Famitsu Interviews Nomura on KINGDOM HEARTS 3, HD 2.8 FCP, Unchained X
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Famitsu has interviewed Director Tetsuya Nomura on KINGDOM HEARTS 3, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained X! Read it below, translated by goldpanner.
Edit: Updated with scans from Churro
Tetsuya Nomura talks about KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8! FFVII Remake also progressing well [E3 2016]
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue had a trailer unveiled ahead of E3. We hit up director Tetsuya Nomura to ask about this title (which has been announced for a December 2016 release), the content of the demo version and new trailer, and what's going on with the series.
>We can't take our eyes off Nomura and his many highly-anticipated titles!
Jumping the gun on E3, held in Los Angeles from the 14th–16th June 2016 (local time), a trailer for KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (hereon KH2.8) was made public ahead of the others. We hit up director Tetsuya Nomura regarding this title, which has been announced for a December 2016 release, to ask about the demo version allowing a hands-on experience on-site at E3, the content of the new trailer, and what's going on with the series. We also got a few comments on other titles Nomura is working on.
>The KH series: the first of many highly anticipated titles handled by Tetsuya Nomura (hereon Nomura).
>KH0.2: plenty of volume, all parts have evolved
—We were able to play the KH0.2 demo, and what a wonderful workmanship! First, the graphics dazzled our eyes. It doesn't look simply realistic, it's a new kind of KH-ness.
Nomura: I'm so glad. KH0.2 is the first title in the series that adopts lighting, and we adjust things from start to finish since the way it looks changes considerably depending on the light, but I still wondered whether the direction we'd taken would show. We are also working very closely with the developers of Unreal Engine 4.
—That's reassuring. Is what we were able to see in the demo the opening part of the full title?
Nomura: Yes. We isolated the playable section of the opening. It's set in the town around Cinderella's castle
—We really enjoyed the sense of actual exploration we got from the complicated high and low platforms.
Nomura: They're maps with gimmicks to find, and those who get lost easily in complicated parts can go to a high place to get a view of the whole thing and understand the connections between points. We're also making the movement work so that you automatically climb small levels and such, so just like KH3, it's possible to parkour around.
—It seemed a though time had stopped in that town. Is the whole Realm of Darkness like that?
Nomura: It's only on that map. If you continue to different areas, there are different things to play with. I know so far you have had no idea what sort of adventures Aqua had in the Realm of Darkness, but here, many worlds… worlds that had been swallowed by the darkness are fused together. After the part you played in the demo, you enter Cinderella's castle and find yourself in a different world, and leaving that brings you to yet another world, that's how it is.
—So we aren't going to just explore Cinderella's castle, then. At the end of the demo, Terra appeared. Was that some sort of illusion?
Nomura: I wonder (laughs). When it comes to that sort of thing, I'd like you to play the full game.
—In the town around the castle we went along rewinding time by operating gear gimmicks. More and more abilities unlocked every time we set off a mechanism, and we thought it was quite high tempo. Will this be the same in the full game, too?
Nomura: Yes, that's right. KH0.2 is not the full sized of other titles in the series so far, which means you can unlock various gameplay elements in the early stages. Battles don't use the deck commands from KH Birth by Sleep (hereon KHBBS), but a system based on KH3.
—There are also elements from KHBBS like Style Changes (Command Style) and Shotlocks.
Nomura: Those two will also be adopted in KH3, but KH0.2 is actually a little different from both KH3 and KHBBS. In KH3, too, triggering them will be optional, but Style Changes will be fundamentally dependent on the Keyblade. In KH0.2 they are dependent on Aqua herself, so it's like a KHBBS hybrid. With Shotlocks, there are more things you can do with them in KH3, and in KH0.2 they're closer to KHBBS.
—I see. One more element that has evolved remarkably is magic. It's more flashy and, moreover, more useful.
Nomura: It does not just simply deal damage, with blizzard you can freeze enemies and the field and slide on it, with thunder you can make things stiff from the shock, and such. The trait is that you can use it tactically.
—There are also original small-fry enemies now, about three new types in addition to Shadows. The enemy made of a mass of Shadows left a particularly strong impression. The slippery way it moved… it was pretty gross (laughs).
Nomura: When Shadows do that, it's called a Devil's Wave, the thing that appeared in the first trailer for KH3. It wasn't at full power yet, though.
—"Yet"?
Nomura: That was just the beginning, in the demo. They're amazing at full power (laughs).
—That doesn't sound very good (laughs). In order for Aqua to stand up to those, will she be able to get stronger or be enhanced?
Nomura: The growth system works by levelling up, which brings up stats.
—What about new Keyblades?
Nomura: The only Keyblade she will have is the Master's Defender that she inherited from Eraqus.
—So that means battle variation will be brought out through changes in style, rather than Keyblades, in KH0.2. By the way, will there be any features for completionists?
Nomura: There's a collecting element, or perhaps I should say a customising element separate from the progression of the game.
—I see. I get the impression that there are way more things to do than expected. Volume-wise, how big would you say this game is?
Nomura: At first I was saying it will be the length of one world, but when I did a playthrough from start to finish to check it, I thought, this is actually pretty substantial (laughs). I know there are some out there expecting it to be over in 30 minutes like a demo, but that's absolutely not the case. There's story advancement and lots of cutscenes, so even though there aren't that many words, I believe you will be able to fully enjoy the new KH.
—So it's that much like a regular title!
Nomura: Story-wise, this title is situated at rather an important point. The scenarios of KH 3D Dream Drop Distance (hereon KH3D) and KH0.2 can essentially be thought of as the prologue to KH3, you see. When considering the titles to be included in KH2.8, I wanted people to play previous-gen-console KH before KH3, and I decided to work on KH0.2. The story connects from KH3D to KH0.2 to KH3. In my own head, KH3 begins at KH3D. That's why I put that subtitle on KH2.8.
—Does spreading the story from not only KH3D but also KH0.2 mean that KH3 will be smaller in size?
Nomura: It's not that I've spread the story out, perhaps it's more that I've separated the parts that would have ruined KH3's tempo if they were told then. In fact, KH3 is overwhelmingly big, so it's not that content has been shaved off, and it's something I've worried over how to handle. And then, to me, I've made a lot of RPGs so far, and I think rather than listening to long explanations at the start of the game, we want to enjoy the adventure right away, so I decided to try and keep the opening exposition part of KH3 as short as possible. Because of that, maybe people will be like, "why is Sora here?", feeling like KH3 begins comparatively abruptly. Of course, if you keep playing, you'll work out the minimum about the situation.
—Hm? So if you think we will have questions about where Sora is in KH3, does Sora appear in the story directly before it, KH0.2…?
Nomura: Yeah (laughs). By the way, KH3's intro is short, and it begins straight away, but I am thinking very precisely about how to make sure both those who have been with the series for a long time and those for whom this will be the first KH title will be able to follow along. However, the details and particulars will be told in KH3D and KH0.2, so please play KH2.8 while you are waiting for KH3, it will make the flow of the story easy to grasp. For those who want to know everything in detail as they have up until now before the journey begins, I think it is best to play KH2.8 in preparation.
>KHDDD and evolution not limited to HD remastering
—We were also able to play the HD version of KH3D, which is intimately connected to KH3, and… there was a tanuki-looking Meow Wow-type Dream Eater!
Nomura: That's Catnuki (laughs). We had the actual Osaka team and everything, so I had them add it in for me. There are more new Dream Eaters, and you'll be able to get in-game all the friends you made through AR cards in KH3D.
—You've said that it will support the PS4 trophy feature, and there are even more additional features, aren't there?
Nomura: Yes. In addition to PS4 trophies, the trophies from the original game are also there as a separate feature. Other than that, drop times have been extended, and some enemy reactions are currently undergoing adjustment. And, as a series-first experiment, KH3D will be in 60fps. There, it differs fundamentally from the original.
—The movements were certainly smooth, and it was refreshing to play on a big screen. And then, our interest was piqued by the fact that the original KH3D made use of the lower screen. Have you adjusted completely for that?
Nomura: Yes. Reality Shift is now triggered through the buttons, as you were able to try in the demo, and everything can now be achieved on one screen. Flick Rush, where Dream Eaters can battle, has also been condensed to one screen, and it now takes the form of selecting cards to use with a cursor.
—I see.
Nomura: With Spirit Training, there are now several completely new minigames, and we have added adjustments that make it work on PS4 controls.
—Changing Spirits and link attacks are now executed through changing commands with a cursor key, too. It felt a little difficult, since I wasn't used to it.
Nomura: It wasn't included in the demo version, but in the full version we plan to make it possible to select Spirits with a shortcut. In battle you don't control just one character like in KH0.2, you manage the Dream Eaters fighting alongside you to some extent, which can get a little complex on occasion. But, that's an important part of the feel of the battle gameplay in KH3D, and I think having it be a little tough is what makes it so exhilarating when you get the hang of it.
>KHχ, a clear divergence in the series… and season 2!?
—It was extremely fresh seeing Ephemera and the Foretellers in CG with voice acting in KHχ Back Cover.
Nomura: Just like KH0.2, it uses techniques from KH3. You can go ahead and think of KH3's cutscenes as looking pretty much like that.
—Was the black coated figure the Master of the Foretellers?
Nomura: Yes, that's right. He's a figure with a characteristic mood, and he calls Master Ira of Unicornis "Iracchi*", and Master Aced of Ursus "Acedon*" (laughs).
[*Translator note: very cutesy suffixes, something like Iwa and Acie]
—Iracchi and Acedon... goodbye, Foreteller image (laughs). The other day, the smartphone version KH Unchained χ hit four million downloads across Japan and North America, didn't it
Nomura: It is especially popular overseas, it seems. When the North American version was released, there was a huge response from Europeans wanting a supported release in Europe, so I'm as happy as can be.
—That's because there are KH fans all over the world, isn't it? On the other hand, you announced termination of the PC version of KHχ.
Nomura: I've just finished writing the scenario. After a mad scramble every day (dry laugh). Up until now, what amounts to one scenario has been being released divided into two.The final chapter will be composed of two separate installments, a first and second half, and has been from the start. The split with KH Unchained χ is coming soon, too.
—A distinct split...!?
Nomura: I expect the servers will close in September, about a month after the final story update has been released. It's fairly easy to play KHχ now, so I'd like you to take this chance to push forward in the story.
—What's going to happen with KH Unchained χ, I wonder.
Nomura: We are focusing on managing it for a long time, so we are considering new worlds, and a story plan is coming along. The story of KHχ will conclude, but in KH Unchained χ there will be new developments… the beginning of the story of 'season two', so to speak.
—Does that mean that KH Unchained χ, the one that will continue longer, will be the more 'official' history?
Nomura: The nature of the connection between the two worlds is something I can't talk about in specifics yet.
—We are interested in what will happen to the characters Ephemer and Skuld, and whether they will appear in future titles in the series.
Nomura: I wonder (laughs). First of all, as for KHχ and KH Unchained χ Season 1, the actions of the Foretellers are important. I really hope you see it for yourself.
—In the trailer, you announced a December worldwide simultaneous release, and that the next information on KH3 would be in winter.
Nomura: It's likely that Japan will get it a few days earlier, but it will be basically simultaneous. KH2.8 is in the final stages of production, and as you may expect from the announcement of a worldwide simultaneous release, the English voicing has finished recording, and even though the timing of the deadline is a little tighter than usual, everything is progressing nicely. The reason we were able to prepare a demo version on such short notice was because we took it from the actual game. You will all be able to play in under half a year. Work on KH3 is progressing too, but as I said recently, I'd like you to first pay attention to KH2.8, which has an important position, so I am going to update you all with information on KH3 around when KH2.8 releases. Please look forward to both games.
—By the way, next year is the KH series' 15th anniversary. You're starting concerts this year, will you be planning anything else?
Nomura: Let me see… Next year is also the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy, but it does look as though there will be plenty of things happening for KH's fifteenth year.
>25 years of being a creator! The many titles Nomura is involved in
—So then, we would like to ask you a little about the other titles you are involved in. World of Final Fantasy is set to release on the 27th October 2016.
Nomura: My own work on that was finished quite a while ago, and as we are now in the final stages before the deadline now it's more like I'm watching over things, supervising as we head towards release. It's truly in the very last stages.
—Have all the characters you drew been revealed so far?
Nomura: I drew Lann, Reynn, Ena Kuro and one more person, and that last person hasn't showed up yet. So far they've been shown in CG, but I think my illustrations will be released soon too. In-game they're rather chibified, but they're a little taller in my designs.
—You're holding a national tournament for the favourably-received arcade version of Dissidia Final Fantasy on the 27th August 2016.
Nomura: Right now, preparation for that is moving along steadily. After the announcement it'll be a big event, so I want to do it somewhere everyone can enjoy more than just the tournament. I've gained the cooperation of Artnia, who has a food menu and an official store, and they are lending me their help.
—It does sound like it'll be a large-scale function. Now, how FF7 Remake coming along?
Nomura: I know I haven't given any information in a while, but please rest assured that work is moving forward steadily. We are currently getting specifics ready for the next information release, and just like we've done with KH2.8 this time, we plan to bring a whole lot out in one go instead of dribs and drabs, so please look forward to it. I am looking forward to the reveals myself.
—We can't wait for the next information!
Nomura: I still don't know the timing for what we will be able to show you next, so I can't give any details, but please be excited.
—That's all we can do! In any case, before FF7 Remake, we have KH2.8 this year, don't we? This is also your 25th anniversary as a creator, do you think it is a turning point for you?
Nomura: Actually, on the day of my 25th anniversary, I'd thought of having a big celebration with my friends, but I got so busy and forgot all about it until a few days had already passed (laughs). They say 25 years is special because it's a quarter of a century, but next year is KH's 15th anniversary and FF7's 20th anniversary, and I think I'll jazz things up for them. At the next information releases, which will be this coming August at the KH concert and the Dissidia Final Fantasy tournament, I plan to start bringing more to light little by little, so I thank you in advance for your continued support.
COMMENTS
| —Was the black coated figure the Master of the Foretellers? Nomura: Yes, that's right. He's a figure with a characteristic mood, and he calls Master Ira of Unicornis "Iracchi*", and Master Aced of Ursus "Acedon*" (laughs). [*Translator note: very cutesy suffixes, something like Iwa and Acie] —Iracchi and Acedon... goodbye, Foreteller image (laughs). |
First of all: Nomura gives a very straight answer! Second of all, Coaty really is out to pretty much flip everything we thought we could assume about the Master of Masters and the Foretellers on its head. Iwa and Acie? God I love this guy.
So Sora will be appearing in 0.2, maybe?
And IWA and ACIE?! Those are adorable.
iwonder what ava nickname
iwonder what ava nickname
Probably Avie or something like that.
Nomura said that Coaty has a "characteristic mood." I'm really hoping this means that he'll keep that sass that made everyone like him in the first place.
Cool to see Kh3 cutscenes will be as pretty as back cover.
Trying to envision the masters face and i hope he looks sorta goofy...with uh pink hair please.
So some things I got from this.
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[*]Sora will have a role in 0.2. Maybe cutscenes. Maybe we will see him doing the mark of mastery again and so that's why KHIII's intro will be a little fast.
[*]KHx and Unchained have the same story but unchained x has a little more depth and some more events happening.
[*]Unchained x will have a season 2. Why? How does it make sence if we see the keyblade war happening now.
[*]Ephemera and Skulds will be seen agaon in the future titles. Maybe 2.8 or KHIII.
[/LIST]
For all of these I really hope that we will see something from mark of mastery because now this interview made me more hyped. Also I really can't understand why the UXS2.
Also thank you for translating this guys.
unchained x will become season two while x and the first part of unchained x is just season one
Plenty of interesting information to ponder about and plenty of Nomura laughs, just business as usual it seems, rofl.
It also has some of the rare instances where Nomura actually gives a straight answer to something character/lore-related, hinting that there's enough "surprise" left that he feels comfortable already sharing some substantial stuff.
Him speaking about KH III being "overwhelmingly big" in scope also caught my interest as this may truly indicate that this time around there will be enough room for decent focus on several original characters (as opposed to almost all happening behind the scenes that doesn't focus on SDG like in KH 2) while still giving enough attention to the Disney aspects/worlds, some of the FF cameos and finally bring the whole bumpy overaching story together for a satisfying finale.
Thanks to Goldpanner for translating this rather big amount of text. ^__^
The nicknames. I can't. I must know all of them.
So Flick Rush is a card game now and Back Cover is what KH3 cutscenes will most likely look like.
I want to make a Yu-Gi-Oh joke so bad right now.
Interesting that Nomura was just straight up "yeah, that guy's the Master of the Foretellers". Totally expected him to go "Who knows (laughs). Please be excited".
Interesting that Nomura was just straight up "yeah, that guy's the Master of the Foretellers". Totally expected him to go "Who knows (laughs). Please be excited".
He did that one on the question about Ephemera and Skuld though. ;P
So at least we can confirm now that the man in the black coat was the Master of Masters.
who the sixth then is there actully a six then?
who the sixth is there actully a sexth then? |
Yes, I believe sex is real
who the sixth is there actully a sexth then?
Wait for Season 2 to maybe get an answer to that. (laughs)
Yes, I believe sex is real
:rolleyes:
oh jeez me and my typing lol
still i wonder what nomura has plan for kh 15 aniversvesty next year
As for the cutscenes possibly being like Backcover, that's great news that they're taking another step forward with that. I was discussing with a friend a while back about how since the Osaka team took over, there's been times when they try to be very cinematic instead of just still shots like you commonly see in KH1 and KH2 (though they also have their moments)
The one that always comes to mind is in DDD, when Sora chases after you know who and the camera pans over and it's someone else instead. I also liked the beginning of Aqua's part in Birth by Sleep who it zooms in on her when she says "He's not as weak as you think." KH2 had a moment like that when Roxas brought out his double keyblades... but other than that, all the cool cinematic shots were saved for reaction commands. Just the small things.
He did that one on the question about Ephemera and Skuld though. ;P
I mean, he's pretty much obligated to do it at least once. Otherwise people would have even more questions, it being so unlike him :D
I am so glad that all the cutscenes will be of the BackCover quality. I'm wondering if there will be more worlds inside the castle? Like other worlds that were plunged into darkness. I'm so excited for 0.2! Great interview!
So the next info on 2.8 will be in August. Better mark my calendar.
So the next info on 2.8 will be in August. Better mark my calendar.
no i think he was talking about the anivesity stuff for next year
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At the next information releases, which will be this coming August at the KH concert and the Dissidia Final Fantasy tournament, I plan to start bringing more to light little by little"
So the conclusion of the KH Chi storyline, for the PC version, will occur in August it seems. Awesome. Hopefully we get to witness the Keyblade War. If the war happens off-screen in all three versions of Chi, I will be sorely disappointed.
In regards to KH3, it's now been over a year since we've got any new footage. Because all of the footage we recieved last year was part of the same overall chunk that they initially showed at E3 and then gradually showed the whole thing over a period of months, ending at Jump Festa. Which means since June 2015, they've been working on stuff we don't know about, so by the time that we get news in December, it will have been about a year and a half since any truly "new" footage or info will have been released, so there should be plenty for them to talk about. I can't wait :D
| next year is KH's 15th anniversary and FF7's 20th anniversary, and I think I'll jazz things up for them. At the next information releases, which will be this coming August at the KH concert and the Dissidia Final Fantasy tournament, I plan to start bringing more to light little by little |
he was talking about the anniversay next years but i could be wrong
he was talking about the anniversay next years but i could be wrong
It said "this coming August", which means "August this year".
And it's pretty cool that three anniversaries are happening in 2017. The 15th Anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, the 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, and the 30th Anniversary of the entire Final Fantasy series!
And it's pretty cool that three anniversaries are happening in 2017. The 15th Anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, the 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, and the 30th Anniversary of the entire Final Fantasy series!
The planets have aligned and the greatest year of Square Enix cometh. 2017 shall be the year of JRPG dreams. I bet they'll announced the console port of the Dissidia arcade sometime soon and it'll release next year in celebration of the FF series' overall anniversary.
For real though, just think about next year's E3. The celebration of both KH and FF's anniversaries, and both 2.8 and FFXV will have released by then, which means all systems go for KH3 and FF7R news.
It said "this coming August", which means "August this year".
And it's pretty cool that three anniversaries are happening in 2017. The 15th Anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, the 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, and the 30th Anniversary of the entire Final Fantasy series!
The planets have aligned and the greatest year of Square Enix cometh. 2017 shall be the year of JRPG dreams. I bet they'll announced the console port of the Dissidia arcade sometime soon and it'll release next year in celebration of the FF series' overall anniversary.
For real though, just think about next year's E3. The celebration of both KH and FF's anniversaries, and both 2.8 and FFXV will have released by then, which means all systems go for KH3 and FF7R news.
E3 2017: Square Enix Rises
next year is going to fun and intresing i wownder what he planned for us besides the concert?
Aww. This was a cute interview. Thank you for translating it, GoldPanner.
Oh, Nomura-san, I can't believe you forgot your 25th anniversary after trying to plan something for it. Can't say I don't understand how that could happen, though, and it means a lot that now he wants to do a lot of stuff for KH and FFVII's anniversaries instead:)
There are so many interesting tidbits to pick out of this interview, but I feel like I'm barely going to be able to touch on any of them without this turning into a book of a post.
But Sora confirmed for 0.2 is something to note. I was actually wondering if he was going to be in it or not.
And it sounds like some players might be lost in coming into III, if they don't know what Sora was up to in DDD in 0.2. I have mixed feelings about this, personally, because on one hand I AM glad that they won't be coddling the casuals as much as I had feared (I sometimes thought the intro would literally be SE running down everything that happened between II and III for people that missed out on it, which would've been extremely tedious), but at the same time I feel like DDD's intro that tried to jump straight into the action was too short and a bit awkward. So I hope they find a happy medium somewhere, but I'm sure that they will.
It's really neat that all the worlds that fell to darkness are merged together in the RoD. Huh. That's got me hoping that the future of the series might be more of a true crossover, then, if Disney's letting them put the separate properties together like this for 0.2.
Also, I really like the idea of having to scale a map to get a good look at everything. As someone who gets lost easily in games, I'm probably going to take full advantage of that. Haha.
And OMG. The Master of Master's nicknames for his pupils made me LOL. Why do I get the feeling he's somewhat a spoof at fanfiction, and the fact that a lot of KH writers call the characters by nicknames in them?
Anyway, this was an amazing interview and I thank you again for translating it, GoldPanner. -bows-
Edit: Come to think of it, isn't next year also TWEWY's ten-year-anniversary? o_0 -tries to be realistic about all the ground-breaking things that might happen next year but can't restrain the hype-
| —By the way, next year is the KH series' 15th anniversary. You're starting concerts this year, will you be planning anything else? Nomura: Let me see… Next year is also the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy, but it does look as though there will be plenty of things happening for KH's fifteenth year. |
So I guess the official name of the Heartless swarm is Devil's Wave?
So I guess the official name of the Heartless swarm is Devil's Wave?
just like lingering will was the lingering sentiment, i wouldn't count on the japanese name. a translation of the name especially.
also, darknado.
just like lingering will was the lingering sentiment, i wouldn't count on the japanese name. a translation of the name especially.
also, darknado.
How about Devil's Darknado?
You know what I'm starting to think that the dandelions thing wasn't to give like an explanation on the children that rebuilt the world, but rather an excuse as to why Unchained will continue past chi. And given he hints we might see Ephemera and Skuld in KH3 who we know both became dandelions here is my guess.
Season 1: The story of the Foretellers that lead to the keyblade war and how Ephemera, Skuld, and the player ultimately become dandelions. (yes I think in the end the player will join the dandelions but they didn't right now because there are still things Nomura wants us to see in Chi's story)
Season 2: What went on with the dandelions leading up to them returning to the world in KH3.
So for August, we got a KH concert, more 2.8 info[probably], and the finale of KHx. Did I get it right?
So for August, we got a KH concert, more 2.8 info[probably], and the finale of KHx. Did I get it right?
You know what I'm starting to think that the dandelions thing wasn't to give like an explanation on the children that rebuilt the world, but rather an excuse as to why Unchained will continue past chi. And given he hints we might see Ephemera and Skuld in KH3 who we know both became dandelions here is my guess.
Season 1: The story of the Foretellers that lead to the keyblade war and how Ephemera, Skuld, and the player ultimately become dandelions. (yes I think in the end the player will join the dandelions but they didn't right now because there are still things Nomura wants us to see in Chi's story)
Season 2: What went on with the dandelions leading up to them returning to the world in KH3.
I feel like you're right, and I've kind of been thinking something similar for a long time, and as much as I want Ephemera and Skuld in KHIII... I kind of wish that wouldn't be a thing now.
Mainly because I want them to be the first Keyblade wielders in the new world, dang it. To maybe even get married, have kids (because the world has to be populated again), give those kids Keyblades and then teach them how to wield, etc. If that happened with Ephemera and Skuld, it would be the perfect way to hint at or show how the KH world became the place it is today, and would be a better end to their story, I think.
But if Ephemera and Skuld are in hibernation somewhere, ever since the Keyblade War, then they haven't helped to rebuild the world at all!
Granted, I know Nomura could just use other dandelions to be the ones that were actually out about in the world and got things going again, but it just wouldn't be as impactful or meaningful as it would be if it was Ephemera and Skuld in that position. I prefer that over them just being dropped into a random game--despite all the obstacles that should keep that from happening--just for the sake of a cameo.
I know that's what KH does all the time--and that they're trying to make this some big, epic clash with everyone from all walks of life involved in it--but I think it would cost Ephemera and Skuld's (and the entire Chi story that's really been on point the entirety of the game thus far) too much to do so.
And it's funny, because until now I WANTED those two in III, but I never really stopped to consider what that would mean. Now that I have, I don't know if I like the idea.
But I guess if we split the four up (Ava--who would have to survive, after all, for this scenario to work and that doesn't look that will be the case?--Player, Ephemera, and Skuld), and have two of them be some of the ones who rebuilt the world and the other two be in III, maybe that could work. That would probably be the closest thing to a win-win, I guess.
wouldn't be cool if there actualy feacture that if you put your player id number from unchained x that your actually player avatar shows up in kh3
Ava said she wouldn't be coming with the dandelions, my thought is the foretellers start and end in season 1 of chi. With the Master of Masters going on to play a role in the future.
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[FONT=Verdana]Nomura: I wonder (laughs). When it comes to that sort of thing, I'd like you to play the full game."
Well I mean...didn't the demo at E3 basically show he was an illusion?
"There's a collecting element, or perhaps I should say a customising element separate from the progression of the game."
Customizing? Like what, making her wear a Pooh costume? XD
Nomura speaking of the KHIII being "overwhelmingly big" gives me hope that they'll be giving some much needed focus to characters not named Sora and hopefully unsnarl and properly tie the plot threads.
I'm not sure how I feel about KHIII's intro being short. I understand getting straight to it but *looking at DDD's intro* yeah they have to be careful. DDD's intro was kinda awkward with us just being plopped in like that. And the optional story exposition made the flow of the beginning clunky. Hopefully they find a happy medium between the short intro and plot exposition.
Iwa and Acie.... Awwwww those are so cute <3
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Trying to envision the masters face and i hope he looks sorta goofy...with uh pink hair please.
I'm not sure how I feel about KHIII's intro being short. I understand getting straight to it but *looking at DDD's intro* yeah they have to be careful. DDD's intro was kinda awkward with us just being plopped in like that. And the optional story exposition made the flow of the beginning clunky. Hopefully they find a happy medium between the short intro and plot exposition.
Really, only the numbered titles have had longer and plot-heavy introductions. Which, given that 3 is a numbered title, you'd want it to continue the trend, but I think starting off straight away is probably a better idea. Especially given that 0.2 is essentially a chunk out of the beginning of KH3, it makes sense for KH3 to show what it needs at the beginning, but to otherwise jump straight into the action. I still think the best way to open KH3 is have us play as Young Xehanort and experience his past firsthand.
No worries, guys <3 Sorry it took so long, it was just so massive!!
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i always thought the Master of Masters was some sort of god-like prophet type. serious and all-knowing, cryptic yet wise. not the kind to address his students with nicknames.
No worries, guys <3 Sorry it took so long, it was just so massive!!
This is pretty unrelated but has Nomura ever drawn a self-portrait?
No worries, guys <3 Sorry it took so long, it was just so massive!!
The wait was worth it! We appreciate it :)
You guys.
I think the dandelions hibernated to the present day using the memory pods in the Twilight town mansion basement. They are shaped like flowers....
Remember how when you examine them, they say "there was evidence these were used before" ...
You guys.
I think the dandelions hibernated to the present day using the memory pods in the Twilight town mansion basement. They are shaped like flowers....
Remember how when you examine them, they say "there was evidence these were used before" ...
that doesnt explain how dandelions turned into preservation orbs
but maybe its to imply that someone from all those years ago may have used them to stay around?
You guys.
I think the dandelions hibernated to the present day using the memory pods in the Twilight town mansion basement. They are shaped like flowers....
Remember how when you examine them, they say "there was evidence these were used before" ...
A lot of people have been wondering if Nomura would ever use that blurb from the memory pods to actually be something story relevant one day, and this is a popular theory floating around, whether it be the foretellers who used the pods to support the rebirth theory, or the dandelions. Either way, I wonder if the extra pods ever will be explained further or not.
A lot of people have been wondering if Nomura would ever use that blurb from the memory pods to actually be something story relevant one day, and this is a popular theory floating around, whether it be the foretellers who used the pods to support the rebirth theory, or the dandelions. Either way, I wonder if the extra pods ever will be explained further or not.
not to mention all of the unexplained unicorn decorations and synbolism.
WHY LITTLE PONY
Well fuck, that is the Keyblade thing from LoD
Black Coated guy is the Master of the Foretellers? Gotta say I did not see that one coming.
Gotta say this really gets me interested in 2.8 a lot more now (and I was really freaking interested after this last trailer). Really curious how BBS 0.2 connects to KH3.
The idea of a short intro for KH3 is kind of a nice change of pace. I actually really liked what they did in DDD where you just saw one cutscene and then it pulled you into a boss fight for a tutorial. Oddly enough, I almost imagined KH3 starting like that a while ago... where it would just sort of start and you'd be wondering "Wait, what's going on?" And then you pick up on it, so it sounds like that's exactly what it'll be like.
Edit: ...Well after reading everyone else's thoughts on a short KH3 intro, I guess I'm alone in liking DDD's opening hour......
Let me just go on record again to be proud of the fact that I guessed that Mr. Black Hooded guy is the Master of Masters (and the fact that The Realm of Darkness is an amalgamation of different worlds for 0.2). The Fortellers would not be dumb enough to take orders from the 6th Apprentice or some stranger. I have a good feeling Mr. Master of Masters is inspired by Deadpool with his carefree attitude.
And I'm glad that X and Unchained X are finally starting to show signs that they're diverging from one-another. It's about time. I cannot wait for what's to come!
That was actually a great interview and seemingly great translation. Thanks for that Goldpanner!
>KH0.2: plenty of volume, all parts have evolved —We were able to play the KH0.2 demo, and what a wonderful workmanship! First, the graphics dazzled our eyes. It doesn't look simply realistic, it's a new kind of KH-ness. Nomura: I'm so glad. KH0.2 is the first title in the series that adopts lighting, and we adjust things from start to finish since the way it looks changes considerably depending on the light, but I still wondered whether the direction we'd taken would show. We are also working very closely with the developers of Unreal Engine 4. |
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Someone please tell him the models' lightning is bad :(
Nomura: It's only on that map. If you continue to different areas, there are different things to play with. I know so far you have had no idea what sort of adventures Aqua had in the Realm of Darkness, but here, many worlds… worlds that had been swallowed by the darkness are fused together. After the part you played in the demo, you enter Cinderella's castle and find yourself in a different world, and leaving that brings you to yet another world, that's how it is. |
I know that it has been theorised, but I didn't actually think they would put multiple worlds in 0.2. That's great actually. I've always said that I wanted to revisit a next-gen reimagining of BBS's worlds.
—So we aren't going to just explore Cinderella's castle, then. At the end of the demo, Terra appeared. Was that some sort of illusion? Nomura: I wonder (laughs). When it comes to that sort of thing, I'd like you to play the full game. |
So, not an illusion? Mickey perhaps? Ansem guiding her?
| Nomura: It's not that I've spread the story out, perhaps it's more that I've separated the parts that would have ruined KH3's tempo if they were told then. |
Makes sense.
| In fact, KH3 is overwhelmingly big, so it's not that content has been shaved off, and it's something I've worried over how to handle. |
Well it better be.
| And then, to me, I've made a lot of RPGs so far, and I think rather than listening to long explanations at the start of the game, we want to enjoy the adventure right away, so I decided to try and keep the opening exposition part of KH3 as short as possible. Because of that, maybe people will be like, "why is Sora here?", feeling like KH3 begins comparatively abruptly. Of course, if you keep playing, you'll work out the minimum about the situation. |
TL;DR new players are completely diddlyed - a fact we saw coming. expect meltdowns
Nomura: Yeah (laughs). By the way, KH3's intro is short, and it begins straight away, but I am thinking very precisely about how to make sure both those who have been with the series for a long time and those for whom this will be the first KH title will be able to follow along. |
Isn't that the exact opposite of what he just said?
Nomura: Yes. In addition to PS4 trophies, the trophies from the original game are also there as a separate feature. Other than that, drop times have been extended, and some enemy reactions are currently undergoing adjustment. And, as a series-first experiment, KH3D will be in 60fps. There, it differs fundamentally from the original. |
I can see it happening "well I promised that the series would be on one console and fans seem so enthusiastic about 60fps in KH, so I was kinda forced to port 1.5 and 2.5 on the PS4 (laughs)". Mark my words.
—It was extremely fresh seeing Ephemera and the Foretellers in CG with voice acting in KHχ Back Cover. Nomura: Just like KH0.2, it uses techniques from KH3. You can go ahead and think of KH3's cutscenes as looking pretty much like that. |
So mostly everyone will be tanned??
| Nomura : It is especially popular overseas, it seems. When the North American version was released, there was a huge response from Europeanswanting a supported release in Europe, so I'm as happy as can be. |
No shit Nomura, like you didn't already know that.
| Nomura: The nature of the connection between the two worlds is something I can't talk about in specifics yet. |
Crazy explanation incoming.
—We are interested in what will happen to the characters Ephemer and Skuld, and whether they will appear in future titles in the series. Nomura: I wonder (laughs). |
Yaaaas!!!!
—By the way, next year is the KH series' 15th anniversary. You're starting concerts this year, will you be planning anything else? Nomura: Let me see… Next year is also the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy, but it does look as though there will be plenty of things happening for KH's fifteenth year. |
Open the celebratory floodgates!!
At the next information releases, which will be this coming August at the KH concert and the Dissidia Final Fantasy tournament, I plan to start bringing more to light little by little, so I thank you in advance for your continued support. |
We'll hold you on that.
So that Shadow Swarm's name is "
Devil's Wave", huh? Good to know.
So are black coaty 1 & 2 the same person? Sorry if the interview says so already. It's so much to skim through...
So are black coaty 1 & 2 the same person? Sorry if the interview says so already. It's so much to skim through...
Yes they are the same person, since there is only one Coaty. And it turns out that Coaty is the Master of Masters.
Yes they are the same person, since there is only one Coaty. And it turns out that Coaty is the Master of Masters.
Wait..., wasn't it the book that said there was a traitor? Then why would black coaty add fire to the problem? That makes no sense. Seems sketch to me. Guess we'll have to wait...
Wait..., wasn't it the book that said there was a traitor? Then why would black coaty add fire to the problem? That makes no sense. Seems sketch to me. Guess we'll have to wait...
Now I'm wondering why the Master of Masters is so fine with saying that the Keyblade War is inevitable.
Now I'm wondering why the Master of Masters is so fine with saying that the Keyblade War is inevitable.
Because he wants to use the Fortellers as a means to summon Kingdom Hearts. If he feeds his pupils false information about the world's fate: it's far easier than saying "Hey, I want to use you as puppets to summon Kingdom Hearts!".
I wonder what mini-game worlds Nomura has planned for KH3?! I hope one of them is SOFIA THE FIRST! (if he ever SAW that idea)
I wonder what mini-game worlds Nomura has planned for KH3?! I hope one of them is SOFIA THE FIRST! (if he ever SAW that idea)
Dude, why are you even bringing this up when the interview doesn't even talk about minigame worlds?
was there a traitor or just some false statemnt made by them aster of master to start the war and causing the world to be total darkness
We don't know if the traitor was discovered by the Foretellers on their own or if it was spread by rumor.
I wonder what mini-game worlds Nomura has planned for KH3?! I hope one of them is SOFIA THE FIRST! (if he ever SAW that idea)
man are you okay
i don't believe sofia the first or any other disney junior show will ever be in kh
i doubt nomura spends his time browsing fansites either, but if he does than NOMURA SENPAI GIVE SORA A THUG LIFE TATOO ON HIS BELLY KAWAII DESU
Nomura: When Shadows do that, it's called a Devil's Wave, the thing that appeared in the first trailer for KH3. It wasn't at full power yet, though
"Yet"?
Nomura: That was just the beginning, in the demo. They're amazing at full power (laughs).
That doesn't sound very good (laughs).
You mean that giant wave wasn't even full form? Wow. That kind of enemy at a huge scale is impressive.
Because he wants to use the Fortellers as a means to summon Kingdom Hearts. If he feeds his pupils false information about the world's fate: it's far easier than saying "Hey, I want to use you as puppets to summon Kingdom Hearts!".
Did they know about Kingdom hearts, like is that just common knowledge in the kH universe that Kingdom hearts is a thing or were the foretellers just doing things their own way because "the master said to do this, so I (Ursus) or I (unicornus) or I..., am going to do it this way"? If so how would the MoM know about KH?... this is probs going to get covered in Back Cover...
MoM has knowledge of the future so he could have just seen KH in a vision.
Sounds really good. Well, I'm personally not happy about KH3 "starting right away". I might be in the minority, but I love the slow starts of both KH and KH2. Guess I'll just have to trust that Nomura knows what he's doing and doesn't make the pacing too overwhelming.
Honestly though, I'm really positively surprised about 2.8. I was always going to play it, but I thought it would be just a meh filler before KH3. But every time we hear more about it, it just sounds better and better and I'm really damn hyped, especially for 0.2!
MoM has knowledge of the future so he could have just seen KH in a vision.
You know, somebody should really ask Nomura on how much of the future these Fortellers see and how the future is interpreted for the Fortellers... because I can see a lot of lore loopholes and Deus Ex moments coming out of this alone in X Back Cover.
What are the chances they will release kh3 next year, on FF and KH's milestone anniversaries? I hope they don't celebrate with the ps4 1.5 and 2.5 collection, but I feel like that's what will happen and we will get kh3 in 2018
What are the chances they will release kh3 next year, on FF and KH's milestone anniversaries? I hope they don't celebrate with the ps4 1.5 and 2.5 collection, but I feel like that's what will happen and we will get kh3 in 2018
if kh collection was going come i think he would annouce at the concert in august that in japan i cant see them annouce at tgs when they will prablly use for xv psx and jump festa are good places for an annoucemnt
So, some things to note:
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[*]We get Unchained and [chi] as separate games confirmed again.
[*]The story of χ is more than just the Foretellers.
[*]Black Coat is the Master of the Foretellers which means we still don't know who apprentice six is.
[*]New worlds means we might get away from the princesses of heart.
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I would bet that they are planning some kind of new game to take the place of χ since it sorta has a termination point. This is probably the most profitable KH game for them thus far.
Well fuck, that is the Keyblade thing from LoD
I just noticed this myself, I hadn't caught the magazine scans until just a moment ago, glad I someone else caught that.
So the question then is, is it there for thematic purposes? Or will we maybe see it in Back Cover (perhaps seeing how the goat-lion key ends up on that mount/plaque)? Not to mention the fact that it looks significantly less...golden, and I can't tell if that's lighting or intentional color difference.
You guys.
I think the dandelions hibernated to the present day using the memory pods in the Twilight town mansion basement. They are shaped like flowers....
Remember how when you examine them, they say "there was evidence these were used before" ...
Luckily Nomura has adressed the pods of Twilight Town.
[SPOILER]There are still many mysteries surrounding Castle Oblivion. Was the castle itself constructed by the Organization and was Naminé originally a subject of the experiments going on there? Please tell us about the details of the Organization's experiments. Also, was the pod Sora entered somehow related to the experiments done by the Organization? Was the pod in Twilight Town the same sort of thing?
Nomura: In the end, the Organization's goal is to obtain the Kingdom Heart's of people's hearts and to fully exist. These Nobodies are called "the Non-Existent Ones". In order to assume a new existence, information about their own personal circumstances must first be gathered. A Nobody's main characteristic is that without a heart they use memories to form the parts of a personality and emotions. For them, memories have become an essential element. The birth of Castle Oblivion itself is still a mystery but before the Organization was born into this world it was there. The Organization discovered this castle. You should be able to make some guesses from the additional scenes this time, and fairly quickly be able to think of the next stage.
At the same time Roxas awoke in Twilight Town, Naminé awoke in Castle Oblivion. Afterwards, the Organization discovered Naminé. The organization thought of Naminé's gift to manipulate memories as a way to resolve the actual circumstances surrounding each of their abilities and attributes. The memories of those who enter were used in the experiments on memories going on there. Above all else, the Organization's leader Xemnas was investigating the importance of memories. During these experiments, in order for these memories to be broken and then regenerated, those pods were made by the Organization. The pod Sora awoke from in Twilight Town and the pod Diz moved from Castle Oblivion to keep away from the Organization's pursuit are the same thing. Also, there is an additional scene where Xigbar talks about the "true goal of Castle Oblivion" and when this particular scene appears, I think all mystery surrounding Castle Oblivion should become clear.
Question: Was the Mansion in Twilight Town a property of the XIII Organization?
Nomura: No, they have nothing to do with it. It’s just a place DiZ used as his hideout. You saw a lot of pods like the one Sora was in but DiZ just transfered Sora and the others along with their pods from Castle Oblivion. In other words, DiZ just copied the pods that were created by the Organization and lined them up (in the Mansion). The reason there’s a room in the Mansion that looks exactly like Castle Oblivion’s was just prepared for Namine, not because that space is connected to Castle Oblivion.
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Luckily Nomura has adressed the pods of Twilight Town.
[SPOILER]There are still many mysteries surrounding Castle Oblivion. Was the castle itself constructed by the Organization and was Naminé originally a subject of the experiments going on there? Please tell us about the details of the Organization's experiments. Also, was the pod Sora entered somehow related to the experiments done by the Organization? Was the pod in Twilight Town the same sort of thing?
Nomura: In the end, the Organization's goal is to obtain the Kingdom Heart's of people's hearts and to fully exist. These Nobodies are called "the Non-Existent Ones". In order to assume a new existence, information about their own personal circumstances must first be gathered. A Nobody's main characteristic is that without a heart they use memories to form the parts of a personality and emotions. For them, memories have become an essential element. The birth of Castle Oblivion itself is still a mystery but before the Organization was born into this world it was there. The Organization discovered this castle. You should be able to make some guesses from the additional scenes this time, and fairly quickly be able to think of the next stage.
At the same time Roxas awoke in Twilight Town, Naminé awoke in Castle Oblivion. Afterwards, the Organization discovered Naminé. The organization thought of Naminé's gift to manipulate memories as a way to resolve the actual circumstances surrounding each of their abilities and attributes. The memories of those who enter were used in the experiments on memories going on there. Above all else, the Organization's leader Xemnas was investigating the importance of memories. During these experiments, in order for these memories to be broken and then regenerated, those pods were made by the Organization. The pod Sora awoke from in Twilight Town and the pod Diz moved from Castle Oblivion to keep away from the Organization's pursuit are the same thing. Also, there is an additional scene where Xigbar talks about the "true goal of Castle Oblivion" and when this particular scene appears, I think all mystery surrounding Castle Oblivion should become clear.
Question: Was the Mansion in Twilight Town a property of the XIII Organization?
Nomura: No, they have nothing to do with it. It’s just a place DiZ used as his hideout. You saw a lot of pods like the one Sora was in but DiZ just transfered Sora and the others along with their pods from Castle Oblivion. In other words, DiZ just copied the pods that were created by the Organization and lined them up (in the Mansion). The reason there’s a room in the Mansion that looks exactly like Castle Oblivion’s was just prepared for Namine, not because that space is connected to Castle Oblivion.
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Which interview is that from? I don't remember that in the Secret Director's Report.
EDIT: Just checked, that is from the Director's Secret Report XIII.
At least I'll be able to play Unchained on console. If I want to play a phone game I'd play frickin Angry Birds.
At least I'll be able to play Unchained on console. If I want to play a phone game I'd play frickin Angry Birds.
About that. Back Cover is a movie, not a game. So no, you won't be able to "play" Unchained on console.
At least I'll be able to play Unchained on console. If I want to play a phone game I'd play frickin Angry Birds.
I'd recommend getting it, if you can. If you didn't know already, back cover isn't going to be the same (in a sense) lore-wise as Unchained Chi is.
I'd recommend getting it, if you can. If you didn't know already, back cover isn't going to be the same (in a sense) lore-wise as Unchained Chi is.
From what I understand, Unchained is going to follow both the original Chi and Back Cover story-wise, but will have a continuation that the other two will not have. Season two, I think it was called.
From what I understand, Unchained is going to follow both the original Chi and Back Cover story-wise, but will have a continuation that the other two will not have. Season two, I think it was called.
Thanks for fact checking me (not trying to sound rude). I didn't remember that completely.
Well crap! All right I guess I'll download it! Not now though but in the future.
Oh I didn't know it was free.
Haven't yet noticed that and wonder if it is the angles used or is Lady Ava really that smol? She doesn't even reach Invi's shoulder while Gula looks actually taller here than in the latest trailer.
Or are Aced and Ira simply giants? *ggg*
Haven't yet noticed that and wonder if it is the angles used or is Lady Ava really that smol? She doesn't even reach Invi's shoulder while Gula looks actually taller here than in the latest trailer.
Or are Aced and Ira simply giants? *ggg*
and remember: Kingdom Hearts doesn't know how height works
Either Selphie is four feet exactly and Lexaeus is eight feet tall! Or Selphie is normal people height and Lexaeus is the size of a skyscraper!
She's so tiny! And Ephemera isn't much taller than her. Tiny dandelion is tiny <3
and remember: Kingdom Hearts doesn't know how height works
Either Selphie is four feet exactly and Lexaeus is eight feet tall! Or Selphie is normal people height and Lexaeus is the size of a skyscraper!
Yep, Ava seems to be around Selphie's height while Ephemera is probably Kairi's.
Going by that Gula would be between Sora's and Riku's height somewhere. Taller than the former but shorter than the latter.
Geez, I didn't think Zexion to be that tall as I imagined him shorter than Larxene, but the icing on the cake are certainly Zexions's and Sora's shoes/feet!
Bahaha, they have bigger shoes/feet than Lexagodzilla. :D
I always forget just how wonky proportions and height can get in this series. o_o
I don't think those heights are accurate to their actual heights (the foretellers). If this were accurate, then Ava barely reaches Aced's hip.
I think Gula and Ava are around the same height (like Kairi and Sora levels). Ira and Aced are probably around the same height with Ira possibly being a little taller, and Invi inbetween Gula and Aced. Lastly:
While they aren't side by side in this shot, she's really not as short as the promotional image implies. Would be hilarious if she were though.
And remember: Kingdom Hearts doesn't know how height works
Either Selphie is four feet exactly and Lexaeus is eight feet tall! Or Selphie is normal people height and Lexaeus is the size of a skyscraper!
It gets even wierder when comparing Apprentice Xehanort, Xemnas and Ansem SoD with Lingering Sentiment.
All four should be of equal height due to all being Terra's body-size. However:
Lingering Sentiment is a good two heads taller than the others, making him even taller than Lexaeus. XD
MindBlown.
I'm pretty sure it's just an off angle in that shot, but you know Ava and Invi appear to have the same height difference as Kairi and Aqua, food for thought.
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Yep, Ava seems to be around Selphie's height while Ephemera is probably Kairi's.
Going by that Gula would be between Sora's and Riku's height somewhere. Taller than the former but shorter than the latter.
Geez, I didn't think Zexion to be that tall as I imagined him shorter than Larxene, but the icing on the cake are certainly Zexions's and Sora's shoes/feet!
Bahaha, they have bigger shoes/feet than Lexagodzilla. :D
I didn't notice the feet. That's hilarious!
Looking at the other male members, I'm surprised so many of them have such dainty feet.
I'll always find Vexen being taller than most of the cast amusing for no particular reason.
It gets even wierder when comparing Apprentice Xehanort, Xemnas and Ansem SoD with Lingering Sentiment.
All four should be of equal height due to all being Terra's body-size. However:
Lingering Sentiment is a good two heads taller than the others, making him even taller than Lexaeus. XD
MindBlown.
I'm pretty sure it's just an off angle in that shot, but you know Ava and Invi appear to have the same height difference as Kairi and Aqua, food for thought.
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[/spoiler]Wait, then Terra isn't any taller than Zexion. Terra is shorter than Xemnas!
Maybe the models were scaled down for the poster and thus isn't a representation of the actual heights of the characters?
Maybe the models were scaled down for the poster and thus isn't a representation of the actual heights of the characters?
I mean, I doubt the Foretellers are so small they can ride on our heroes ~
Also I just wanna say it's best not to think about Zexion's height. There he's taller than KH2 Riku but in CoM he's literally only about a foot taller than KH1 Riku, which is why Repliku can lift Zexion off the ground without really having to bend back much and in contrast Zexion has to bend back noticeably to lift Riku. Oh and Vexen is a monster in height to the point that it really is screwy when he's near...well anyone. >_<
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I think the inconsistent and bizarre heights of the characters are more for tone instead of actual accuracy. All the young and teenage characters are short because Teens Are Short, and the Organization guys and the like are tall because they're the Big Bad Guys who loom over our heroes.
It's nothing unique to this series either. Steven Universe for example doesn't have a consistent height for characters other than "X is small, Y is big", and can change depending on the episode.
Oh, that's right. Good guys are always smol. Bad guys are always fcking huge. I can deal with that, especially with how these characters are stylized like anime characters and running around in Disney properties.
It's just... things like the Lingering Will are so ridiculous. idk why I'm so bothered by this and not everything else about the series that shouldn't work. So it goes.
Oh, that's right. Good guys are always smol. Bad guys are always fcking huge. I can deal with that, especially with how these characters are stylized like anime characters and running around in Disney properties.
It's just... things like the Lingering Will are so ridiculous. idk why I'm so bothered by this and not everything else about the series that shouldn't work. So it goes.
Again, I think its a tone thing. Lingering Will is supposed to be THE toughest boss in KH2, and they must have scaled him up to make him a bit more menacing.
That being said, I do agree that LW being 2 heads taller than the norts is too much lol.
I think the inconsistent and bizarre heights of the characters are more for tone instead of actual accuracy. All the young and teenage characters are short because Teens Are Short, and the Organization guys and the like are tall because they're the Big Bad Guys who loom over our heroes.
It's nothing unique to this series either. Steven Universe for example doesn't have a consistent height for characters other than "X is small, Y is big", and can change depending on the episode.
Pretty much this. Although more than just tone, I think game design plays a big part in it too. I first noticed this in KH1's final boss when you fight Ansem's final form and you see that he grew twice his size. But a lot of people won't notice it because in reality, if his size stayed the same, he would become a lot less visible to the player. Which is the same idea for Lingering Sentiment. Make it bigger so it's easier for the player to see, otherwise their Keyblade strikes and magic spells risk almost not seeing the character well at all.
Although when looking at height comparisons between KH2 Sora and KH2 Riku it is important to note that Sora is only 15 and Riku is 16. There's a huge growth spurt that happens in the teenage years (at least for most people that I know. There was a kid that was 15 about three years ago and he was 5ft and now he is 18 and is 7ft. I haven't seen him for three years and then saw him again about 6 months ago and I barely recognized the kid)
"and some enemy reactions are currently undergoing adjustment. And, as a series-first experiment, KH3D will be in 60fps. There, it differs fundamentally from the original."
Awesome.
okay with august japan concert coming up and nomura saying he will annouce stuff there acording to the interview what will be annouce there
okay with august japan concert coming up and nomura saying he will annouce stuff there acording to the interview what will be annouce there
Well, First Breath will feature brand new music so...KH3's Dearly Beloved with probably visuals from KH3 to accompany it. New outfits? A layout of KH's 15th Anniversary year plans?
Well, First Breath will feature brand new music so...KH3's Dearly Beloved with probably visuals from KH3 to accompany it. New outfits? A layout of KH's 15th Anniversary year plans?
Wait, I thought the Orchestra World Tour was gonna have the new music and HD visuals/cinematics.
Wait, I thought the Orchestra World Tour was gonna have the new music and HD visuals/cinematics.
No, First Breath has the new music and the World Tour has HD visuals to match up with the music. At that point the new music wouldn't be new 8D
"I think you’ll enjoy the first breath when the concert plays for KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 and KINGDOM HEARTS III." - Tetsuya Nomura on First Breath
"I’m very happy. Thinking about the days we practiced everyday, I would like you to be immersed in a new world music in KINGDOM HEARTS." - Yoko Shimomura on First Breath
http://www.khinsider.com/news/Official-KINGDOM-HEARTS-Brass-and-Orchestra-concerts-6449
No, First Breath has the new music and the World Tour has HD visuals to match up with the music. At that point the new music wouldn't be new 8D
"I think you’ll enjoy the first breath when the concert plays for KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 and KINGDOM HEARTS III." - Tetsuya Nomura on First Breath
"I’m very happy. Thinking about the days we practiced everyday, I would like you to be immersed in a new world music in KINGDOM HEARTS." - Yoko Shimomura on First Breath
Official KINGDOM HEARTS Brass and Orchestra concerts! - News - Kingdom Hearts Insider
Oh! Thanks for correcting me, Masser Spobbanord! :3
Well, First Breath will feature brand new music so...KH3's Dearly Beloved with probably visuals from KH3 to accompany it. New outfits? A layout of KH's 15th Anniversary year plans?
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