Exclusive Interview with Tetsuya Nomura on Kingdom Hearts 2.8 & KH3
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- Published on December 25, 2015 @ 01:00 pm
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Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you're having a lovely time celebrating this festive time of year with your friends and family.
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Thanks to the wonderful staff at Square Enix and Disney, we teamed up with Churro for the amazing opportunity to interview Director Tetsuya Nomura about Kingdom Hearts 3 and HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.
These questions were submitted on November 5th, 2015 and intended to correspond with the Kingdom Hearts Premium Theater event at D23 Expo Japan.
Since you were at the Kingdom Hearts 2.5 Launch Event in Burbank, how did it feel to finally have the Kingdom Hearts Premium Theater in Japan?
Nomura: What sets KINGDOM HEARTS apart from other titles is that this is a title in which we have been sharing a connection with our fans for many years. So rather than being a one-time relationship like a festival, it does feel like we are partners or friends that have spent a long time together, but I do cherish these kinds of events as there aren’t very many opportunities like this where we can interact with our fans. Japanese fans are more shy than fans overseas but I was very happy that I was able to feel that the Japanese fans were having fun this time too.
The Kingdom Hearts Premium Theater event was very well received in Japan. If the opportunity for future events is presented, would they follow a similar format? If not, what would you like to do differently?
Nomura: The content of the event would change depending on the location and timing, so the format would most likely depend on those two factors. Also, as for D23, location becomes restricted as there are rules set by the host. Since we had more applicants than the amount of participants that we could accommodate this time, if we did have another opportunity to hold an event like this one, I think I will first consider the capacity of the venue instead of the format of the event.
The newest update to Kingdom Hearts X[chi] introduces a new world, Beast’s Castle. Why was this world chosen to be added to the game?
Nomura: We are prioritizing the worlds of the seven princess’s based on the “fairy tale era” concept in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi].
Is there any significance in the timing of Beast’s Castle’s introduction to Kingdom Hearts X[chi]? After so many main story updates, it was surprising to travel to a new world rather than continuing to investigate Ephemera and the Foretellers.
Nomura: There is no significance to the timing. We had already made a decision on which worlds to select a while ago, but because new world additions are the most time consuming, we were finally able to implement it this time.
In one of the recent updates of Kingdom Hearts X[chi], the term “unchained” was officially introduced and has caused quite a bit of speculation among the fans. Does this play a role in how you previously said that X[chi] and Unchained X were not exactly the same game?
Nomura: I cannot explain this without any spoilers but there is a connection between the two. Who is trying to do what will be depicted in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi] or KINDGOM HEARTS Unchainedχ, and the reason behind it would be told in KHχ Back Cover (included n 2.8).
In 0.2, Yen Sid tells Riku and Kairi that it is imperative to rescue Aqua, Terra and Ventus, prompting Mickey to tell them of his recent visit to the Realm of Darkness. Is he referring to the time in the first Kingdom Hearts when he ventured in to find the Kingdom Key D?
Nomura: It is an episode that I was waiting for a long time to tell. Please wait for KH0.2 for that answer.
Did Mickey meet Aqua during his time in the Realm of Darkness? If so, why did he refrain from speaking of such an important matter until this moment?
Nomura: This will also be told in KH0.2 so please wait for it.
The conversation between Young Xehanort and Eraqus, first shown at E3, is the opening scene of Kingdom Hearts 3. Since then, more and more of the scene has been revealed through the trailers and at D23, we were able to view it in its entirety. Why was the decision made to show the scene in this manner?
Nomura: There are many reasons for this, but one of them is that we are prioritizing the creation of new worlds in KH3, and we would have to consider the reveal timing of those worlds, making sure that we discuss with Disney. That opening scene is very versatile, since it doesn’t involve those new worlds, plus it’s a great asset to use as a prologue to build up excitement towards KH3.
Also, the scenes that we have currently have released is not the final product so please look forward to any changes that we may make in the future as well.
We learn from Xehanort and Eraqus’s conversation that Eraqus is under consideration for masterhood, but what about Xehanort at this time?
Nomura: I’m sure that you can sense that there is some kind of thought behind Xehanort’s expression and tone of voice at the end. Xehanort’s interest is something other than a title of honor.
It was surprising to see the return of Nobodies in the recent Kingdom Hearts 3 footage. What sort of role will they play in the game? Can we expect to see any more enemy types besides Nobodies and Heartless?
Nomura: I want to make it so that you can tell who had come to that world by the enemies that appear there. I am thinking of the enemy types as a part of the total production this time.
The new Kingdom Hearts III trailer featured a new Nobody design with a scythe and flower petals, is this particular Nobody alluding to a certain former Organization member?
Nomura: I think that it’s easy to imagine but I do believe that it will appear in promotional materials sooner or later so please wait for that.
Mickey was seen at the Premium Theater wearing his Kingdom Hearts 2 clothing holding the Kingdom Key D Keyblade, is there a chance we can see this Mickey at Disney Parks?
Nomura: As far as I know, there are no plans right now, but I think it would be really neat if they did one day!
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COMMENTS
Y'all managed to interview Nomura? Awesome. :D
There we have it, Nomura is going to implement Wonderland, Agrabah, Beast's Castle, Dwarf Woodlands, Castle of Dreams and Enchanted Dominion in Kingdom Hearts III.
Huh? No, I don't think so. Nomura was talking about the reasoning behind the worlds selected for Chi, not III.
Truthfully, the reason we asked those questions about Chi was because I had a theory that they introduced Beast's Castle at this time to stall until Unchained catches up with the main story.
There were a lot more "please look forward to it" than I expected! Gotta remember to be more careful about these next time lol
Marluxia is basically flat out confirmed though! That's fun :)
Marly is probably back? Sweet I hope he keeps his boss theme though.
If Marluxia really is coming back, why would Xehanort pick him if he fit into the weakness of loyalty category.
Yes! Marluxia will be the boss in KoC. Or at least, he will be there. That certainly is good to know.
Thanks for this amazing interview, by the way. Keep up the good work! :33
Welcome back Marluxia (hopefully!), though I'd love to see the rest of the Org back in one form or another.
| Nomura: There are many reasons for this, but one of them is that we are prioritizing the creation of new worlds in KH3, and we would have to consider the reveal timing of those worlds, making sure that we discuss with Disney. |
Honestly I can't wait to see which ones do they want to include. :'D
| Nomura: We are prioritizing the worlds of the seven princess’s based on the “fairy tale era” concept in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi]. |
What does he mean "fairy tale era"? Because most (all) of these worlds have been seen in one KH game or another and each and every storyline has been told. I really need some clarification on this! :'D
By the way a very big thanks to you guys for the interview, great way to boost the Christmas time KH morale! ^^
Marluxia is probably in Corona? Hm, I will be kind of annoyed if he is really a xiii darkness, why would they add that line in DDD about not choosing traitors and then turn around and have him choose a traitor lol.
Welcome back Marluxia (hopefully!), though I'd love to see the rest of the Org back in one form or another.
Honestly I can't wait to see which ones do they want to include. :'D
What does he mean "fairy tale era"? Because most (all) of these worlds have been seen in one KH game or another and each and every storyline has been told. I really need some clarification on this! :'D
By the way a very big thanks to you guys for the interview, great way to boost the Christmas time KH morale! ^^
The fairy tale era is the time during kingdom hearts chi, that's all. You know, how kairi's grandma tells the fairytale about how people fought over the light and then the work fell to darkness and was rebuilt by the lights within children? That's what's happening in chi, the keyboard war.
Looking forward to marluxia coming back and hopefully larxene too.I just want these two to interact with Sora again seeing i don't think sora ever had so much animosity towards anyone like these two.
Aw man i cant wait to see Marluxia character model in high res along with his moves. Definitely playing this game on critical mode.
thank you guys and churruro for this perfect christmas gift you guys are awseome and i cant wait for 2016 hold the kh community in kh news
so flower and scythe boy is going to be back i hope he boss battle wont be any kind of gimmick in kh3
Calling it now, Marluxia's original name will revealed to be Lumaria.
It's latin for flower
Marluxia is probably in Corona? Hm, I will be kind of annoyed if he is really a xiii darkness, why would they add that line in DDD about not choosing traitors and then turn around and have him choose a traitor lol.
The fairy tale era is the time during kingdom hearts chi, that's all. You know, how kairi's grandma tells the fairytale about how people fought over the light and then the work fell to darkness and was rebuilt by the lights within children? That's what's happening in chi, the keyboard war.
Ah alright, that clears that bit up, thanks! ^^
Well things didn't exactly work out for Xehanort as he wanted to so Marluxia could end up being a "spare part". But we'll see eventually.
Y'all managed to interview Nomura? Awesome. :D
Huh? No, I don't think so. Nomura was talking about the reasoning behind the worlds selected for Chi, not III.
True, but it stands to reason that Chi and III are heavily linked. Besides, if Sora and company are going to protect the seven Princess', I can guarantee you that he'd have to pay a visit to their worlds.
This is just so true lmao
If Marluxia really is coming back, why would Xehanort pick him if he fit into the weakness of loyalty category.
Who's to say he isn't a protagonist or Anti-hero? Just because there's nobodies modeled after him doesn't mean he's allied with Xehanort.
True, but it stands to reason that Chi and III are heavily linked. Besides, if Sora and company are going to protect the seven Princess', I can guarantee you that he'd have to pay a visit to their worlds.
Not all of them. Riku and Mickey could do some of them offscreen
That would be awesome to see the KH Mickey wandering around the theme parks. There needs to be some merchandise and the like at the parks, it's sad seeing such a poor representation of this game there
Calling it now, Marluxia's original name will revealed to be Lumaria.
It's latin for flower
You sure about that? All that I got when I looked it up was a type of moth.
Y'all managed to interview Nomura? Awesome. :D
This is actually our third time interviewing him, but it is our first time doing so in an email interview outside of an event while he's still in Japan. So because of this, the actual process was kind of complicated lol. We actually didn't expect this to succeed when we first asked about it.
The reason we asked these specific questions was because we had intended for them to correspond with the information released during the KH event at D23. I actually thought we were playing it safe but not safe enough apparently! I think due to the nature of this interview, they were more particular about the answers than usual, which is understandable. It's not something they're used to or that SE and Disney are experienced with, so there may not be more of these for a while until they become more familiar to interacting with the community through this method.
This was a great learning experience for us, and I hope SE and Disney will give us more opportunities in the future so we can continue to prove that the Kingdom Hearts community is the best community <3
I wished he got asked about Unchained X coming to NA, we haven't gotten any updates on that since, what, E3?
I wished he got asked about Unchained X coming to NA, we haven't gotten any updates on that since, what, E3?
There are a lot of questions that we would have liked to ask, this one included. It's just a matter of discerning which ones will get you legitimate answers and which ones will just get a variation of "please look forward to it". Topics like release dates or spoiler info will 100% fall into the latter category, and there would be no point in asking.
This is just so true lmao
Great now i'm gonna be disappointed when this doesn't happen.
Nobodies for the other members of ORGXIII? well since all of them are based on FF jobs hmm...
Marluxia: Necromancer (because it relates to death)
Larxene: Ninja
Lexaeus: Monk
Vexen: Chemist
Zexion: ???
Luxord: Time Mage
Demyx: Bard
^ if they bring back Luxord and Demyx...
Luxord: Time Mage
Demyx: Bard
We already got Gamblers and Dancers in KHII.
We already got Gamblers and Dancers in KHII.
I know that! But hopefully Nomura could bring them back. it would be cool to see these two be proper bosses, (especially Luxord).
Calling it now, Marluxia's original name will revealed to be Lumaria.
It's latin for flower
Isn't the latin word for flower "Lunaria"?
Edit: or that's just a type of flower oops my bad lol
What a great interview, thanks to everyone involved, you guys really had some interesting questions, even though some of them were dodged Nomura-style.:wink:
Calling it now! The Nobody is going to be called Necromancer :P
I wonder how Kairi's going to fit into the Chi stuff, if the princesses are so important in that game. Hmm... -remembers theory about Chi being Kairi asleep in the RoS, after having witnessed some of the dream version of Daybreak Town, maybe-
Also, this interview has me a little worried (again) that Nomura might be separating Chi and Unchained from each other, but I'm not going to worry about that on this holiday, no sir!
It was interesting, too, to hear that Disney is highly involved in deciding when Disney worlds will get shown, and that's why they haven't revealed some of them yet. I'd kind of guessed that that was the case (especially since Disney's more involved this time around), but it's nice to know it for sure^_^
This interview was really cute! I feel like we're friends, too, my dear Nomura-san. And if you're reading this, thank you, and everyone at Square Enix and Disney, for working to make these lovely games for us all:D
And here's hoping that we do get a Mickey like that at a Disney park someday!
Anyway, thank you so much for taking the time to post this up on Christmas, you wonderful KHI staff. We really appreciate it, but make sure to spend time with your loved ones, too. Don't worry about spoiling us today, if you maybe want to hold off on things; we'd more than understand during this time of year=)
Merry Christmas, everyone! Talk to you all another day!
In one of the recent updates of Kingdom Hearts X[chi], the term “unchained” was officially introduced and has caused quite a bit of speculation among the fans. Does this play a role in how you previously said that X[chi] and Unchained X were not exactly the same game?
Nomura:
I cannot explain this without any spoilers but there is a connection between the two. Who is trying to do what will be depicted in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi] or KINDGOM HEARTS Unchainedχ, and the reason behind it would be told in KHχ Back Cover (included n 2.8).
That "or" between chi and unchained has me a bit worried, but otherwise, great interview! I'm also wondering who exactly Nomura is referring to by "who is trying to do what", or what he'll do with Kairi as a "Fairy-tale" world.
That "or" between chi and unchained has me a bit worried, but otherwise, great interview! I'm also wondering who exactly Nomura is referring to by "who is trying to do what", or what he'll do with Kairi as a "Fairy-tale" world.
Yeah, the use of "or" is a strange thing indeed. Nomura has always stated that the two games are uniquely their own in a way we are not yet aware of (besides the obvious in terms of gameplay), so it sounds kind of like depending on how events play out, the two games may begin to reveal just how different they really are and the state of being "unchained" will play a big part in that.
Masterspockanort with him mentoring seven princess of light i wonder how kairi will fit in this like peoplesaid are we going inide kairi dreams or something?
You sure about that? All that I got when I looked it up was a type of moth.
^^^^^^^
The Latin word for flower I think is "flos" or something.
Masterspockanort with him mentoring seven princess of light i wonder how kairi will fit in this like peoplesaid are we going inide kairi dreams or something?
Or we might just go to Destiny Islands or Radiant Garden, pulled from the Book of Prophecies or something. Who knows 8D
^^^^^^^
The Latin word for flower I think is "flos" or something.
Anyway, this was in unexpected Christmas present. Thank you guys so much for this!
This was a great interview.
| In one of the recent updates of Kingdom Hearts X[chi], the term “unchained” was officially introduced and has caused quite a bit of speculation among the fans. Does this play a role in how you previously said that X[chi] and Unchained X were not exactly the same game? Nomura: I cannot explain this without any spoilers but there is a connection between the two. Who is trying to do what will be depicted in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi] or KINDGOM HEARTS Unchainedχ, and the reason behind it would be told in KHχ Back Cover (included n 2.8). |
| Did Mickey meet Aqua during his time in the Realm of Darkness? If so, why did he refrain from speaking of such an important matter until this moment? Nomura: This will also be told in KH0.2 so please wait for it. |
Riku: So, Mickey, if you met her in the Realm of Darkness, why are you only telling us this now?
Mickey: Oh, well you see it's becau-*points away from himself* look it's Xehanort!
Riku, Kairi, Yen Sid: *looks* WHA?!
Riku: Wait there's nothi-Mickey? Hey, where'd he go?
| It was surprising to see the return of Nobodies in the recent Kingdom Hearts 3 footage. What sort of role will they play in the game? Can we expect to see any more enemy types besides Nobodies and Heartless? Nomura: I want to make it so that you can tell who had come to that world by the enemies that appear there. I am thinking of the enemy types as a part of the total production this time. The new Kingdom Hearts III trailer featured a new Nobody design with a scythe and flower petals, is this particular Nobody alluding to a certain former Organization member? Nomura: I think that it’s easy to imagine but I do believe that it will appear in promotional materials sooner or later so please wait for that. |
Nomura's so adorable trying that Marluxia's back.
Imagine Marluxia had once been in Corona and heard about the magic healing flower and sought it out because he's a precious flower boy but never did haha
Imagine Marluxia had once been in Corona and heard about the magic healing flower and sought it out because he's a precious flower boy but never did haha
I just can't believe Marluxia or his Somebody would ever join Xehanort since he wanted to overthrow Xemnas. Unless he hates Sora so much that he's aligned himself with Xehanort because of it.
i hope marluxia boss fight isn't a gimmik fight or something what do you think?
Well, we don't even know if Marluxia is in or not.
"I want to make it so that you can tell who had come to that world by the enemies that appear there."
It can mean they are there or they had once, in the past, been there.
Well, we don't even know if Marluxia is in or not.
"I want to make it so that you can tell who had come to that world by the enemies that appear there."
It can mean they are there or they had once, in the past, been there.
I'd rather this be the case than Marluxia being one of the thirteen. 8D
Please wait please wait please wait please enjoy please be excited.
Gee, thanks for the interview. xD
I'd rather this be the case than Marluxia being one of the thirteen. 8D
Whoops I got lunaria wrong. Its a n not a m :p
Still hope his name is a reference to a plant or flower
Marluxia's return and as a member of the new 13 is all but confirmed at this point.
I just can't believe Marluxia or his Somebody would ever join Xehanort since he wanted to overthrow Xemnas. Unless he hates Sora so much that he's aligned himself with Xehanort because of it.
You act like he'll look at Xehanort and Xemnas as the same person. It doesn't matter if he tried to betray Xemnas in the old group. So did Saix and look at him. Marluxia is greedy like Braig over the power of the Keyblade. Xehanort could literally use that to get him in the group since he has a Keyblade while Xemnas didn't.
Any sort of betrayal would be rendered useless once he gives him a piece of his heart.
Please let Marluxia's somebody actually be Mother Gothal in disguise.
The whole plot of Tangled stays the same except for that glorious reveal
Please let Marluxia's somebody actually be Mother Gothal in disguise.
The whole plot of Tangled stays the same except for that glorious reveal
i woundn't be surpise if they did that do you there is a chance we will see the boat scene in kh 3?
Yes there is a chance that scene will be in there.
I kind of like the idea of Marluxia's somebody acting on his own devious plans. It's never really been explained that a Nobody is only able to control lesser Nobodies, so surely his Somebody can take control. However, I just feel throwing him in as a subplot would be too out of place. It'd make more sense if he had a role in the major plot.
Heartless are still around, and we still have Nobodies. Other than just being present, we have to assume they are being controlled in some manner whether it be Xehanort's Organization, Malefecent/Pete, or a third party. I would say Disney villains in their own worlds, but usually it's just the Darkness and/or Heartless taking advantage of them.
Oh, the subject. Well, I will say I'm getting anxious on NA Unchained Chi details. The last 2.8 trailer has me very interested in Back Story, so I really want to experience Chi on the NA side soon.
I love the fact that Marluxia was VERY heavily implied to return. Here's hoping it's his Somebody instead of Nobody. If it's actually Marluxia, and he's a seeker, Xehanort's words about traitors would be meaningless.
I kind of like the idea of Marluxia's somebody acting on his own devious plans. It's never really been explained that a Nobody is only able to control lesser Nobodies, so surely his Somebody can take control. However, I just feel throwing him in as a subplot would be too out of place. It'd make more sense if he had a role in the major plot.
Heartless are still around, and we still have Nobodies. Other than just being present, we have to assume they are being controlled in some manner whether it be Xehanort's Organization, Malefecent/Pete, or a third party. I would say Disney villains in their own worlds, but usually it's just the Darkness and/or Heartless taking advantage of them.
Oh, the subject. Well, I will say I'm getting anxious on NA Unchained Chi details. The last 2.8 trailer has me very interested in Back Story, so I really want to experience Chi on the NA side soon.
Honestly, I'm thinking Marluxia's Somebody might very well be a subplot that is further developed in the later installments, possibly even the Big Bad for the next game. It's not to farfetched, though I doubt that would be the case. I just really don't want him nor Larxene's Somebody to be seeds.
I just remembered something.
If Marluxia is a seed, that means he will have a keyblade. Just imagine a pink scythe like keyblade.
Marluxia is probably in Corona? Hm, I will be kind of annoyed if he is really a xiii darkness, why would they add that line in DDD about not choosing traitors and then turn around and have him choose a traitor lol.
i think the line in ddd was more about why the old organization failed, with weakness of trust meaning "we had to kill him before we could achieve our goal [and thus he couldnt be a vessel]". none of it was really guidelines for who they chose this time around. after all, saix was a traitor and xemnas knew he was a traitor and he's still in the new organization. i dont think they're really hard and fast rules, just explanations for why the first org failed.
Honestly, I'm thinking Marluxia's Somebody might very well be a subplot that is further developed in the later installments, possibly even the Big Bad for the next game. It's not to farfetched, though I doubt that would be the case. I just really don't want him nor Larxene's Somebody to be seeds.
Same. It's probably the best route, though I'm sure many of us would prefer somebody/something new but Marluxia's story was never really fleshed out or completed and he clearly had a lot going for him. Considering how powerful he was despite being constrained by the rules of Castle Oblivion, it'd be great to finally see more done with him.
Okay but
Imagine sora climbs the tower
And marluxia is up top, brushing his mile long strands of hair?
I really dont know what else you could of done with Marluxia. He was just a traitor who wanted to overthrow the organization. He never showed much depth or character outside of being an asshole.
I dont see the point of making him anymore than a minor villain or reformed one
I really dont know what else you could of done with Marluxia. He never showed much depth or character outside of being an asshole.
give him depth, would be the obvious answer i'd imagine?
I really dont know what else you could of done with Marluxia. He was just a traitor who wanted to overthrow the organization. He never showed much depth or character outside of being an asshole.
I dont see the point of making him anymore than a minor villain or reformed one
Explore his treacherous side. Expand him as a master manipulator. Put him in new scenarios where he can flex his strengths.
If they put him Somebody in Coronea, then they have a great chance to flesh out his personality and give him new material to work with re: manipulation.
If they veto the two thieves then they have the opportunity to write his Somebody as someone with a masterplan to overtake Coronea (e.g. Getting Flynn to steal him the Crown but then Sora intervenes when he teams up with Rapunzel to go see the lights and Rapunzel learns of her true heritage from this. It further highlights him as a traitor, fleshes him out by giving him a home world, and involves him in the plot of a world).
yeah i can see him being a person that hated sora for ruing his plans
Shouldn't that be Axel/Lea? if he didn't release Naminé (in Chain of Memories) Sora would be finished!
I hope Marluxia is in KoC. Not just because of the flower connection, but that would actually make that movie bearable! :biggrin:
This makes me wonder about world possibilities (as far as connections to XIII characters' symbols/themes). For instance, though I'm not a fan of this movie, Luxord would fit in Brave with the focus on fate. Not sure about the possibility of Larxene (if she does appear). She was one of the key characters who screwed with Sora's head--so, Inside Out? Or some place where lightning would fit, like Enchanted Dominion, Olympus, Atlantica, etc.? Somehow Saix would fit in with Frozen to me, considering Elsa's theme of emotions causing her powers to be out-of-control; it would be as easy to reflect on Lea/Isa's relationship through Anna/Elsa as it would be to do the same for Sora/Riku. Or maybe Halloween Town because of the moon.
I hope Marluxia is in KoC. Not just because of the flower connection, but that would actually make that movie bearable! :biggrin:
This makes me wonder about world possibilities (as far as connections to XIII characters' symbols/themes). For instance, though I'm not a fan of this movie, Luxord would fit in Brave with the focus on fate. Not sure about the possibility of Larxene (if she does appear). She was one of the key characters who screwed with Sora's head--so, Inside Out? Or some place where lightning would fit, like Enchanted Dominion, Olympus, Atlantica, etc.? Somehow Saix would fit in with Frozen to me, considering Elsa's theme of emotions causing her powers to be out-of-control; it would be as easy to reflect on Lea/Isa's relationship through Anna/Elsa as it would be to do the same for Sora/Riku. Or maybe Halloween Town because of the moon.
Hold up, lets be reasonable here. Just because Marluxia has an increased likeliness of being a Seeker of Darkness due to his major role in Chain of Memories adn his association in the Kingdom of Coronia: it doesn't mean that Larxene's going through the same route as Marluxia. I can guarantee you that all the missing Organization XIII members (Demyx, Luxord, Larxene) are the good guys now.
This is all speculation, and that includes Marluxia. I thought it was implied.
This is all speculation, and that includes Marluxia. I thought it was implied.
Yes, Marluxa is "implied" to return. However, him simply returning and him returning as a Seeker of Darkness are two entirely different things.
Yes, Marluxa is "implied" to return. However, him simply returning and him returning as a Seeker of Darkness are two entirely different things.
Maybe he'll form his own Anti-Xehanort organization, but at the same time fights Sora.
Maybe he'll form his own Anti-Xehanort organization, but at the same time fights Sora.
That's a bit much, we've already got Maleficent and her Disney Villains Council. The best thing to do with Marluxia is to make him an ally for the heroes (albeit an anti-hero variant of an ally).
so with disney in charged of having worlds been annouced i wonder what the nwxt world be annoucced
That's a bit much, we've already got Maleficent and her Disney Villains Council. The best thing to do with Marluxia is to make him an ally for the heroes (albeit an anti-hero variant of an ally).
Make Marluxia an ally? Why? That would just be so out of nowhere, considering he wanted to make Sora into a puppet, and if he is in KH3, he probably remembers that, as well as getting killed by Sora. So, he's probably got a grudge.
Make Marluxia an ally? Why? That would just be so out of nowhere, considering he wanted to make Sora into a puppet, and if he is in KH3, he probably remembers that, as well as getting killed by Sora. So, he's probably got a grudge.
But it would be cool kinda... instead of controlling Sora this time he would try convincing Him to cooperate, its hard to defeat a guy who uses time for his advantage. Maybe Marluxia has Luxord's Somebody to combat that, Sora has the Keyblade and Marluxia has a Time Mage forcing them to fight together.
But it would be cool kinda... instead of controlling Sora this time he would try convincing Him to cooperate, its hard to defeat a guy who uses time for his advantage. Maybe Marluxia has Luxord's Somebody to combat that, Forcing Sora to ally with him.
It doesn't matter if it seems "cool" if it also makes absolutely no sense. Plus, if Marluxia isn't trying to kill them, why would all these lesser Nobodies with the scythes and obvious flower motifs be trying to attack SDG?
I wish they were just adding the marluxia nobody because they didn't have it earlier, and a scholar nobody for ienzo, you know?
I can guarantee you that all the missing Organization XIII members (Demyx, Luxord, Larxene) are the good guys now.
except you can't actually guarantee that...
we already know the missing darknesses are made up of "many familiar faces". the chance that it is comprised of at least some old members of the org is very likely and can't simply be ruled out.
except you can't actually guarantee that...
we already know the missing darknesses are made up of "many familiar faces". the chance that it is comprised of at least some old members of the org is very likely and can't simply be ruled out.
I wonder what ienzo, even, dilan, and aelus are going to do, what part will they play?
That's a bit much, we've already got Maleficent and her Disney Villains Council. The best thing to do with Marluxia is to make him an ally for the heroes (albeit an anti-hero variant of an ally).
What villains council? It's just her and Pete now.
I wonder what ienzo, even, dilan, and aelus are going to do, what part will they play?
Probably neutral. They'll just resume their guard/scientist duties again
It doesn't matter if it seems "cool" if it also makes absolutely no sense. Plus, if Marluxia isn't trying to kill them, why would all these lesser Nobodies with the scythes and obvious flower motifs be trying to attack SDG?
To make him stronger? or perhaps their not friends yet? I mean it would be cool that in the Middle of the game Sora gets his butt kicked by Xehanort because he keeps using the "reset" spell, forcing Sora to find a Time Mage or a Necromancer.
Guys? Next time you get the opportunity to do something like this, could you ask more questions in relation to gameplay? If you had asked him about world scale, background NPCs, combos, and movement, he probably could've answered.
Guys? Next time you get the opportunity to do something like this, could you ask more questions in relation to gameplay? If you had asked him about world scale, background NPCs, combos, and movement, he probably could've answered.
We wrote the questions as follow up to D23 Expo Japan, where all we really had were story-related things from impressions to work from as those were the things everybody was interested in on the internet at the time.
Thanks for the feedback~
We wrote the questions as follow up to D23 Expo Japan, where all we really had were story-related things from impressions to work from as those were the things everybody was interested in on the internet at the time.
Thanks for the feedback~
Thanks for the swift response. Swift as hell. Super swift.
I liked the punctuation, juuuuuust enough flair to get the point across ~
Thanks for the swift response. Swift as hell. Super swift.
No but really, we'll do our best if we get a chance like this again. We had a bunch of stuff we wanted to ask but cut out a lot of it and used what we thought would be possible to answer (or at least get a nice tease from).
Considering just how little we've seen of KH3 and 2.8 these last few months, it seemed a bit risky to ask about gameplay things since they don't seem like they've moved into marketing these things just yet.
I liked the punctuation, juuuuuust enough flair to get the point across ~
thanks~ c;
So cool that you guys managed to get an interview!
| It was surprising to see the return of Nobodies in the recent Kingdom Hearts 3 footage. What sort of role will they play in the game? Can we expect to see any more enemy types besides Nobodies and Heartless? Nomura: I want to make it so that you can tell who had come to that world by the enemies that appear there. I am thinking of the enemy types as a part of the total production this time. |
This bit was really interesting. Oh Nomura, what of what could you be implying here? :D Maybe this is little similar to KH2? When Saix appears in Twilight Town, Berserkers and their hammers are there to meet Sora. When Luxord appears, I think it that was the first time when gamblers surfaced. Axel was with a bunch of Assassins, and the Snipers(were the called Snipers) come when Xigbar is trolling in Mulan`s world. So if lesser Nobodies that resemble were much to Marluxia are there, so Marly is probably there as well? Or Nomura could be just trolling and it`s Xemans there controlling the lesser Nobodies.
It would be really cool to see Marluxia in Tangled`s wolrd, and I am also liking the idea that he is interested in the magical flower there.
This might sound goofy, but aren`t there some similarities between Mother Gothel and Marluxia? Both keep blonde girl as prisoner in a tower/castle like building. The blonde haired girl also has magical powers(Rapuzel healing hair, and Namines powers with memories), which they both use for their own purposes. I know they are not 100% same thou.
I am really looking forward to see more stuff about II.8 and III.
Are these really the questions they asked? He answered like two of them and the first two about the stupid events. And we didn't even get to see the full trailer either.
Are these really the questions they asked? He answered like two of them and the first two about the stupid events. And we didn't even get to see the full trailer either.
There's a very clear note in the OP stating that the interview was submitted shortly after the event and meant to correlate with the information released during it. You can't just send in whatever questions you want at any point in time and expect to receive all the secrets. It doesn't work that way.
Wasn't this just the interview we got back when this trailer originally came out back in November?
EDIT: Ah, I see. Yes it is.
I like the idea that Marluxia is just a secondary-villain who wants to mess with Sora as revenge.
Mess with Sora? Sora straight up killed Marluxia, I'm sure his motivations are beyond 'messing around'
This Marluxia hype train is serious binnus.
Ugh, still cannot believe our collective yearning for 0.2 finally manifested! 8]
I'm eager to see what Marluxia wants with the flower from Tangled. I'm really hoping that they make items in the DISNEY worlds important/relevant to the main plot.
Bumping
| – In one of the recent updates of Kingdom Hearts X[chi], the term “unchained” was officially introduced and has caused quite a bit of speculation among the fans. Does this play a role in how you previously said that X[chi] and Unchained X were not exactly the same game? Nomura: I cannot explain this without any spoilers but there is a connection between the two. Who is trying to do what will be depicted in KINGDOM HEARTS χ[chi] or KINDGOM HEARTS Unchainedχ, and the reason behind it would be told in KHχ Back Cover (included n 2.8). |
because we were ahead of our time and I feel vindicated:
CHI SPOILERS ABOUND
(SPOILERS) KINGDOM HEARTS X[chi] - Seeds of Hope - News - Kingdom Hearts Insider
Bumping
because we were ahead of our time and I feel vindicated:
CHI SPOILERS ABOUND
(SPOILERS) KINGDOM HEARTS X[chi] - Seeds of Hope - News - Kingdom Hearts Insider
I'm trying really hard to resist clicking this because till now I kept up with the story because I had no idea when we were getting this, but now that I will be able to play this (well probably unless its different in the mobile version?) I am going to try to retrain myself.
Congrats on predicting this, guys! Even though I'm not even remotely surprised that you did, as KHI's predicted many of the KH plot twists in the past, but still: give yourselves a pat on the back.^_^
Also, it's too bad that this interview was online! Because I wonder if Nomura was able to remain cool as a cucumber as he read the question and tried to answer it, or if he was sweating a little bit. LOL.
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December 25, 2015 @ 06:24 pmOffline