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'''''Kingdom Hearts''''' is [[wikipedia:Shiro Amano|Shiro Amano]]'s manga adaptation of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series. Most of the Japanese volumes have been localized in English by [[wikipedia:TOKYOPOP|TOKYOPOP]] and in German by [[wikipedia:Egmont Manga & Anime|Egmont Manga & Anime]], but due to TOKYOPOP's loss of the license and later closure, the series has been indefinitely postponed in English markets.<ref>[http://www.comicsbeat.com/2011/04/15/end-of-an-era-tokyopop-shutting-down/ ''The Beat'': "End of an era: Tokyopop shutting down US publishing division"]</ref> However, the series has since resumed publication after the license was purchased by Yen Press (North America).<ref>http://www.yenpress.com/kingdom-hearts/</ref> | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
===''[[Kingdom Hearts (manga)]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (manga)]]''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts (manga)]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (manga)]]''=== | ||
The first manga series is based on '' | The first manga series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''. It was released in four volumes and was localized in English by TOKYOPOP. Unlike the other mangas, the first manga is read left to right, due to being serialized in the gaming magazine [[wikipedia:ja:ファミ通PS2|Famitsū PS2]], rather than the comic magazine [[wikipedia:Gangan Comics|Gekkan Shōnen Gangan]]. In Japan, the series was later re-released from January to April 2007 as the three-volume ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga, which was later localized overseas and consolidated into two volumes by Yen Press. | ||
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Kingdom Hearts | File:Kingdom Hearts Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga | ||
Kingdom Hearts | File:Kingdom Hearts Manga 2.png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga | ||
Kingdom Hearts | File:Kingdom Hearts Manga 3.png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga | ||
Kingdom Hearts | File:Kingdom Hearts Manga 4.png|Cover of Volume IV of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga | ||
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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix | File:Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga | ||
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix | File:Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Manga 2.png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga | ||
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix | File:Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Manga 3.png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga | ||
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories (manga)]]''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (manga)]]''=== | ||
The second series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''. It was released in two volumes, and localized in English by TOKYOPOP and later compiled into one deluxe-sized volume with a new translation by Yen Press. It was also released in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. The ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Manga'' has a much lighter tone than that of the game. | The second series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. It was released in two volumes, and localized in English by TOKYOPOP and later compiled into one deluxe-sized volume with a new translation by Yen Press. It was also released in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. The ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Manga'' has a much lighter tone than that of the game. | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories | File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories | File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Manga 2.png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' manga | ||
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts II (manga)]]''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts II (manga)]]''=== | ||
The third series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. | The third series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It was released in five volumes, then discontinued. The first two volumes were localized in English by TOKYOPOP, while all five volumes were localized in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. A sixth volume was slated to release on April 2012 in Germany, but was not published.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/3770473337 Kingdom Hearts II 06 (Perfect) on Amazon]</ref> However, Shiro Amano has stated that he plans to resume serialization of ''Kingdom Hearts II'' after ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'''s series ends.<ref>[http://amanosiro.weblogs.jp/top/2011/11/%E5%8D%8A%E8%A2%96%E5%AF%92%E3%81%97.html 半袖寒し]</ref> ''Kingdom Hearts II'' seems to take a more serious tone than ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', but still has some humorous scenes. | ||
''Kingdom Hearts II'' seems to take a more serious tone than ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', but still has some humorous scenes. | |||
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File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 2.png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 3.png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 4.png|Cover of Volume IV of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 5.png|Cover of Volume V of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 6.png|Cover of Volume VI of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 7.png|Cover of Volume VII of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II | File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 8.png|Cover of Volume VIII of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga | ||
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (manga)]]''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (manga)]]''=== | ||
The fourth series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It was released in five volumes, and | The fourth series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It was released in five volumes, and is currently being localized by Yen Press. | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 2.png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 3.png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 4.png|Cover of Volume IV of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 5.png|Cover of Volume V of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga | ||
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**In the first manga, [[Deep Jungle]] and [[Halloween Town]] are omitted, the former due to copyright issues. | **In the first manga, [[Deep Jungle]] and [[Halloween Town]] are omitted, the former due to copyright issues. | ||
**In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Atlantica, Port Royal and the Pride Lands are also omitted, while the other worlds have their stories drastically changed.--> | **In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Atlantica, Port Royal and the Pride Lands are also omitted, while the other worlds have their stories drastically changed.--> | ||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
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