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'''Simple and Clean''' is the theme song of ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', written and sung by [[Wikipedia: Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]], featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]'', as well as their remakes, and is also featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''.
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"'''Simple and Clean'''"<ref>Also written as "Simple And Clean".</ref> and its Japanese counterpart {{nihongo|"'''Hikari'''"|光||lit. "Light"}} are a pair of songs written and sung by {{w|Utada Hikaru}}. They are main themes of the {{c|Kingdom Hearts|series|''Kingdom Hearts'' series}}.


==Other Versions==
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-]]''.
'''Hikari''' is the original, Japanese version of "Simple and Clean"; it was originally released on Utada's ''[[wikipedia:Deep River (Hikaru Utada album)|Deep River]]'' album. It was used in the Japanese version of ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' and in the Japanese versions of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. The name ''Hikari (光)'' literally means ''Light'' in Japanese, a universal force in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe.


'''PLANiTb''' made remixes of both "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari". This remix is heard during the opening movie of ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. The PLANiTb version is faster, shorter, and has more of a dance mix feel to it than Utada's original song.
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 addition, an orchestral arrangement of "Hikari" can be heard in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'' in the opening menu cinematic which appears if the player lets the opening menu sit for about fifteen seconds. The orchestrated version is also featured at the end of each scenario of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep''.
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.


==Lyrics==
==Appearances==
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===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===English Lyrics (Simple and Clean)===
*Main menu cinematic<ref name="KO">"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
When you walk away<br />
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB">"Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"</ref>
You don't hear me say please<br />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC">"Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"</ref>
Oh baby, don't go<br />
 
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
;Cutscenes
It's hard to let it go<br />
*[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Sora's Sacrifice"<ref>"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"</ref>
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*Opening cinematic{{ReCoM}}<ref name="PB" />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
*Ending credits (Final Episode)<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
*Opening cinematic<ref>"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-"</ref>
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT">"HIKARI -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="SC" />
 
==Composition==
==="Simple and Clean"===
"Hikari" first released on Utada's ''{{w|Deep River (Utada Hikaru album)|Deep River}}'' album, while "Simple and Clean" first released on the ''{{w|Colors (Hikaru Utada song)|Colors}}'' single. The name ''Hikari'' (光) means "Light" in Japanese, a universal force in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe.
 
==="Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"===
"Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by Russell McNamara at PLANITb Studios London, England. The PLANITb Remix is faster, longer, and has more of a dance mix feel to it than Utada's original song. A shortened version of the remix is used in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.
 
==="Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"===
"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by PUNPEE. This version is shorter in length in comparison to the original and the PLANITb Remix. The arrangement has a similar dance mix feel to the PLANITb Remix, although a few clicks slower.<!--Throughout the piece are various interjections such as "let's go!" Note: Can anyone make sense of these, or can hear the other underlying words? Do they serve an actual purpose, or merely just "bump 'em up" words?-->
 
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is approximately three minutes and forty-two seconds long in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and the HD remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. The piece has a time signature of 4/4. The opening theme<!--first forty seconds--> has a tempo of 70 beats per minute, then slightly increases to 80 beats per minute<!--second theme; oboe melody-->, briefly speeds up with the low brass melody to a tempo of 154 beats per minute,<!--low brass part melody; 1:20 timestamp--> temporarily slows down to 74 beats per minute, <!--section before finale--> and concludes with a tempo around 72 beats per minute before the final rallentando and ritardando.
 
For instrumentation, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestral Instrumental Version-" consists of a full orchestra. This would include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, oboe, bassoon,<!--contrabassoon?--> clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone,<!--euphonium?--> tuba, snare drum, bass drum, orchestral bells, chimes, wind chimes, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, timpani, piano, and harp.
 
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" has a very grand and adventurous feel to it; befitting for an opening or ending cutscene. Several different themes are introduced, which can be broken down into five sections: the opening theme/introduction, the second theme , the third theme, the fourth theme, and the finale. Each section represents either a verse or chorus from "Hikari." Throughout the piece are many instrument-specific and unique techniques, such as: trombone glissandos, the various strings extended techniques- vibrato, and the like.
 
The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure.
 
The '''''Kingdom Hearts'' 20th Anniversary Event''' performance of "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is played on solo piano. It is nearly identical in structure to the original orchestral arrangement.
 
==="HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"===
"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" is approximately one minute and nine seconds long in both versions of ''Kingdom Hearts''. The piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 74 beats per minute.


You're giving me too many things<br />
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.
Lately you're all I need<br />
You smiled at me and said,<br />


Don't get me wrong I love you<br />
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.
But does that mean I have to meet your father?<br />
When we are older you'll understand<br />
What I meant when I said "No,<br />
I don't think life is quite that simple"<br />


When you walk away<br />
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
You don't hear me say please<br />
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Oh baby, don't go<br />
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


The daily things<br />
==="Simple and Clean (Re-Recording)"===
like this and that and what is what<br />
"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.
that keep us all busy<br />
Are confusing me<br />
That's when you came to me and said,<br />


Wish I could prove I love you<br />
==Lyrics==
But does that mean I have to walk on water?<br />
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It's enough when I say so<br />
:When you walk away
And maybe some things are that simple<br />
:You don't hear me say please
:Oh baby, don't go
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
:It's hard to let it go


When you walk away<br />
:You're giving me too many things
You don't hear me say please<br />
:Lately you're all I need
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:You smiled at me and said,
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
It's hard to let it go<br />


Hold me<br />
:Don't get me wrong I love you
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:But does that mean I have to meet your father?
Is a little later on<br />
:When we are older you'll understand
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
:What I meant when I said "No,
Nothing's like before<br />
:I don't think life is quite that simple"


When you walk away<br />
:When you walk away
You don't hear me say please<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go<br />
:It's hard to let it go


Hold me<br />
:The daily things that keep us all busy
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:Are confusing me
Is a little later on<br />
:That's when you came to me and said,
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
Nothing's like before<br />


Hold me<br />
:Wish I could prove I love you
Whatever lies beyond this morning<br />
:But does that mean I have to walk on water?
Is a little later on<br />
:When we are older you'll understand
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all<br />
:It's enough when I say so
Nothing's like before<br />
:And maybe some things are that simple
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=== Japanese Lyrics in Romaji&nbsp;(Hikari) ===
Donna toki datte<br />
Tada hitori de unmei wasurete<br />
Ikite kita no ni<br />
Totsuzen no hikari no naka me ga sameru<br />
Mayonaka ni


Shizuka ni<br />
:When you walk away
Deguchi ni tatte<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Kurayami ni hikari o ute
:Oh baby, don't go
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
:It's hard to let it go


Imadoki yakusoku nante<br />
:Hold me
Fuan ni saseru dake kana<br />
:Whatever lies beyond this morning
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa<br />
:Is a little later on
Kazoku ni mo shoukai suru yo<br />
:Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Kitto umaku iku yo<br />
:Nothing's like before


Donna toki datte<br />
:When you walk away
Zutto futari de<br />
:You don't hear me say please
Donna toki datte<br />
:Oh baby, don't go
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
Mayonaka ni<br />
:It's hard to let it go


Urusai<br />
:Hold me
Toori ni<br />
:Whatever lies beyond this morning
Haitte<br />
:Is a little later on
Unmei no<br />
:Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Kamen o tore<br />
:Nothing's like before


Sakiyomi no shisugi nante<br />
:Hold me
Imi no nai koto wa yamete<br />
:Whatever lies beyond this morning
Kyou wa oishii mono o tabeyou yo<br />
:Is a little later on
Mirai wa zutto saki da yo<br />
:Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Boku ni mo wakaranaki<br />
:Nothing's like before
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:どんな時だって
:ただ一人で
:運命忘れて
:生きてきたのに
:突然の光の中、目が覚める
:真夜中に　


Kansei sasenaide<br />
:静かに出口に立って
Motto yokushite<br />
:暗闇に光を撃て
Wan shiin zutsu totte<br />
Ikeba ii kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi no shinario<br />
Utsushidasu<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:願いを口にしたいだけさ
Terebi keshite<br />
:家族にも紹介するよ
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
:きっとうまくいくよ
Miteite yo<br />


Donna ni yokuttatte<br />
:どんな時だって
Shinji kirenai ne<br />
:ずっと二人で
Sonna toki datte<br />
:どんな時だって
Soba ni iru kara kimi to iu hikari ga watashi o mitsukeru<br />
:側にいるから
Mayonaka ni<br />
:君という光が私を見つける
:真夜中に


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:うるさい通りに入って
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:運命の仮面をとれ
Terebi keshite<br />
Watashi no koto dake o<br />
Miteite yo<br />


Motto hanasou yo<br />
:先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo<br />
:今日はおいしい物を食べようよ
Terebi keshite<br />
:未来はずっと先だよ
Watashi no koto dake o
:僕にも分からない
Miteite yo<br />
Mayonaka ni
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:完成させないで
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:もっと良くして
:ワンシーンずつ撮って
:いけばいいから
:君という光が私のシナリオ
:映し出す


=== Japanese &gt; English Translation (Light) ===
:もっと話そうよ
No matter what the time<br />I'm just alone<br />Destiny forgotten,<br />Even though I kept going.<br />Inside of the sudden light I awaken, In the middle of the night
:目前の明日の事も
:テレビ消して
:私の事だけを見ていてよ


Quietly, stand in the exit way, and in the pitch-black, take the light
:どんなに良くったって
:信じきれないね
:そんな時だって
:側にいるから
:君という光が私を見つける
:真夜中に


And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?<br />A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed<br />I'll introduce my family,&nbsp;you'll surely get along well
:もっと話そうよ
:目前の明日の事も
:テレビ消して
:私の事だけを見ていてよ
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:Don'na toki datte
:Tadahitori de
:Unmei wasurete
:Ikite kitanoni
:Totsuzen no hikari no naka, megasameru
:Mayonaka ni


No matter what the time<br />We'll always be together<br />No matter what the time<br />Because you're by my side<br />The light known as "you" finds me, In the middle of the night
:Shizuka ni deguchi ni tatte
:Kurayami ni hikari o ute


Enter a noisy street, and put on the mask of destiny.
:Imadoki yakusoku nante fuan ni sa seru dake ka na
:Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa
:Kazoku ni mo shōkai suru yo
:Kitto umaku iku yo


I'll stop doing things that have no meaning, like thinking about the future.<br />Today I'll eat delicious things.<br />The future is always before us, even I don`t know it.
:Don'na toki datte
:Zuttofutaride
:Don'na toki datte
:Soba ni irukara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
:Mayonaka ni


It's not necessary to go right to the end,<br />Just keep going.<br />It's okay if the scenes<br />Go on one by one.<br />The light known as "you" reflects my scenario
:Urusai tōri ni haitte
:Unmei no kamen o tore


Let's talk more,<br />And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.<br />Turn off the television, and look only at me.
:Sakiyomi no shi sugi nante imi no nai koto wa yamete
:Kyō wa oishī mono o tabeyou yo
:Mirai wa zutto sakida yo
:Boku ni mo wakaranai


No matter how well we're doing,<br />I don't believe in us completely.<br />But at those sort of times,<br />Because you're by my side,<br />The light known as "you" finds me, In the middle of the night.
:Kansei sa senaide
:Motto yoku shite
:Wanshīn zutsu totte
:Ikeba īkara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi no shinario
:Utsushidasu


Let's talk more,<br />And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.<br />Turn off the television, and look only at me.
:Motto hanasou yo
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:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
:Terebi keshite
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo


===Japanese Lyrics in Kanji (光)===
:Don'nani yokuttatte
どんな時だって<br />ただ一人で<br />運命忘れて<br />生きてきたのに<br />突然の光の中、目が覚める 真夜中に　
:Shinji kirenai ne
:Son'na toki datte
:Soba ni irukara
:Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
:Mayonaka ni


静かに出口に立って 暗闇に光を撃て
:Motto hanasou yo
:Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
:Terebi keshite
:Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
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:No matter what the time
:I'm just alone
:Destiny forgotten,
:Even though I kept going.
:Inside of the sudden light I awaken
:In the middle of the night


今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな<br />願いを口にしたいだけさ<br />家族にも紹介するよ きっとうまくいくよ
:Quietly, stand in the exit way
:In the pitch-black, take the light


どんな時だって<br />ずっと二人で<br />どんな時だって<br />側にいるから<br />君という光が私を見つける 真夜中に
:And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?
:A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed
:I'll introduce my family
:You'll surely get along well


うるさい通りに入って 運命の仮面をとれ
:No matter what the time
:We'll always be together
:No matter what the time
:Because you're by my side
:The light known as "you" finds me
:In the middle of the night


先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて<br />今日はおいしい物を食べようよ<br />未来はずっと先だよ 僕にも分からない
:Enter a noisy street
:Put on the mask of destiny.


完成させないで<br />もっと良くして<br />ワンシーンずつ撮って<br />いけばいいから<br />君という光が私のシナリオ 映し出す
:I'll stop doing things that have no meaning, like thinking about the future.
:Today I'll eat delicious things.
:The future is always before us
:Even I don't know it.


もっと話そうよ<br />目前の明日のことも<br />テレビ消して 私のことだけを見ていてよ
:It's not necessary to go right to the end,
:Just keep going.
:It's okay if the scenes
:Go on one by one.
:The light known as "you"
:Reflects my scenario


どんなに良くったって<br />信じきれないね<br />そんな時だって<br />側にいるから<br />君という光が私を見つける 真夜中に
:Let's talk more,
:And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
:Turn off the television
:Look only at me.


もっと話そうよ<br />目前の明日のことも<br />テレビ消して 私のことだけを見ていてよ
:No matter how well we're doing,
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:I don't believe in us completely.
:But at those sort of times,
:Because you're by my side,
:The light known as "you" finds me
:In the middle of the night.


==Audio Samples==
:Let's talk more,
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:And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
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:Look only at me.
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==Other appearances==
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===''Kingdom Hearts'' (2003 Pilot)===
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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]].
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{{Listen
===''Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage''===
|filename=Simple_and_Clean_-PLANitB-.ogg
''[[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''.
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{{Listen
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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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>
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{{Listen
===''Kingdom Hearts'' Walkman===
|filename=Hikari_-PLANiTb-.ogg
A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary [[Walkman]].
|songname=Hikari (PLANiTb Mix)
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==Videos==
==Albums==
{|width="100%" border="1" style="text-align:center; -moz-border-radius:10px"
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|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean - Kingdom Hearts'''
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Hikari - Kingdom Hearts'''
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
|-
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 23 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
|style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|<youtube width="320" height="240">GVw4B7f0CTM</youtube>
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 30 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
|style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|<youtube width="320" height="240">U2TCtWy0i-U</youtube>
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
|}
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
{|width="100%" border="2" style="text-align:center; -moz-border-radius:10px"
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 23 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep'''
File:Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 30 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Hikari PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep'''
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
|-
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
|style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|<youtube width="320" height="240">u5OoBRo9Ik8</youtube>
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 23 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
|style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|<youtube width="320" height="240">to4t1SoAfMo</youtube>
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 31 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
|-
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 6, Track 13 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]''
{|width="100%" border="2" style="text-align:center; -moz-border-radius:10px"
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 8, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]''
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Simple and Clean PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'''
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
|width="50%" style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|'''Hikari PLANiTb Remix - Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''''''
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
|-
File:Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box Cover.png|Disc 1, Side A, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box]]''
|style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|<youtube width="320" height="240">gbhRTxlKOXk</youtube>
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
|style="-moz-border-radius:10px"|<youtube width="320" height="240">0_oLN_SDIvk</youtube>
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
|}
File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''Hikari (Ray Of Hope Mix)'' single album
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File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''Hikari (Ray Of Hope Mix)'' single album
{{KH1}}
</gallery>
{{COM}}
 
{{Coded}}
==Notes and references==
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Music}}
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 21 May 2024

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"Simple and Clean"[1] and its Japanese counterpart "Hikari" (光?, lit. "Light") are a pair of songs written and sung by Utada Hikaru. They are main themes of the Kingdom Hearts series.

A pair of remixes titled "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-"[2] and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-" debuted alongside the original song in Kingdom Hearts. 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-"[3] 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[edit]

The album cover of "Hikari".

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

  • Main menu cinematic[4]
  • Opening cinematic[5]
  • Ending credits[6]
Cutscenes

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

  • Ending cinematic[4]

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[5]
  • Ending credits[4]
  • Ending credits (Final Episode)[6]

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[5]
  • Ending credits[6]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[4]

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX[edit]

  • Ending credits[4]

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[8]
  • Ending credits[6]

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

  • Ending cinematic[9]

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind[edit]

  • Ending cinematic[9]

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]

  • Opening cinematic[6]

Composition[edit]

"Simple and Clean"[edit]

"Hikari" first released on Utada's Deep River album, while "Simple and Clean" first released on the Colors single. The name Hikari (光) means "Light" in Japanese, a universal force in the Kingdom Hearts universe.

"Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"[edit]

"Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by Russell McNamara at PLANITb Studios London, England. The PLANITb Remix is faster, longer, and has more of a dance mix feel to it than Utada's original song. A shortened version of the remix is used in the Kingdom Hearts series.

"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"[edit]

"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by PUNPEE. This version is shorter in length in comparison to the original and the PLANITb Remix. The arrangement has a similar dance mix feel to the PLANITb Remix, although a few clicks slower.

"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"[edit]

"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is approximately three minutes and forty-two seconds long in Kingdom Hearts and the HD remake of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. The piece has a time signature of 4/4. The opening theme has a tempo of 70 beats per minute, then slightly increases to 80 beats per minute, briefly speeds up with the low brass melody to a tempo of 154 beats per minute, temporarily slows down to 74 beats per minute, and concludes with a tempo around 72 beats per minute before the final rallentando and ritardando.

For instrumentation, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestral Instrumental Version-" consists of a full orchestra. This would include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, snare drum, bass drum, orchestral bells, chimes, wind chimes, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, timpani, piano, and harp.

"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" has a very grand and adventurous feel to it; befitting for an opening or ending cutscene. Several different themes are introduced, which can be broken down into five sections: the opening theme/introduction, the second theme , the third theme, the fourth theme, and the finale. Each section represents either a verse or chorus from "Hikari." Throughout the piece are many instrument-specific and unique techniques, such as: trombone glissandos, the various strings extended techniques- vibrato, and the like.

The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure.

The Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event performance of "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is played on solo piano. It is nearly identical in structure to the original orchestral arrangement.

"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"[edit]

"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" is approximately one minute and nine seconds long in both versions of Kingdom Hearts. The piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 74 beats per minute.

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'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-"[edit]

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"Simple and Clean (Re-Recording)"[edit]

"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.

Lyrics[edit]

When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said,
Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple"
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
The daily things that keep us all busy
Are confusing me
That's when you came to me and said,
Wish I could prove I love you
But does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
It's enough when I say so
And maybe some things are that simple
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
どんな時だって
ただ一人で
運命忘れて
生きてきたのに
突然の光の中、目が覚める
真夜中に　
静かに出口に立って
暗闇に光を撃て
今時約束なんて不安にさせるだけかな
願いを口にしたいだけさ
家族にも紹介するよ
きっとうまくいくよ
どんな時だって
ずっと二人で
どんな時だって
側にいるから
君という光が私を見つける
真夜中に
うるさい通りに入って
運命の仮面をとれ
先読みのし過ぎなんて意味の無いことは止めて
今日はおいしい物を食べようよ
未来はずっと先だよ
僕にも分からない
完成させないで
もっと良くして
ワンシーンずつ撮って
いけばいいから
君という光が私のシナリオ
映し出す
もっと話そうよ
目前の明日の事も
テレビ消して
私の事だけを見ていてよ
どんなに良くったって
信じきれないね
そんな時だって
側にいるから
君という光が私を見つける
真夜中に
もっと話そうよ
目前の明日の事も
テレビ消して
私の事だけを見ていてよ
Don'na toki datte
Tadahitori de
Unmei wasurete
Ikite kitanoni
Totsuzen no hikari no naka, megasameru
Mayonaka ni
Shizuka ni deguchi ni tatte
Kurayami ni hikari o ute
Imadoki yakusoku nante fuan ni sa seru dake ka na
Negai o kuchi ni shitai dake sa
Kazoku ni mo shōkai suru yo
Kitto umaku iku yo
Don'na toki datte
Zuttofutaride
Don'na toki datte
Soba ni irukara
Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
Mayonaka ni
Urusai tōri ni haitte
Unmei no kamen o tore
Sakiyomi no shi sugi nante imi no nai koto wa yamete
Kyō wa oishī mono o tabeyou yo
Mirai wa zutto sakida yo
Boku ni mo wakaranai
Kansei sa senaide
Motto yoku shite
Wanshīn zutsu totte
Ikeba īkara
Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi no shinario
Utsushidasu
Motto hanasou yo
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
Terebi keshite
Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
Don'nani yokuttatte
Shinji kirenai ne
Son'na toki datte
Soba ni irukara
Kimitoiuhikari ga watashi o mitsukeru
Mayonaka ni
Motto hanasou yo
Mokuzen no ashita no koto mo
Terebi keshite
Watashi no koto dake o mite ite yo
No matter what the time
I'm just alone
Destiny forgotten,
Even though I kept going.
Inside of the sudden light I awaken
In the middle of the night
Quietly, stand in the exit way
In the pitch-black, take the light
And about the recent promises, is it just that I'm so anxious?
A wish that's wanting to be said, but shall be repressed
I'll introduce my family
You'll surely get along well
No matter what the time
We'll always be together
No matter what the time
Because you're by my side
The light known as "you" finds me
In the middle of the night
Enter a noisy street
Put on the mask of destiny.
I'll stop doing things that have no meaning, like thinking about the future.
Today I'll eat delicious things.
The future is always before us
Even I don't know it.
It's not necessary to go right to the end,
Just keep going.
It's okay if the scenes
Go on one by one.
The light known as "you"
Reflects my scenario
Let's talk more,
And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
Turn off the television
Look only at me.
No matter how well we're doing,
I don't believe in us completely.
But at those sort of times,
Because you're by my side,
The light known as "you" finds me
In the middle of the night.
Let's talk more,
And about the tomorrow that's before your very eyes.
Turn off the television
Look only at me.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts (2003 Pilot)[edit]

In the Kingdom Hearts 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[edit]

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[edit]

In 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.[10]

Kingdom Hearts Walkman[edit]

A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary Walkman.

Albums[edit]

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Also written as "Simple And Clean".
  2. ^ Also written as "Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-".
  3. ^ Also written as "Hikari -KINGDOM orchestra instrumental version-" and "Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-".
  4. ^ a b c d e "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"
  5. ^ a b c d "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"
  7. ^ "HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"
  8. ^ "Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-"
  9. ^ a b "HIKARI -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"
  10. ^ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – The Last Key
Music in the Kingdom Hearts series
Main themes
Dearly Beloved | Destati
Chikai | Don't Think Twice | Face My Fears | Hikari | Passion | Sanctuary | Simple and Clean
Hikari -PLANITb Remix- | Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX- | Passion -after the battle- | Passion -opening version- | Sanctuary -after the battle- | Sanctuary -opening version- | Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix- | Simple and Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-
Don't Think Twice -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- | Face My Fears -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- | Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version- | Passion -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts
A Day in Agrabah | A Piece of Peace | A Very Small Wish | A Walk in Andante | Always on My Mind | An Adventure in Atlantica | An Intense Situation | Arabian Dream | Beyond the Door | Blast Away! -Gummi Ship I- | Blast Away! -Gummi Ship II- | Blast Away! -Gummi Ship III- | Bounce-O-Rama | Bustin' Up on the Beach | Captain Hook's Pirate Ship | Deep Jungle | Destiny Islands | Destiny's Force | Dive into the Heart -Destati- | End of the World | Forze del Male | Fragments of Sorrow | Friends in My Heart | Go for It! | Guardando nel buio | HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version- | Hand in Hand | Hand in Hand -Reprise- | Having a Wild Time | Hollow Bastion | Holy Bananas! | It Began with a Letter | Just an Itty Bitty Too Much | Kairi I | Kairi II | Kairi III | March Caprice for Piano and Orchestra | Merlin's Magical House | Mickey Mouse Club March | Miracle | Monstrous Monstro | Never Land Sky | Night of Fate | No Time to Think | Olympus Coliseum | Once Upon a Time | Oopsy-Daisy | Pirate's Gigue | Precious Stars in the Sky | Road to a Hero | Scherzo Di Notte | Shipmeisters' Humoresque | Shrouding Dark Cloud | Spooks of Halloween Town | Squirming Evil | Strange Whispers | The Deep End | The Heartless Has Come | This is Halloween | To Our Surprise | Traverse Town | Treasured Memories | Tricksy Clock | Turning the Key | Under the Sea | Villains of a Sort | Welcome to Wonderland | Where Is This? | Winnie the Pooh
A Night on Bald Mountain | One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII)
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Another Side | Disappeared
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Castle Oblivion | Disquieting | Face It! | Forgotten Challenge | Graceful Assassin | Just Wondering | La Pace | Lazy Afternoons | Memories in Pieces | Naminé | Piccolo Resto | Revenge of Chaos | Scent of Silence | Scythe of Petals | Sinister Sundown | Struggle Away | The 13th Floor | The 13th Struggle | The Fight for my Friends | The Force in You | Thirteenth Discretion
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories
Dash-A-Long | Lord of the Castle | March-A-Long
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts II
A Fight to the Death | A New Day is Dawning | A Twinkle in the Sky | Adventures in the Savannah | Any Time Any Place | Apprehension | Arabian Daydream | Asteroid Attack | Battleship Bravery | Beauty and the Beast | Beneath the Ground | Blast Off! | Bounce-O-Rama (Speed Up Ver.) | Byte Bashing | Byte Striking | Cloudchasers | Courage | Crossing the Finish Line | Dance of the Daring | Dance to the Death | Darkness of the Unknown | Deep Drive | Desire for All That Is Lost | Fantasia alla marcia for piano, chorus and orchestra | Fields of Honor | Floating In Bliss | Gearing Up | Hazardous Highway | He's a Pirate | Hesitation | Isn't It Lovely? | Kairi | Laughter and Merriment | Let's Sing and Dance! | Magical Mystery | Missing You | Monochrome Dreams | Nights of the Cursed | Old Friends, Old Rivals | Organization XIII | Part of Your World | Reviving Hollow Bastion | Riku | Rowdy Rumble | Roxas | Sacred Moon | Savannah Pride | Shipmeisters' Shanty | Showdown at Hollow Bastion | Sinister Shadows | Sora | Space Paranoids | Sunset Horizons | Swim This Way | Tension Rising | The 13th Dilemma | The Afternoon Streets | The Corrupted | The Encounter | The Escapade | The Home of Dragons | The Underworld | The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers | Ursula's Revenge | Vim and Vigor | Waltz of the Damned | What Lies Beneath | Working Together
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Cavern of Remembrance | Deep Anxiety | Fate of the Unknown | Happy Holidays! | Rage Awakened | The 13th Reflection | The Other Promise | What a Surprise?!
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Another Side -Battle Ver.- | At Dusk, I Will Think of You... | Critical Drive | Crossing to Neverland | Fight and Away | Musique pour la tristesse de Xion | Mystic Moon | Results and Rewards | Secret of Neverland | Vector to the Heavens | Xemnus
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts coded
On the Debug!!
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
No More Bugs!! | No More Bugs!! -Bug Ver.- | Pretty Pretty Abilities | Wonder of Electron | Wonder of Electron -Bug Ver.-
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
A Date with Fate | Aqua | Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo | Big Race | Birth by Sleep -A Link to the Future- | Black Garden | Black Powder | Castle Escapade | Cheers for the Brave | Daydream upon Neverland | Dearly Dreams | Dessert ★ Paradise | Destiny's Union | Dice and Shine | Dismiss | Drops of Poison | Enter the Darkness | Enter the Void | Eternal Moments | Extreme Encounters | Fresh Fruits Balls | Future Masters | Go! Go! Rumble Racer | Hau'oli, Hau'oli | Hero or Heel? | Innocent Times | It's a Small World | Keyblade Graveyard Horizon | Mickey Mouse March | Mákaukau? | Neverland's Scherzo | Peaceful Hearts | Radiant Garden | Rage Awakened -The Origin- | Risky Romp | Shaded Truths | Tears of the Light | Terra | The Key | The Key of Darkness | The Key of Light | The Promised Beginning | The Rustling Forest | The Secret Whispers | The Silent Forest | The Tumbling | The Worlds | Unbreakable Chains | Unforgettable | Up Down Adventure | Ventus | Xehanort
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Dark Impetus | Forze dell'Oscurita | Hunter of the Dark | Master, Tell Me the Truth | Monstrous Monstro -Arena Ver.- | Night in the Dark Dream | Night of Tragedy
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Access the Grid | All for One | Broken Reality | CALLING -KINGDOM MIX- | Deep Drop | Digital Domination | Distant from You... | Dream Drop Distance -The Next Awakening- | Dream Eaters | Dream Matchup | Ever After | Gigabyte Mantis | Hand to Hand | Ice-hot Lobster | Keyblade Cycle | L'Apprenti Sorcier | L'Eminenza Oscura I | L'Eminenza Oscura II | L'Impeto Oscuro | L'Oscurità dell'Ignoto | La Cloche | Le Sanctuaire | Link to All | Majestic Wings | My Heart's Descent | One for All | Prankster's Party | Ready to Rush | Rinzler Recompiled | SOMEDAY -KINGDOM MIX- | Sacred Distance | Storm Diver | Sweet Spirits♡ | Symphony No.6 "Pastoral" Op.68 | TWISTER -KINGDOM MIX- | The Dread of Night | The Dream | The Eye of Darkness | The Flick Finalist | The Fun Fair | The Nightmare | The Nutcracker Suite Op.71 | The World of Dream Drops | Traverse in Trance | UNTAMABLE | Victor's Pride | Wild Blue | Xehanort -The Early Years- | Xigbar
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]
Before the Daylight | Wake Up, World!
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
A Nameless Planet | Battle at the Big Bridge | Dancing Mad | Game Central Station | Hand in Hand -Union χ Version- | Hero's Duty Troopers | I'm Gonna Wreck It! | Mission Complete! | Pixel Hero | The Candy-Filled Kingdom | The Fastest Racer | TWISTER -UNION χ MIX- | Welcome to Niceland
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
Master of Masters | Passing the Power | Scala ad Caelum | The Foretellers
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
Aqua -Mirror Illusion- | Forest of Thorns | The World Within | Wave of Darkness I | Wave of Darkness II
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts III
8Bit Smasher -Link Version- | A Pirate's Adventure | A Pirate's Freedom | Afterimage | An Adventure in Atlantica -Link Version- | Anger Unchained | Aqua -Dark Dive- | AR -Augmented Rhythm- | Baymax Rebooted | Blast Off! -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Bounce-O-Rama -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Burning Ambition | Chains to Bonds | Critical Crossroad | Crossing the Finish Line -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Dark Domination | Data Trace Complete | Dawn of Hope | Dive into the Heart -Destati- Third Inception | Dive into the Heart -Destati- Third Revival | Do You Want to Build a Snowman? | Dream Eaters -Link Version- | Dual Hearts | Edge of Existence | Engage! | Enter the Darkness -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Epilogue | Eye of the Storm | First Flight | Flags of Fury | Flags of Fury -Leviathan Awakened- | Flantastic Fight | Flash Tracer | Forze Del Male -Dark Riku- | Forza Finale | Friendship's Union | Frozen Heart | Frozen Wonderland | Frozen Wonderland -Eternal Winter- | Go for It! -Into the Clouds- | Go! Go! Rumble Racer -Pudding Grand Prix- | Graveyard Labyrinth | Guardians of Light | Hand in Hand -Attraction Flow Version- | Happy Hair Day | Happy Hair Day -Into the Forest Deep- | Healing Incantation | Heart of Mystery | Hearts as One | Hearts of Courage | Hero Upgrade | Hero's Fanfare | Heroes' Gathering | Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version- | It's a New Record! | Lanterns in the Sky | Let It Go | Little Lovely Moments | Lock, Load, and Blast! | Mákaukau? -Link Version- | Maximus's Matchup | Miracle on Ice | Miracle on Ice -Eternal Winter- | Monster Smash! | Monster Smash! -Code 72-16- | Monstropolis Now | Monstropolis Now -Code 72-16- | Mount Olympus | No Surrender! | Olympus Coliseum -The Shining Summit- | Organization XIII -Mark of Fate- | Replicas | Return of the Titans | Rhapsody in Tres for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra | Rise of the Union | Robot Overdrive | Rowdy Rumble -The Crazy Carriage- | Roxas's Return | Savannah Pride -Link Version- | Say Cheese! | Secrets of the Night | Shipmeisters' Shanty -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Shrouding Dark Cloud -Gigas Blast- | Sky High Slider | Sky of Wonder | Skyward Striker | Sora -Orchestra of Toads- | Star Explorer | Stranded Beyond | Sunshine Dancer | Swingin' Free | Swingin' Free -Into the Forest Deep- | Teardrop of the Sun | Tension Rising -Angelic Amber- | Tension Rising -Reaper's Revenge- | The Afternoon Streets -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | The Coolest Contest | The Corrupted -Monstrous Monsters- | The Deep End -Rock Titan's Rage- | The Encounter -Metal Charge- | The Falling | The Little Chef | The Lost Princess | The Star Fortress | The Victorious | Thermosphere | THERMOSPHERE -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Titanic Clash | Toy Box Jam | True Darkness | True Love | Unforgettable -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | VERUM REX | Winds of Fate | Winnie the Pooh -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Working Together -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) | You've Got a Friend in Me -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Zero Hour -The Chase- | Zero Hour -The Rescue-
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
Cavern of Remembrance -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version- | Dismiss -Terra-Xehanort- | Forze dell'Oscurita -Xehanort- | Key of the Brave | L'Eminenza Oscura I -Ansem- | L'Impeto Oscuro -Young Xehanort- | L'Oscurità dell'Ignoto -Xemnas- | Link to All -Lights of Destiny- | Lord of the Castle -Marluxia- | Nachtflügel | The 13th Dilemma -Saïx- | The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar- | The 13th Struggle -Larxene- | The 13th Struggle -Luxord- | Vector to the Heavens -Xion-
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
A Whole New World | Circle Of Life | March Caprice for "Melody of Memory"
Music introduced in Kingdom Hearts IV
Reality in the Dark
Music introduced in albums
drammatica: The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura
The 13th Anthology | Twinkle Twinkle Holidays
Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts
1st Mov. : Sora - Allegro con brio | 2nd Mov. : Kairi - Andante sostenuto | 3rd Mov. : Riku - Scherzo e Intermezzo | Concert Paraphrase on "Dearly Beloved" | Finale : Working Together - Allegro vivace | Missing You ~ Naminé | The 13th Side
Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts Field & Battle
A Very Small Wish - Monstrous Monstro | Medley of Conflict | Scherzo Caprice on a Theme of Never Land | Wonderland's Surprises
Symphonic Fantasies
Encore: Final Boss Suite | Fantasy I: Kingdom Hearts
The World Ends With You -Crossover-
TWISTER -KINGDOM REMIX-
SQ SWING
Organization XIII ~ The 13th Struggle ~ Fragments of Sorrow ~ Dearly Beloved
Kingdom Hearts Tribute Album
A Piece of Peace ~ Under the Sea ~ Traverse Town | Bustin' Up on the Beach ~ Shrouding Dark Cloud ~ Guardando nel buio | Dearly Beloved ~ Hollow Bastion ~ Hand in Hand ~ Always on My Mind | Riku ~ Kairi ~ Sora
Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-
Gearing Up ~ Shipmeisters' Shanty ~ Blast Off! | Journey of KINGDOM HEARTS | The Power of Darkness | The Unknown
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-
Daybreak Town: The Heart of χ | Heroes and Heroines: Characters' Medley | Lazy Afternoons ~ At Dusk, I Will Think of You... | Let Darkness Assemble: Final Boss Battle Medley | The World of KINGDOM HEARTS | Threats of the Land: KINGDOM HEARTS Battle Medley | Toy Box Medley
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres-
Diabolic Bash | Music from 358/2 Days | Music from Birth by Sleep | Music from Dream Drop Distance | Music from KINGDOM HEARTS | Music from KINGDOM HEARTS II | Music from Re: Chain of Memories | Music of Another Time | Overture to the Decisive Battle | Pretty Pretty Abilities from coded | Symphonic Suite: The Worlds of Tres
Kingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath-
Happiest Medley of KINGDOM HEARTS | Heroes and Heroines: Characters' Medley -Second Breath Ver.- | Journey of the World of Tres | Scala ad Caelum~Edge of Existence
Unnamed music tracks
Kingdom Hearts V CAST | Kingdom Hearts III | Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
Other games
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