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| | '''Kingdom Hearts Ultimanias''' are Japanese informational books about released installments in the Kingdom Hearts series. Containing artwork by director Tetsuya Nomura, interviews, et cetera, no Ultimania has been released nationwide to date. |
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| '''''Kingdom Hearts Ultimanias''''' are Japanese informational books about released games in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. The books contain similar information to a strategy guide, although it goes much more in depth. An Ultimania also contains additional and exclusive content, such as artwork by Tetsuya Nomura, interviews with the staff behind the game, and clarifications on the story.
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| As of June 2021, only one Ultimania has been released outside of Japan: '''''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania''''', titled '''''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story before Kingdom Hearts III''''' in English.
| | ==''Kingodm Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania== |
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| | File:BBS_Ultimania.jpg|Cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania |
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| | A currently unreleased Ultimania detailing the recently released ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. Showing the Keyblade Graveyard at the base, Terra, Aqua, and Ventus are seen with their Keyblades while Master Xehanort lurks above them, Vanitas and King Mickey to his side. This is notably the first Ultimania to use CG in the cover design. |
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| ==List of Ultimanias==
| | ==''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania== |
| ===''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania'']]
| | File:KH_Ultimania.jpg|Cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania |
| *'''Release Date''' - June 13, 2002
| | </gallery> |
| *'''Number of Pages''' - 544
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 1,995 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Weight''' - 1.80 KGS
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| *'''Height''' - 21 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm.
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4887870426
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| The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania'' displays the main protagonists of the series, [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck]], [[Goofy]], [[Riku]], and [[Kairi]]. Each of the protagonists featured on the cover are displayed within their own panels. Donald and Goofy's faces are visible within theirs. Kairi is visible from her head to her thighs, her legs continuing beneath Donald's panel. Riku's head and shoulders are displayed within his panel, his waist and a portion of his leg visible beneath Goofy's panel. Sora, who is also the only character on the cover to be black and white, have his eyes closed, and not be encased within a panel, overlaps each character's panel and holds the [[Kingdom Key]] in his hand. The characters, particularly Sora, Riku, and Kairi, are drawn in a more mature fashion compared to the other pieces of art made for the original ''Kingdom Hearts''.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Revised Edition''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Revised Edition.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Revised Edition'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 | | *'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 |
| *'''Number of Pages''' - 607 | | *'''Number of Pages''' - 607 |
| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 2,380 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Weight''' - 2.00 KGS
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| *'''Height''' - 21 x 15 x 4 cm.
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757513496
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| The cover artwork of the revised ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania'' depicts [[Sora]] as he appears in Roxas's version of the Awakening, with [[Riku]], [[Kairi]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]] behind him, and encased within a heart-shaped border. On the sides stand the hooded [[Xemnas]] and [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] against a dark sky background. | | The cover artwork of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania depicts Sora as he appears in Roxas's version of the Awakening, Riku, Kairi, Donald, and Goofy behind him and encased within a heart-shaped border. Off to the sides stand a hooded member of Organization XIII and Xehanort's Heartless against a dark background. |
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Ultimania''===
| | ==''Kingodm Hearts: Chain of Memories'' Ultimania== |
| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Ultimania'']]
| | <gallery> |
| | File:CoM_Ultimania.jpg|Cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' Ultimania |
| | </gallery> |
| *'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 | | *'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 |
| *'''Number of Pages''' - 351 | | *'''Number of Pages''' - 351 |
| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 1,337 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Height''' - 21x15x2.6 cm
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757513445
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| The cover artwork of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' Ultimania shows the game's artwork of Sora and Riku standing back-to-back, and card versions of [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]], [[Marluxia]] in his hooded form, Donald, and Goofy in the background.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Series Ultimania Alpha''===
| | The cover artwork of the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' Ultimania shows the game's artwork of Sora and Riku standing back-to-back, card versions of King Mickey, a hooded Marluxia, Donald, and Goofy in the background. It is a strategy guide for ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''. |
| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Alpha.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Alpha'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - December 9, 2005
| | ==''Kingodm Hearts 358/2'' Days Ultimania== |
| *'''Number of Pages''' - 319
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
| | File:358_Ultimania.jpg|Cover artwork of the ''Kingodm Hearts 358/2 Days'' Ultimania |
| *'''Price''' - 1,990 Yen
| | </gallery> |
| *'''Language''' - Japanese
| | *'''Number of Pages''' - 509 |
| *'''Height''' - 21 x 15 x 1.9 cm.
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| *'''Weight''' - 1.25 KGS
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757515979 | |
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| This Ultimania reviews the events of ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', also providing some insight into ''Kingdom Hearts II''. The cover artwork is that of the "Awakening" Puzzle from ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.
| | The ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' Ultimania cotains artwork as well as other information relating to the game. The cover artwork shows Axel, Roxas, and Xion eating Sea-Salt Ice Cream in the top corner in Twilight Town, Roxas also shown losing his Organization robe and having it replaced with his clothing from ''Kingdom Hearts II''. |
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts II'' Ultimania===
| | ==''Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania''== |
| [[File:Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania'']]
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| | File:KH2_Ultimania.jpg|Cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Ultimania |
| | </gallery> |
| *'''Release Date''' - February 23, 2006 | | *'''Release Date''' - February 23, 2006 |
| *'''Number of Pages''' - 735
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 2,790 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Weight''' - 2.00 KGS
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| *'''Height''' - 21 x 15 x 4.4 cm.
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757516215
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| The ''Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania'' is known to contain more in-game information than any other Ultimania, such as much more detailed maps than the official strategy guide. The cover artwork is that of the "Duality" [[Puzzle]] found in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''. | | The ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Ultimania is both a strategy guide and an art book relating to ''Kingdom Hearts II''. It is spoiler-heavy to those that have yet to play the game, and contains several detailed maps. The cover artwork is that of the '''Two Sides''' Puzzle found in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''. |
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania''=== | | ==Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania== |
| [[File:Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - May 2, 2007 | | File:KH2FM_Ultimania.jpg|Cover of the Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania |
| | </gallery> |
| | *'''Release Date''' - May 02, 2007 |
| *'''Number of Pages''' - 511 | | *'''Number of Pages''' - 511 |
| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 2,380 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Height''' - 21 x 15 x 3.4 cm
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| *'''Weight''' - 2.00 KGS
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757520131
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| The ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+]] Ultimania'' details the compilation of ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. The cover artwork is the "Twilight" Puzzle found in ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - June 25, 2009
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| *'''Number of Pages''' - 509
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 2,380 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Height''' - 21 x 15 x 3 cm.
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| *'''Weight''' - 1.00 KGS
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757525788
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| The ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania'' sports several insightful interviews that not only cleared up the game's story, but it also hinted at ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. The cover artwork shows [[Axel]], [[Roxas]], and [[Xion]] eating [[sea-salt ice cream]] in the top corner in [[Twilight Town]], Roxas also shown losing his Organization robe and having it replaced with his clothing from ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - March 25, 2010
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| *'''Number of Pages''' - 656
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 3,374 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Height''' - 22 cm x 15.5 cm x 4 cm.
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757527888
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| This Ultimania covers ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. The book's cover shows the [[Keyblade Graveyard]] as the setting, while [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ventus]] are centered, all wielding their corresponding Keyblades. [[Master Xehanort]] is menacingly seen above them, with [[Vanitas]] and King Mickey to his side. This is the first Ultimania to use Computer Graphics in the cover design.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - November 4, 2010
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| *'''Number of Pages''' - 400
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 1, 680 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 9784757530508
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| This Ultimania covers ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''. The book's cover shows [[Data-Sora]], [[Donald Duck]], and [[Goofy]] in [[Traverse Town]] high fiving one another. It includes a complete walkthrough of the game, interview with Tetsuya Nomura, and a complete guide to the Avatar Kingdom. This is the second Ultimania to use computer-generated imagery in the cover design.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - May 28, 2012
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| *'''Number of Pages''' - 432
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 1,890 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757536151
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| This Ultimania covers ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. The book's cover shows Sora, Riku, and a [[Meow Wow]] Spirit perched on the roof of a building in Traverse Town. It includes a complete walkthrough of the game, interview with Tetsuya Nomura, and a guide on [[Dream Eaters]].
| | Detailing ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories'', this Ultimania is mainly a strategy guide and artbook. The cover artwork is that of the '''Twilight''' Puzzle. |
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - October 2, 2014 (JP), June 29, 2021 (EN)
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| *'''Number of Pages''' - 256
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback (JP), Hardcover (EN)
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| *'''Price''' - 3,132 Yen (JP), $44.99 (EN)
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese/English
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 4757543840 (JP)/1506725236 (EN)
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| The '''''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania''''', titled '''''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story before Kingdom Hearts III''''' in English, covers the entire ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. It covers the first twelve titles, from ''Kingdom Hearts'' to ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', including the re-releases and Final Mixes. The cover features a white sketch of half of Sora's face on a silver background, with his eye colored in blue. The back cover artwork features white sketches of Riku and Kairi as well. All three of them utilize their original ''Kingdom Hearts'' designs. It was released on October 2, 2014 alongside ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''. An English translation was released by Dark Horse Books on June 29, 2021.
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| ===''Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania''===
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| [[File:Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania'']]
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| *'''Release Date''' - February 28, 2019
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| *'''Number of Pages''' - 736
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| *'''Type''' - Paperback
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| *'''Price''' - 2,700 Yen
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| *'''Language''' - Japanese
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| *'''Developers''' - Square Enix
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| *'''ISBN''' - 9784757560017
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| The cover artwork of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' Ultimania shows artwork of Sora on a throne.
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:Ultimania Scan 01 (KHBBS).png|The first chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania | | File:KHA_Ultimania.jpg|Cover of the Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Alpha |
| File:Ultimania Scan 08 (KHBBS).png|The second chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| File:Ultimania Scan 02 (KHBBS).png|The third chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| File:Ultimania Scan 07 (KHBBS).png|The fourth chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| File:Ultimania Scan 06 (KHBBS).png|The fifth chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| File:Ultimania Scan 05 (KHBBS).png|The sixth chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| File:Ultimania Scan 04 (KHBBS).png|The seventh chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| File:Ultimania Scan 03 (KHBBS).png|The eighth chapter from the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
| {{Merchandise}}
| | *'''Number of Pages''' - 319 |
| [[Category:Merchandise]]
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| | This Ultimania reviews the events of ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', also providing some insight into ''Kingdom Hearts II''. The cover artwork is that of the '''Awakening''' Puzzle from ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''. |
