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This is a list of assorted media references to the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games shown outside of the series.
This is a list of assorted media references to the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games shown outside of the series.
==''Disney'' media==
==''Disney'' media==
===''{{w|Amphibia (TV series)|Amphibia}}''===
[[File:True Colors Promo Amphibia.png|thumb|125px|"True Colors" promo.]]
A number of promotional images for the episode "True Colors" parody various pieces of pop culture. One such promo by series color designer Andy Garner-Flexner mimics the "Heart" [[Key Art]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
===''{{w|Chang Can Dunk}}''===
In ''Chang Can Dunk'', the [[Olympus]] level from ''Kingdom Hearts III'' is being played on a PS5 in the background when Chang gets locked in the basement during a party.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-hearts-iii-makes-cameo-in-disney-movie-chang-can-dunk-r3783/ '''''KH13''''': Kingdom Hearts III makes cameo in Disney+ movie "Chang Can Dunk"] </ref>
===''{{w|Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (film)|Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers}}''===
The [[Kingdom Key]] and [[Sora]]'s hair are both featured amongst the items that have been stolen from the bootlegged characters.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-key-spotted-in-latest-trailer-for-chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-r3675/ '''''KH13''''': "Kingdom Key spotted in latest trailer for Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers"]</ref><ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/soras-hair-has-appeared-in-chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-r3690/ '''''KH13''''': "Sora's Hair has appeared in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers"]</ref>
===''Disney Emoji Blitz''===
A few Kingdom Hearts characters appear as emojis for the player to collect, namely Sora, Aqua, and Donald and Goofy in their attire from the series. A [[Shadow]] was later added as a free collectible in honor of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series' 20th anniversary, though it is unusable in the game itself.
===''{{w|Disney Infinity 3.0}}''===
===''{{w|Disney Infinity 3.0}}''===
At the D23 Expo 2015, all attending fans were given a power disc which unlocked Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit in the game. The Keyblade appears in the game as the Ultimate Unlock, requiring players to purchase and scan every figure available for that version of the game.
At the D23 Expo 2015, all attending fans were given a power disc which unlocked Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit in the game.
 
The Kingdom Key appears in the game as the Ultimate Unlock, requiring players to purchase and scan figures of 39 different characters - the amount of figures initially planned for the game (7 additional characters were released afterwards). The Kingdom Key is able to perform 5 spells depending on the player's inputs: [[Fire]], [[Blizzard]], [[Ars Arcanum]], [[Stun Impact]], and [[Ragnarok]]. Outside of combat, the weapon is stored in a heart-shaped backpack resembling the logo of the original Kingdom Hearts.<ref>[https://youtu.be/EcXDMkyLNIc?si=tRMrNzjpexl_fQR1 Disney Infinity Keyblade info]</ref>
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Mickey Mouse Power Disc (KH) DI3.png|The power disc unlocking Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit.
Mickey Mouse Power Disc (KH) DI3.png|The power disc unlocking Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit.
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Kingdom Key Promo DI3.png|Screenshot of the Keyblade being used in-game.
Kingdom Key Promo DI3.png|Screenshot of the Keyblade being used in-game.
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===''Disney Emoji Blitz''===
A few Kingdom Hearts characters appear as emojis for the player to collect, namely Sora, Aqua, and Donald and Goofy in their attire from the series. A [[Shadow]] was later added as a free collectible in honor of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series' 20th anniversary, though it is unusable in the game itself.


===''Disney Tsum Tsum''===
===''Disney Tsum Tsum''===
{{main|LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum}}
{{main|LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum}}
Two main ''Kingdom Hearts'' events were available for a limited time in 2019 and 2023, featuring stages based on worlds from the series. Over 20 collectable Tsum Tsum based on ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters have been created, both as part of the special collaboration events and separately.
Two main ''Kingdom Hearts'' events were available for a limited time in 2019 and 2023, featuring stages based on worlds from the series. Over 20 collectable Tsum Tsum based on ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters have been created, both as part of the special collaboration events and separately.
===''{{w|DuckTales (2017 TV series)|DuckTales}}''===
In the episode "The Shadow War!", Mrs. Beakley creates a dessert which includes [[sea-salt ice cream]] and mentions it being Scrooge's favorite dessert, a homage to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGrIhhyN2us @SoraAlfheim on YouTube: "DuckTales references Scrooge McDuck's love for sea-salt ice cream in Kingdom Hearts"]</ref>


===''{{w|Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes}}''===
===''{{w|Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes}}''===
{{w|Deadpool}} can wield a series of weapons named "Keyblades". However, they do not physically resemble the Keyblade from the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. The in-game description of the Keyblades, "A heart, a heart, my kingdom for a heart", is a reference to {{w|William Shakespeare}}'s ''{{w|Richard III (play)|Richard III}}'', as well as a pun on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.
{{w|Deadpool}} can wield a series of weapons named "Keyblades". However, they do not physically resemble the Keyblade from the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. The in-game description of the Keyblades, "A heart, a heart, my kingdom for a heart", is a reference to {{w|William Shakespeare}}'s ''{{w|Richard III (play)|Richard III}}'', as well as a pun on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.
===''{{w|Star vs. the Forces of Evil}}''===
In the episode "St. Olga's Reform School for Wayward Princesses", Rat Princess wears a crown shaped exactly like the reoccuring [[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Crown|crown motif]] in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.
===''{{w|The Ghost and Molly McGee}}''===
In the episode "Game On", the Kingdom Key appears on the weapons selection menu for a video game.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-key-spotted-in-the-latest-episode-of-the-ghost-and-molly-mcgee-r3810/ '''''KH13''''': Kingdom Key spotted in the latest episode of The Ghost and Molly McGee]</ref>
===''{{w|The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder}}''===
In the episode "Home School", the character KG can be seen playing a game that looks similar to ''Kingdom Hearts'', with him playing through a section that looks near identical to [[Dive to the Heart]], and the side panels bearing resemblance to [[Destiny Islands]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/khinsider/status/1511609848403619842 Kingdom Hearts Insider on Twitter: "''In other news, how cool is it seeing #KingdomHearts appear on Disney TV shows!?''"] </ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220608134218/https://twitter.com/breanimator/status/1511659207593930755 Breana Williams on Twitter: "''I thought...why not Kingdom Hearts?''"] (Accessed via the Wayback Machine on the Internet Archive.)</ref>


===''{{w|The Simpsons Game}}''===
===''{{w|The Simpsons Game}}''===
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*The Statues of Santa's Little Helper in the Super Happy Fun Fun level of the game have a Keyblade in their mouths.
*The Statues of Santa's Little Helper in the Super Happy Fun Fun level of the game have a Keyblade in their mouths.


===''{{w|Amphibia (TV series)|Amphibia}}''===
===''The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse''===
[[File:True Colors Promo Amphibia.png|thumb|125px|"True Colors" promo.]]
A number of promotional images for the episode "True Colors" parody various pieces of pop culture. One such promo by series color designer Andy Garner-Flexner mimics the "Heart" [[Key Art]] from ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
 
===''{{w|Chang Can Dunk}}''===
In ''Chang Can Dunk'', the [[Olympus]] level from ''Kingdom Hearts III'' is being played on a PS5 in the background when Chang gets locked in the basement during a party.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-hearts-iii-makes-cameo-in-disney-movie-chang-can-dunk-r3783/ '''''KH13''''': Kingdom Hearts III makes cameo in Disney+ movie "Chang Can Dunk"] </ref>
 
===''{{w|Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (film)|Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers}}''===
The [[Kingdom Key]] and [[Sora]]'s hair are both featured amongst the items that have been stolen from the bootlegged characters.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-key-spotted-in-latest-trailer-for-chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-r3675/ '''''KH13''''' "Kingdom Key spotted in latest trailer for Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers"]</ref><ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/soras-hair-has-appeared-in-chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-r3690/ '''''KH13''''' "Sora's Hair has appeared in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers"]</ref>
 
===''{{w|DuckTales (2017 TV series)|DuckTales}}''===
In the episode "The Shadow War!", Mrs. Beakley creates a dessert which includes [[sea-salt ice cream]] and mentions it being Scrooge's favorite dessert, a homage to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGrIhhyN2us DuckTales references Scrooge McDuck's love for sea-salt ice cream in Kingdom Hearts]</ref>
 
===''{{w|The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder}}''===
In the episode "Home School", the character KG can be seen playing a game that looks similar to ''Kingdom Hearts'', with him playing through a section that looks near identical to [[Dive to the Heart]], and the side panels bearing resemblance to [[Destiny Islands]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/khinsider/status/1511609848403619842 Kingdom Hearts Insider on Twitter: "''In other news, how cool is it seeing #KingdomHearts appear on Disney TV shows!?''"] </ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220608134218/https://twitter.com/breanimator/status/1511659207593930755 Breana Williams on Twitter: "''I thought...why not Kingdom Hearts?''"] Accessed via the Wayback Machine on the Internet Archive.</ref>
 
===''[[wikia:Disney:The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse|The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse]]''===
The [[Kingdom Key D]] appears amongst the objects in Mickey's house.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mbrleigh/status/1507384942056992771 Amber Leigh on Twitter: "''I’d like to thank the Mickey Mouse crew for whoever let me get away with this, happy almost 20th anniversary KH ❤️''"]</ref>
The [[Kingdom Key D]] appears amongst the objects in Mickey's house.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mbrleigh/status/1507384942056992771 Amber Leigh on Twitter: "''I’d like to thank the Mickey Mouse crew for whoever let me get away with this, happy almost 20th anniversary KH ❤️''"]</ref>
===''{{w|The Ghost and Molly McGee}}''===
In the episode "Game On", the Kingdom Key appears on the weapons selection menu for a video game.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-key-spotted-in-the-latest-episode-of-the-ghost-and-molly-mcgee-r3810/ Key Kingdom Shown In ''The Ghost and Molly McGee'']</ref>


===Tokyo Disney Resort===
===Tokyo Disney Resort===
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===''{{w|Saints Row (2022 video game)|Saints Row (2022)}}''===
===''{{w|Saints Row (2022 video game)|Saints Row (2022)}}''===
A skin for the pickaxe called the "Saintsblade" can be unlocked. This weapon strongly resembles a Keyblade, which includes a keychain, and will generate star-shaped particle effects upon hitting an enemy.
A skin for the pickaxe called the "Saintsblade" can be unlocked. This weapon strongly resembles a Keyblade, including a keychain, and will generate star-shaped particle effects upon hitting an enemy.


===''{{w|Skullgirls}}''===
===''{{w|Skullgirls}}''===
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===''{{w|The Big Bang Theory}}''===
===''{{w|The Big Bang Theory}}''===
In the episode "The Excelsior Acquisition", on the back of a comic that Raj is reading, there is a ad for ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
In the episode "The Excelsior Acquisition", on the back of a comic that Raj is reading, there is a ad for ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
===''{{w|Dragon Ball Heroes}}''===
The {{nihongo|'''Key Sword'''|キーソード|Kī Sōdo}} is a weapon that appears in the manga, anime, and game adaptions of ''Dragon Ball Heroes''. Originally created to seal the Demon Realm, Xeno Trunks uses it to combat the Dark Empire. Its name, design, and function are references to the Keyblade.


===''{{w|My Adventures with Superman}}''===
===''{{w|My Adventures with Superman}}''===
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===''{{w|Robot Chicken}}''===
===''{{w|Robot Chicken}}''===
In the episode "May Cause Numb Butthole", Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Master Xehanort were featured in the skit "Kingdom Hearts' Key Party", alongside other Disney characters.
In the episode "May Cause Numb Butthole", Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Master Xehanort were featured in the skit "Kingdom Hearts' Key Party", alongside other Disney characters.
===''{{w|Hazbin Hotel}}''===
In the final episode of the first season, Keekee, Charlie's pet and key to the hotel, gets transformed by Lucifer into a sword reminiscent of a Keyblade to help repair the broken building.


==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
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During the {{w|2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony}}, "{{c|Olympus Coliseum|track}}" and "[[Hero's Fanfare]]" played during the {{w|2020 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations|Parade of Nations}}.<ref>[https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Tokyo-2020-Olympics/Olympics-latest-Japan-rounds-off-entrance-of-teams-to-ceremony '''''Nikkei Asia''''' "Japan rounds off entrance of teams to ceremony"]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6uCbe6zh8 '''''Youtube''''' "The Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony - in FULL LENGTH!"] (at 1:01:14 and 1:24:47)</ref>
During the {{w|2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony}}, "{{c|Olympus Coliseum|track}}" and "[[Hero's Fanfare]]" played during the {{w|2020 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations|Parade of Nations}}.<ref>[https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Tokyo-2020-Olympics/Olympics-latest-Japan-rounds-off-entrance-of-teams-to-ceremony '''''Nikkei Asia''''' "Japan rounds off entrance of teams to ceremony"]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6uCbe6zh8 '''''Youtube''''' "The Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony - in FULL LENGTH!"] (at 1:01:14 and 1:24:47)</ref>


==={{w|D23 (Disney)#2022|D23 Expo 2022}}===
At the 2022 D3 Expo, a poster celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company was available to Gold Members. Said poster contains fifty-eight different references to Disney media, including a silhouette of the [[Kingdom Key]] on the left side of Sleeping Beauty's castle, near a TRON Identity Disc.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DisneyD23/status/1565108320527998977 Disney D23 on Twitter: "''See if you can spot all 58 hidden Disney references in our D23 Gold Member poster! This poster will be available to Gold Members during #D23Expo – pick yours up at the D23 Ultimate Fan Lounge in Hall A.''"]</ref>
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Sora appears in episode 92 in Rooster Teeth's Death Battle video fighting against Pit from Kid Icarus, with Sora emerging as the victor. In this video, Sora was voiced by Bryce Papenbrook.
Sora appears in episode 92 in Rooster Teeth's Death Battle video fighting against Pit from Kid Icarus, with Sora emerging as the victor. In this video, Sora was voiced by Bryce Papenbrook.
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Music group Starbomb wrote a song for their third album, ''The TryForce'', called "The Simple Plot of Kingdom Hearts", with Sora recounting the events of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3N_Cy40kiM The Simple Plot of Kingdom Hearts]</ref>
Music group Starbomb wrote a song for their third album, ''The TryForce'', called "The Simple Plot of Kingdom Hearts", with Sora recounting the events of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3N_Cy40kiM The Simple Plot of Kingdom Hearts]</ref>
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