The latest edition of Hobby Japan features some of the Kingdom hearts Play Arts figures that were displayed at the Tokyo Game Show. One set features Sora, Riku, and King Mickey in his Organization robe, each sold separately, while another set reveals the newest figure: Sora in his Halloween Town outfit!

The Static Arts Sora figure, shown above, will be released next month. If you’d like to pre-order, AAAanime.com is offering both sets and both Static Sora and Riku. Check out their site if you are interested. Here’s some more information:

PURCHASE INFO

Sora, Riku, Mickey Figures: $24.99 each, releasing 12/30/2008
Halloween Town Sora: $24.99, releasing 4/30/2009
Static Arts Sora: $89.99, releasing 11/06/2008
Static Arts Riku: $129.99, releasing 3/28/2009

The ESRB has released the official rating for KH Re:COM. THe game will be rated E10+.
The previous CoM released on the Game Boy Advance was rated E for

Fantasy Violence, Mild Language

Does this mean that the Kingdom Hearts series will be aimed towards an “older” audience?
Whether or not this is true will be determined when the game is released.

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If you haven’t been keeping up with the Square Enix Members For North America, then you are missing out. The Members blog has this to say:

Alright, we’ve heard you clamoring for it, so we couldn’t keep you waiting forever. To celebrate the upcoming release of KINGDOM HEARTS Re: Chain of Memories, not to mention Halloween, we’ve got a creepy Halloween Town themed e-card to send to all your friends.

We’ll be rolling out additional cards over the next few months, so remember to check back. Of course we’ll mention it in the blog when new ones come out, but you’ve still got to keep an eye on us.

Thanks to bittermeats at Kingdom Hearts Insider we now have translations for the screen shots that Square Enix released.
Click on them to view the whole file.

Gamekyo has updated their site with some screen shots released by Square-Enix. Screens from 358/2 Days were released in the Nintendo DS secton of Shonen Jump and the screens for Birth By Sleep were shown in the Chinese edition of Famitsu. Here’s a few below, but if you want to see them all click the links at the bottom.

358/2 Days

Birth By Sleep

All we need now is the correct pronunciation for 358/2 Days.

Source: GameKyo: 358/2 Days and Birth By Sleep

There was a rumor going around that the position for Naminé’s voice was up for grabs. It is now official that Meaghan Jette Martin will be her voice; she is replacing Brittany Snow, who was Naminé’s original voice. Meaghan appeared on the DIsney Channel Original Movie “Camp Rock” as “Tess”. No reason has been released as to why Naminé’s voice was recasted, but this is not the first time that something like this has happened; “Ansem”/Xehanort was voiced by Billy Zane but is now voiced by Richard Epcar.

Whether or not Meaghan will voice Naminé in 358/2 Days or any other Kingdom Hearts game is unknown at this time.

Rumors about Tara Platt being the voice actor for Larxene has been trumped when she had this to say:

Sorry I am not in Kingdom Hearts. But it is a great game series!
Best, Tara

We’ll keep you updated on any information we can find. Make sure you check out the forums and discuss this information with other users.
Be sure to mention that Kyo referred you

Source: Meaghan Jette Martin’s Official Site, Tara Platt’s Official Site

The official website for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days has added the trailer shown at the DKS3713 in August.

You can view the video on YouTube or with a higher resolution at the 358/2 Days website

It has been an exciting Show for the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Let’s recap and go over what was revealed this year!

First up,

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days

We know that Square-Enix announced that Days will be released in Japan next year in February. In the new trailer, Xion’s face is shown completely; her hair is black and similar to Kairi’s, except for she parts it on the opposite site. Also in the trailer, Roxas, Axel, and Xion are seen on Destiny Islands that -according to reportors- resemble scenes between Sora, Kair, and Riku; Xion is revealed to be a Nobody with a “special birth”.
In the demo, according to a blogger, each Organization member is shown, but only six were available for game play. Does that mean that one needs to unlock the other members?

Here’s a trailer description by FF&KH Online and The Light In Chaos

358/2 Days Trailer Report From The Light in Chaos and FF&KH Online

Background Music: The Other Promise, drammatica version.

Twilight Town, the white room.
Xion has come to see Namine.
Namine: “I wanted to meet you, Xion.”

Xion removes her hood, completely revealing her face.

Destiny Islands, along the shore.
Roxas picks up a seashell.

Twilight Town, on the clock tower.
Roxas: “It is the 255th day since I entered the Organization.
Axel: “You’ve memorized the number of days?”
Roxas: “I want to remember that I was born.”

Twilight Town, in the forest on the edge of town.
Riku in the form of Ansem meets with the King.
For a moment he raises his keyblade in defense, he recognizes Riku.
When a blindfold is tied around his eyes, Riku’s figure returns.
His expression appears surprised.

Twilight Town, in the pod room.
Diz: “If he is lacking a few memories, will he have a problem waking?”
Namine: “In his case, it is an important key if he’s going to wake up.”
Diz: “Namine, what do you foresee?”
Namine: “If it’s connected to another memory, surely she can’t endure it.”
Diz: “She…?”

Destiny Islands, along the shore, near the paopu tree.
Roxas, Axel, and Xion talk while watching the sunset.

Xion: “Do I not exist?”
Axel: “What do you want to do, Xion?”
Xion: “I… I want to be together with two people.”
Roxas: “Well, then you should come back.”
Xion: “But I can’t return as it is now.”
Xion: “… How is it possible for two people to be the same?”

The World That Never Was, in the castle.
Saix orders something to Axel.

Saix: “Your worthless friendship or the extinction of Roxas.”
Saix: “Which is more important to you?”

Axel looks ticked off.

Destiny Islands, at the shore?
Blindfolded Riku and Xion are talking.
Xion: “Will you tell me about it? About Sora and the girl he’s always together with.”
Riku: “You mean Kairi?”
Xion: “Kairi… The girl looks like me.”
Riku: “She’s the girl Sora cares a lot for.”

Xion’s face looks flustered.

Xion: “I’m sorry… But… I can’t disappear now.”
Xion: “It’s because I have an important friend.”
Riku: “Is that so…?”

Riku places a hand upon her shoulder.

Riku: “In that case, think about it. You should really return to your original self.”

Footage of gameplay is shown.
With Xigbar in Halloween Town.
With Xaldin in Twilight Town.
With Saix in Olympus Coliseum.
Multiplayer footage was shown as well.

Twilight Town, tram plaza.
Roxas and Xion are shown engaged in a fight.

Roxas: “I’ve been searching this whole time with Axel――”

Xion, in silence and with a severe face, points the Kingdom Key toward Roxas.

Twilight Town, in front of the mansion.
Xion is in an argument with Axel, Roxas is to the side.

Xion: “Don’t go easy on me, Axel.”
Axel: “You’ve gotta be kidding! Don’t screw with me.”

Appearing in his hands are his chakrams covered in fire.

Axel: “I’ve decided. No matter how many times you escape, I will bring you back.”
Xion: “…”

Twilight Town, the pod room.
DiZ, Namine, and Riku stare at the pod Sora sleeps in.
Have the reproduction of Sora’s memories stopped…?

DiZ: “Has it stopped completely?”
Namine: “Yes.”
DiZ: “We have no time to lose.”

Destiny Islands, the shore.
Xion is lying down, worrying.

Xion: “Who am I?”

Releasing February 2009.

358/2 Days Demo Impressions From The Light in Chaos

Multiplayer mode
Playing as Marluxia.

He had the greatest HP and offensive abilities, a high critical attack percentage, but his movement is slower, especially in large areas. The stats can be read on the upper screen, while the selection is made on the lower one. I wonder if his fault is that his attack range is too wide and he hits the other players?

Because the levels were the same as last time, the contents of the demo felt slightly more polished. I attacked too aggressively and they were slightly sluggish, so I wasn’t able to use potions quick enough and suffered damage as a result. But as the offensive strength indicated, his attacks caused a large amount of damage.

358/2 Days Demo Impressions From The Light in Chaos

Singleplayer mode
Place: Halloween Town
Boss: Dual Blade

At first you start as Roxas and you must find Xigbar. You encounter him in the main plaza area of the level. There is an indication of where to approach on the map. If you go from the bottom of the stairs, toward the area around the coffin, you’ll find Xigbar. After that, Xigbar joins Roxas in the single player mode.

The next encounter is in front of the bridge leading to Oogie Boogie’s home. There is are big snow crystals inside ice cubes scattered about. You have to watch out because they are powerful and have a large attack range. After defeating them, the Dual Blade boss appears. It has powerful attacks, causing you to freeze if you’re hit, so avoid them and attack when it’s guard is down. The demo ended after defeating it.

Seems this time instead of being supported by Axel or Xaldin, the role is reversed and Roxas is supporting Xigbar. Well, at least Roxas wasn’t a “drag” again.

Next up,

Kingdom Hearts: Coded

KH: Coded had a playable demo, which was not expected, and according to reports, it possesses a nostalgic feeling similar to the first Kingdom Hearts. The demo had two playable puzzles.

Coded Trailer Impression from FF&KH Online and The Light in Chaos

Background Music: Destati, drammatica version.

“A forbidden secret――”

Traverse Town
The King holds out a hand to Sora coming out of the back alley.
King Mickey: “Sora, your journey began here.”
King Mickey: “What you don’t know is, that I was here on that day too.”
King Mickey: “I’m going to tell you the truth.”

Destiny Islands, the secret place.
A person wearing the coat of a Organization XIII member appears before Sora’s eyes.

Organization member: “This world is damaged.”
Organization member: “You’ll have to go if you want to heal it’s wounds.”

Battle screens are shown.

Traverse Town.
Sora receives something glittery (probably data) from the person in the Organization coat.

Traverse Town, first district.
The person in the coat stands in front of some stairs.
Bugs spread from under their feet, appearing as black and red blocks.
Sora confronts the person in the coat

Sora: “It’s you causing this catastrophe!?”

Disney Castle, the study/libary room.
The person in the Organization XIII coat appears in front of the King, Jiminy Cricket, Goofy, and Donald.
Again, the bugs spread from underneath their feet.

Kingdom Hearts: Mobile

Famitsu Interview with Nomura (KH Mobile)

──Seems like the start of the Mobile site service is quickly approaching.

Nomura: Indeed. It’s being gone over daily to make sure there are no bugs in it. The avatars are even more interesting than you could imagine. In the promotional video, if Sora is Sora, and Riku is Riku, they could rearrange their appearances so one avatar has the head of Sora and the body of Riku, and vice versa. Actually, every part will be able to be customized freely. The impression in the trailer we wanted to display is that te feature is packed with a wide variety of contents.

──Do you have your own avatar?

Nomura: Would you like to see it?

──Of course!

──It’s cute with a devilish nature. (Laughs) So can you play with it?

Nomura: I made a new type of heartless. (Laughs) There is a demo with playable mini games in the mobile corner, please stop by there if you get the chance.

Someone graciously recorded part of the Coded trailer

And last, but definitely not least,

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep

The release for BBS is still planed for 2009 in Japan. The trailer shown at the TGS did not change much from the one shown at DΣS3713, as well as the playable demo. However, these scenes were added to the trailer:

Background Music: Fate of the Unknown

Castle of Dreams.
Aqua glances Cinderella running to her carriage, and runs after her.
Cinderella drops one of her glass slippers.

In the world of Snow White.
Aqua looks into a mirror and the figure of the evil witch is projected.
Aqua jumps for a moment and steps back, then plunges into the mirror.

Aqua’s battle scene.
Her fighting style seems like floating.
She does not hold the keyblade, the keyblade attacks as if it knows her intentions.
Sort of like Final Form from Kingdom Hearts II.
Her mode changed to something pink, but the name of it is unknown.

Trailers of game play can be found here and here.

Famitsu Interview with Nomura

──If 358/2 Days was emphasizing Xion, then was Birth by Sleep emphasizing Aqua?

Nomura: Aqua’s battle scenes were exhibited for the first time to the public, her movement is fast and easy to overlook. So that you don’t lose sight of her, concentrate and try to keep your eyes on her. Frankly speaking, since its hard to see clearly, she is teleporting in the battle scenes. Because the teleportation occurs instantaneously, it’s hard to catch sight of. (Laughs)

It was an exciting Tokyo Game Show this year. But before you go, here’s an artist’s rendition of what Xion will look like:

Make sure you join our Forums to discuss everything that happened with other members.

Kyo here again!

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Square seems to be doing some last minute updates to the websites for the three upcoming Kingdom Hearts titles. The Kingdom Hearts: Coded and Kingdom Hearts: Mobile sites have been updated.

Kingdom Hearts: Coded official website
Kingdom Hearts: Mobile official web site

UPDATE: Translations by KH Insider
For those of you anticipating this game, please note that game play will be distributed as episodes through the Mobile Portal Site, which is a Japan only feature at this point. This fact makes the likelihood of Coded being released overseas very slim indeed, but that may change if Square decides to announce an overseas release at the Tokyo Game Show.

KINGDOM HEARTS CODED OFFICIAL SITE

STORY

There were 2 notebooks left recording their trips.
The first should have recorded a journey twice,
But instead there remained one line…

“Thank Namine.”

No, this line… For it to be recorded,
This duty must have been carried out…

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Jiminy has returned to Disney Castle
While sorting through the travel records, his eyes stopped upon a single page
A mysterious message was written there

(Page 1)

“We must return to free them from their torment.”

However, no matter how he tried,
He could not remember the meaning of it.
Therefore he went to the King to discuss it.

(Page 2)

“Trouble remembering that sentence…

“There is only one person who is qualified to solve this mystery!”

(Page 3)

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So the King turns Jiminy’s Journal into data,
and the investigation begins

In the world traced by Jiminy’s Journal A sleepy boy wakes up on Destiny Islands

This is how Sora’s adventure into a digital world begins…

(Page 4)

CHARACTERS

SORA

In order to solve the mysterious message left in Jiminy’s Journal, Sora is the main character active in the data world. He is even transformed into data himself.

INFORMATION

Title Name - Kingdom Hearts coded
Platform - NTT docomo FOMA, Model TBA
Genre - RPG
Release Date & Price - TBA
CERO Examination - Examination Scheduled
Copyright - ©Disney. Developed by SQUARE ENIX

KINGDOM HEARTS MOBILE PORTAL SITE
The smallest Kingdom Hearts.

A gathering of everything Kingdom Hearts

In a few days the mobile portal site will open.

In the “Avatar Kingdom”, one can obtain avatar items,

Enjoy coordinating them in your own unique way!

Among the town shops, of course there are item shops for avatars.

Enjoy your free time at the game shop, invite your friends,

You can even participate in special events, it’s fully loaded with fun things!

Obtain expecting mail and decorated mail features from the art gallery

And ringtones from the melody shop are being prepared!

Also, the distribution of Kingdom Hearts Coded is planned from here!

Product Summary
Name - Kingdom Hearts Mobile (Portal Site)
Supporting Models - NTT docomo FOMA 703i, 903i Planned for this model and everyone after. （Some non-compatible models available.）
Opening Day - This Fall
Price TBA
Copyright - ©Disney. Developed by SQUARE ENIX ©SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

Thanks to forum user Twilight_Riku for the tip

Hello readers, Kyo here.

Hopefully you have noticed my addition to the staff her at KH3.net, but if not I’ll try not to be too offended. I have written the much of the rumors and news articles that you have read for about a month now as well as some editorials.

I’m excited to announce that we now have our own Twitter account! From here, you’ll be able to subscribe via RSS so that a notification will tell you when some bit of news has been reported.
But that’s not the only reason I’m announcing this. the Tokyo Game Show starts in two days and several gaming websites have sent reporters to Japan to report on what they see. Starting on Wednesday, North American Standard Time, I will be scouring any and all of their updates to find any information I can related to the Kingdom Hearts titles that are being showcased.

The link is below so subscribe now so that you can be informed when information is revealed!

After the TGS I will compile a list of all the information I have found and give my own speculations.
Here’s the link!

Subscribe soon and join the forums so that you can discuss news with other members. Make sure you mention that Kyo referred you