Well, yesterday, KHInsider brought us an image from Sora’s Limit Form and the tallest soldier, if you didn’t have the chance to compare Sora with the soldier, here you can see it:

Tomogirl from KH-2.net has translated some information posted in a blog about the Character Report Volume 2. I’m only posting Nomura’s views on different elements of Kingdom Hearts II:

• Tron

Nomura: “The new world in the computer was greatly related to the main plot of Kingdom Hearts II and was very interesting when it was finished.”

• The Re: Chain of Memories Side of the Final Mix+ Artwork

Nomura: “There is no shoulder part of Axel this time because of a single specification. However, this illustration is on the game case used together with the left side being published on the case, and Volume 1 used it alone (Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix). Moreover, Donald and Goofy were made as cards just in case they were matched together because they mustn’t be in one picture, and no two existences of the Disney characters should share a card. It’s exceptional of what the two have become.”

• Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ Cover

Nomura: “This illustration has the version of where there are some versions of Sora and Riku existing at certain intervals on the back and the version that doesn’t have them. When using it for the package, two of the Chain of Memories illustration versions were slightly put in for the meaning for Re: Chain of Memories. The commodity of Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ was expressed to the end that made this version the formal, in which the two characters are missing in the illustration. It is possible to look for their appearances that they variously stick to.”

• Xemnas

Nomura: “Although he was a handsome character, the voice actor was out of control, and so the character was complete. He likes his expression so he ‘moreover, is starting from scratch’, and I am also using that expression occasionally.”

• Xigbar

Nomura: “His position has changed thanks to the voice actor. I would have added him in fast because he did the expression that hooked me in so much. However, although this was only one dialogue, there was a habit of saying ‘it was all talk’.”

• Vexen

Nomura: “As for him, this heartless feeling is already incontrovertible to him because his character is only of the brain.”

• Zexion

Nomura: “Xemnas is a character whose relations are strong, as well Zexion as the subordinate-superior relationship, master-apprentice, or Sikes Corp. Zexion says that he will destroy the body because he thinks he’s excellent although, he is excellent. He might have been a person who became the center of the organization if he hadn’t betrayed Marluxia and Axel in Castle Oblivion.”

• Axel

Nomura: “It wasn’t originally thought that he’d grow up to reach this stage. At first, I scheduled for Roxas to be knocked down in the opening of Kingdom Hearts II, and then leave it to the entire staff to decide who would be strong and active afterwards. From thereafter, there would be a possibility that he began to move on, shown by his dialogue.”

• Demyx

Nomura: “The character who stood a turn short or more, because of his voice actor though he was made from the beginning as a light hearted character. His dialogue was a hit on site and was instantly put in.”

• Luxord

Nomura: “He is honest, and my most favourite Organization member. I wanted him to stand out more in reality, although he speaks differently in the scene of the Organization Conference that was added because of an original drawing. Luxord exists and is sure to be able to have done more.”

• Marluxia

Nomura: “To balance with Larxene, Marluxia was a woman originally. But can a ‘man’ perform in front of Xemnas, even though it was not possible for him to show up? It is considerable to those who can act.”

• Larxene

Nomura: “She consequentially became her own individuality, and even though she wasn’t too good, she became the only female character of the Organization. As her voice’s style had hardened, the voice actor thought about it the most. Her ‘brutality’ has increased by the voice being attached. In that hairstyle, even I, who drew her, still think it’s a mystery. Why did I apply that forelock?”

Of course, there are more videos as well:

Firstly, IGN have posted information on two Tetsuya Nomura interviews:

• With Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix & Re: Chain of Memories at last out in Japan, Tetsuya Nomura and crew can now devote all their energy to their next project, which appears to be another Kingdom Hearts game, or at least another tie-up with Disney. But is it Kingdom Hearts III?
• Speaking with Japan’s Gemaga and Dengeki PlayStation publications, Nomura gave a few hints on the new project, which he’s previously hinted would see formal announcement later this year.
• Gemaga asked if the characters who appear in the new CG “secret movie” added to Final Mix are from the new title. “They are people who have some relation to the new series,” said the producer. “However the next title won’t just be Kingdom Hearts III. If it were III, we wouldn’t call it a new series.”
• When asked if Sora and Riku would make an appearance in the new game, he said with a laugh, “I can’t say.” He also hinted that the new game would have something to do with Xehanort, the main villain of the Kingdom Hearts series.
• He was just as direct when Dengeki PlayStation asked for some details on the new title. “First, it’s not Kingdom Hearts III. Of course, because we’re calling it a ‘new’ series, it won’t be KHIII. Also, it’s a series, so it probably won’t be just one title.”
• Nomura once again promised an announcement of the new game, whatever it may be, some time this year. In the meantime, he suggested that players attempt to unlock the Final Mix secret movie and start imagining.

Secondly, more videos!

A- Don’t let them hit you! (Land of the Dragons) (Number IV)
B- Don’t stop attacking it! (Hollow Bastion) (Number III)
C- Collect the disappearing orbs! (Beast’s Castle) (Number IX)
D- Destroy them as fast as possible! (The Underworld, Olympus Coliseum) (Number VI)
E- Wake it up! (Agrabah) (Number V)
F- Attack its back! (The World That Never Was) (Number I)
G- Don’t let it fall! (Yen’s Tower, Twilight Town) (Number VIII)
H- Deflect the beams! (Christmas Town, Halloween Town) (Number II)
I- Get to them quickly! (The Mansion, Twilight Town) (Number XII)

Previous videos are shown in the Lots of New Final Mix Videos! News Post.

First, I’ve done the non-branded translated version of the Secret Ending by itself here:

Also, Deathspank has now made most of the Re: Chain of Memories available for download with subtitles! Fourth and Seventh Floors coming soon.

There’re also new interviews from a magazine, found in the “Light In The Chaos Blog”. Found at KH-Vids:

- A part of the latest secret movie is related to the new series.

- You get the “Experience Zero” ability at the beginning of Critical Mode, which is for those who might find Critical Mode too easy. It a problem if you accidentally equip it though.

- At the top of Pride Lands, there use to be exactly 144 heartless there, but in Final Mix they have become one enemy. (No more free experience from there.)

- Making the Enigmatic Soldier an Optional Boss Fight was a staff member’s idea.

- The Organization XIII battles from before have changed a lot.

- At a new scene, when Zexion is walking, he suddenly stops as though he’s thinking of something. The players should be able to work out why Zexion stopped.

- The Organization XIII Mushroom Heartless were an idea from the staff ever since Kingdom Hearts II was developed. Back then it was too big to put into the game, so it was added as a sidequest for Final Mix.

- At first Nomura was going to put the Roxas fight in Kingdom Hearts II, but due to the time consumption, he took the fight out in the end. He also wanted to add an additional bit to that event, and a new form. He was thinking about the abilities that could reside around the first Kingdom Hearts game.

- The music after the battle against Roxas was meant to match the event completely. When Nomura did the battle against Roxas, he wanted to convince people about how emotional the battle was, and so created an event after the battle. The battle music he saw as “Different” for when he had Sora face up against Roxas.

- There are some changes in the game the staff made that even Nomura doesn’t know about!

- Re: Chain of Memories was made more from a less justifying view first. It seemed that Nomura wanted to make the camera like Kingdom Hearts, but it would be hard for the team to fully do this, so he changed it around. (Thank goodness they didn’t.)

- The team also put in a few changes for the Last Boss against Sora. Nomura took charge for this battle. It seemed to be *** of **** of Sora. (The *** were censored in the magazine.) All he can say is that it has to do with Marluxia, and it is a very very painful attack.

- The New Series is NOT Kingdom Hearts III. (Nomura wants to make sure you remember that.) (The fact that he says it’s a series is promising!)

- For Re: Chain of Memories, Shimomura and the team worked day in and day out, although this was only for the battle music. She wanted to have different feelings such as “Happy Battle” “Sad Battle” and “Terrible Music”. There is also something about a “Third Form” added to the Last boss.

- Yoko Shimomura put ALL her work and effort in the Roxas battle music. She was pushed to her limit. The battle is meant to be very very emotional. Nomura believed Shimomura already met the standards, but Shimomura wanted to push herself further.

There are two versions of the Organization XIII battles. The first ones are scattered throughout the Worlds, and Nomura stated no one should have any trouble with them at all. However, for the re-fights in the new area, players will have to be at least be level 99 if they want to stand a chance.

This is it, guys! - I’ve put the highest quality Kingdom Hearts II Secret Ending, and the highest quality Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ Secret Ending, together with the translations on!

As of tomorrow or Monday, I’ll make it possible to download a non-branded highest-quality version of it! (120MB AVI file to warn you in advance.) Enjoy!

Deathspank from KH-Vids.net has now put translations for every Re: Chain of Memories cutscene so far - Links in This News Post.

Thanks to our Forum Member, Saint_Leon, we can now see some of the Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix Cutscenes and Organization Battles, recorded by Pikachu 025 from GameFAQs!

Darkhelmet543 from GameFAQs has managed to get the Extended Secret Ending already, and it looks awesome! Unfortunately, there’s no sound on it yet, but it’s still worth a watch!

Edit: I put the music from the final track of the Kingdom Hearts Official Soundtrack Complete to the High Quality version of the Secret Ending! Enjoy!

More Re: Chain of Memories Footage from KH-Vids’ Deathspank has appeared, which I’ve put in This News Post.

Special thanks to our Forum Members, Saint_Leon and Aerith for finding these Extended Secret Ending screenshots on GameFAQs! According to the original poster, the video is soon to come! Click the images to enlarge them:

The original user, Kouli, has also found a rough translation of the text in the Mickey picture:

Someone at 2ch.net found the following information about Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix in Another Report:

Beginner Mode: There’s no way of unlocking it.
Standard Mode: Beat every Organization Battle, complete every world, complete Jiminy’s Journal in full, and defeat the Enigmatic Soldier (Secret Boss).
Proud Mode: Beat every Organization Battle, complete every world, and defeat the Enigmatic Soldier (Secret Boss).
Critical Mode: Complete every world (after previously being told we had to defeat the Enigmatic Soldier no matter what, it appears that isn’t the case).

(The original Secret Ending may be unlocked with other easier conditions, but that’s currently unknown.)

Limit Form can be gained in the second visit to Twilight Town. Similar to the other Forms, “Auto Limit” is also gained at the same time, and the abilities unique to the Form are ‘Dodge Roll’, ‘Ragnarok’, and ‘Strike Raid’.

The Organization XIII Mushroom Heartless only appear in Hollow Bastion and Twilight Town. If all of them are defeated, a new Keyblade is obtained.

- ‘Experience Zero’, ‘Reaction Improvement’, and an extra ‘Finishing Plus’ can only be obtained in Critical Mode.
- You start with MP Haste on.
- Some enemies’ attacks can kill in one hit if precautions are not taken.

Also, more cutscenes of Re: Chain of Memories have appeared on KH-Vids.net in This News Post.