Siena Agudong was suggested to play Kairi in Kingdom Hearts by amalfi5000. The three main games in the series were released in chronological order, with each new installment following the events of the previous installment. [13] In the prequel Birth by Sleep, it is revealed that Master Xehanort seeks out the Princesses of Heart, spurring Maleficent into gathering them as well; it is later explained in Dream Drop Distance that the princesses' hearts represent the seven fragments of light broken off from the χ-blade, which Xehanort intends to use in his plan to forge the weapon. Initially introduced as the original form of the sentient Heartless Ansem and Nobody Xemnas,[29] Xehanort is further reestablished as an elderly Keyblade Master from the Destiny Islands who acquired the means to transplant his heart into the bodies of others, which he uses to orchestrate the events of the games up to Kingdom Hearts III to suit his agenda. Eraqus (エラクゥス, Erakūsu) is introduced in Birth by Sleep as one of the few remaining Keyblade Masters alongside Xehanort, revealed to be descended from the Keyblade users that survived the Keyblade War. Mickey Mouse is depicted in the Kingdom Hearts series as the king of Disney Castle, frequently referred to in-game as "King Mickey" or simply "the King" (王様, Ōsama). Other characters such as Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow, and Clara Cluck make minor appearances in Kingdom Hearts II and Birth by Sleep. Ansem the Wise (賢者アンセム, Kenja Ansemu) is the former sage king of Radiant Garden, first appearing in the "Reverse/Rebirth" storyline of Chain of Memories as a bandaged figure known as DiZ (ディズ, Dizu). As Riku departs to save Sora, Kairi stays behind in order to train with Aqua. voiced by Bill Farmer and 1 other. The first game features six different party members in addition to Donald and Goofy: Tarzan in the Deep Jungle; Aladdin in Agrabah; Ariel in Atlantica from The Little Mermaid; Jack Skellington in Halloween Town from The Nightmare Before Christmas; Peter Pan in Never Land; and Beast from Beauty and the Beast in Hollow Bastion, a world exclusive to the series. Xehanort's Heartless "Ansem" later uses six of the princesses' hearts to forge a Keyblade with the power to unlock people's hearts, intending to free Kairi's heart from Sora's. The one exception is the [87] GameSpy stated the Disney characters "slide perfectly into Square's visual style", and complemented the realistic characters from Pirates of the Caribbean, describing them as "remarkably accurate". Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The characters of the Kingdom Hearts series have had various types of merchandise modeled after their likeness. [5] When deciding which worlds to include in the game, the development staff tried to take into account worlds with Disney characters that would be interesting. [21] Roxas serves as the main protagonist of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, which revolves around the circumstances leading to his eventual defection from the Organization. While Sora disappears, Kairi escapes from a revived Ansem along with Donald Duck and Goofy. Since the first game released in 2002, the Kingdom Hearts series has brought the worlds of Final Fantasy and Disney together. Flag this item for. She is also playable during one fight in Kingdom Hearts III. Street thief Vaan becomes embroiled in a quest to save the occupied kingdom in which he resides, Dalmasca, from a war that seems imminent. Chip and Dale act as Disney Castle's technicians, managing the Gummi Ship that Sora's party uses to travel between worlds; they play a major role in Coded, where they construct the machine used to digitize the contents of Jiminy Cricket's journal. [88], GameSpot commented the first game created a "fascinating world" using the Disney and Final Fantasy characters. During the events of Kingdom Hearts III, Ansem is brought back to the realm of light by Xehanort's Heartless to locate one of his former test subjects for the Organization before being rescued by Vexen's intervention. Comments have focused on the accurate presentation of Disney characters, the unique visual style of Square Enix characters, how well all the characters blend together, and the consistent quality performances from voice actors. Featuring authentic character likeness, these die-cast figures are … The story of Kingdom Hearts V CAST, aside from some familiar characters and settings, has no connection to the plot of the Kingdom Heartsseries, and is considered non-canonical. The other princesses remain at Hollow Bastion to contain the darkness spilling from the Keyhole until the door to Kingdom Hearts is sealed, subsequently returning to their homeworlds. [81][82] A series of Play Arts action figures has also been released. A small challenge & memorable characters, this game caught my attention right away! Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Introduces Its Cast Ahead of Tomorrow’s Release. A re-release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix on the Playstation 4. Vanitas is inducted into the real Organization XIII as one of the thirteen seekers of darkness in Kingdom Hearts III, using a replica body with the intention of reclaiming Ventus's heart. The series centers on Sora's search for his friends and his encounters with various Disney and Final Fantasy characters along the way. Eraqus' name is an anagram of "Square", referencing series developer company Square Enix. [97], Voiced by: Takuto Yoshigana (Japanese); Luke Manriquez (English), Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers, List of Disney's Fantasia characters § Yen Sid, "E3 2001: Square announces Disney RPG for PS2", "Kingdom Hearts 3 gets a new trailer and its first Pixar-based world", "Nomura Shares More Details On Kingdom Hearts III And Its Toy Story World", "New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer Shows Monsters Inc. World, New Gameplay Details Revealed", "Nomura Divulges Kingdom Hearts II Details", "Dengeki – Kingdom Hearts 2 Progress Report", "Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania – Tetsuya Nomura Interview", "Here Are Some Things To Expect in Kingdom Hearts 3", "Kingdom Hearts II Tetsuya Nomura interview", "Who Does This New Kingdom Hearts Character Look Like? Upon discovering the link between the Heartless, the storm, and the disappearance of King Mickey, Sora, Donald, and Goofy join forces and help familiar Disney heroes to save their worlds from the Heartless. The Fairy Godmother from Cinderella appears in Merlin's house in Kingdom Hearts, where she transforms "summon gems" collected throughout the game into summoned allies; she also appears in Birth by Sleep as a resident of her original world, the Castle of Dreams. Check out this collection of photos we love from some of our favorite video games. They are sent to another world before the Keyblade War to prevent being caught in the battle and to help rebuild the world in its aftermath. With the exception of Ava, the Foretellers appear in the epilogue of Kingdom Hearts III, where they are summoned by Luxu and informed of the events that occurred in their absence. Kingdom Hearts What’s this? He is also revealed to be a defector from Organization XIII, which sought to utilize his ability to wield the Keyblade. (Video Game 2002). Throughout the plot of Birth by Sleep, Xehanort intended Ventus to recreate χ-blade for his agenda. KINGDOM HEARTS III tells the story of the power of friendship as Sora and his friends embark on a perilous adventure. It also established the role of Disney characters in the series, with character cameos from the Final Fantasy series. [11], Sora (ソラ) is the main protagonist of the Kingdom Hearts series, and the sole playable character of the original game. [44] While Nobodies initially lack true emotion and morality at first,[45] they gradually grow hearts over time. Mickey is absent for most of the original game,[7] which sees him departing his world to discover a solution to the Heartless' invasion, leaving instructions for Donald and Goofy telling to find and protect the Keyblade wielder. In a series spanning three mainline games, half a dozen spin-offs, and a current mobile game tied directly to the mainline titles, the cast has really expanded over the last two decades.