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'''''Kingdom Hearts''''' is [[wikipedia:Shiro Amano|Shiro Amano]]'s manga adaptation of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series. Most of the Japanese volumes have been dubbed in English by [[wikipedia:TOKYOPOP|TOKYOPOP]] and in German by [[wikipedia:Egmont Manga & Anime|Egmont Manga & Anime]], but due to TOKYOPOP's loss of the license and later closure, the series has been indefinitely postponed in English markets.<ref>[http://www.comicsbeat.com/2011/04/15/end-of-an-era-tokyopop-shutting-down/ ''The Beat'': "End of an era: Tokyopop shutting down US publishing division"]</ref>
'''''Kingdom Hearts''''' is [[wikipedia:Shiro Amano|Shiro Amano]]'s manga adaptation of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series. Most of the Japanese volumes have been localized in English by [[wikipedia:TOKYOPOP|TOKYOPOP]] and in German by [[wikipedia:Egmont Manga & Anime|Egmont Manga & Anime]], but due to TOKYOPOP's loss of the license and later closure, the series has been indefinitely postponed in English markets.<ref>[http://www.comicsbeat.com/2011/04/15/end-of-an-era-tokyopop-shutting-down/ ''The Beat'': "End of an era: Tokyopop shutting down US publishing division"]</ref>


==Story==
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts (manga)''===
===''Kingdom Hearts (manga)''===
The first manga series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''. It was released in four volumes and was dubbed in English by TOKYOPOP. Unlike the other mangas, the first manga is read left to right, due to being serialized in the gaming magazine [[wikipedia:ja:ファミ通PS2|Famitsū PS2]], rather than the comic magazine [[wikipedia:Gangan Comics|Gekkan Shōnen Gangan]]. In Japan, the series was later re-released from January to April 2007 as the three-volume "Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix".
The first manga series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]''. It was released in four volumes and was localized in English by TOKYOPOP. Unlike the other mangas, the first manga is read left to right, due to being serialized in the gaming magazine [[wikipedia:ja:ファミ通PS2|Famitsū PS2]], rather than the comic magazine [[wikipedia:Gangan Comics|Gekkan Shōnen Gangan]]. In Japan, the series was later re-released from January to April 2007 as the three-volume "Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix".
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File:Kingdom Hearts Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' manga
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (manga)]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (manga)]]''===
The second series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. It was released in two volumes, and dubbed in English by TOKYOPOP and in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. The ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Manga'' has a much lighter tone than that of the game.
The second series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''. It was released in two volumes, and localized in English by TOKYOPOP and in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. The ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Manga'' has a much lighter tone than that of the game.
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File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' manga
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts II (manga)]]''===
===''[[Kingdom Hearts II (manga)]]''===
The third series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It was released in five volumes, then discontinued. The first two volumes were dubbed in English by TOKYOPOP, while all five volumes were dubbed in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. A sixth volume was announced in Germany, but was not published. ''Kingdom Hearts II'' seems to take a more serious tone than ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', but still has some humorous scenes.
The third series is based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. It was released in five volumes, then discontinued. The first two volumes were localized in English by TOKYOPOP, while all five volumes were localized in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. A sixth volume was announced in Germany, but was not published. ''Kingdom Hearts II'' seems to take a more serious tone than ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', but still has some humorous scenes.
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File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts II Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga
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File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Manga 1.png|Cover of Volume I of the ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' manga
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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 has been indefinitely postponed in English markets.[1]

Story

Kingdom Hearts (manga)

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".

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 in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. The Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Manga has a much lighter tone than that of the game.

Kingdom Hearts II (manga)

The third series is based on Kingdom Hearts II. It was released in five volumes, then discontinued. The first two volumes were localized in English by TOKYOPOP, while all five volumes were localized in German by Egmont Manga & Anime. A sixth volume was announced in Germany, but was not published. Kingdom Hearts II seems to take a more serious tone than Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, but still has some humorous scenes.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (manga)

The fourth series is based on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Currently, three volumes have been published.

Notes and references