Kingdom Hearts is finally getting adapted for the small screen.
Announced last night at D23, Disney is working on an original anime series inspired by the globally beloved video game franchise for Disney Channel and Disney+. It is being developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at SQUARE ENIX.
The series reimagines the iconic adventure with a brand-new story that will expand on the universe of Kingdom Hearts while celebrating the characters that have captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world.
“Kingdom Hearts has captivated gamers everywhere with its unique blend of adventure and imagination,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family. “There’s something really exciting about taking a world fans have spent years exploring through the games and bringing it to life in a completely new way. And with a creative team that is working closely with the legendary Tetsuya Nomura, our new series will be unmistakably Kingdom Hearts, while giving fans a whole new way to experience the world they love.”
Have you played the Kingdom Hearts video games? Will you check out the show?
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