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{{nihongo|'''''Kingdom Hearts'''''|キングダムハーツ|Kingudamu Hātsu}} is a series of action role-playing games (''RPG'') developed and published by {{w|Square Enix}}. It is the result of a collaboration between Square and {{w|Disney Interactive Studios}} and is under the direction of [[Tetsuya Nomura]], a longtime Square character designer. ''Kingdom Hearts'' is a crossover of various Disney settings based in a universe made specifically for the series. In addition, it has an ensemble voice cast which includes many of the Disney characters' official voice actors. Characters from Square Enix's ''{{w|Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy series}}'' make appearances and interact with the player and Disney characters. The series centers around the main character, [[Sora]]'s, search for his friends and his encounters with Disney and ''Final Fantasy'' characters on their worlds. As of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', though, the series is now incorporating characters and elements from non-''Final Fantasy'' video game series produced by Square Enix as well, turning the series into a more general hybrid between elements from Disney and the entire Square Enix multiverse. | {{nihongo|'''''Kingdom Hearts'''''|キングダムハーツ|Kingudamu Hātsu}} is a series of action role-playing games (''RPG'') developed and published by {{w|Square Enix}}. It is the result of a collaboration between Square and {{w|Disney Interactive Studios}} and is under the direction of [[Tetsuya Nomura]], a longtime Square character designer. ''Kingdom Hearts'' is a crossover of various Disney settings based in a universe made specifically for the series. In addition, it has an ensemble voice cast which includes many of the Disney characters' official voice actors. Characters from Square Enix's ''{{w|Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy series}}'' make appearances and interact with the player and Disney characters. The series centers around the main character, [[Sora]]'s, search for his friends and his encounters with Disney and ''Final Fantasy'' characters on their worlds. As of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', though, the series is now incorporating characters and elements from non-''Final Fantasy'' video game series produced by Square Enix as well, turning the series into a more general hybrid between elements from Disney and the entire Square Enix multiverse. | ||
The series consists of various games across different video game platforms which was initially a point of contention for many players who could not afford all the platforms, although in the 2010s, most of the games were released in compilations on the PlayStation 3 and later, the PlayStation 4. The main bulk of the series can all be played on PlayStation 4, and those that can not such as ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'' were adapted into movies for these compilations. Some of the games were re-released as remakes or enhanced ports with the subtitle "Final Mix". There are currently 12 main installments released in the series (bolded in the "Games" section below, although note that the [[Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover| | The series consists of various games across different video game platforms which was initially a point of contention for many players who could not afford all the platforms, although in the 2010s, most of the games were released in compilations on the PlayStation 3 and later, the PlayStation 4. The main bulk of the series can all be played on PlayStation 4, and those that can not such as ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'' were adapted into movies for these compilations. Some of the games were re-released as remakes or enhanced ports with the subtitle "Final Mix". There are currently 12 main installments released in the series (bolded in the "Games" section below, although note that the [[Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover|tenth]] is a movie). | ||
There have been several types of merchandise released along with the games, such as soundtracks, [[Formation Arts Figures|figurines]], and companion books. In addition, the games have also been adapted into a [[Kingdom Hearts series (manga)|manga series]] and [[Kingdom Hearts (novels)|novels]]. | There have been several types of merchandise released along with the games, such as soundtracks, [[Formation Arts Figures|figurines]], and companion books. In addition, the games have also been adapted into a [[Kingdom Hearts series (manga)|manga series]] and [[Kingdom Hearts (novels)|novels]]. |
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