Kingdom Hearts 3 Novel Cover Revealed!
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- Published on March 7, 2019 @ 08:22 am
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The first volume of the KINGDOM HEARTS 3 novel adaptation, titled "Re:Start!!" is releasing on March 28th, 2019. Amazon Japan has updated their product page with the cover of the novel:
It's not something you can simply teach
The desire to save your friends―――that alone is enough"But first, you must regain all the strength you have lost."
Sora has lost much of the strength he had gained when he traveled into the Sleeping Worlds for the Mark of Master Exam. The great wizard Yen Sid tasks Sora to go on a journey to perfect the Power of Waking. In order to stop Xehanort's grand scheme, Sora, Donald and Goofy's new journey begins! The conclusion of the Dark Seeker Saga, the first part of KINGDOM HEARTS III begins here!
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I’m dying over how adorable this is
I kinda forgot about the manga! Maybe there will be some actual character development shown and more interactions between the 'saved' characters than just huddled together and sobbing.
Though if the DLC adds new cutscenes and content throughout the main story, I wonder how the manga could incorporate it after the fact.. Though I suppose most of that would be in the final stretch of the story, so the DLC may be released by the time the manga gets to that point.
Considering KH2’s manga has the best Kairi characterization, I have reasonably high hopes for this!
Aww Sora bb doing the tongue-face emoji.
I kinda forgot about the manga! Maybe there will be some actual character development shown and more interactions between the 'saved' characters than just huddled together and sobbing.
Though if the DLC adds new cutscenes and content throughout the main story, I wonder how the manga could incorporate it after the fact.. Though I suppose most of that would be in the final stretch of the story, so the DLC may be released by the time the manga gets to that point.
Considering KH2’s manga has the best Kairi characterization, I have reasonably high hopes for this!
Novel, guys. Novel.
What a novel concept!
(Manga's a cuter word, so let me be wrong)
What a novel concept!
(Manga's a cuter word, so let me be wrong)
The manga's not the same thing though. Amano isn't doing the manga anymore.
Bah! Must we bring facts and logic into this?
Bah! Must we bring facts and logic into this?
Seeing as how people think it's the manga every time we report novel news, yes.
*weeps in Twitter replies*
Always had an interest in the novels but this would be the first time I'm truly curious on how it'll cover events.
Seeing as how people think it's the manga every time we report novel news, yes.
Aww Sora bb doing the tongue-face emoji.
Honestly, I think that's the best part.
Donald's facial expression is saying "Another portal?! UGH"
I'm dying to see what changes are made during the Keyblade Graveyard confrontation.
Goofy being completely extra makes for an amazing cover. I'd be down for a print of this just since the trio look amazing.
I'm dying to see what changes are made during the Keyblade Graveyard confrontation.
As someone who has never read the novels, are there significant changes/expansions to the plot, usually? I seem to remember reading that Vanitas got more character development.
As someone who has never read the novels, are there significant changes/expansions to the plot, usually? I seem to remember reading that Vanitas got more character development.
Not insanely different but for example the CoM novel dedicated almost the entire second part to Repliku’s twisted memories and point of view. The KH2 novels add some really great looks at what Riku, Axel, and Namine we’re doing while Sora was off traveling the worlds (+ all of the best Sora and Riku moments to ever exist). BBS has a lot of good content like the Vanitas backstory and a lot of family stuff for TAV & Eraqus. Days is a shocking gem. The various days of Roxas and Xion’s lives feel more lively and engaging to experience.
I'm dying to see what changes are made during the Keyblade Graveyard confrontation.
We could get an actually conclusion to the Lingering Will vs. Terranort fight. I was annoyed both of them disappeared without any explanation
1. Sora head tilt in San Fransokyo
2. Sora blep on novel cover.
Sora is 100% kitten confirmed.
Goofy being completely extra makes for an amazing cover. I'd be down for a print of this just since the trio look amazing.
Not on topic, but since it's technically in the thread I just want you to know I officially hate you for putting something so obviously spoiler-ific in your sig.
Ah it's good to see new Amano art after the manga ended :wink:
I can't wait to see how he does the new outfits ^w^
Not insanely different but for example the CoM novel dedicated almost the entire second part to Repliku’s twisted memories and point of view. The KH2 novels add some really great looks at what Riku, Axel, and Namine we’re doing while Sora was off traveling the worlds (+ all of the best Sora and Riku moments to ever exist). BBS has a lot of good content like the Vanitas backstory and a lot of family stuff for TAV & Eraqus. Days is a shocking gem. The various days of Roxas and Xion’s lives feel more lively and engaging to experience.
Very interesting. Thank you! I'll have to check them out.
Regrettably I've never read any of the novels or manga. Do they add anything to the overall plot or is it merely a step by step novelization of the games?
Regrettably I've never read any of the novels or manga. Do they add anything to the overall plot or is it merely a step by step novelization of the games?
I mentioned it on this page for Raz but for the novels:
"Not insanely different but for example the CoM novel dedicated almost the entire second part to Repliku’s twisted memories and point of view. The KH2 novels add some really great looks at what Riku, Axel, and Namine we’re doing while Sora was off traveling the worlds (+ all of the best Sora and Riku moments to ever exist). BBS has a lot of good content like the Vanitas backstory and a lot of family stuff for TAV & Eraqus. Days is a shocking gem. The various days of Roxas and Xion’s lives feel more lively and engaging to experience."
In the past they did add info that was not revealed in the games but was info Nomura provided to Kanemaki, for example Namine hints at Axel being revived after his sacrifice in the KH2 novel. This was prior to us knowing that when a Nobody and a Heartless are defeated, their "Somebody" would return.
The novels also take liberties on how certain events happened, which is good if you aren't looking for a 1:1 take on events.
The manga are a whole other ball-game. Amano takes a ton of liberties, which makes the manga its own story. They are really fun and exciting. Amano has rearranged certain events so the narrative flows better, and also cuts out a number of worlds to make a more engaging story.
Overall, I recommend both the novels and the manga series to any fan because they each offer up their own take on Kingdom Hearts.
So now that the novel for KH3 has been out for a few weeks, I'm wondering if any fan translations, or at least a summary of what it adds/removes from the game, have made their way online yet.
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March 7, 2019 @ 10:44 amOffline