! Jesus

 

[ShardofTruth]

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Probably the first novel I will buy since I was never keen on movie/game novelizations, but I think here it can work wonders

 

[Dandelion]

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I was quoting my internal dialogue at the time of reading the TITLE of the article. Thanks for being a prickly pear though! Jesus

OMG, I'm so sorry, I missed the title part.

BUT IN MY DEFENSE, YESTERDAY WE WERE DROWNING IN USERS WHO DIDN'T READ ANY INFO. Do you know how many people think the novels are manga? I AM A WAR-TORN MODERATOR ON THIS HELL-SCAPE, I WILL OFTEN BE A PRICKLY PEAR but feel free to call me out on it BUT I WON'T STOP

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Re: New KH Novel Coming January 25th: "Kingdom Hearts ?: The Story of You and the Keyblade"

OMG, I'm so sorry, I missed the title part.

BUT IN MY DEFENSE, YESTERDAY WE WERE DROWNING IN USERS WHO DIDN'T READ ANY INFO. Do you know how many people think the novels are manga? I AM A WAR-TORN MODERATOR ON THIS HELL-SCAPE, I WILL OFTEN BE A PRICKLY PEAR but feel free to call me out on it BUT I WON'T STOP

You sound like me when I'm on the Twitter. I have to close that app at least 20 times a day just out of sheer confusion and irritation after answering questions or reading through comments.

 

[Rydgea]

Re: New KH Novel Coming January 25th: "Kingdom Hearts ?: The Story of You and the Keyblade"

OMG, I'm so sorry, I missed the title part.

BUT IN MY DEFENSE, YESTERDAY WE WERE DROWNING IN USERS WHO DIDN'T READ ANY INFO. Do you know how many people think the novels are manga? I AM A WAR-TORN MODERATOR ON THIS HELL-SCAPE, I WILL OFTEN BE A PRICKLY PEAR but feel free to call me out on it BUT I WON'T STOP

We're cool. I sass back when sassed. Really though, I appreciate all the hard work that goes into updating the site with the latest news/info enough to read what you guys wrote.

It really is nice to know we have these to look forward to, because the KHO -WT- sketch was this bittersweet reminder of the all the magical manga we'll never see. I still wish he'd get drafted some sweet contract to finish out the Dark Seeker / Xehanort saga, because I could rest in peace then.

 

[Launchpad]

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hey, so uh, is this manga?

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will this reveal new crucial plot points about KH3 even though it's released simultaneously with the game?