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 A pair of remixes titled "'''Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-'''"<ref>Also written as "Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-".</ref> and "'''Hikari -PLANITb Remix-'''" debuted alongside the original song in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. A new pair of remixes by PUNPEE titled "'''Simple and Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-'''" and "'''Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX-'''" were composed for ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''.
-An instrumental arrangement of the piece titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''"<ref>Also written as "Hikari -KINGDOM orchestra instrumental version-" and "Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-".</ref> was introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts'', arranged by Kaoru Wada and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. A shorter instrumental arrangement by Yoko Shimomura appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'' as well, titled "'''HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-'''". A new instrumental arrangment by Kaoru Wada appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''".
+An instrumental arrangement of the piece titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''"<ref>Also written as "Hikari -KINGDOM orchestra instrumental version-" and "Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-".</ref> was introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts'', arranged by Kaoru Wada and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. A shorter instrumental arrangement by Yoko Shimomura appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'' as well, titled "'''HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-'''". A new instrumental arrangement by Kaoru Wada appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''".
+In 2024, Utada Hikaru released a pair of new arrangements titled "'''Simple And Clean (Re-Recording)'''" and "'''Hikari (Re-Recording)'''". While these versions have not appeared in ''Kingdom Hearts'' games, they were used in a promotional trailer for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece]]'' on Steam.
 ==Appearances==
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 This instrumental arrangement is slightly different compared to the orchestral version, instead preferring a smaller instrumentation of: a complete strings section, flute, choir-ahhs, piano, organ, and a synthesizer that is using a music box MIDI sound effect.
-Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents sacrifice [[Sora]] makes in order to save [[Kairi]]. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is homage to [[Kairi (track)|Kairi's theme]], while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "Hikari." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement.
+Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents the sacrifice [[Sora]] makes in order to save [[Kairi]]. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is a homage to [[Kairi (track)|Kairi's theme]], while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "Hikari." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement.
 ==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
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+==="Simple and Clean (Re-Recording)"===
+"Simple and Clean (Re-Recording)" and "Hikari (Re-Recording)" feature re-recorded vocals from Utada Hikaru and a different instrumentation. In this arrangement, the song is now in the key of F# minor, and the instrumentals are more lo-fi in nature. The final words of the chorus of "Hikari" briefly appear at the track's outro, even in the "Simple and Clean" version.
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 ==Other appearances==
+===''Kingdom Hearts'' (2003 Pilot)===
+In the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|2003 Pilot}}'' television pilot, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays during the opening sequence narrated by [[Jiminy Cricket]], and "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" plays when Sora and Riku race for the magic lamp in the [[Cave of Wonders]].
+===''Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage''===
+''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage]]'' features "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" as one of five stages in the AR video experience. The scene shows Sora running in [[The Final World]] accompanied by memories of his friends and a promotional track list for the then-upcoming ''Kingdom hearts Melody of Memory''.
 ===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
 In ''{{Ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays in the background of the beginning and ending of Sora's reveal trailer, although it does not appear in the game itself.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk&ab_channel=SuperSmashBros. ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' – The Last Key]</ref>
+===''Kingdom Hearts'' Walkman===
+A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary [[Walkman]].
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