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{{cleanup|Additional information for re:Coded Ultimania. Also needs actual information of what's inside these books, not just the cover.}} | {{cleanup| Additional information for re:Coded Ultimania, and CoM edition's price. Also needs actual information of what's inside these books, not just the cover.}} | ||
'''''Kingdom Hearts | '''''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. | ||
As of June 2021, only one Ultimania has been released outside of Japan: '''''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania | 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. | ||
==List of Ultimanias== | ==List of Ultimanias== | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts | ===''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - June 13, 2002 | *'''Release Date''' - June 13, 2002 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 544 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 544 | ||
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*'''Developers''' - Square Enix | *'''Developers''' - Square Enix | ||
*'''ISBN''' - 4887870426 | *'''ISBN''' - 4887870426 | ||
The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts | 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 | ===''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania Revised Edition=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Revised Edition.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Revised Edition | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Revised Edition.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania Revised Edition]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 | *'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 607 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 607 | ||
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*'''ISBN''' - 4757513496 | *'''ISBN''' - 4757513496 | ||
The cover artwork of the | The cover artwork of the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' 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. | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories | ===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 | *'''Release Date''' - December 17, 2004 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 351 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 351 | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Series Ultimania Alpha | ===''Kingdom Hearts Series'' Ultimania Alpha=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Alpha.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Alpha | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Ultimania Alpha.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania Alpha]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - December 9, 2005 | *'''Release Date''' - December 9, 2005 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 319 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 319 | ||
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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 | [[File:Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - February 23, 2006 | *'''Release Date''' - February 23, 2006 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 735 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 735 | ||
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*'''ISBN''' - 4757516215 | *'''ISBN''' - 4757516215 | ||
The ''Kingdom Hearts II | 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''. | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ | ===''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ | [[File:Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - May 2, 2007 | *'''Release Date''' - May 2, 2007 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 511 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 511 | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania | ===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2'' Days Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | [[File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - June 25, 2009 | *'''Release Date''' - June 25, 2009 | ||
*'''Number of Pages''' - 509 | *'''Number of Pages''' - 509 | ||
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*'''ISBN''' - 4757525788 | *'''ISBN''' - 4757525788 | ||
The ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | 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 | ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - March 25, 2010 | *'''Release Date''' - March 25, 2010 | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | ===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Re coded Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - November 4, 2010 | *'''Release Date''' - November 4, 2010 | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance | ===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance | [[File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - May 28, 2012 | *'''Release Date''' - May 28, 2012 | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania | ===''Kingdom Hearts Series'' Memorial Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania | [[File:Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Series Memorial Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - October 2, 2014 (JP), June 29, 2021 (EN) | *'''Release Date''' - October 2, 2014 (JP), June 29, 2021 (EN) | ||
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*'''ISBN''' - 4757543840 (JP)/1506725236 (EN) | *'''ISBN''' - 4757543840 (JP)/1506725236 (EN) | ||
The '''''Kingdom Hearts Series Memorial Ultimania | 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 | ===''Kingdom Hearts III'' Ultimania=== | ||
[[File:Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania.png|thumb|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts III | [[File:Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania.png|thumb|right|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' Ultimania]] | ||
*'''Release Date''' - February 28, 2019 | *'''Release Date''' - February 28, 2019 | ||
