Editing Kingdom Hearts Volume 1

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|seriesissue=''Kingdom Hearts'' Volume 1
|next=Kingdom Hearts Volume 2 
|image=Kingdom Hearts Manga 1.png
|caption=
|publisher={{w|Tokyopop}}
|date=October 11, 2005
|coverdate=October 2005
|adaptation by={{w|Shiro Amano}}
|associate editor={{w|Alexis Kirsch}}
|managing editor=Jill Freshney
|cover=Gary Shum
|letters by={{w|Adriana Rivera}}<!--<br>{{w|Terri Delgado}}, {{w|Alyssa Blakeslee}} (YP)-->
|editorinchief=Mike Kiley
|continuity=[[Kingdom Hearts (manga)|Manga continuity]]
|chronology={{c|Kingdom Hearts|manga}}
|pagecount=135
|price=$5.99 (US)<br>$7.99 (CAN)
|ISBN=1-59816-217-9
|printed in=USA
}}

The '''first volume''' of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga was originally published in 2005 by Tokyopop. It details the beginning of [[Sora]]'s adventure on the [[Destiny Islands]] up to the sealing of [[Wonderland]]. The first volume of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga, reissued by Yen Press, occurred in 2013. The first book opens with the start of Sora's adventure and continues up to the [[Cerberus]] battle at [[Olympus Coliseum]]. The front cover depicts a sleeping Sora floating before one of the Awakening pillars in his [[Dive to the Heart]].

==Episodes==
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|- style="border-bottom:3px solid #0865b6"
!- style="width:60px;" | Volume Number !! style="width:60px;" | Chapter<br>No. !! style="width:450px;" | English title (top)<br>Japanese title (bottom) !! Japanese Publication Date !! English Publication Date
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{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Calling
 |JapaneseTitle=A Voice Calls
 |KanjiTitle=呼ぶ声
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=1
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Three friends seek to leave their [[Destiny Islands|island]] to explore other worlds. To do so, Sora, Riku, and Kairi construct a raft. The trio has almost completed their preparations. However, as night falls, an ominous darkness slowly approaches the island. Meanwhile, at Disney Castle, it is discovered that King Mickey has disappeared.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Invaders
 |JapaneseTitle=Invader
 |KanjiTitle=侵すもの
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=2
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Sora is visited by a strange man in the Secret Place, until interrupted by Kairi. That night, a storm starts to brew, prompting Sora to return to the island to check on the group's raft. Once there, Sora instead finds Riku, enveloped in darkness.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Light in the Hand
 |JapaneseTitle=Light in Hand
 |KanjiTitle=手の中の光
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=3
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Riku and Sora are engulfed by the darkness. Sora is transported to the Secret Place, where he finds Kairi. The reunion is temporary, as Kairi suddenly vanishes. The [[Mickey Mouse|mysterious voice]] from before reminds Sora that he wields the strongest weapon of all: the Keyblade. Back at Disney Castle, Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy Cricket begin preparing for their search for the King and Keyblade wielder.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=A Giant Shadow
 |JapaneseTitle=Giant Shadow
 |KanjiTitle=巨大な影
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=4
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Shortly after recieving the Keyblade, Sora encounters a Darkside Heartless. Sora defeats the giant Heartless with a single blow.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Cast Ashore
 |JapaneseTitle=Drifting Ashore
 |KanjiTitle=漂着
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=5
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=The Destiny Islands are completely consumed by the darkness, transporting Sora to a new world. In Traverse Town, Goofy and Donald continue their search for the Keyblade master. Pluto, however, ventures off on his own, eventually finding Sora. In the distance Leon is shown, commenting on the new arrival.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Traverse Town (chapter){{!}}Traverse Town
 |JapaneseTitle=Travese Town
 |KanjiTitle=トラヴァースタウン
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=6
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Sora begins exploring the town, but is soon surrounded by a swarm of Shadows. Sora flees into a nearby shop, where he meets Cid. Cid informs Sora of the Heartless, and how this town is a home for refugees who have lost their worlds to the darkness. Cid encourages Sora to look for his friends here. As Sora leaves, he is confronted by Leon.
}} 
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=The Man Named Leon
 |JapaneseTitle=A Man Named Leon
 |KanjiTitle=レオンという男
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=7
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Leon knocks Sora out, taking him to the hotel. There, Sora meets Yuffie. Leon starts to explain the nature of the Heartless, only to be interrupted by an ambush. Sora winds up in the Third District, where he meets Donald and Goofy. Suddenly, a Guard Armor appears, but is soon defeated by the new trio. Afterwards, Donald eventually convinces Sora to join them in their search for the King. Hoping to find his own friends, Sora agrees.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Conspiracy
 |JapaneseTitle=Conspiracy
 |KanjiTitle=陰謀
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=8
|JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=A group of villians is revealed to be monitoring the new Keyblade weilder. In Traverse Town, Sora is educated about the "World Order" and of a [[Ansem the Wise|researcher]] who had filed a report on the Heartless. This report, scattered throughout the worlds, could be used in the mystery of the Heartless. Donald and Goofy conclude that this report is what the King is looking for. Meanwhile, Riku awakens in Hollow Bastion.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Departure
 |JapaneseTitle=Takeoff
 |KanjiTitle=出航
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=9
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Donald, Goofy, and Sora leave Traverse Town on their Gummi Ship. After meeting Chip and Dale, and Jiminy Cricket, the trio arrives in Wonderland.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Kangaroo Court
 |JapaneseTitle=Ridiculous Trial
 |KanjiTitle=おかしな裁判
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=10
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=The group follows the White Rabbit to a courtyard, where they find a young girl, Alice, being held on trial. The judge, the Queen of Hearts, finds Alice guilty of attempting to steal the Queen's heart. Unable to watch the unfair ruling, Sora rushes forward, declaring Alice innocent.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Find the Evidence!
 |JapaneseTitle=Find the Evidence!
 |KanjiTitle=証拠をさがせ！
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=11
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=The Queen is outraged at the interruption. The group argues for Alice's release, but the Queen disapproves. Alice is locked in a cage, guranteed freedom only if the group can find evidence to prove otherwise. While looking in the Lotus Forest, the group meets the Cheshire Cat, who gives the trio a box. The group presents the box to the Queen. A Soldier Heartless pops out, revealing the true culprit. After defeating the Heartless the group lowers Alice's cage only to find it empty.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Helping Hand
 |JapaneseTitle=Assistance
 |KanjiTitle=助力
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=12
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=Everyone, including the trio and the Queen's Card Soliders begin frantically searching for Alice. The truth is revealed by the Cheshire Cat, who states that Alice has been taken by the shadows. The trio is attacked by the Trickmaster. Sora learns his first magic spell: Blizzard.
}}
{{Chapter list S
 |LineColor=0865b6
 |VolumeNumberTP=1
 |EnglishTitle=Keyhole (chapter){{!}}Keyhole
 |JapaneseTitle=Keyhole
 |KanjiTitle=鍵穴
 |Series=KH
 |ChapterNumber=13
 |JapanesePubDateTP= January 2005
 |EnglishPubDateTP= October 2005
 |ShortSummary=The group defeats the Trickmaster, but are unable to find Alice. The group seals the world's Keyhole, earning an unfamiliar Gummi Block. Meanwhile, the same group of villians is shown, complaining of the new threat. Maleficent brushes their fears aside, claiming everything is coming together, revealing a shocked Alice.
}}
|}

===Featured Worlds===
* [[Destiny Islands]]
* [[Disney Castle]]
* [[Traverse Town]]
* [[Wonderland]]

==Differences==
*The manga includes a prologue which covers Sora and [[Kairi]]'s first meeting. 
*There are no [[Keychains]], and the only [[Keyblade]] Sora uses is the [[Kingdom Key]]. 
*Sora carries the Kingdom Key strapped to his back, rather than causing it to materialize when he needs it to fight. 
*In the manga, Sora is the one who finds Kairi, unlike in the video game, when he and [[Riku]] talk about the new girl that was at the mayor's house. 
*The story begins after Sora wakes up from his Awakening, and [[Tidus]], [[Selphie]], and [[Wakka]] are not shown. 
*[[Mickey Mouse|The King]]'s letter is written slightly different. 
*The night of the storm includes a scene at Riku's house. 
*Ansem, Seeker of Darkness's lines are slightly different. 
*Sora uses quotes from martial arts books to plan his boss strategies. 
*Sora's encounter with [[Leon]] and [[Yuffie]] is extended. 
*Aerith does not appear until Sora's second visit to Traverse Town. 
*Sora's meeting with the Dalmatians is not covered. 
*Instead of searching for multiple boxes, the [[Cheshire Cat]] gives Sora, Donald, and Goofy one. 
*The Trickmaster is defeated after he shatters as a result of being frozen by Sora's magic. 
*The Cheshire Cat was offered a place in [[Maleficent]]'s troupe of villains.
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