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'''Kingdom Hearts''' is [[Wikipedia:Shiro Amano|Shiro Amano]]'s manga adaptation of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts series]].''
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==[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]==
{{About|the manga adaptation||Kingdom Hearts (disambiguation)}}
[[Image:KingdomHearts-manga cover.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of Kingdom Hearts manga.]]
'''''Kingdom Hearts''''' is {{w|Shiro Amano}}'s manga adaptation of the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. Most of the Japanese volumes have been localized in English by {{w|TOKYOPOP}} and in German by {{w|Egmont Manga & Anime}}, but due to TOKYOPOP's loss of the license and later closure, the series was temporarily 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> The series resumed publication after the license was purchased by Yen Press (North America)<ref>http://www.yenpress.com/kingdom-hearts/</ref> before being postponed again once Yen Press's license with Disney expired in 2023. It was also released in Brazil by {{w|Editora Abril}} in May 2013.<ref>https://chuvadenanquim.com.br/2014/03/12/editora-abril-lanca-o-manga-kingdom-hearts-ii-em-marco/</ref>
The first series was based on ''Kingdom Hearts''.
It was released in 4 seperate books and was translated to English by [[Wikipedia:TOKYOPOP|TOKYOPOP]].
It, unlike the other mangas, was made to be read left to right, while the others was right to left.


===Differences===
==Story==
===''[[Kingdom Hearts (manga)]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (manga)]]''===
The first manga series is based on ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. 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 {{w|ja:ファミ通PS2|Famitsū PS2}}, rather than the comic magazine {{w|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.
<center><gallery>
Kingdom Hearts, Volume 1 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga
Kingdom Hearts, Volume 2 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga
Kingdom Hearts, Volume 3 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga
Kingdom Hearts, Volume 4 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume IV of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga
</gallery></center>
<center><gallery>
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Volume 1 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Volume 2 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Volume 3 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' manga
</gallery></center>


Many fans have noticed the differences between the games and the manga. Such of these are listed below:
===''[[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.
<center><gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Volume 1 Cover (English).png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Volume 2 Cover (English).png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' manga
</gallery></center>


*The story immediately starts off on Destiny Islands when [[Sora]], the main protagonist, wakes up from his "dream".
===''[[Kingdom Hearts II (manga)]]''===
The third series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. In Japan, it covered 10 volumes. Only two volumes were localized in English by TOKYOPOP, who eventually lost the rights and could not publish the rest. However, Yen Press released the entire series as four volumes.


*The characters eventually start saying swear words.(Although the translated edition is 'clean'.)
''Kingdom Hearts II'' seems to take a more serious tone than ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', but still has some humorous scenes.
<center><gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 1 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 1 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 2 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 2 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 3 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 3 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 4 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 4 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 5 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 5 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 6 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 6 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 7 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 7 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 8 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 8 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 9 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 9 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II, Volume 10 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume 10 of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
</gallery></center>


*King Mickey's letter is written differently.
===''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (manga)]]''===
The fourth series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''. It was released in five volumes, and was localized by Yen Press.
<center><gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days, Volume 1 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days, Volume 2 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days, Volume 3 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days, Volume 4 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume IV of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days, Volume 5 Cover (Japanese).png|Cover of Volume V of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
</gallery></center>
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==Notable differences to the games==
The manga generally follows a slightly more abridged version of the games storyline. However the manga does contain some certain, more drastic differences to the games. These include the following:
*The [[Riku Replica]] survives the Chain of Memories storyline, where he decides to go on a journey to "find himself". Additionally, he only encounters the real [[Riku]] once, in a humorous encounter in which he simply vents his resentment at being his "shadow".
*An exclusive subplot is introduced in which it's revealed that Vexen, during his research, created 44 replicas of himself. During the events of ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the 44th replica reveals himself to, and kills Xaldin (the latter of which survived his encounter with the heroes at [[Beast's Castle]]).
*Certain Disney worlds are excluded from the story:
**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.-->


*We actually get to see a small scene on the balcony of Riku's house.
===''[[Kingdom Hearts III (manga)]]''===
The fifth series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''. It was released in four volumes, with the serialization starting on April 29, 2019. Yen Press serialized the English release before losing the rights for the manga in 2023. As of such, only the first two volumes have been published in English.
<center><gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts III Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts III Manga 2.png|Cover of Volume II of the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts III Manga 3.png|Cover of Volume III of the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' manga
</gallery></center>


*The cloaked man's lines are slightly different.
==Gallery==
<gallery position=center>
File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga Artwork 03.png|10th volume celebration wallpaper for the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga.
File:Manga Promo KHIII.png|Promotional image for the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' manga.
</gallery>


*Sora seems to get all of his boss strategies from quotes out of various martial arts books.
==Notes and references==
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*The [[Leon]]-[[Yuffie]] encounter is a lot shorter in the game compared to the [[Cid]] encounter (which in retrospect is very humorous).
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*Sora meets up with [[Riku]] a lot earlier than in the game.
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*The plot tells a bit more about the events of when the [[Radiant Garden]] was over run by Heartless nine years prior to the events of Kingdom Hearts.
 
* The worlds [[Deep Jungle]] and [[Halloween Town]] are absent in the story.
 
==[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]==
The second series was based on ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''.
It was released in 2 chapters and translated to English by [[Wikipedia:TOKYOPOP|TOKYOPOP]].<br>
The ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Manga'' has a much lighter tone than that of the game, as evidenced by many things, including the following:
*[[Sora]]'s first confrantation with [[Axel]] is a farce (as seen when Sora crashed to the wall with [[Donald]] and [[Goofy]]).
*[[Marluxia]] always has flowers around him.
*Marluxia and [[Larxene]] have a small party, where they drink soda and eat chicken.
*[[Vexen]] is a hotheaded buffoon working with [[Zexion]] and [[Lexaeus]].
*Zexion usually cooks, and Lexaus is seen doing many things, such as working mind benders and reading manga.
Unlike the Kingdom Hearts Manga, it read right to left per reader request.
 
==[[Kingdom Hearts II]]==
[[Image:KHII-Manga_Cover.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of Kingdom Hearts II manga.]]
The third series was based on ''Kingdom Hearts II''. This series will be told in 5 chapters. (Only volume one had been translated so far.) Kingdom Hearts II seems to take a more serious tone than KH:COM, but still has some humorous scenes.
 
===Differences===
 
*When [[Roxas]] first encounters the [[Dusk]] [[Nobodies]], they form a sort of cage around Roxas and carry him towards a portal. Just before they reach the portal, the [[Keyblade]] appears.
 
*The photo is with Roxas and his friends at the beach instead of in front of the gate by the Haunted Mansion.
 
*Dusks and [[Assassin|Assassins]] are seen floating around, giving [[Axel]] (who is standing on the roof of the Haunted Mansion in the "real" [[Twilight Town]]) a picture of Roxas. He then burns the picture and wonders where "the real thing is hiding."
 
*The battle with [[Twilight Thorn]] is depressingly short.
 
*Axel pins Roxas to the ground while telling him his place in [[Organization XIII]].
 
*Roxas falls off the Bell Tower while trying to catch his ice-cream that was sliding off of the stick (which usually says ''Winner!'' on it.)
 
*Instead of on the train, the gang admire their crystals in The Usual Spot. Roxas realizes that his is missing while digging through his clothes, in his room.
 
*[[DiZ]] mentions something about ''disposing of [[Namine]].''
 
*There is a scene involving [[Yuffie]] and [[Leon]] disposing of [[Heartless]], they are then given a gift by one of the people in town. They are then shown having a conversation before Sora arives in [[Hollow Bastion]].
 
*Soras first encounter with Organization XIII is interrupted by [[Xigbar]] being blasted by a [[Claymore]].
 
*The Organization is shown having a meeting very similar to the ones shown in ''Final Mix''.
 
*Axel and Namine are shown together at The Clocktower. Namine attempted to use the coridor of darkness with limited success.
 
*Sora, Donald, Goofy, Leon, Yuffie, Arith, Cid and Merlin are all shown together having dinner. Yuffie aperantly says something to get on Cid's nervs.
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 00:21, 26 December 2024

This article is about the manga adaptation. For other uses, see Kingdom Hearts (disambiguation).

Kingdom Hearts is Shiro Amano's manga adaptation of the Kingdom Hearts series. Most of the Japanese volumes have been localized in English by TOKYOPOP and in German by Egmont Manga & Anime, but due to TOKYOPOP's loss of the license and later closure, the series was temporarily postponed in English markets.[1] The series resumed publication after the license was purchased by Yen Press (North America)[2] before being postponed again once Yen Press's license with Disney expired in 2023. It was also released in Brazil by Editora Abril in May 2013.[3]

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts (manga) and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (manga)[edit]

The first manga series is based on 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 Famitsū PS2, rather than the comic magazine 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.

  • Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts manga

    Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts manga

  • Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts manga

    Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts manga

  • Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts manga

    Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts manga

  • Cover of Volume IV of the Kingdom Hearts manga

    Cover of Volume IV of the Kingdom Hearts manga

  • Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix manga

    Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix manga

  • Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix manga

    Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix manga

  • Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix manga

    Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts Final Mix manga

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories (manga)[edit]

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.

  • Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories manga

    Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories manga

  • Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories manga

    Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories manga

Kingdom Hearts II (manga)[edit]

The third series is based on Kingdom Hearts II. In Japan, it covered 10 volumes. Only two volumes were localized in English by TOKYOPOP, who eventually lost the rights and could not publish the rest. However, Yen Press released the entire series as four volumes.

Kingdom Hearts II seems to take a more serious tone than Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, but still has some humorous scenes.

  • Cover of Volume 1 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 1 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 2 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 2 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 3 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 3 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 4 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 4 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 5 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 5 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 6 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 6 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 7 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 7 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 8 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 8 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 9 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 9 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

  • Cover of Volume 10 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

    Cover of Volume 10 of the Kingdom Hearts II manga

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (manga)[edit]

The fourth series is based on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. It was released in five volumes, and was localized by Yen Press.

  • Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

    Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

  • Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

    Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

  • Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

    Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

  • Cover of Volume IV of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

    Cover of Volume IV of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

  • Cover of Volume V of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

    Cover of Volume V of the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days manga

Kingdom Hearts III (manga)[edit]

The fifth series is based on Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-. It was released in four volumes, with the serialization starting on April 29, 2019. Yen Press serialized the English release before losing the rights for the manga in 2023. As of such, only the first two volumes have been published in English.

  • Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts III manga

    Cover of Volume I of the Kingdom Hearts III manga

  • Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts III manga

    Cover of Volume II of the Kingdom Hearts III manga

  • Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts III manga

    Cover of Volume III of the Kingdom Hearts III manga

Gallery[edit]

  • 10th volume celebration wallpaper for the Kingdom Hearts II manga.

    10th volume celebration wallpaper for the Kingdom Hearts II manga.

  • Promotional image for the Kingdom Hearts III manga.

    Promotional image for the Kingdom Hearts III manga.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ The Beat: "End of an era: Tokyopop shutting down US publishing division"
  2. ^ http://www.yenpress.com/kingdom-hearts/
  3. ^ https://chuvadenanquim.com.br/2014/03/12/editora-abril-lanca-o-manga-kingdom-hearts-ii-em-marco/
Merchandise
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Soundtracks
Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack | Kingdom Hearts Final Mix - Additional Tracks | Kingdom Hearts II Original Soundtrack
Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete | Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack | Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Original Soundtrack
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack | Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack | Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - Special Disc
Soundtrack Compilations
Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- | Kingdom Hearts Music Selection | Kingdom Hearts Official Playlist | Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box
Arrangement Compilations
Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts | Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts Field & Battle | Kingdom Hearts Tribute Album
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Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath- | Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour- | Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- | Kingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath-
Publications
Manga series | Novel series | Art Books | Kingdom Hearts Ultimania | Kingdom Hearts Character Files
The Sceptre and the Kingdom | Kingdom Hearts Another Report | Kingdom Hearts Perfect Book | Kingdom Hearts: The Ultimate Handbook
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Kingdom Hearts | Chain of Memories | Kingdom Hearts II | 358/2 Days | Birth by Sleep | Dream Drop Distance
Other strategy guides
V Jump Books | Kingdom Hearts Ultra Hint Book | Kingdom Hearts - The Official Strategy Guide | Kingdom Hearts II - The Complete Guide | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX: Prima Official Game Guide
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Formation Arts | Play Arts | Static Arts | Play Arts Kai | Bring Arts | Bright Arts Gallery
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Kingdom Hearts Plush | Keyblade Keychains | Kingdom Hearts Rubber Straps | Disney Tsum Tsum
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