Kingdom Hearts Creator Teases Role in New Anime Series, Urges Fans to 'Let Your Imagination Run Wild'

Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura has shared a message about the upcoming anime series, while also confirming the playable characters in Kingdom Hearts 4.

Kingdom Hearts Anime Series in Production Kingdom

Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura has addressed the newly announced Kingdom Hearts anime series directly for the first time. In a message posted to X, Nomura confirmed that the series is officially in production. He has been in close consultation with the scenario team and art team, creating new character designs specifically for the project.

Nomura is being tight-lipped about the details of the series, stating that he cannot say anything more at this moment. However, he did suggest that the single piece of key art released serves as a hint. Fans are being urged to "let your imagination run wild" as they await further updates.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Updates

The news of the anime series was announced alongside the Kingdom Hearts 4 game at the D23 Entertainment Showcase. Disney Kids & Family president Ayo Davis confirmed that the series is being developed closely with Nomura's team. However, no plot, cast, or release window has been shared for the anime series.

In other Kingdom Hearts 4 news, an extended cut of the Coco trailer was shown at the Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts panel. The trailer confirmed that Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey will be playable for the first time in a mainline Kingdom Hearts game. The panel also showed a first proper look at an adult Riku, who appears to help Sora in Quadratum.

Nomura and Kingdom Hearts 4 co-director Tai Yasue reassured fans that the game's late 2027 release window is "a 100% thing" with no delay currently planned. The news was announced on stage by actor Benjamin Bratt, who is also voicing Ernesto de la Cruz in Kingdom Hearts 4's Coco-inspired world.

Conclusion The Kingdom

Hearts franchise continues to expand with the announcement of a new anime series and updates on Kingdom Hearts 4. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information about the anime series, while also looking forward to the release of Kingdom Hearts 4 in late 2027.

Source: Eurogamer