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|journalKH=Mickey's faithful dog. Pluto is more than a pet. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty. Pluto set out with the others to find his master. Will that famous nose of his lead him to Mickey?<br>Pluto originally appeared in "The Chain Gang" (1930).
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|journalKH2=The Chain Gang (1930)<br>The King's faithful dog. But Pluto's more than a pet. He and King Mickey are bound together by the strongest ties there are: friendship and loyalty. When the King disappeared, Pluto set out with the others to find his master.<br>I hope that famous nose of his will lead him to the King.
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|journalKH3=The Chain Gang (1930)<br><br>King Mickey's trusty dog.
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'''Pluto''' is [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]'s loyal pet dog who acts as a messenger for him in some ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games. He debuted in the 1930s animated cartoon ''{{w|The Chain Gang}}''.


'''Pluto''' is [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]'s loyal pet dog and also appears to be a messenger for him in all ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' games. Pluto is one of the few characters to have a proper voice actor, but his barking is portrayed by Bill Farmer, who also voices [[Goofy]]. Pluto debuted in the 1930's animated cartoon, ''The Chain Gang''. Pluto has so far appeared in all games released so far, except ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', but he has continuous absence throughout and appears unexpectedly during certain points with no explanation of his absence given.  
==Story==
===''Before Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
Pluto is Mickey's pet in the [[Country of the Musketeers]].
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
Pluto is present when [[Queen Minnie]] yells out to [[Terra]], who was running around on the race track in [[Disney Town]]. He is also present when [[Aqua]] and [[Ventus]] visit the world.


==Journal Entries==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
''Mickey's faithful dog. Pluto is more than a pet. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty. Pluto set out with the others to find his master. Will that famous nose of his lead him to Mickey?''
[[File:Where Am I 02 KH.png|thumb|left|While wandering around in Traverse Town, Pluto suddenly stumbles upon a sleeping Sora.]]
Pluto is found by [[Donald Duck|Donald]] in the throne room of [[Disney Castle]] with a letter from the King who has gone missing. Pluto later sleeps during the conversation of options between Queen Minnie, Donald, [[Goofy]], [[Daisy Duck]], and [[Jiminy Cricket]]. Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy are sent to locate the King and the [[Sora|Keyblade Wielder]]. Pluto hops into the [[Gummi Ship]] at the last moment as it departs.
 
In [[Traverse Town]], the group witnesses the disappearance of a star and rush off to find [[Leon]]. Pluto wanders off into an alleyway, discovering an unconscious Sora. The dog wakes him up with a lick and a sudden shove. Sora asks Pluto where they are, but sensing Mickey's presence,<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "In the end of the ending, Pluto has the King's letter. Is that implying that the King returned through the Door of Light?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Actually, between when he <nowiki>[Pluto]</nowiki> first disappears and then appears again in the ending, he met with the King. The reason why Pluto perked up in Traverse Town was because he felt the King's presence." [https://kh-ultimania.livejournal.com/3508.html Translation via Rasenth].</ref> he rushes off towards the Third District.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance}} Pluto follows Mickey's trail into a Corridor of Darkness.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded}}


''Pluto originally appeared in "The Chain Gang" (1930).''
After meeting up with the King, he receives a second letter that he travels across the Realm of Light with, visiting many worlds that Sora had not seen in his first journey.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "Which worlds did Pluto travel when he had that letter?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "I can say that he appeared in worlds that do not appear in the game." [https://kh-ultimania.livejournal.com/3508.html Translation via Rasenth].</ref>
{{-}}


===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
''The king's faithful dog.''
[[File:Closing the Door 09 KH.png|thumb|Pluto suddenly appears out of nowhere with a letter from the King.]]
 
While on the road, Sora, Donald, and Goofy spot Pluto carrying an envelope with the King's seal. Pluto rushes off, while the three run after him. However, it appears they lost track of him or gave up due to it being night. The pursuit of Pluto leads the trio to a crossroad, which eventually leads to [[Castle Oblivion]].
''The strength of their bond goes beyond master and pet.''
{{-}}
 
''He had left Disney Castle with Donald and Goofy, but is now on his own.''
 
''His keen sense of smell might lead us to secrets yet uncovered.''


===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
''The Chain Gang (1930)''
[[File:Axel Closes in on Kairi 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|Pluto shows up to prevent Kairi from going with Axel.]]
 
Pluto is seen wandering around in [[The World That Never Was]] for unknown reasons, although he seems to be tracking [[Axel]]. He chases Axel into an alley only to lose him once he enters a [[Corridor of Darkness]], but then [[Riku]], who is wearing a [[black coat]], appears and opens another Corridor of Darkness for him. Pluto arrives on the [[Destiny Islands]] just in time to prevent [[Kairi]] from going with Axel. Pluto and Kairi escape into [[Twilight Town]] where they meet [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]]. Axel soon appears and kidnaps Kairi, and Pluto chases them.
''The King's faithful dog. But Pluto's more than a pet. He and King Mickey are bound together by the strongest ties there are: friendship and loyalty. When the King disappeared, Pluto set out with the others to find his master.''
 
''I hope that famous nose of his will lead him to the King.''
 
==Story==
===''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''===
{{spoiler}}
Pluto was recently revealed to appear in [[Disney Town]].
{{spoilerend}}
 
=== ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' ===
Pluto has a minor role in ''Kingdom Hearts'' but a notable one. Pluto is found by [[Donald Duck|Donald]] in the throne room of [[Disney Castle]] with a letter from the King who has gone missing (he has actually gone off to fight the [[Heartless]]). Pluto later sleeps during the conversation of options between [[Queen Minnie]], Donald, [[Goofy]], [[Daisy Duck]] and [[Jiminy Cricket]]. Donald, Goofy and Jiminy are sent to locate the King and the [[Keyblade]] Master. Pluto hops into the [[Gummi Ship]] at the last moment as it departs.
 
In [[Traverse Town]], the group witness the disappearance of a star and rush off to find [[Leon]]. Pluto wanders off into an alley way, discovering an unconscious [[Sora]], who the dog wakes up with a lick and a sudden shove. Sora asks Pluto where they are, but the dog seems to hear something and rushes off. He disappears for the remainder of the game, although it's possible he was reunited with King Mickey - as he appears suddenly at the end-credits scene carrying a letter with the King's seal. Sora, Donald and Goofy chase him over the hills.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''===
Pluto and Kairi end up imprisoned in a cell in the [[Castle That Never Was]]. They are rescued by Naminé and escape. They are soon confronted by [[Saïx]], but Riku appears in his disguise as [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and chases him off. As Riku is about to leave, Pluto blocks his path and moves Riku in the direction of Kairi, who removes his hood. Pluto disappears until the defeat of Xemnas, leaping into a corridor made by Naminé, which leads to the Destiny Islands. Despite the fact that Kairi, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, and Pluto passed through the portal to the islands, Pluto was not shown when Sora and Riku returned. Pluto is later on seen with [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie]], [[Scrooge McDuck|Uncle Scrooge]], Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey when they return to Disney Castle.
Pluto has a brief appearance in ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'' at the beginning. Sora, Donald and Goofy spot that he is carrying an envelope with the King's seal. Pluto rushes off, the three running after him. However, it appears they lost track of him or gave up due to it being night. However, the pursuit of Pluto leads the trio to a crossroad which eventually leads to [[Castle Oblivion]], and the events of the game. It is possible this Pluto is actually a memory form created by [[Naminé]] in order to lure Sora to the castle.
{{-}}


===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''===
===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
Pluto returns in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', oddly in [[The World That Never Was]] for unknown reasons, although he seems to be tracking [[Axel]]. He chases Axel into an alley only to lose him once he enters a [[Corridor of Darkness]], but a hidden [[Riku]] opens another for him. Pluto arrives on [[Destiny Islands]] just in time to prevent [[Kairi]] from going with Axel. Pluto and Kairi escape into [[Twilight Town]] where they meet [[Hayner]], [[Pence]] and [[Olette]]. Axel soon appears and kidnaps Kairi, and Pluto chases after them.
When [[Data-Sora]] fixes Traverse Town's [[Bug Blox]] corruption the Journal shows everyone in Disney Castle's computer the message "Their torment has been lessened" and a scene is shown, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy first meet. The scene shifts to show Pluto in the background revealing that after the battle against the [[Guard Armor]], Pluto ran off into a Corridor of Darkness.<!--THIS SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN-UNIVERSE-->


Pluto and Kairi end up imprisoned in a cell in the [[Castle That Never Was]]. They are rescued by Naminé and escape. They are soon confronted by [[Saïx]], but Riku appears in his disguise as [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and chases him off. As Riku is about to leave, Pluto blocks his path and moves Riku in the direction of Kairi. Riku allows Kairi to remove his hood. Pluto disappears until the defeat of Xemnas, leaping into a corridor made by Naminé which leads to Destiny Islands. Despite the fact that Kairi, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey and Pluto passed through the portal to the islands, Pluto was not present when Sora and Riku returned. Pluto is seen in the credits with [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie|Huey]], [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie|Dewey]], [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie|Louie]], [[Scrooge McDuck|Uncle Scrooge]], Donald, Goofy and King Mickey when they return to [[Disney Castle]].
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
Pluto happily greets Mickey when he returns to Disney Castle after Xehanort's defeat.


In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Pluto apparently takes a liking to Kairi, as he spends most of his time with her, does not hesitate to follow Axel as he escapes with her, and attempts to comfort her when they are locked in the Castle's basement.
==Design==
Pluto is a dog that bears a vague resemblance to a {{w|Blood hound|blood hound}}, particularly in his long, black, droopy ears. He has short, yellow fur and large, close-set eyes. He has three toes on each paw. Pluto's long tail is very thin and black, more closely resembling his master Mickey's tail than that of a dog. His collar is green and loose.


===''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]''===
==Personality==
Pluto first appeared in Episode 2 when Sora fixes Traverse Town's [[Bug Block]] Corruption and the Journal shows everyone in Disney Castle's computer the message "Their torment has been lessened" and a scene is shown, from the first game, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy first meet. The scene shifts to show Pluto in the background running into a Corridor of Darkness.
Pluto is Mickey's loyal friend. Although he does not appear often with his master, their friendship is easily seen. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Pluto is shown to take a liking to Kairi, and becomes her source of comfort. When Axel kidnaps Kairi, Pluto pursues the two through a Corridor of Darkness, and later comforts her while they were locked in the Castle's basement.


==Appearance==
==Abilities==
Pluto is a dog that bears a vague resemblance to a [[wiki:Basset hound|basset hound]], particularly in his long, black, droopy ears. He has short, yellow fur and large, close-set eyes. He has three toes on each paw. Pluto's long tail is very thin and black, nose closely resembling his master Mickey's tail than that of a dog. His collar is green and loose.
Being a dog, Pluto has naturally heightened senses, allowing him to sniff out and detect people or objects.


==Card==
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
[[File:Pluto (card).png|right]]
[[File:Pluto (card).png|right]]
Pluto appears in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories as an exclusive friend card.
Pluto appears in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' as a [[friend card]] in [[Sora]]'s story.


Pluto's main ability is to dig up items such as health points, [[Moogle]] points, and even cards for Sora to use in battle. When sleighted in two's and three's, the Pluto cards create a sleight called Lucky Bounty. Lucky Bounty Lv3 digs up an amazing amount of items for Sora.
Activating a Pluto card causes him to dig up prizes such as health points, [[Moogle]] points, and even cards for Sora to use in battle. When stocked in twos or threes, the [[Lucky Bounty]] sleight is created, offering better prizes with each level.


The great thing about Pluto card is that it doesn't take up a slot in Sora's three friend capacity. The bad thing is that it is uncommon to find. Be sure to save one if you do find it and stock up to Lv3. Lv3 Lucky Bounty gives out better cards. Be aware that cards dug up during Lucky Bounty disappear after battle. Pluto may even dig up Item cards you used, ready to be used again. He also may dig up a bone which causes damage to Sora.
The Pluto card doesn't take up a slot in Sora's three friend capacity; however, it is uncommon to find. Pluto may dig up previously used item cards, ready to be used again, or a bone that causes damage to Sora. Cards dug up during Lucky Bounty that aren't owned by Sora disappear after battle.


Boss Battles where the card is likely to appear at
The Pluto card is most likely to appear during the following boss battles:
*[[Jafar (Boss)|Jafar]]
*[[Card Soldier]]
*[[Hades (Boss)|Hades]]
*[[Game:Jafar|Jafar]]
*[[Captain Hook (Boss)|Captain Hook]]
*[[Game:Hades|Hades]]
*[[Riku Replica]]
*[[Game:Captain Hook|Captain Hook]]
*[[Axel (Boss)]]
*[[Game:Riku Replica|Riku Replica]]
*[[Cloud]]
*[[Game:Axel|Axel]]
*[[Marluxia (Third Form)]]
*[[Game:Cloud|Cloud]]
*[[Game:Marluxia|Marluxia (Third Form)]]


==Trivia==
==Origin==
*Like [[Sora]] becoming friends with [[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]], and [[Riku]] and [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]; Pluto may be the Disney friend to the original character, [[Kairi]], in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', as he keeps her company during her capture in [[The World That Never Was]].
Pluto, while not actually named, first appeared in the 1930 Disney animated short ''{{w|The Chain Gang}}''. In the short, Mickey attempts to escape from jail after tiring of smashing rocks under Pete's command. Mickey manages to escape, but is caught by police dogs, one of them greatly resembling Pluto, and is taken back to jail. He later appeared as Mickey's dog in the 1930 short, ''The Picnic'', under the name Rover, and finally debuted as Pluto in the 1931 short, ''The Moose Hunt''.


*Since Pluto has traveled through Corridors of Darkness in Kingdom Hearts II, it can be questioned if it had any effect on Pluto's heart.
==Notes and references==
{{reflist}}


*The fact that Pluto was involved in Castle Oblivion as seen with his random appearances as a friend card in Re:COM, this might explain where he ran to in the beginning of [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]] and his random appearance in the Corridor of Darkness in Kingdom Hearts II.
{{Party}}
 
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', Pluto is a [[Friend Card]] in all worlds, but he doesn't appear at the "Friend" list in any world next to [[Sora]]'s HP bar.
*The contents of the letter in Pluto's mouth at the end of ''Kingdom Hearts'' and beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' are still unknown, without it even being addressed in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (though because of the year of sleep, Sora and the others may have forgotten about Pluto's message).
 
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Revision as of 14:44, 17 November 2023

Pluto

Pluto from his journal entry

Japanese プルート
Rōmaji Purūto
Voice actors (En:) Bill Farmer
Homeworld Disney Castle
Disney Town
Country of the Musketeers
Origin The Chain Gang
Games Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts coded
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts III
Pluto

Kingdom Hearts
Mickey's faithful dog. Pluto is more than a pet. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty. Pluto set out with the others to find his master. Will that famous nose of his lead him to Mickey?
Pluto originally appeared in "The Chain Gang" (1930).
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
The king's faithful dog.
The strength of their bond goes beyond master and pet.
He had left Disney Castle with Donald and Goofy, but is now on his own.
His keen sense of smell might lead us to secrets yet uncovered.
Kingdom Hearts II
The Chain Gang (1930)
The King's faithful dog. But Pluto's more than a pet. He and King Mickey are bound together by the strongest ties there are: friendship and loyalty. When the King disappeared, Pluto set out with the others to find his master.
I hope that famous nose of his will lead him to the King.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
The Chain Gang (1930)
King Mickey's trusty dog. While the King is away, Pluto helps Queen Minnie and Daisy hold down the fort.
Well, at least he thinks he's helping.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
"Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers" (2004)
Mickey's canine companion, a faithful friend who gives his master courage and cheers him up in hard times.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
The Chain Gang (1930)
Mickey's faithful dog. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty.
Kingdom Hearts III
The Chain Gang (1930)

King Mickey's trusty dog.

Pluto is King Mickey's loyal pet dog who acts as a messenger for him in some Kingdom Hearts games. He debuted in the 1930s animated cartoon The Chain Gang.

Story

Before Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Pluto is Mickey's pet in the Country of the Musketeers.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Pluto is present when Queen Minnie yells out to Terra, who was running around on the race track in Disney Town. He is also present when Aqua and Ventus visit the world.

Kingdom Hearts

While wandering around in Traverse Town, Pluto suddenly stumbles upon a sleeping Sora.

Pluto is found by Donald in the throne room of Disney Castle with a letter from the King who has gone missing. Pluto later sleeps during the conversation of options between Queen Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Daisy Duck, and Jiminy Cricket. Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy are sent to locate the King and the Keyblade Wielder. Pluto hops into the Gummi Ship at the last moment as it departs.

In Traverse Town, the group witnesses the disappearance of a star and rush off to find Leon. Pluto wanders off into an alleyway, discovering an unconscious Sora. The dog wakes him up with a lick and a sudden shove. Sora asks Pluto where they are, but sensing Mickey's presence,[1] he rushes off towards the Third District. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Pluto follows Mickey's trail into a Corridor of Darkness. Kingdom Hearts coded

After meeting up with the King, he receives a second letter that he travels across the Realm of Light with, visiting many worlds that Sora had not seen in his first journey.[2]

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Pluto suddenly appears out of nowhere with a letter from the King.

While on the road, Sora, Donald, and Goofy spot Pluto carrying an envelope with the King's seal. Pluto rushes off, while the three run after him. However, it appears they lost track of him or gave up due to it being night. The pursuit of Pluto leads the trio to a crossroad, which eventually leads to Castle Oblivion.

Kingdom Hearts II

Pluto shows up to prevent Kairi from going with Axel.

Pluto is seen wandering around in The World That Never Was for unknown reasons, although he seems to be tracking Axel. He chases Axel into an alley only to lose him once he enters a Corridor of Darkness, but then Riku, who is wearing a black coat, appears and opens another Corridor of Darkness for him. Pluto arrives on the Destiny Islands just in time to prevent Kairi from going with Axel. Pluto and Kairi escape into Twilight Town where they meet Hayner, Pence, and Olette. Axel soon appears and kidnaps Kairi, and Pluto chases them.

Pluto and Kairi end up imprisoned in a cell in the Castle That Never Was. They are rescued by Naminé and escape. They are soon confronted by Saïx, but Riku appears in his disguise as Ansem and chases him off. As Riku is about to leave, Pluto blocks his path and moves Riku in the direction of Kairi, who removes his hood. Pluto disappears until the defeat of Xemnas, leaping into a corridor made by Naminé, which leads to the Destiny Islands. Despite the fact that Kairi, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, and Pluto passed through the portal to the islands, Pluto was not shown when Sora and Riku returned. Pluto is later on seen with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Uncle Scrooge, Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey when they return to Disney Castle.

Kingdom Hearts coded

When Data-Sora fixes Traverse Town's Bug Blox corruption the Journal shows everyone in Disney Castle's computer the message "Their torment has been lessened" and a scene is shown, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy first meet. The scene shifts to show Pluto in the background revealing that after the battle against the Guard Armor, Pluto ran off into a Corridor of Darkness.

Kingdom Hearts III

Pluto happily greets Mickey when he returns to Disney Castle after Xehanort's defeat.

Design

Pluto is a dog that bears a vague resemblance to a blood hound, particularly in his long, black, droopy ears. He has short, yellow fur and large, close-set eyes. He has three toes on each paw. Pluto's long tail is very thin and black, more closely resembling his master Mickey's tail than that of a dog. His collar is green and loose.

Personality

Pluto is Mickey's loyal friend. Although he does not appear often with his master, their friendship is easily seen. In Kingdom Hearts II, Pluto is shown to take a liking to Kairi, and becomes her source of comfort. When Axel kidnaps Kairi, Pluto pursues the two through a Corridor of Darkness, and later comforts her while they were locked in the Castle's basement.

Abilities

Being a dog, Pluto has naturally heightened senses, allowing him to sniff out and detect people or objects.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Pluto (card).png

Pluto appears in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories as a friend card in Sora's story.

Activating a Pluto card causes him to dig up prizes such as health points, Moogle points, and even cards for Sora to use in battle. When stocked in twos or threes, the Lucky Bounty sleight is created, offering better prizes with each level.

The Pluto card doesn't take up a slot in Sora's three friend capacity; however, it is uncommon to find. Pluto may dig up previously used item cards, ready to be used again, or a bone that causes damage to Sora. Cards dug up during Lucky Bounty that aren't owned by Sora disappear after battle.

The Pluto card is most likely to appear during the following boss battles:

Origin

Pluto, while not actually named, first appeared in the 1930 Disney animated short The Chain Gang. In the short, Mickey attempts to escape from jail after tiring of smashing rocks under Pete's command. Mickey manages to escape, but is caught by police dogs, one of them greatly resembling Pluto, and is taken back to jail. He later appeared as Mickey's dog in the 1930 short, The Picnic, under the name Rover, and finally debuted as Pluto in the 1931 short, The Moose Hunt.

Notes and references

  1. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Interviewer: "In the end of the ending, Pluto has the King's letter. Is that implying that the King returned through the Door of Light?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "Actually, between when he [Pluto] first disappears and then appears again in the ending, he met with the King. The reason why Pluto perked up in Traverse Town was because he felt the King's presence." Translation via Rasenth.
  2. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Interviewer: "Which worlds did Pluto travel when he had that letter?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "I can say that he appeared in worlds that do not appear in the game." Translation via Rasenth.