“Kingdom Hearts: The Series” Coming To Disney+
During the Disney Entertainment Showcase, Disney officially revealed that an animated series based on the popular video game franchise, “Kingdom Hearts”, will be coming soon to the Disney Channel and Disney+.
Kingdom Hearts” (working title), an original anime series inspired by the globally beloved video game franchise, has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.
Developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at SQUARE ENIX, the series reimagines the iconic adventure with a brand-new story that will expand on the universe of Kingdom Hearts while celebrating the characters that have captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world.
Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family said in a statement regarding the new show:
“Kingdom Hearts has captivated gamers everywhere with its unique blend of adventure and imagination. There’s something really exciting about taking a world fans have spent years exploring through the games and bringing it to life in a completely new way. And with a creative team that is 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 world they love.”
It was also confirmed during the panel that “Coco” will be one of the featured franchises in the upcoming “Kingdom Hearts 4” video game, which will be coming in 2027.
Roger’s Take: There have been rumours about a Disney+ series about “Kingdom Hearts” for years, and I’m glad that it’s finally happening. As a fan of the video game series, I’m also hoping that they use this series as a fresh entry point to give newcomers a chance to jump into the franchise.
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