Leonard Nimoy, voice of Master Xehanort, dies at 83
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- Published on February 27, 2015 @ 12:48 pm
- Written by Arielle
Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek's very own Spock and well known to Kingdom Hearts fans as Master Xehanort, has passed away at the age of 83 this Friday morning from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nimoy was born in Boston on March 26, 1931, and was the second son of Max and Dora Nimoy, Ukrainian immigrants and Orthodox Jews. At a young age he had been performing in local productions and had always been fascinated by the world of acting and movies. In 1951, he got his first break into the film industry with two small roles in Queen for a Day and Rhubarb, but it wasn't until 1966 that Nimoy was cast as Spock in Star Trek: The Original Series, a role that became the defining feature his entire career.
Beyond his acting talent, Nimoy dabbled wth the music industry during the 60s and 70s, wrote multiple books, directed films like Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Three Men and a Baby and spent his later years working on his photography and other acting projects.
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
Live Long And Prosper, Leonard Nimoy.
COMMENTS
This is so sad, i loved nimroy. and even sadder, is both voice actors of xenort died in such a short amount of time, and around the same ages.
A very sad lost, while I never got into the Star Terk universe, I knew of him as Master Xehanort. We lost both voices, not going to be easy.
I got into star trek later in life, I knew him as many voices, and later as spock, and then xenort. this is a sad lose, he was a great man, jealous my mom got to meet him..
Just real sucky news. The guy was just terrific. Not a Trekkie but as a huge fan of Transformers and Kingdom Hearts, his work in both series was fantastic.
R.I.P Spock, Sentinel Prime, Master Xehanort and Leonard Nimoy.
I don't really have words. I don't think it is any surprise to anybody that Leonard Nimoy was my favorite actor. He inspired me as a person. I feel like I've lost somebody truly important in my life.
Such a sad loss. I was never a trekkie or watched much of the older episodes, but seeing him in the newer movies (I know shun me) definitely showed me the power and presence of his legacy. It sucks that we now lost both our MX's.
May he RIP and LLAP.
I knew he got hospitalized a week or so back and, for some reason, already had a bad feeling about it... Damn it, this is sad.
RIP, you icon.
Master X just ain't gonna be the same. Nimoy was so freakin' epic as the voice.
I wasn't a Trekkie either, but still. Damn. So sad. I hear that rendition of Amazing Grace from Spock's funeral scene playing in my head T_T
RIP/LLAP Mr. Nimoy
I do wonder what, if anything, this will mean for Master Xehanort. When Heihachi Mishima's voice actor Daisuke Gori died, the creator not only recast the part, he also aged the character down in Tekken Tag 2, out of respect for Gori.
So I wonder if Nomura will do anything here, now that both actors are gone.
My heart is split to pieces... I was really hoping for him to make it, too, ever since we heard about his hospitalization just a few days ago... I loved him as Spock in the original series of Star Trek (I love 2009's Spock too but get real man Nimoy was killin' it) and also as our special evil ol' pop-pop Xehanort. I'd always hoped to meet him since I got into Star Trek, but it seems that it won't be happening any time soon...
I feel better at least, knowing that he's not in any pain anymore. I understand that he's had health problems for a while now.
I'm stunned. In all honesty, even after hearing he was rushed to the hospital a few days ago, I didn't think too much about it because he was always able to pull through. It's heartbreaking. He was so strong and full of life.
I really thought he would pull through...
This hit too hard seeing as how I'm both a KH fan and a Trekkie. It's so weird too seeing as how Chikao Ohtsuka just died last month as well. It's weird to think that back in January I thought how much it would suck to lose Nimoy seeing as how Japanese players lost Ohtsuka. He spoke on Twitter a while back about how people shouldn't smoke so I suppose there is a silver lining to be seen for those that look. Live long and prosper and rest in peace you two :'(
This hit too hard seeing as how I'm both a KH fan and a Trekkie. It's so weird too seeing as how Chikao Ohtsuka just dies last month as well. Live long and prosper and rest in peace you two :'(
Never in my life would I have ever thought we would lose both within such a short period of time ;~;
Sorakh, thats my favorite quote. I will never be a memory. I don't think even though Hes gone that nimory's legacy will just stop, i think newer generations will continue to see his work and feel like hes still around. His legacy lives on .
After reading the title, I as shocked and felt so empty - I realized Master Xehanort simply won't be the same, never ever, and his voice was so, so perfect, so unique, so dark and interesting to listen to... RIP, as a KH fan I'm happy that I heard his amazing performance and know of his talent..
I wonder if both Chikao Ohtsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in KH3's credits?
like they did for Wayne Allwine in KH358/2 days's credits?
BTW,
Rest in peace, Leonard Nimoy.
I wonder if both Chikao Ohtsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in KH3's credits?
like they did for Wayne Allwine in KH358/2 days's credits?
They probably will. At least, I hope so.
Very sad to hear. My dad grew up watching Star Trek: The Original Series, so he probably identified with the actor a lot more than I did. That being said, he was definitely an iconic figure and brought a lot of gravitas to his work in the KH series. He will be missed.
I wasn't a Trekkie either, but still. Damn. So sad. I hear that rendition of Amazing Grace from Spock's funeral scene playing in my head T_T
RIP/LLAP Mr. Nimoy
I do wonder what, if anything, this will mean for Master Xehanort. When Heihachi Mishima's voice actor Daisuke Gori died, the creator not only recast the part, he also aged the character down in Tekken Tag 2, out of respect for Gori.
So I wonder if Nomura will do anything here, now that both actors are gone.
I would much prefer this than recasting him since there are two others who can voice him at different ages. Anything else would feel like a disservice to the actors who gave life to the character.
Nimoy's last tweet:
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had,
but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP"
We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet
it should be noted, in the midst of our sorrow, this death takes place in the
shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world; a world that our beloved comrade
gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or
empty one, and we will not debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of
my friend, I can only say this: Of all the souls I have encountered in my
travels, his was the most...human.
I feel like my heart just shattered. I really thought he would pull through.
And Chikao Ohtsuka just passed away last month, too. It's too weird.
RIP Leonard Nimoy;A;
I wonder if both Chikao Ohtsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in KH3's credits?
like they did for Wayne Allwine in KH358/2 days's credits?
I would much prefer this than recasting him. Anything else would feel like a disservice to the actors who gave life to the character.
RIP Leonard Nimoy.
We will always remember how you brought the legendary role of Spock to life, and we will also remember how you helped further the KH universe by voicing Master Xehanort.
D: So sad when I read the title. He was a great actor, and he seemed so alive and strong that I thought he would be able to pull through for a while yet. This is a sad day, not just for KH, Star Trek, and Transformers fans, but also for the film industry as a whole. May he Rest in Peace. Live Long and Prosper, Leonard Nimoy. :(
like they did for Wayne Allwine in KH358/2 days's credits?
They better. For both of these great actors.
They should also do the same for Star Trek 3 in Nimoy's case.
I have a 3 part plan...
1) Invent Genesis Device
2) Fire Genesis Device onto viable dead planet
3) Fire Leonard Nimoy's remains onto Genesis planet
he is a great actor and a great voice actor.he will be miss by everone around the wold including me.
another crack in my heart was formed after hearing this. rip Mr. Nimoy.
To see that the worst case scenario really came true leaves a sort of stinging feeling in my heart.
I deeply respected Mr. Nimoy and his work.
The one consoling feeling I can get out of it is that, wherever his spirit is now, he has no longer to suffer under that disease. ;_;
I wonder if both Chikao Ohtsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in KH3's credits?
like they did for Wayne Allwine in KH358/2 days's credits?
BTW,
Rest in peace, Leonard Nimoy.
I would deeply hope that they do so, as they both deserve that much.
Not to mention the damn cruel irony to lose both voice actors of a character in merely one month.
I have a 3 part plan...
1) Invent Genesis Device
2) Fire Genesis Device onto viable dead planet
3) Fire Leonard Nimoy's remains onto Genesis planet
If only that were possible...
...but sadly that is where fantasy ends and doesn't mingle with reality.
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You will be missed, Mr. Spock from Star Trek, The Great Paris from Mission: Impossible, Master Xehanort and so many others you gave life.
In the worlds' memories, you will be immortal.
I will miss Leonard Nimoy very much. I feel for his family. R.I.P
Mr. Nimoy had, by leaps and bounds, the greatest voice acting performance known to the Kingdom Hearts series. It's extremely saddening to see such a talented man pass. RIP
I can't believe he's passed away too. I feel like it's not true, except it is. I may of not been a huge Star Trek fan, but I knew who he was and that he starred in one episode on Big Bang Theory.
RIP Leonard Nimoy.
What a bummer, really. Since death is inevitable, all one can hope to do (well, one of the things at least) is leave behind a good legacy. Leonard has done that and he has inspired and influenced many people to do what they enjoy/love. If only ghosts could access the internet, I'm sure he would be overwhelmed with joy and pride to see others write about his life and legacy.
(This is probably too soon, but hey I'm an a**hole) 1. Well, Disney and Square, looks like you guys should have made KH3 sooner than you did. 2. So I guess it looks like he won't be alive to see what awaits beyond the Keyblade War.
An irreplaceable man. He has my total respect.
I hope they don't try to replace him.
Very tragic news. My thoughts are with his family.
I wonder if both Chikao Ohtsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in KH3's credits?
like they did for Wayne Allwine in KH358/2 days's credits?
Chikao Otsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in the next released game. Might not be in the same region's credits though (e.g. Ohtsuka is only mentioned in the Japanese release, Nimoy in the English release)
Oh man, that's really sad.
Very tragic news. My thoughts are with his family.
Chikao Otsuka and Leonard Nimoy will be credited under "In loving memory of" in the next released game. Might not be in the same region's credits though (e.g. Ohtsuka is only mentioned in the Japanese release, Nimoy in the English release)
That'd be bullshit on SE's end considering that Japanese have heard Leonard Nimoy's performance in the Final Mix version of BBSFM.
Gonna fire up BBS this evening in tribute...Maybe watch Wrath of Khan if I have the time...
William Shatner's (Cpt. Kirk) reaction to the parting of his old partner:
https://twitter.com/WilliamShatner/status/571375716337643521
I'll also just leave this here:
Oh man, this really sucks :(. He was such a talented man.
R.I.P. Nimoy. Because of your great voice, MX became all the more memorable. You gave a lot of gravity and presence to that character. KH3 just won't be the same without you :(
I feel like my heart just shattered. I really thought he would pull through.
And Chikao Ohtsuka just passed away last month, too. It's too weird.
RIP Leonard Nimoy;A;
I'm positive they will.
I feel the same way. And also with Xehanort's ability to possess his younger self and presumably the others this maybe how they'll go about it.
I had that thought as well.
I actually had hope he was getting better after reading he was doing good. It was an awkward coincidence when the news broke out about his chest pain. I was just asking Spocknort about her fan-hood with Star Trek. Today we lost an iconic actor. Played the most prominent role in our lives and many others. Our generation have experienced the most memorable minds in today's world; and today he's at a better place. All I could say is, his philosophy; ethic and ideology must well represented for generations to come and many more. In honor of the name Spock: "Live long and prosper" \\_//
On the other note, would anyone find it ironic that MX would die/disappear for good in KH3 since both of his voice actors had died in this year?
it just made MX's chance of returning in a future saga dropping to zero.
On the other note, would anyone find it ironic that MX would die/disappear for good in KH3 since both of his voice actors had died in this year?
it just made MX's chance of returning in a future saga dropping to zero.
I don't think anybody really expected Master Xehanort to ever appear in the next saga.
He was also Galvatron in the Transformers Movie (Animated one). Maybe Frank Welker can do for Master Xehanort what he did with Galvatron, back in G1, and become the new voice. He's also Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
Oh man...I never said this but I've always been a bit of a closet trekkie myself (Not a screaming fanatic, but enjoy the shows). Not to mention (this isn't very girly) but I also loved Transformers.
RIP and I'm glad he's not in pain, but I thought he was doing better :frown:. Live long and prosper guy.
I first found out about this world shattering news from on TV. I can't believe he is gone...and now? I am so sad to hear this... He truly was a great actor. Definitely the best Master Xehanort voice. And this loss happens right at the time of KH III's development.... Sora never even got to meet Master Xehanort yet. I was really looking forward to seeing it, too. :'( :-( :-( Who else can do the KH antagonist like he did???
Farewell, Leonard Jumpy... We shall never forget you.
I know there is so much more he has done and much more important things to think about after somebody has passed away... But this is really hard for KH fans to hear. He was the main antagonist who without means no more of the Master Xehanort we've come to know. He undoubtedly had a very big role if not nearly the main one in KH III.
How both of the Xehanort voice actors died so close is strange. When I heard about the Japanese Xehanort actor passing away a short time ago I became sad, especially for the fans in Japan. Afterwards, I couldn't help think about how NA fans would feel if we lost our English voice actor. And now...we are going through the same thing... :(
Well I know Im late to this, but it does suck that he's gone. I was more of a fan of his voice work rather then his live action. He seemed liked a good guy, and I wish his family the best of the luck. along with all the fans who are grieving over them. You will be missed Mr. Nimoy. You were on hell of a Xehanort, and one hell of a Spock.
This was the first thing I saw on my news feed when I woke up.
R.I.P mr.Nimoy and condolences to his Family.
Chikao Ohtsuka, Leonard Nimoy, Monty Oum...It's just so much so fast...My prayers go out to their families.
I do hope they get a little something in the credits in KH3.
"I swore I would survive to see what laid beyond the Keyblade War."
Sigh. Such an awesome guy. I could not be anymore thankful for his work. May he rest in peace.
I'm sorry, but 2015 has just been such a downer so far. Aside from stuff going at home, so many amazing people are no longer with us. I hate this. So MX will have a new voice in both Japanese and English for KH3. This will be interesting.
I cant believe this happened. Both voice actors for xehanort. Its almost not a coincidende to think about. They were both close to the same age. Wow. Its just unheard of. What is the staff gunna do I wonder. You cant replace a voice like leonards. He was perfect. This is the saddest news all week. It will take me a while to get over. I hope he rests well for he was dearly loved by so many. Just....now what.....♥
I was never a fan of Star Trek, but the past few months have dealt some heavy blows to us at the Kingdom Hearts community with the loss both of Chikao and Leonard. I hope they passed away peacefully.
It's gonna be... kinda difficult to watch the final defeat of Xehanort in KHIII after this.
Not to mention, Nimoy voiced Kida's father in Atlantis: the Lost Empire, which is a film that I want to see in KHIII. Makes me wonder if he would've reprised that role assuming they are planning to include that world.
I say just have Xehanort primarily appear as his adult self, like about Xemnas' age, so Richard Epcar can voice him. You just can't replace him. Feature an early scene of Master Xehanort silently transforming himself into himself from his younger days somehow.
God. Why couldn't they get out 3 sooner, for both Chikao and Leonard's sakes? This just hurts.
Master Xehanort has returned to his elderly form in DDD already. You can't just make him magically vanish and be non-existent in the game because the voice actor died. Sure, you can make him return to a younger form eventually within the game, but the form previously voiced by Nimoy will have to make an appearance somehow or it'd be an unexplained plot hole.
I'm curious as to what Square Enix and Disney are going to say on the matter in their respective press releases that are no doubt going to appear soon. I'm especially curious to see who, if anyone, they use to replace Leonard and whether the loss of the two actors is going to affect the Master's role in the story for KHIII.
He lived long and prospered, and I hope he can rest in peace.
It's a sad news :'( But that is life we must go on and move on.
You can rest now Master Xehanort. You can now rest in peace.
God. Why couldn't they get out 3 sooner, for both Chikao and Leonard's sakes? This just hurts.
Forgive me my bluntness, but I hope you realize how awfully egotistical this sounds.
There's literally no point in saying "they should've released 3 sooner", other than that we would've had the chance to enjoy Nimoy as Xehanort perhaps one more time. Which, again, is an egotistical thing to say. Not to mention how silly it is to blame SE or w/e for not releasing KH 3 sooner. It's sad that we won't be seeing him back as Xehanort but that's the hard truth.
Again, forgive me my bluntness (not trying to single you out) but I feel like people are way too quick to forget the human being behind the artist.
Forgive me my bluntness, but I hope you realize how awfully egotistical this sounds.
There's literally no point in saying "they should've released 3 sooner", other than that we would've had the chance to enjoy Nimoy as Xehanort perhaps one more time. Which, again, is an egotistical thing to say. Not to mention how silly it is to blame SE or w/e for not releasing KH 3 sooner. It's sad that we won't be seeing him back as Xehanort but that's the hard truth.
Again, forgive me my bluntness but I feel like people are way too quick to forget the human being behind the artist.
You weren't blunt, that was the same thought I had and wanted t say such those words.
Forgive me my bluntness, but I hope you realize how awfully egotistical this sounds.
There's literally no point in saying "they should've released 3 sooner", other than that we would've had the chance to enjoy Nimoy as Xehanort perhaps one more time. Which, again, is an egotistical thing to say. Not to mention how silly it is to blame SE or w/e for not releasing KH 3 sooner. It's sad that we won't be seeing him back as Xehanort but that's the hard truth.
Again, forgive me my bluntness (not trying to single you out) but I feel like people are way too quick to forget the human being behind the artist.
It's not blunt. It's honest. Two great men are dead. This is no time to care about who will voice him or "why didn't SE get KH3 out sooner?"
It's disrespectful to Nimoy and Ohtsuka. I agree with you 100%.
It's not blunt. It's honest. Two great men are dead. This is no time to care about who will voice him or "why didn't SE get KH3 out sooner?"
It's disrespectful to Nimoy and Ohtsuka. I agree with you 100%.
As I learned in Fairy Tail from Lissana "death is an inescapable fact of life." Give them a break may they both rest now. They have struggle their life. So now they are at rest.
Forgive me my bluntness, but I hope you realize how awfully egotistical this sounds.
There's literally no point in saying "they should've released 3 sooner", other than that we would've had the chance to enjoy Nimoy as Xehanort perhaps one more time. Which, again, is an egotistical thing to say. Not to mention how silly it is to blame SE or w/e for not releasing KH 3 sooner. It's sad that we won't be seeing him back as Xehanort but that's the hard truth.
Again, forgive me my bluntness (not trying to single you out) but I feel like people are way too quick to forget the human being behind the artist.
I'm 100% behind this. I've seen people (not on KHI) ask "who should replace him" just mere hours after Nimoy's death. It's disrespectful and completely rude. And I've also seen people who are only upset because "this will delay KH3". People are very selfish when it comes to death, which is very unfortunate. And those kind of comments especially hurt for those who are grieving.
I'm 100% behind this. I've seen people (not on KHI) ask "who should replace him" just mere hours after Nimoy's death. It's disrespectful and completely rude. And I've also seen people who are only upset because "this will delay KH3". People are very selfish when it comes to death, which is very unfortunate. And those kind of comments especially hurt for those who are grieving.
I lost my dad years ago and uncle last year, people are so selfish.
Seriously, how impious can people get?
"This will delay KH3" is their only concern about this? A puny video game?
People need to get their damn priorities right and learn to be more considerate. Leonard Nimoy was much more than "just" the voice of Master Xehanort and KH III is truly as relevant to this as the well known sack of rice falling in China.
This really hurts. It wasn't even that long ago that I was giving out my condolences to Chikao Ohtsuka. It pains me just as much, if not just a little more, to do the same for Leonard Nimoy. I am not the biggest Star Trek fan having not met anyone even remotely interested in the series until I met my stepfather, but I had at least known what role he played, how impeccable he was in that role, much of his other work and everything. Having such a talented man lost is just truly heartbreaking.
I remember thinking that 2014 was a terrible year for me in a lot of ways, some personal, but others for things such as the death of iconic people that I grew up watching and listening to like Robin Williams. Now, this year, we've already lost Leonard Nimoy Chikao Ohtsuka and several others as well so early in the year.
RIP, good sir. You have fought valiantly in a long and arduous battle. You were a true wonder and a great man.
First Monty Oum, now Nimoy? Ugh! This is a bad month... :frown:
i was going to make a thread but i felt only one member deserved the honor. there isn't much to say i didn't already in the other thread, regardless, rest in piece.
live long and prosper
I was just thinking about how after Chikao Otsuka died at least Leonard was alive. Very sad to see another iconic figure go. I'm not sure whether it makes sense to erase MX's role from future games as a result though. Recasting him feels awkward too. Either way KH3 should definitely honor Chikao and Leonard's memories for the amazing life they gave to KH's greatest villain.
I believe Square will honor them and will handle that when they can. As of now, this is about a man. Not just man, but a real life figure. Right now, everyone should leave Kingdom Hearts alone at this point. Kingdom Hearts 3 isn't dead. This is a figure that has inspired us and entertained us. This is more about the significance of life.
R.I.P
Is going to be near impossible to find a voice to replace him.
I'm not sure there are enough words to describe how much Mr. Nimoy meant to so many people. For sure, he'll be missed for a very long time; but in the time that he was here, he left us with a lot of memories of a great actor and fantastic human being.
RIP Mr. Nimoy, you'll be greatly missed for a very, very long time.
Live Long and Prosper
R.I.P
Is going to be near impossible to find a voice to replace him.
Maybe they shouldn't try :\
Maybe they shouldn't try :\
What do you mean by that?
What do you mean by that?
Oh just what I said earlier, about them possibly aging MX down or something. Well, technically they would still be replacing him, it just wouldn't be him-him. Wouldn't be Mr. Nimoy's version.
Obviously we don't know what's in Nomura's mind, but you can't help but wonder what he might do.
Xag; there is such a thing as sound alikes. I mean, you know Mel Blanc? He did Bugs Bunny and a lot of other voices. Well, the Looney Toons are still going strong and he's long dead.
Right now, let's not worry about KH. KH3 has been planned for quite some time and I seriously think both voice actors will be honored, but yes, I'm not sure if he'd change his story b/c of deaths. Let's not be selfish and not speculate; we can't predict the future. And I'd rather not try!
Let's just honor this great actor for now and let KH3 take care of KH3. ^^
"Let us finish this at the fated place, once your lights and my darknesses have joined together."
Those are the last words Leonard Nimoy will ever speak as Master Xehanort.
Beam him up, Scotty.
RIP
This may sound cruel but who is gonna be the English voice for Xehanort? Nimoy was awesome in life but ther isn't anyone who can do the voice like he can.
"Let us finish this at the fated place, once your lights and my darknesses have joined together."
Those are the last words Leonard Nimoy will ever speak as Master Xehanort.
Beam him up, Scotty.
RIP
For some reason this nearly made me cry just now :C
He truly was an exceptional human being.
I really feel sad, really loved his work... hope he's in a better place now. My condolences to his family, friends and beloved ones.
I don't want to hear another voice for Master Xehanort, I would prefer to have like...a strange sound like the first Kingdom Hearts or like Lingering Sentiment in KH II FM , where we don't hear what he says but read it. They did an amazing job ( both Chikao and Leonard ) and I don't want to hear another voice that could ruin their legacies as great voice actor ( and seiyu , not sure if I wrote that right ) that made a perfect fit in the character, not in the final game of the XEHANORT saga.
And I really hope they make a better "In Memoriam" that the Mickey voice actor had ( in middle of the credits where you could easily miss it ) . In the end of the credits ( or before the credits start ) : "In the loving memory of Leonard Nimoy and Chikao Ohtsuka."
THEY BOTH DESERVE IT.
PS : A really good poem that made Leo in his last days, if someone missed it : https://twitter.com/TheRealNimoy/status/569601054876110848
uh...wait..leonard really did Mx's voice? and both him and the jap VA have died? Me thinks MX is cursed to VA's.
Again, let's not worry about MX's voice actor right now. Let KH3 take care of KH3; I'm sure they'll find someone awesome.
Anyway, /bows head I hope his family and friends are okay.
My condolences to the friends and families of Mr Nimoy.
I had hoped he would be able to battle it out when he was admitted to the hospital earlier this week.
This is devastating. :{
Master Xehanort has returned to his elderly form in DDD already. You can't just make him magically vanish and be non-existent in the game because the voice actor died. Sure, you can make him return to a younger form eventually within the game, but the form previously voiced by Nimoy will have to make an appearance somehow or it'd be an unexplained plot hole.
I already said, what I had in mind was a scene of Master Xehanort silently aging himself down to a younger form. And maybe it is replacing him. I don't know. I can't hear anyone other than Leonard speaking as MX.
Forgive me my bluntness, but I hope you realize how awfully egotistical this sounds.
There's literally no point in saying "they should've released 3 sooner", other than that we would've had the chance to enjoy Nimoy as Xehanort perhaps one more time. Which, again, is an egotistical thing to say. Not to mention how silly it is to blame SE or w/e for not releasing KH 3 sooner. It's sad that we won't be seeing him back as Xehanort but that's the hard truth.
Again, forgive me my bluntness (not trying to single you out) but I feel like people are way too quick to forget the human being behind the artist.
No need for apology. It was a rash thing to say. I'm hurt about losing Leonard and such a huge piece of history, especially for Kingdom Hearts. I just can't believe that we lost him. I'm still in shock a day later. We lost Master Xehanort, and the wonderful man behind him.
Is anybody else really upset about the lack of a comment by Square Enix about Leonard Nimoy's passing? A bunch of people, even game developers who had no association with Leonard Nimoy have honored his passing. When Ohtsuka died, the Japanese Kingdom Hearts twitter was very quick to pay their respects to him. :c
I just...idk some acknowledgement would be a nice gesture.
Is anybody else really upset about the lack of a comment by Square Enix about Leonard Nimoy's passing? A bunch of people, even game developers who had no association with Leonard Nimoy have honored his passing. When Ohtsuka died, the Japanese Kingdom Hearts twitter was very quick to pay their respects to him. :c
I just...idk some acknowledgement would be a nice gesture.
Yeah I wasn't sure if it was too soon to ask, but has Nomura said anything yet? He always seemed to respect Nimoy a lot.
mmm, maybe i should call sq.enix tech support and ask them about it.
Oh and a Toonami legend honored him; Steven Blum (Tom the Robot on Toonami, among other things; he has quite a range) I can find that tweet if you like. (Wouldn't mind him voicing something in KH one day. Maybe not our fine villain but something. He's really good.)
Wow.
This is just beautiful...
Is anybody else really upset about the lack of a comment by Square Enix about Leonard Nimoy's passing? A bunch of people, even game developers who had no association with Leonard Nimoy have honored his passing. When Ohtsuka died, the Japanese Kingdom Hearts twitter was very quick to pay their respects to him. :c
I just...idk some acknowledgement would be a nice gesture.
I would have thought that there might have been some word from them, too. Maybe they want to make a tribute or something? I dunno. Doubtless we'll hear something in time, but it's odd that nothing's been said as of yet.
mmm, maybe i should call sq.enix tech support and ask them about it.
Oh and a Toonami legend honored him; Steven Blum (Tom the Robot on Toonami, among other things; he has quite a range) I can find that tweet if you like. (Wouldn't mind him voicing something in KH one day. Maybe not our fine villain but something. He's really good.)
That sounds like something Steve would do. From what I understand, he's a pretty good guy. At any rate, I can easily see him in a role somewhere like a random NPC or a new original character. And he does voice Vincent Valentine, after all...
Is anybody else really upset about the lack of a comment by Square Enix about Leonard Nimoy's passing? A bunch of people, even game developers who had no association with Leonard Nimoy have honored his passing. When Ohtsuka died, the Japanese Kingdom Hearts twitter was very quick to pay their respects to him. :c
I just...idk some acknowledgement would be a nice gesture.
I just checked and I'm in shocked. There's practically nothing about him. Not even a single post. I really do find that disrespectful.
Yeah, really weird that they haven't said anything about it. Even on the official KH Twitter account: nothing. Really really weird.
I expected something from the Japanese twitter at least because they have mentioned both Nachi Nozawa and Chikao Otsuka's passings, but it's upsetting how neither of the two KH twitters are saying anything. Do they not want to acknowledge it? I really doubt they haven't already found out about it otherwise...
I think Nomura hide under his desk and crying quietly about Nimoy's death for a while, since he is the actor who starred in Star trek which is the one of nomura's favorite movies.
didn't nomura requested Nimoy to voice master xehanort in BBS?
I expected something from the Japanese twitter at least because they have mentioned both Nachi Nozawa and Chikao Otsuka's passings, but it's upsetting how neither of the two KH twitters are saying anything. Do they not want to acknowledge it? I really doubt they haven't already found out about it otherwise...
I checked Facebook on their official pages; from Final Fantasy, Square, Kingdom Hearts etc and nothing.
I just found out from a comment from DeviantArt and had to come here hoping it wasn't true.
I couldn't even read the first sentence before the tears came.
Despite having never grown up with Star Trek, I still came to respect him for even the smallest of roles like Disney's Atlantis or the Pagemaster.
Rest in Peace.
I think Nomura hide under his desk and crying quietly about Nimoy's death for a while, since he is the actor who starred in Star trek which is the one of nomura's favorite movies.
didn't nomura requested Nimoy to voice master xehanort in BBS?
He did. That's what makes this even stranger.
because its in japanese maybe they dont think their japan fans want to heara bout it? I don't know
Maybe on the JP side it's a translation problem. I will ask a fan translator friend of mine for a decent translation of a question about it if you guys like. (10 years of FFXI and I still don't speak more than five words of japanese: "Gomenasi!" "Ieie!" "Kawaii!" "Ecchi!!!" "BAKA!" And unfortunately I can only do those in romanji. US FFXI could not do kanji without being hacked. I do know some of the best fan translators in the PreCure community though, so I prolly could get some translations back and forth, tho I think someone who actually knows jp would be better.)
It also could be the Japanese don't want to hear about it. I'll try twittering at the US twitter and see if we can find out what's going on.
BTW, here's the twitter; let's see if I get a answer soonish. Monday since I know their hours from having to call Square Enix tech support about 5-10 times:
| @SquareEnixUSA /bows head I don't know if you guys are aware, but Leonard Nimroy, the voice of Xehanort in KH, passed away yesterday. /sad |
Hopefully that'll get a reaction. If it doesn't I'll call them on my cell monday since it's a [CENSORED!] long distance call and I get free long distance on my cell phone. (What's really stupid is they are NOT open weekends, so bad timing guys. If I don't get a answer, I'll call and pokey and see what's going on.)
Also: I like what some FC on my XIV server is doing to honor him.
It's pretty shitty that Square Enix North America has essentially turned a blind eye to this death. I'm definitely losing even more respect for them with every day that passes.
Leonard Nimoy might not have been part of their voice acting family for a long time but he absolutely made an impact on one of their biggest series and he deserves some kind words.
This loss is still so surreal to me... I know he had a long and amazing life, but that's still not comforting when facing the reality that he's just... gone. A brilliant light in the darkness lost in a moment.
Tao; the sad thing is I think it's because at least with their tech support, they aren't open on weekends, to the displeasure of a lot of people that got their FFXI accounts hacked.(I could burn your ears with tales here.) This may be what is delaying any announcement as well; if their tech support's any indication, they may have other offices closed as well on weekends.
If I don't see anything by Monday night, I'll scoop up my cell phone. Since I did have to tangle with their tech support several times, I do have the number, so I can call, be friendly and ask wtf.
He had a long and beautiful life, this I can be comfortable with. Nimoy was, and always will be the man!!
I will say that KH3 will not be the same without him. Tainted even.
Tao; the sad thing is I think it's because at least with their tech support, they aren't open on weekends, to the displeasure of a lot of people that got their FFXI accounts hacked.(I could burn your ears with tales here.) This may be what is delaying any announcement as well; if their tech support's any indication, they may have other offices closed as well on weekends.
If I don't see anything by Monday night, I'll scoop up my cell phone. Since I did have to tangle with their tech support several times, I do have the number, so I can call, be friendly and ask wtf.
My problem is that he died on Friday and pretty much all businesses are open 9 to 5 from Monday-Friday...
Tao; the delay is proly also due to some disorganization in the office too or just the higher ups didn't get the information before 5 yesterday. It's hard to say since I don't work there, but if there's any translation involved, they may of wanted to wait for a bit first to get translated word to our director (and translations take time if you want to get them right).
It's still maddening, but we have no idea about their office politics either!
Tech support =/= the person/people who run their social networks.
Tao; the delay is proly also due to some disorganization in the office too or just the higher ups didn't get the information before 5 yesterday. It's hard to say since I don't work there, but if there's any translation involved, they may of wanted to wait for a bit first to get translated word to our director (and translations take time if you want to get them right).
It's still maddening, but we have no idea about their office politics either!
Not particularly sure which account we're still talking about, but the English KH Twitter is shared by one representative of the community team from both the North America and Europe offices (though there is scuttlebutt that they need to have certain things approved by the head office in Japan before they can post them so take that as you will), and Nomura handles the Japanese account personally.
Chaser; I know, but the fact that their tech support has such *wierd* hours when they run 2 MMOs makes me wonder what hours corporate has. Any other company would have tech support every day, not just on weekdays.
Chaser; I know, but the fact that their tech support has such *wierd* hours when they run 2 MMOs makes me wonder what hours corporate has. Any other company would have tech support every day, not just on weekdays.
The official would be Mon-Fri, but game developers and publishers don't really work that kind of schedule if there is work that needs to be done. NA and EU likely work overtime in order to facilitate video conferences with Japan, overtime when a game is close to completion, overtime when they have to do public streams of their upcoming titles.
A really sad thing indeed. :( I felt kind of empty when I heard the news. It is still hard to believe that Mr. Nimoy is gone.
It kind of makes things worse, that also the Japanese voice actor died not too long ago. This is a tragedy. :( I really don`t know what else to say. I just feel kind of empty.
It still hasn't really sunk in for me. I'm not a huge Star Trek fan, but I love the science fiction genre, and Star Trek has had a significant impact on it. And obviously, I am a huge Kingdom Hearts fan. The world lost a great actor, and it lost an even better man. Mr. Nemoy truly did live long and prosper.
square enix really are a bunch of ignorant cunts and there really isn't much more to say.
Even the Simpsons dedicated it's recent episode to Leonard Nimoy (since he was on the show a few times, the writers are big nerds). Still, really disappointing about Square Enix, especially since PR/social teams are meant to be available at all hours.
No kidding chaser.
Anyway another hour or two before I dare call their tech support and find out. This won't be the usual one where my game isn't working right; I've called them for info before. Hopefully I can get a straight answer since well..I'm surprised at their silence.
No kidding chaser.
Anyway another hour or two before I dare call their tech support and find out. This won't be the usual one where my game isn't working right; I've called them for info before. Hopefully I can get a straight answer since well..I'm surprised at their silence.
Just saying, their tech support will likely be clueless since that isn't their area to handle. But give it a try.
Master; that's what I figure. I don't know if they'd know anything; at least I can ask them to poke the proper desk for me. I've gone 1/2 with them when I did have to ask them about something, however. (Once about Seekers, once about the ultimate pay cards...they did a 180 on Playspan when the cards were discontinued, so there's no paypal option for either XI or XIV at the moment. They said it'd be okay at the time, um, someone didn't know.)
[Edit] Guy was nice, he's going to forward the news to the proper desk. Sometimes the Dilbert Effect can work to your favor. True he didn't know, but the forward part may mean once they get confirmation from the higher ups we may see something. Better late than never..
Also if anyone need that number for anything else, I'll post it up somewhere. I SWEAR they hide it pretty horribly just to keep from being bothered...
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February 27, 2015 @ 05:51 pmOffline