Among the many surprises brought during Disney’s D23, it was also announced that an unexpected “Kingdom Hearts” animated series will be released “soon” on Disney+.
The announcement also comes with the first promotional image, which shows a dark-haired character (possibly unreleased) from behind, holding a Keyblade. We also know that the project involves the series’ video game director Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix’s creative team.
A new story that will expand the series’ universe
According to the first details shared by Disney, the Kingdom Hearts animated series (working title) “reimagine adventure with a brand new story This will expand the Kingdom Hearts universe while celebrating the characters that have captivated millions of fans around the world. “
“Kingdom Hearts has captivated players around the world with its unique blend of adventure and imagination,” he said Davis come onPresident, Disney Kids and Families. “It’s truly exciting to bring a world that fans have explored through video games for years to life in a new way. With the creative team working closely with the legendary Tetsuya Nomura, our new series will be unmistakably Kingdom Hearts while giving fans a whole new way to experience the universe they love.”
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Subsequently, Tetsuya Nomura An announcement was made via the Japanese Kingdom Hearts X account: “Production of the Kingdom Hearts animated series has been confirmed.”
“I think this sudden announcement surprised you. Some of you may be wondering, ‘What will it be about?’ We can’t discuss all the details yet, but I stay in close contact with the team Who was responsible for the script, we also involved the art team when necessary and even created a few new character designs for the project. I can’t add anything else at the moment, but The clue lies in the only key art piece on display. Let your imagination run wild while you wait for new updates. “
The animated series isn’t the only surprise: During D23, Square Enix also announced the release date for Kingdom Hearts 4 and released a new trailer dedicated to the game.
